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Saudi crown prince congratulates chemist Omar Yaghi on 2025 Nobel prize
SPA RIYADH, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met Professor Omar bin Mounes Yaghi at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday and congratulated him on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Yaghi won the prize jointly with two other scientists. The crown prince wished Yaghi continued success, while Yaghi thanked him for the meeting and for the support he has received in his field of work. The mee
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Saudi Crown Prince receives former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two held talks during the meeting.
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Saudi fund provides $10 million grant to support water networks in conflict-hit Sudan
SPA GENEVA, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has provided a $10 million grant through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the delivery of safe and sustainable water to communities affected by conflict in Sudan. The grant was signed at the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, in the presence of the Kingdom’s permanent representative, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin
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Saudi Defence Minister meets Kuwaiti counterpart in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, Jan 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Tuesday in Riyadh with Kuwait’s Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. The two ministers reviewed Saudi–Kuwaiti relations and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, alongside regional developments and other issues of mutual interest. Attending on the Saudi side were Deputy Defence Minister Prince Abdulrahman bin
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Saudi Crown Prince speaks with Iran’s President Pezeshkian, reiterates airspace stance
SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Iranian president outlined developments in Iran and the government’s efforts, and discussed updates on talks related to Iran’s nuclear file. The Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position on respecting Iran’s sovereignty and said the Kingdom would not allow its airspace
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Saudi Crown Prince chairs cabinet session in Riyadh; ministers review Gaza, Davos, housing, investment and air connectivity
SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday. At the outset of the session, the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on a message received from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressing relations between the two countries. The Cabinet reviewed regional and international developments and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s c
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Saudi foreign minister meets Polish counterpart in Warsaw, signs visa exemption deal for official passport holders
SPA Warsaw, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw on Monday during an official visit to Poland. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation across sectors, alongside discussions on political developments, issues of mutual interest, and efforts to support regional and international secur
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulates India’s President Murmu on Republic Day
SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of congratulations to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India’s Republic Day. The Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of India steady progress and prosperity.
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Saudi crown prince receives written message from Bahrain’s king
SPA Riyadh, January 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on relations between the two countries, according to an official readout. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday with Bahrain’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Khalifa. They reviewed bil
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Saudi foreign minister signs “Board of Peace” charter at WEF alongside Trump
SPA DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signed the founding charter of the “Board of Peace” during a launch ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump and leaders and representatives of several countries. The signing was presented as support for the peace initiative led by the U.S. president and as a r
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Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian and other ministers back joining Trump-led “Board of Peace” on Gaza plan
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announced a joint decision to join U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s “Board of Peace,” saying they welcomed an invitation sent to their leaders. In a joint statement, the ministers said each country will sign the joining documents in line with its national legal and procedural requirements. Egypt,
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Macron warns of “world without rules” in Davos speech
France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. REUTERS Davos, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron said the world is moving away from rules and international law, warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos that power politics and “imperial ambitions” were resurfacing. Macron said the shift was toward a world “without rules” where international law
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Saudi Cabinet Reviews Regional Developments, Approves New Cooperation Agreements
SPA Riyadh, Jan. 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency said. The Cabinet reviewed a letter sent by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and took note of a telephone discussion between the Crown Prince and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. Ministers welcomed t
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Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement, integration of SDF
Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia welcomed a ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces, including their civilian and military institutions, within the Syrian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The ministry also commended the efforts of the United States in reaching the agreement and said it hoped the move would help reinforce security and stability, support th
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King Salman sends condolences to Spain’s King Felipe after train collision
SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences and sympathy to Spain’s King Felipe VI over victims of a train collision in southern Spain. King Salman conveyed condolences to the Spanish king, the families of those killed and the Spanish people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery, SPA said.
Jan 201 min read


Saudi foreign minister receives Lavrov message on bilateral ties
SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen cooperation across all fields. The message was delivered to Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Russia’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sergey Kozlov, during which the two sides reviewed relations and
Jan 201 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Sends Condolences to Spain Following Deadly Train Collision
SPA Riyadh, January 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI following a train collision in southern Spain that resulted in fatalities. The Crown Prince expressed his condolences to the Spanish monarch, the families of the victims and the people of Spain, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Jan 201 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa
SPA Riyadh, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a phone call from Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the government said. Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation across various fields. The call also covered regional developments and other issues of mutual interest.
Jan 191 min read


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Calls with Counterparts from Spain, Türkiye, Jordan and Iraq
SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Spain, Türkiye, Jordan and Iraq, the ministry said. Prince Faisal discussed regional and international developments with Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, as both sides reviewed ongoing efforts related to current geopolitical i
Jan 181 min read


Saudi foreign minister holds calls with France, Iran, Qatar and Oman on regional developments
SPA Riyadh, January 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with senior officials from France, Iran, Qatar and Oman to discuss recent regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability, SPA reported. Prince Faisal spoke with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, discussing regional developments and their impact on the region’s security and stabili
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