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SPA RIYADH, March 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four drones targeting the Eastern Region in multiple incidents on Saturday, the Ministry of Defense said. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said the drones were neutralized without any resulting damage.

Riyadh, March 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 22,931 violations of residency, labor and border security laws in inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between March 12 and 18, including 17,181 residency violations, 3,931 border security violations and 1,819 labor violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,635 individuals attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 29% Yemenis, 68% Ethiopians and 3% of othe

RIYADH, March 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia strongly condemned an Israeli strike targeting military infrastructure in southern Syria, describing it as a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. In a statement, the ministry said the Kingdom rejects the attack and the violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement. Saudi Arabia called on the international community to put an end to Israeli violations of

SPA Mecca, March 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, performed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday at the Grand Mosque in Mecca alongside worshippers. The Grand Mosque and surrounding courtyards were filled with large numbers of worshippers attending the prayer. Among those attending were Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Mem

SPA Riyadh, March 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Friday that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, confirmed the incident, without providing further details.

SPA Jeddah, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud addressed citizens, residents and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, congratulating them and calling for peace, security and stability. In a speech delivered by Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari, King Salman expressed gratitude for the completion of Ramadan and extended Eid greetings, praying for the acceptance of fasting and

Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A drone strike hit Saudi Arabia’s SAMREF refinery in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu on Thursday, the Saudi Defense Ministry said. The ministry said damage assessments were underway and did not provide further details. The refinery is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil and processes more than 400,000 barrels per day of Arabian Light crude. The strike comes as drones also targeted oil refineries in Kuwait, w

SPA Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has reserved the right to take military action against Iran if necessary, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday following a meeting with Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on the ongoing escalation. “We have reserved the right to take military actions, if deemed necessary, and if the time comes, the leadership of the Kingdom will take the necessary decision,” Prince Faisal said, adding

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday evening. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said part of a ballistic missile fell near a refinery in the south of the capital. No immediate reports of injuries or damage were released.

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed five drones that attempted to approach an energy facility in the Eastern Region, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said the drones were neutralized without any resulting damage. In a separate incident, authorities also thwarted an additional drone attack targeting a gas facility in the same region. No da

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone that attempted to approach a gas facility in the Eastern Region, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said the interception was carried out without any resulting damage.

Riyadh, March 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesperson for the ministry, said debris from the interceptions fell across multiple areas of the capital. Initial assessments indicate that no injuries or damage have been reported, he added. The interceptions took place on Wednesday evening.

RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia announced that Eid Al-Fitr will begin on Friday, after the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted, the Royal Court said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court confirmed that Thursday will complete the 30 days of Ramadan, with Eid celebrations starting on Friday. The announcement followed a session held by the Supreme Court to review reports on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent.

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched toward the Eastern Region, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, confirmed that the missiles were neutralized before impact. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will host a consultative ministerial meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday evening to discuss coordination efforts aimed at supporting regional security and stability.

RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Al-Kharj, with debris from the interception falling in the vicinity of Prince Sultan Air Base without causing damage. No casualties were reported.

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ehsan charitable platform announced it has begun receiving Zakat al-Fitr donations through its digital channels, as part of efforts to facilitate timely distribution to beneficiaries across the Kingdom. The platform enables donors to complete their contributions through its website and mobile application by selecting the administrative region and specifying the number of individuals on whose behalf the d

SPA MAKKAH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites reported that more than 64 million passengers were transported via shuttle bus services to and from the Grand Mosque during Ramadan, one of the busiest periods of the year. The shuttle transport system operated over 1.5 million trips using more than 2,600 buses across seven central stations, helping ease congestion and improve access to the Grand Mosque dur

SPA RIYADH, March 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday that seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province over the past hours. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesperson for the ministry, said the aerial threats were neutralised during recent operations in the region. No further details were provided.