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Saudi Defense Minister meets Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Pakistan’s Chief of the Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Riyadh on Thursday. The officials reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding fraternal relations and the strategic defense partnership between the two countries. They discussed issues of mutual interest and highlighted their shared role in
Feb 131 min read


King Salman issues royal orders appointing senior officials across Saudi government
SPA Riyadh, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued royal orders appointing several senior officials across key government positions on Thursday. The appointments include Khalid Al-Falih as Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet, Fahd Al Saif as Minister of Investment, Abdullah Al-Maghlouth as Vice Minister of Media, and Abdulmohsen Al-Mazyad as Vice Minister of Tourism. Other appointment
Feb 131 min read


Saudi Foreign Minister receives Slovak Deputy Prime Minister, Defence Minister in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, February 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Robert Kaliňák in Riyadh, as the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewed regional and international developments. During the meeting, Saudi Arabia and Slovakia signed a general cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding across various
Feb 101 min read


Britain’s Prince William arrives in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, February 9, 2026 (SABN) – Britain’s Prince William, the Prince of Wales, arrived in Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Steven Charles Hitchen, and Royal Protocol official Fahd Al
Feb 91 min read


Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa receives Saudi Culture Minister Prince Bader bin Abdullah in Damascus
SPA DAMASCUS, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan at the Conference Palace in Damascus on Thursday, on the sidelines of the opening of the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor. Prince Bader conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince
Feb 61 min read


Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Slovenia’s Tanja Fajon in Ljubljana, signs cooperation accord
SPA LJUBLJANA, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon during an official visit to Ljubljana. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed avenues to strengthen and expand cooperation across multiple sectors. During the visit, Saudi Arabia and Slovenia signed a general cooperation agreement to deepen join
Feb 61 min read


Arab, Slovenian ministers discuss Gaza ceasefire, aid access and regional de-escalation in Ljubljana
SPA LJUBLJANA, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Alzayani, and Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan Al Muraikhi held talks in Ljubljana with Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon. The minister
Feb 61 min read


UAE President presents Paraguay’s Peña with Most Reformed Government Global Award at WGS 2026
WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios with the Most Reformed Government Global Award at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. The summit ran from February 3 to February 5 with high-level international participation. The award is positioned among the summit’s top honours and recognizes national progress in governance quality, transparency, sustainab
Feb 51 min read


Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah meets Syrian counterpart in Damascus
SPA DAMASCUS, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh in Damascus on Thursday during an official visit tied to the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is guest of honor. Prince Badr congratulated his Syrian counterpart on the launch of the fair and conveyed best wishes for further progress and prosperity for Syria. The two sides reaffir
Feb 51 min read


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 31 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
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