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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call With Russia’s Sergei Lavrov
SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone call on Tuesday with Sergei Lavrov to discuss developments in the region. During the call, the two ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening international security and peace.
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Ukraine Sending Military Teams to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar to Share Drone Defense Expertise
Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Ukraine will send three fully equipped teams this week to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. A communications adviser to the Ukrainian president said an additional expert team was also being deployed to a U.S. military base in Jordan, while an official in the presidential office confirmed the teams consist of military personnel. Zelenskyy did not provide details about the co
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Saudi Arabia Marks Flag Day on March 11
Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will mark Flag Day on March 11, commemorating the anniversary of King Abdulaziz approving the final design of the national flag in 1937. The occasion was formally designated in 2023 by a royal decree issued by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Saudi Arabia’s national flag has symbolized the state since its founding in 1727. The flag’s green field represents growth and prosperity, while the Shahada reflects pe
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack Targeting UAE Consulate in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia strongly condemned an attack targeting the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, according to a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency. The ministry said the repeated targeting of diplomatic premises constitutes a clear violation of international laws and norms, including the Fourth Geneva Convention. Saudi Arabia also stressed the importance of respecting the i
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Two Drones East of Al-Kharj
SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two drones east of Al-Kharj governorate, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the drones were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their targets. No further details were immediately provided.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Eastern Province
RIYADH, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said a ballistic missile launched toward the Eastern Province was intercepted and destroyed. Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interception in a statement on Tuesday. No further details were immediately provided.
Mar 101 min read


Saudi Defense Minister Receives Call From French Armed Forces Minister
SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman received a phone call from France’s Minister of the Armed Forces, Catherine Vautrin. During the call, the two sides condemned the Iranian aggression targeting Saudi Arabia. They also discussed regional developments and the implications of the ongoing escalation on the security and stability of the region.
Mar 101 min read


Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Kuwait and UAE Over Fallen Military Personnel
Riyadh, March 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia expressed condolences on Monday to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates following the deaths of several members of their armed and security forces while carrying out national duties. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the kingdom’s sincere sympathies to the governments and peoples of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the fallen and patience and comfo
Mar 91 min read


Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Targeting Shaybah Oil Field
SPA Riyadh, March 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said Monday night it intercepted a number of drones over the Empty Quarter desert that had been launched toward the kingdom’s Shaybah oil field. The ministry said the attack occurred in two waves. The first involved three drones, followed by a second wave of nine drones. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the drones were fired toward the Shaybah oil field, one of Saudi Arabia’s
Mar 91 min read


US State Department issues order for non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia
SABN The expected order was formally issued on the same day the U.S. military announced an American service member has died of injuries sustained during an Iranian attack on the kingdom. The service member died on Saturday from injuries sustained during a March 1 Iranian attack on the kingdom. The kingdom’s Civil Defense also confirmed Sunday that a military projectile that fell onto a residential area killed two foreign-born residents and wounded 12 others in Al-Kharj govern
Mar 91 min read


Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks, warns of further escalation
SPA RIYADH, March 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting the kingdom, Gulf Cooperation Council states and other countries, according to an official statement issued Monday. The ministry said the attacks cannot be accepted or justified and reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia retains the full right to take all measures necessary to protect its security, sovereignty and the safety of citizens a
Mar 91 min read


Saudi air defenses intercept two drones heading toward Shaybah oil field
SPA RIYADH, March 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones over the Empty Quarter desert that were heading toward the Shaybah oil field, the Saudi Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the ministry, said the drones were intercepted and destroyed in separate incidents in the Empty Quarter as they were heading toward the Shaybah oil field. The interceptions occurred within minutes of each other, accord
Mar 91 min read


U.S. to order departure of nonessential staff from Saudi Arabia, officials say
RIYADH, March 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United States plans to order nonessential diplomatic personnel and family members of staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran escalates retaliation following U.S.-Israeli military operations, two U.S. officials said. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement, said the U.S. Department of State was expected to announce the “ordered departure” status on Sunday. The designation would require none
Mar 91 min read


Drone intercepted and destroyed east of Al Jouf, Saudi defense ministry says
SPA RIYADH, March 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone east of the Al Jouf region, the Saudi Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the ministry, said the drone was intercepted and destroyed east of the northern region. No further details were immediately released.
Mar 91 min read


Two drones intercepted north of Riyadh, Saudi defense ministry says
SPA RIYADH, March 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and brought down two drones north of Riyadh on Sunday, the Defense Ministry said. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, said the attempted attacks were thwarted after the drones were shot down north of the capital. No further details were immediately released.
Mar 81 min read


Military projectile hits residential site in Al Kharj, two killed and 12 injured
RIYADH, March 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A military projectile struck a residential site housing workers of a maintenance and cleaning company in Al Kharj governorate on Sunday, leaving two people dead and 12 injured, the official spokesman of Saudi Civil Defense said. The two fatalities were residents of Indian and Bangladeshi nationality, while the injured included 12 Bangladeshi nationals, according to the statement. The incident also caused material damage at the si
Mar 81 min read


Saudi Arabia Warns Iran That Continued Attacks Could Trigger Response, Sources Say
RIYADH, March 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has warned Iran that continued attacks on the kingdom and its energy infrastructure could trigger retaliation, while reiterating that Riyadh supports a diplomatic settlement to Tehran’s conflict with the United States, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The message was delivered ahead of remarks by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who apologised to neighbouring Gulf states following Iranian strik
Mar 83 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call From Spanish Prime Minister
SPA Riyadh, March 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. During the call, the Spanish prime minister condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and reaffirmed Spain’s rejection of threats to Saudi Arabia’s security and sovereignty. Sánchez also expressed Spain’s support for measures taken to preserve Sa
Mar 81 min read


Makkah Transport System Carries More Than 31 Million During First Third of Ramadan
SPA Riyadh, March 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – More than 31 million passengers used transport services in Makkah during the first third of Ramadan 1447 AH, the General Transport Center in the holy city said. The center said shuttle transport services to and from the Grand Mosque and the Makkah bus network carried the passengers as part of efforts to manage movement and facilitate access for residents, visitors and Umrah performers. More than 700,000 trips were opera
Mar 81 min read


Saudi crown prince receives call from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy condemning attacks
SPA RIYADH, March 8, 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 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who expressed his country’s condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom. During the call, Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for measures taken to protect the Kingdom’s territory. The two leaders also dis
Mar 81 min read
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