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RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman performed funeral prayers on Tuesday for Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saad bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Saud at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. A number of princes, senior officials and worshippers also attended the prayer [📷|SPA]

RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia’s Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, held an exhibition of historical photographs in Moscow on Monday to mark 100 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The event was attended by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko and Saudi Ambassador to Russia Sami Al-Sadhan. Al-Sadhan said the exhibition highlighted

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held telephone calls with the prime minister and foreign minister of Qatar, the foreign minister of Oman, and the foreign minister of Egypt to discuss the latest regional developments and joint efforts to strengthen security and support stability in the region. [📷 | SPA]

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said any foreign national who remains in the kingdom after the expiry of an entry visa will face a fine of up to SAR50,000, up to six months in prison and deportation. The Interior Ministry called on the public to comply with regulations governing this year’s Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. It said violations would be subject to legal penaltie

Saudi Arabia has formally moved Vision 2030 into its third and final phase, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signaling that the next five years will focus on accelerating delivery, consolidating gains and maximizing the long-term impact of reforms already set in motion across the Kingdom. The statement, issued following a session of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, frames 2026 as the beginning of the final implementation stretch of the national transforma

RIYADH, April 27 — The Saudi Falcons Club has announced its 2026 calendar of major events, featuring around 120 days of activities aimed at promoting national heritage and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for falconry. The calendar opens with the International Falcon Breeders Auction from Aug. 5 to 25, with participation from leading local and international breeders and falcon farms. It will be followed by the Saudi Falcons Club Auction for locally capture

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed regional developments and efforts aimed at de-escalation and easing tensions in the region. 📷 | SPA

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received a written message from Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Djibouti’s ambassador to the kingdom and dean of the diplomatic corps, Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama. The meeting also covered ties between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti, as well as the la

RIYADH, April 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 12,192 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out between April 16 and 22, the Interior Ministry announced. The total included 6,606 residency violations, 3,510 border security violations and 2,076 labour law violations. Border authorities arrested 1,454 people trying to enter the kingdom illegally, including 32% Yemenis, 67% Ethiopians and 1% of other n

RIYADH, April 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed bilateral relations, cooperation and regional and international developments during talks in Jeddah. The discussions covered the situation in the Middle East and the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis. Zelensky said in a Telegram post on Friday that the meeting was productive and that Saudi Arabia and Ukraine were developing a stra

RIYADH, April 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to remain cautious and stay in safe locations as thunderstorms are expected to continue across the kingdom until Tuesday. The authority warned people to avoid valleys and areas vulnerable to flash floods and advised against swimming in floodwaters. It also called on citizens and residents to follow safety instructions issued through official media and social me

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 24(Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi and Swiss officials reviewed joint investment opportunities and ways to strengthen economic cooperation during the Saudi-Swiss Investment Roundtable Meeting in Jeddah, held during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit to the kingdom. The meeting brought together Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif, Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda, and

📷SPA RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed bilateral relations, cooperation and regional developments during a phone call. The talks also covered the security and economic implications of recent regional developments at the regional and international levels. They discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions, strengthen regional security and stability, and ensure maritime securi

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Swiss President Guy Parmelin discussed bilateral cooperation, investment opportunities and regional and international developments during talks in Jeddah. The meeting also covered coordination on issues of mutual interest, according to the Saudi side. Senior Saudi and Swiss officials attended the talks, including ministers, national security advisers, ambassadors and economic o

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen in Riyadh on Wednesday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional developments. The Dutch side reiterated its condemnation of Iran's attacks on Saudi Arabia and several other countries in the region. The talks also covered joint efforts to maintain the security and safety of international waterways.

SPA RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Alswaha discussed with Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm opportunities to expand the company’s investments in the kingdom and strengthen cooperation in digital infrastructure, 5G, cloud networks, artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies, the ministry said. The talks also covered expanding cooperation on network development and digital capabilities

📷 | SPA JEDDAH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Jeddah on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, state media reported. The two leaders explored opportunities to support and develop cooperation between the two countries across various fields and coordinated efforts regarding the latest issues in the region. The meeting was attended by senior Saudi off

📷 | SPA HANNOVER, Germany, April 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia opened a national pavilion at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany, where officials held meetings with international industrial and technology companies, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said. The pavilion brings together several Saudi state entities as the kingdom seeks to expand manufacturing activity, draw investment and increase the use of advanced industrial technologies. On the side