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Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to King Philippe of Belgium October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Ambassador to Belgium Abdulrahman Alkhudaidi presented his credentials to King Philippe. Alkhudaidi conveyed greetings from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, along with their wishes for the King’s continued good health and the Belgian people’s progress and prosperity. Source: SPA.

Saudi Foreign Ministry Announces Global Entry Availability for Saudi Citizens RIYADH, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi citizens can now apply for Global Entry, the US trusted traveler program that provides faster entry procedures for approved members, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Applicants must meet the program’s requirements and obtain the necessary approvals before using dedicated processing lanes when entering the United States. App

Egypt’s Parliament Authorizes Military Support for Saudi Arabia’s Defense CAIRO, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Egypt’s parliament has authorized President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take all necessary measures to help defend Saudi Arabia, opening the way for military support as the Kingdom faces escalating Houthi attacks. At least two-thirds of lawmakers backed the measure during a closed session on Monday, according to an official parliamentary statement. Taher al-K

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Kazakhstan’s President RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a written message on bilateral relations to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received the message during a meeting with Kazakhstan’s deputy foreign minister in Riyadh. The meeting also covered relations

Saudi and South African Foreign Ministers Discuss Cooperation and Regional Developments RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and South Africa discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation during a phone call between their foreign ministers. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received the call from South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola. They reviewed relations and opportun

Saudi Arabia Launches Absher Travel Service for Land Border Visitors RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior launched a digital service on Monday allowing GCC nationals and other visitors entering through the Kingdom’s land borders to complete travel and vehicle procedures before arrival. The “Absher Travel for Visitors” service is available through the Absher app at all Saudi land border crossings. Its use will become mandatory f

Saudi Foreign Minister Condemns Karak Church Attack in Call with Jordan’s Safadi RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah conveyed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the terrorist attack on a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate during a phone call with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. Prince Faisal extended condolences to the families of tho

Young Peregrine Falcon Sells for SAR211,000 at Saudi Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A young peregrine falcon caught by nine trappers in Al-Muwailih sold for SAR211,000 on the ninth night of the 2026 National Center for Falcons Auction, after bidding opened at SAR100,000. Known locally as a farkh shaheen, the bird met the auction’s criteria, which limit entries to young migratory peregrine falcons caught in Saudi Arabia. The auction excludes

NCM Forecasts Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Across Parts of Ten Saudi Regions RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Moderate to heavy rain could bring flash floods, hail and gusty winds to parts of ten Saudi regions on Monday, the National Center for Meteorology said. The forecast covers Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf and Northern Borders regions. Dust raised by strong winds could reduce horizontal visibility to near zero. Parts

Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Houthi Missile Sites and Supply Lines in Yemen RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed five tunnels used to store ballistic missiles, four ballistic missile launchers and a missile depot during a military operation against Houthi targets in Yemen. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said the operation also targeted supply lines between Houthi-controlled areas, along with fortificat

US Orders Non-Emergency Government Staff and Families to Leave Saudi Arabia RIYADH, October 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The U.S. State Department has ordered non-emergency government employees and family members of U.S. government employees to leave Saudi Arabia because of safety risks, the U.S. Mission said in a security alert published on Sunday. The departure order took effect on October 23, according to the October 25 alert. The mission cited Houthi attacks on civil

Saudi Crown Prince and Greek Prime Minister Discuss Cooperation and Regional Security in Riyadh RIYADH, October 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed bilateral cooperation and regional security during official talks in Riyadh on Sunday. The Crown Prince received Mitsotakis at the Royal Court at Al-Yamamah Palace, where an official welcoming

UAE Rulers Send Condolences to King Salman over National Guard Officers’ Deaths RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The rulers of five UAE emirates sent separate messages of condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud following the deaths of two Saudi National Guard officers in a reconnaissance helicopter crash in Najran Region. The messages came from Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Ajman Ruler Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Fuj

Saudi and Greek Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed bilateral relations and regional developments with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis during a phone call on Saturday. Source: SPA.

Debris Falls in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh After Houthi Missile Interceptions RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Debris fell in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh following the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and Madinah regions, Civil Defense said on Saturday. Parts of the missiles landed in Wadi Al-Mughammis in Makkah. Fragments from the interceptions also fell in Jeddah’s Al-Nuzhah neighbor

Boulevard World Tickets Go on Sale Ahead of October 30 Opening | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Tickets for Boulevard World went on sale through Webook on Saturday ahead of the Riyadh Season destination’s scheduled opening on October 30. The attraction returns for its fifth consecutive year since launching in 2022, as part of the seventh edition of Riyadh Season. Its cultural zones feature markets, restaurants, shops and performances inspired by count

Saudi Inspections Record 13,905 Residency, Labor and Border Violations RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 13,905 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during nationwide inspections from October 15 to 21. The total comprised 6,554 residency violations, 3,865 border security violations and 3,486 labor violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,881 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally and

NCM Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash Floods in Aseer Until 8 PM RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Heavy thunderstorms are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region on Saturday, bringing strong winds, reduced visibility, hail and flash floods, the National Center for Meteorology warned. The conditions are expected to continue until 8 p.m. Saudi time. Source: SPA.

Saudi-Led Coalition Destroys Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Launched Toward Yanbu and Taif RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Yanbu and Taif on Saturday, as Saudi Civil Defense issued brief emergency alerts in four cities before announcing that the danger had passed. The alerts warned of potential danger in Yanbu, Taif, Makkah and Jeddah. Civil Defense issued subsequent notic