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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah II over death of former premier Ahmad Obeidat
SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of condolence and sympathy to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan following the death of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat. The Crown Prince conveyed condolences to King Abdullah II and to the family of the deceased, and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for Obeidat and for patience and solace f
Feb 51 min read


King Salman sends condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah II over death of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat
SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolence and sympathy to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan following the death of former prime minister Ahmad Obeidat. King Salman extended condolences to King Abdullah II and to the family of the deceased, and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for Obeidat and patience and solace for his family.
Feb 51 min read


Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments in phone call
SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday. The two ministers discussed regional developments and emphasized resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic channels. They also reviewed ongoing efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability in the region.
Feb 51 min read


Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. An official reception ceremony was held for the German chancellor, followed by an official talks session, according to the report. The talks reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation and op
Feb 41 min read


Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Benin foreign minister in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments and related efforts.
Feb 41 min read


UAE hosts second round of Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi
WAM ABU DHABI, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States began in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as part of diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing a political process to resolve the crisis. The UAE foreign ministry described the hosting of the talks as reflecting the country’s balanced relations with all three parties and international confidence in the UAE’s role in facilitating dialogue and suppor
Feb 41 min read


Saudi Arabia, Türkiye issue joint statement at end of Erdogan visit
SPA RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Türkiye issued a joint statement at the conclusion of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to the Kingdom, setting out areas for expanded cooperation spanning the economy, energy, defence and regional files, carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Erdogan at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh and the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them
Feb 44 min read


Saudi defence minister meets Qatar’s Emir in Doha
SPA DOHA, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. During the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and extended wishes for
Feb 41 min read


Vladimir Putin, Saudi Crown Prince discuss OPEC+ cooperation, energy market stability in phone call
SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Tuesday with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kremlin said in a statement, adding the two agreed to deepen cooperation in the political, economic, trade and humanitarian spheres. The Kremlin statement said the leaders discussed progress in their joint work within the OPEC+ format and efforts to maintain stability on global e
Feb 41 min read


Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh
SPA RIYADH, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye in Riyadh on Tuesday evening, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. An official reception ceremony was held in honour of the visiting Turkish president, according to the report. The Crown Prince and Erdogan held an official talks session during which they rev
Feb 31 min read


UAE, Swiss leaders discuss economy, AI cooperation, announce joint economic committee
WAM Abu Dhabi, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Guy Parmelin held talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and explore cooperation in the economy, investment, advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The meeting at Qasr Al Shati included discussion of the Global AI Summit, scheduled to be hosted in Geneva in 2027 and in the UAE in 2028, with both sides stressing the use of AI to develop solutions
Feb 31 min read


Saudi cabinet chaired by Crown Prince condemns Gaza ceasefire violations, approves cooperation accords
SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reviewed regional and international developments and reiterated support for resolving disputes through dialogue to strengthen security and stability, Saudi Press Agency reported. The cabinet underscored a statement by foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia and Arab and Islamic countries condemning what it
Feb 32 min read


Saudi Arabia offers condolences to DR Congo after mine collapse kills more than 226
SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia extended condolences to Democratic Republic of the Congo after the collapse of a mineral mine in Rubaya in the country’s east killed more than 226 workers. Saudi Arabia also expressed solidarity with the Congolese government and people following the incident.
Feb 21 min read


Saudi foreign minister speaks with Kuwait counterpart, congratulates him on appointment
SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by phone on Monday with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Prince Faisal congratulated Sheikh Jarrah on his appointment and wished him success. The call also addressed efforts to strengthen Saudi-Kuwaiti relations, expand bilateral cooperation and support joint Gulf initiatives. Regional issues of mutual interest were dis
Feb 21 min read


El-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah stress full Gaza deal implementation, reject Palestinian displacement
WAM Cairo, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein stressed the need for full implementation of the agreement to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, implementation of the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, and unrestricted humanitarian access to the territory, alongside the swift launch of early recovery and reconstruction efforts. During a meeting in Cairo, the two leaders reaffirmed Egypt and Jordan’s position r
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Crown Prince calls Morocco’s King Mohammed VI
SPA Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Sunday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the call, the Crown Prince was reassured about King Mohammed VI’s health and conveyed wishes for his continued good health. King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince.
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Arabia, regional states condemn Israel’s Gaza ceasefire violations
Riyadh, February 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, United Arab Emirates, State of Qatar, Republic of Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Arab Republic of Egypt and Republic of Türkiye condemned Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Gaza Strip, saying they had killed and wounded more than 1,000 Palestinians. The statement warned that the violations risk escalating tensions and undermining
Feb 11 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulates Nauru president on Independence Day - SPA
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to David Adeang on the Republic of Nauru’s Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Nauru progress and prosperity
Jan 311 min read


Saudi King Salman congratulates Nauru president on Independence Day - SPA
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to David Adeang on the **Republic of Nauru’s Independence Day, the **Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Nauru progress and prosperity, it said.
Jan 311 min read


Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement with SDF - foreign ministry
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by the Syrian government on a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, describing it as part of a broader arrangement that includes integrating self-administration institutions into state institutions. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said it hoped the agreement would support Syria’s path toward peace, security and st
Jan 311 min read
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