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SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed 34 drones in multiple incidents on Monday evening targeting the Eastern Province and Al-Kharj Governorate, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said eight drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province. In a separate incident, seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the same region later in t

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Gold jewelry remains one of the most popular Eid Al-Fitr gifts in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, where many residents traditionally present gold ornaments to female family members in appreciation of their efforts during the holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Residents often give gold gifts to mothers, wives, daughters and sisters to acknowledge the work involved in preparing daily iftar and suhoo

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Monday from Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two ministers discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made in this regard. No further details were immediately released about the conversation.

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Monday that 11 drones were intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj Governorate over the past few hours. Defense ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the drones were neutralized by the Kingdom’s air defense systems. Authorities did not immediately provide further details on the origin of the drones or possible damage. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly said it is tak

A member of the moon sighting committee uses a telescope to view the moon ahead of Ramadan to mark the beginning of the holy fasting month in Tumair, Saudi Arabia April 1, 2022. (File photo: Reuters) RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Monday called on Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH

SPA Saudi Arabia Says 39 Drones Intercepted in Eastern Province Within About an Hour Early Monday RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed 39 drones launched toward the Eastern Province in a series of incidents within about an hour early Monday, the Ministry of Defense said. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, said the drones were intercepted and destroyed in six separate incid

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said early Monday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 drones launched toward the Eastern Province. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, said seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the region in the first incident. In two subsequent incidents shortly afterward, air defenses intercepted and destroyed six drones and five drones respectiv

SPA Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Formula One announced on Saturday that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April will not take place, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit, originally scheduled for April 12, and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, set for the following weekend, have been removed from the calendar. Organisers said the races will not be replaced next month, reduci

SPA Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman on Saturday to offer condolences following the death of Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Saudi state media reported. During the call, the Crown Prince expressed his condolences and sympathy to the Omani ruler over the passing of Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik expresse

SPA Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles and seven drones targeting multiple areas of the Kingdom on Saturday evening, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched toward Al-Kharj governorate. In separate statements earlier in the evening, Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drone

SPA Makkah, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Hijr Ismail, located on the northern side of the Holy Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque, remains one of the most prominent architectural landmarks associated with the Kaaba and its historical development through the centuries. Historical accounts indicate that the area originally formed part of the Kaaba when Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail raised its foundations, before Quraysh excluded it from the structure during the recon

SPA Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has established the Riyadh University for the Arts under a royal order, creating a specialized institution dedicated to culture and the arts in the capital. The university will be based in Riyadh and will operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, according to the announcement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. The institution will function as an independent educational entity with financial and a

Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones in the Eastern Province on Saturday evening, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed one drone in the Eastern Province. In a separate statement issued shortly afterward, the ministry said two additional drones were intercepted and destroyed in the same region. The interceptions were

SPA AlUla, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has seen rising demand since the start of Ramadan from residents and visitors seeking quiet surroundings and varied tourism experiences that combine desert landscapes with heritage and historical sites. The governorate’s calm atmosphere has remained one of its main attractions during the holy month, with many fasting visitors choosing places away from the pace of major cities. AlUla’s landscape of mountains, rock format

Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 21,320 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between March 5 and March 11, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 15,339 residency violations, 3,687 border security violations and 2,294 labor law violations, according to the ministry. Border authorities also apprehended 1,683 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illega

SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted 65 drones and one ballistic missile on Friday as Iran continued launching projectiles toward countries in the Gulf, according to a tally of interceptions reported by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said a ballistic missile launched toward Al-Kharj governorate was intercepted and destroyed. Most drone interceptions were reported

SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defence systems intercepted and destroyed seven drones in the Eastern Province, the Ministry of Defense said on Friday. Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al‑Maliki said six drones were intercepted and destroyed earlier in the evening. In a later statement, Al-Maliki confirmed that an additional drone was intercepted and destroyed in the same region. No further details were immediately provided.

SPA Madinah, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The qibla wall of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah represents one of the mosque’s prominent architectural elements, reflecting the artistic precision and aesthetic traditions of Islamic architecture. The wall features intricate vegetal ornamentation that decorates its surfaces, forming a unified decorative composition that highlights the craftsmanship and design traditions developed throughout the mosque’s historical expansi

SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles and dozens of drones targeting several locations across the Kingdom in two waves of attacks between Thursday evening and early Friday morning, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles, one launched toward the Eastern Province and another targeting Prince Sultan

SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 20 drones that entered the Kingdom’s airspace early Friday, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 12 drones after they entered Saudi airspace. In a separate statement shortly afterward, the ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed another seven drones that had entered the Kingdo