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Saudi and Kuwaiti foreign ministers discuss regional security
Saudi and Kuwaiti foreign ministers discuss regional security RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed regional developments during a telephone call. The ministers called for continued coordination and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, protect freedom of navigation and maintain regional security and stability. Source: SPA
Aug 11 min read


Saudi Arabia offers condolences after deadly traffic accident in Algeria
Saudi Arabia offers condolences after deadly traffic accident in Algeria RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia offered its condolences to Algeria following a traffic accident in Boumerdès Province that killed and injured multiple people. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with Algeria and wished those injured a swift recovery. Source: SPA
Aug 11 min read


Saudi Arabia records 14,154 residency, labour and border violations in one week
Saudi Arabia records 14,154 residency, labour and border violations in one week RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 14,154 residency, labour and border security violations during inspections conducted across the Kingdom from July 23 to 29. The total included 7,103 residency violations, 3,654 border security offences and 3,397 breaches of labour laws. Border authorities detained 1,418 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally. Yem
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Saudi Arabia unveils ‘Our Pride Lies in Our Nature’ as 2026 National Day theme
Saudi Arabia unveils ‘Our Pride Lies in Our Nature’ as 2026 National Day theme RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia unveiled “Our Pride Lies in Our Nature” as the official theme for the Kingdom’s 96th National Day celebrations on September 23. General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alshaikh announced the theme alongside a new visual identity connecting Saudi heritage and cultural values with the country’s future ambitions. The identity includes
Jul 311 min read


Almarai ranked Saudi Arabia’s most influential food and grocery brand
Almarai ranked Saudi Arabia’s most influential food and grocery brand | 📷Almarai RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Almarai was ranked the most influential food and grocery brand in Saudi Arabia and placed third among Saudi brands overall in an Ipsos study released this year. The company was the only food and beverage business to appear among the country’s 10 most influential brands. Ipsos evaluated 120 local, regional and international brands using responses fro
Jul 311 min read


Saudi crown prince, Bahrain king discuss regional security and maritime alliance
Saudi crown prince, Bahrain king discuss regional security and maritime alliance RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa discussed regional developments and security efforts during a telephone call on Thursday. King Hamad congratulated the crown prince on the establishment of the multinational maritime defence alliance and Saudi Arabia’s selection as its leader and permanent headquarters
Jul 311 min read


Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Jordan
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Jordan RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Jordan, including a strike on a company site in northern Kuwait that killed an employee. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the attacks violated international law and principles of good neighbourly relations. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its solidarity with Kuwait and Jordan and supported measures taken by both countries i
Jul 311 min read


Saudi crown prince, Syrian president discuss regional de-escalation
Saudi crown prince, Syrian president discuss regional de-escalation RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed efforts to ease regional tensions and strengthen security during a telephone call on Thursday. Al-Sharaa condemned the attempted attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which Syria attributed to Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq. The Syrian president reaffirmed his country’s sup
Jul 311 min read


Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack on ships at Egypt’s Damietta Port
Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack on ships at Egypt’s Damietta Port RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned a drone attack that caused a fire aboard two ships at Damietta Port in northern Egypt. The Saudi Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Egypt and its support for measures taken to protect the country’s sovereignty, security and interests. Source: SPA
Jul 311 min read


July full moon lights up Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders
July full moon lights up Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders ARAR, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Clear skies offered residents and photographers across Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region an unobstructed view of July’s full moon on Wednesday. Adnan Khalifa, a member of the Astronomy and Space Club, said the July full moon is known in some North American Indigenous traditions as the “Buck Moon” or “Deer Moon,” referring to the period when male deer begin growing new an
Jul 301 min read


UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities
UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities ABU DHABI, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned renewed drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory towards oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the attempted strikes as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support
Jul 301 min read


Bahrain supports Saudi right to respond to attacks launched from Iraq
Bahrain supports Saudi right to respond to attacks launched from Iraq MANAMA, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain expressed support for measures taken by Saudi Arabia in response to repeated attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the Kingdom’s oil and critical facilities. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks were carried out by groups it described as Iran-backed terrorist militias. The ministry also backed Saudi Arabia’s response against specific targ
Jul 291 min read


Al-Khobar turns traffic circles into record of Saudi history
Al-Khobar turns traffic circles into record of Saudi history | 📷SPA AL-KHOBAR, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Roundabouts and public squares across Al-Khobar are taking on a second role beyond managing traffic, using architecture and public art to trace Saudi Arabia’s history and changing urban identity. Among the largest is the Vision 2030 Roundabout on Al-Khobar Corniche. Spanning 11,300 square metres, the installation comprises 84 units forming images of King Salm
Jul 291 min read


Egypt says attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan threaten regional security
Egypt says attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan threaten regional security CAIRO, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Egypt condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and strikes against Jordan, warning that the escalation posed risks to regional security and global energy stability. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry described the attacks as violations of national sovereignty and international law and rejected assaults on civilian and critical infrastructure. Cairo
Jul 291 min read


Saudi Arabia, Italy call for Gaza ceasefire, protection of maritime routes
Saudi Arabia, Italy call for Gaza ceasefire, protection of maritime routes ROME, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for preserving the ceasefire in Gaza, ensuring unhindered humanitarian aid and protecting freedom of navigation across key regional waterways during talks in Rome. The ministers met on the sidelines of meetings held on July 28 and 29 involving working-group co-
Jul 292 min read


Saudi Arabia, US strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks
Saudi Arabia, US strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi forces, working with US Central Command, carried out targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq accused of attacking the kingdom’s oil facilities with drones, Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday. CENTCOM said the operation followed more than 30 drone attacks over the previous 72 hours that it attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Th
Jul 292 min read


Saudi foreign minister, Gulf counterparts discuss regional tensions, maritime security
Saudi foreign minister, Gulf counterparts discuss regional tensions, maritime security RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with officials from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss regional developments and efforts to ease tensions. Prince Faisal spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad
Jul 291 min read


Saudi Arabia condemns drone attacks on Eastern Province oil facilities
The Kingdom said it reserves the legal right to take all necessary measures to respond to the attacks and deter further aggression. Saudi Arabia condemns drone attacks on Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms continued drone attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq targeting oil facilities in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia
Jul 281 min read


Saudi, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation
Saudi, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministers discussed the latest regional developments and ways to strengthen joint efforts to preserve security and stabi
Jul 281 min read


Saudi Heritage Commission Records 55 Violations in Second Quarter
Saudi Heritage Commission Records 55 Violations in Second Quarter RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission recorded 55 violations involving cultural heritage sites and artifacts during the second quarter of 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Inspection tours and public reports identified 16 violations across Riyadh, Qassim, Aseer, Tabuk, the Northern Borders and Al-Baha. They involved unauthorized excavation, illegal digging, change
Jul 281 min read
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