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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

SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, released 75 animals into the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve on Tuesday as part of breeding and reintroduction programmes. The release included 50 Arabian sand gazelles and 25 Arabian oryxes, aimed at supporting ecosystem sustainability and enhancing biodiversity through the return of endangered species t

SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – White and pink almond blossoms have spread across the highlands of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region during the winter season, covering agricultural terraces and mountain slopes and drawing visitors to the area’s mountain landscapes. Almond trees are cultivated across several mountainous areas, including Al-Soudah, Balsamer, Tanomah and Al-Namas, where geography and climate support their growth. The crop is closely associa

SPA DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, and the two sides signed a general cooperation agreement. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in several fields, and exchanged view

SPA Jeddah, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The crescent moon marking the start of Shaban is expected to be visible after sunset on Monday, appearing low on the southwestern horizon, the Jeddah Astronomy Society said. Society director Eng. Majed Abu Zahra said the moon reached its central conjunction phase on Sunday, Rajab 29, 1447 AH, at 10:51 p.m. Makkah time, marking the moment the moon moves from west to east of the sun and signaling the start of a new lunar m

SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn following a crane accident in northeastern Thailand that left several casualties, the Royal Court said. The Crown Prince expressed sympathy to the king, the families of the victims and the Thai people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

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

SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will take part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 with a senior delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the government said. The meeting will be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23. The delegation includes Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States; Minister of Commerce

SPA Riyadh, January 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on relations between the two countries, SPA reported. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Oman’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Najib Al-Busaidi. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and ways

SPA Riyadh, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh on Wednesday with President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, alongside council members and senior Yemeni officials, SPA reported. The meeting was attended by PLC members Tariq Saleh, Abdul Rahman Al-Mahrami, Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazeer and Othman Mujalli, as well as Yemeni Prime Minister Sal

SPA Makkah, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Smart technologies have increased the efficiency of crowd management inside the Grand Mosque through counting systems that rely on sensors and real-time monitoring of visitor movement at gates and corridors, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said. The systems track entrants and exits with high accuracy, supporting pilgrim safety and improving the worship e

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced the death of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who passed away outside the Kingdom. The funeral prayer will be performed on Wednesday, January 14, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.

SPA Riyadh, Jan 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector recorded more than 124 million orders in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 60% from the same period a year earlier, according to a statistical bulletin issued by the Transport General Authority (TGA). The authority attributed the growth to ongoing development in the sector, including innovation in logistics services, wider use of technological solutions and rising reliance on e-commerce, which

SPA RIYADH, January 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished the sultan continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Oman steady progress and prosperity, it said. The Saudi king also praised the fraternal relations

Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned against using certain infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé, following a voluntary recall initiated by the company over potential contamination risks, the authority said. The SFDA said the warning covers the NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA baby formula brands after Nestlé reported the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium B

SPA Riyadh, January 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, according to a statement. They discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields and reviewed regional developments, along with topics of common interest, it added.

SPA Makkah, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The craft of making Makkah incense burners remains a traditional handicraft closely associated with households in the Holy Capital, forming part of hospitality culture and everyday home practices, artisans and specialists said. The craft relies on manual work including selecting wood or metal, shaping the piece, hollowing it to support balanced diffusion of incense smoke, and polishing and finishing, in line with what