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SPA RIYADH, March 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which Modi reiterated India’s condemnation of repeated Iranian attacks that threaten the Kingdom’s security and undermine its sovereignty, SPA reported on Saturday. The two leaders also discussed regional developments and the repercussions of the ongoing military escalation on the security and stability of the

RIYADH, March 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia ranked 22nd globally out of 147 countries in the World Happiness Report 2026, with a life evaluation score of 6.817 out of 10. The report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, is issued annually in conjunction with the International Day of Happiness on March 20. It is based on survey d

SPA JEDDAH, March 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi and Ukrainian defence ministries signed a memorandum of arrangements linked to defence procurement in Jeddah on Friday. The agreement was signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense by Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Khalid bin Hussein Al-Biyari. On the Ukrainian side, the memorandum was signed by Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Hnatov.

RIYADH, March 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority on Thursday extended the operating lifespan of trucks used in freight transport to 22 years for six months, until Sept. 25, 2026. The authority said the measure was introduced to help the land transport sector absorb current changes and meet rising demand in the freight segment. It added that the initiative was among measures announced by Transport and Logistics Services Minister

SPA Riyadh, March 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Jeddah on Thursday. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz , Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, along with a number of Saudi officials and diplomats.

Riyadh, March 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia welcomed the U.N. Human Rights Council’s adoption by consensus of a resolution on the human rights implications of what it described as unjustified Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the adoption of the resolution during the council’s 61st session reflected unified international reje

SPA Riyadh, March 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky. During the call, the two sides discussed regional developments amid ongoing Iranian attacks and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

SPA Riyadh, March 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a message of condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the death of HRH Princess Noura bint Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, QNA reported. HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani also sent condolences to King Salman. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al

RIYADH, March 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it was allowing visa extensions and direct departures for holders of expired visas who had been unable to leave because of current regional conditions. Visas that expired from February 25, 2026 may be extended until April 18, 2026 through the Absher platform, upon request by the host and subject to applicable fees. Holders of expired visit, umrah, transit and final-exit visas may also leave d

RIYADH, March 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman concerning bilateral relations between the two countries, SPA reported on Tuesday. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh with Oman’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sayyid Najib bin Hilal bin Saud Albusai

SPA RIYADH, March 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, governor of Riyadh Region, performed the funeral prayer after Asr on Tuesday for Princess Noura bint Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, SPA reported. Among those attending the prayer were Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, Prince Saud bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdu

Riyadh, March 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology issued a red alert on Monday warning of heavy rain in the governorates of Adham and Al Lith in the Makkah region, including Bani Yazid, Jadhm and Yalamlam. The alert also covers open areas and highways, with expected impacts including strong winds, near-zero visibility, hail, flash floods and thunderstorms. The center said the weather condition is expected to begin at 10 a.m. o

SPA RIYADH, March 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court announced on Monday that Princess Noura bint Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud has passed away. Funeral prayers will be held on Tuesday after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, according to a Royal Court statement.

SPA RIYADH, March 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Riyadh Region, performed funeral prayers on Monday for Prince Mohammed bin Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The funeral prayer was held after the Asr prayer. Among those attending were Prince Abdulrahman bin Saud Al Kabeer, Prince Mutaib bin Thunayan bin Mohammed, Princ

SPA Riyadh, March 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Heavy rainfall swept Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha region in recent hours, affecting Al-Baha city and several surrounding governorates, as hail and lower temperatures accompanied the unstable weather. The rainfall created flash floods in valleys and ravines across the region, with waterfalls forming in some areas, highlighting the intensity of the downpour and the mountainous terrain. Hail also covered roads and vehicles as c

SPA RIYADH, March 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condolences to the families of those killed, as well as to the governments and people of Qatar and Türkiye, following a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. The crash occurred during a routine mission after the aircraft suffered a technical malfunction, resulting in the deaths of crew members from the Qatari armed forces and joint Qatari-Turkish forces.

SPA RIYADH, March 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region. Major General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, said the drones were neutralized as part of ongoing defense measures. No further details were provided.

RIYADH, March 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe locations as thunderstorms are expected to continue affecting parts of Saudi Arabia through Saturday. The directorate advised residents to stay away from valleys and areas prone to flash floods, avoid swimming in such locations, and follow instructions issued through official media outlets and social media platforms. It said th

SPA RIYADH, March 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s royal court announced on Sunday the death of Prince Mohammed bin Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Monday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. No further details were provided.

RIYADH, March 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has declared the Iranian military attaché and assistant attaché, along with three embassy staff members, persona non grata and ordered them to leave the Kingdom within 24 hours, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The decision comes amid continued Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and other Gulf and regional countries, the ministry said in a statement. Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks as violations o