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Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye Condemn Houthi Attacks, Demand Immediate Halt
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye Condemn Houthi Attacks, Demand Immediate Halt RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye condemned continuing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and demanded an immediate, unconditional halt in a joint statement on Sunday. The four countries said the attacks included strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed and injured civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure
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India Expresses Solidarity With Saudi Arabia After King Khalid International Airport Attacks
India Expresses Solidarity With Saudi Arabia After King Khalid International Airport Attacks RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Republic of India expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, its government and people in defending its sovereignty following repeated attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The attacks included one on October 10 that caused deaths, injuries and property damage.
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International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Draws More Than 764,000 Visitors
International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Draws More Than 764,000 Visitors | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 drew more than 764,000 visitors over 10 days in Malham, north of Riyadh, the National Center for Falcons said following the conclusion of the event. More than 1,446 exhibitors and brands from 47 countries took part, alongside 44 government entities. The program brought to
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Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Houthi Attack on King Khalid International Airport
Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Houthi Attack on King Khalid International Airport RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing the targeting as deliberate and indiscriminate, SPA reported. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack violated international law and represented a dangerous renewed escalation in
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Projectile Falls Near King Fahd International Airport, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Spokesperson Says
Projectile Falls Near King Fahd International Airport, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Spokesperson Says DAMMAM, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A projectile fell in the vicinity of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said, according to SPA. Source: SPA, citing the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson
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King Khalid International Airport Attack Kills 12, Injures 309, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says
King Khalid International Airport Attack Kills 12, Injures 309, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Twelve people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday afternoon’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in an update published by SPA on Sunday. Those killed were four Saudi citizens and eight residents: two from Bangladesh and one each from the United States, Eg
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Mongolian Falcon Sets SAR1.4 Million Record at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition
Mongolian Falcon Sets SAR1.4 Million Record at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR1.4 million at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition on October 9, setting the highest price in the history of the Mongolian falcon auction, SPA reported. The fifth auction session recorded sales of SAR1,651,000 across three young falcons. The first two fetched SAR151,000 and
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Saudi Civil Defense Urges Caution as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Most Regions Through Wednesday
Saudi Civil Defense Urges Caution as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Most Regions Through Wednesday RIYADH, Oct 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and avoid valleys and flood-prone areas as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom through Wednesday. Civil Defense advised people to remain in safe locations, refrain from swimming in floodwaters and follow offic
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Romania Condemns Houthi Attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport
Romania Condemns Houthi Attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Romania strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport that killed and injured citizens and residents of various nationalities, SPA reported. In a statement, Romania said attacks targeting civilians and vital infrastructure were completely unacceptable. It offered condolences
Oct 91 min read
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Foils Attempt to Smuggle 51,163 Captagon Pills at Al-Haditha Port
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Foils Attempt to Smuggle 51,163 Captagon Pills at Al-Haditha Port RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority thwarted an attempt to smuggle 51,163 Captagon pills concealed inside an incoming truck at Al-Haditha Port, SPA reported. Hamoud Al-Harbi, spokesperson for the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls across all border crossings to combat contra
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Lufthansa Group and Three Indian Airlines Suspend Riyadh Flights After Houthi Attacks
An aircraft of German air carrier Lufthansa takes off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, Germany, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lufthansa Group, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air announced flight suspensions and cancellations affecting Riyadh on Thursday as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital’s airport. Lufthansa Group’s airlines would sus
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Mongolian Falcon Fetches SAR600,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Auction
Mongolian Falcon Fetches SAR600,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR600,000 at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the highest price paid for a single falcon at this year’s event so far, SPA reported. Sales of three Mongolian falcons totalled SAR1,190,000 in the fourth auction session. Bidding for the top-selling falcon opened at SAR100,000
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Three Saudis Killed in Attacks on King Khalid International Airport, GACA Says
Three Saudis Killed in Attacks on King Khalid International Airport, GACA Says RIYADH, Oct 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three Saudi nationals were killed and several people were injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday. GACA said in a statement on X that the first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second struck an aircraft belonging to Saudi state carrie
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Saudi, Bahraini Interior Ministers Co-Chair Fifth Security Coordination Committee Meeting
Saudi, Bahraini Interior Ministers Co-Chair Fifth Security Coordination Committee Meeting | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Bahrain’s Minister of Interior General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa co-chaired the fifth meeting of the Security Coordination Committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council on Thursday via videoconference. Prince Abdulaziz said the meeting ai
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Bahrain Crown Prince Discusses Energy, Industry and Trade Cooperation With Saudi Officials
Bahrain Crown Prince Discusses Energy, Industry and Trade Cooperation With Saudi Officials | 📷SPA MANAMA, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, discussed cooperation in energy, industry and trade with Saudi officials on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He received Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister
Oct 81 min read
Saudi Team Lynx Wins STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore
Saudi Team Lynx Wins STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore | 📷SPA SINGAPORE, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Lynx, a Saudi team from Dhahran, took first place at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore, where Saudi teams also won awards for team identity and project management and the Knockout Competition title, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The finals ran from September 29 to October 7, 2026. Lynx received the Team Identity Award, while Baz, from Jeddah
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Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize but Questions His Chances
US President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he walks out to depart for Texas via the Marine One helicopter from the White House in Washington, D.C., US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump questioned whether the Norwegian Nobel Committee would choose him for this year’s peace prize, while arguing that his involvement in international conflicts deserved the award, Reuters reported. Speakin
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Saudi Culture Minister Announces Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh
Saudi Culture Minister Announces Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, has announced the introduction of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Istituto Marangoni’s Riyadh campus, expanding its offering beyond diploma programs and professional courses, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Applications open on
Oct 82 min read
Saudi Falcons Exhibition Expands 2026 Visitor Experiences With Hiking, Marine Fishing and 12 Melwah Races
Saudi Falcons Exhibition Expands 2026 Visitor Experiences With Hiking, Marine Fishing and 12 Melwah Races | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 has expanded its visitor experiences this year with hiking, marine fishing, heritage activities and 12 Melwah races, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The exhibition has broadened its nature, adventure and outdoor offerings, including a marine fishing experience
Oct 81 min read
Iranian Official Says ‘Illegal Routes’ in Strait of Hormuz to Be Blocked Soon
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, October 6, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS DUBAI, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran plans to block what it describes as “illegal routes” through the Strait of Hormuz, an adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told the semi-official Fars News Agency, referring to southern passages near Oman’s coast. Mohammadreza Naqdi said the rou
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