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SPA Riyadh, February 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia hosted the 21st session of the Saudi-German Joint Commission for Economic and Technical Cooperation on Monday, chaired by Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katharina Reiche, with government representatives from both countries attending. The meeting reviewed ways to expand cooperation in energy, industry and investment,

SPA Riyadh, February 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia received 19.5 million pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad in 2025 and recorded a satisfaction rate exceeding 90% for services provided, according to National Center for Performance Measurement of Public Entities (Adaa). The figures reflect the expansion and development of services for pilgrims and Umrah performers in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. Pilgrim Experience Program reported satisfact

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

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.

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

SPA Muscat, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the Royal Navy of Oman carried out missile and live-ammunition firing drills as part of the bilateral naval exercise “Winds of Peace 2026”, underway in the Sultanate of Oman. The exercise included operational scenarios simulating modern naval missions, including the protection of maritime lines of communication and measures to enhance maritime security. The drills involved 10 combat v

SPA RIYADH, Jan 29, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia is drafting plans to expand its premium residency programme to a wider range of people, including superyacht owners, residents of flagship development projects and top students, Reuters reported, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The deliberations have not been finalised and form part of efforts to attract foreign capital and visitors under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 pl

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