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SPA Jeddah, April 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al – Burhan, in Jeddah on Monday to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the war – torn nation. The high – level meeting focused on regional efforts to restore stability and safeguard Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Both leaders emphasized the urgency of de-escalation th

SABN RIYADH, April 19 — Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense urged the public to remain cautious and stay away from flood-prone areas as thunderstorms are expected to continue across the kingdom through Friday. The warning followed forecasts by the National Center for Meteorology of continued unstable weather conditions. Civil Defense said moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across all regions, including Makkah, Riyadh, Madinah, Hail, Qassim, the Northern Borders, the Eastern Regi

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia signed its participation contract for Specialized Expo 2027 Belgrade on Sunday, marking the Kingdom's transition from planning into full implementation ahead of the event in Serbia. The signing underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to the expo's theme, "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All," with the Kingdom set to deliver a pavilion aligned with its Vision 2030 national transformation agenda. "Today's sig

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior warned Saturday that holders of visit visas are not entitled to perform Hajj, announcing fines of up to SAR 20,000 for violators. The penalty applies to visit visa holders who enter, attempt to enter, or remain in Makkah and the holy sites between the first day of Dhul-Qi'dah and the end of the 14th day of Dhul-Hijjah. Residents and overstayers who attempt to perform Hajj without auth

📷SPA RIYADH, April 19 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as issues of common interest.

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Saturday an attack targeting the French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which killed one French soldier and wounded several others. The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom's rejection of all forms of violence and reiterated its support for UNIFIL, stressing the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable a

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Kuwait issued a joint statement Saturday condemning Israel's announcement of the appointment of a diplomatic representative to Somaliland, calling it a flagrant violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministers said the move constitutes a breach of the principles of

SPA RIYADH, April 16 — Saudi Arabia welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to a statement carried by the Saudi foreign ministry. The kingdom also praised what it described as the positive role played by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese government headed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. In its statement, the foreign ministry renewed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Lebanese state in s

RIYADH, April 16 — Saudi Arabia has extended the term of an existing $5 billion deposit at the State Bank of Pakistan and announced an additional $3 billion deposit in support of Pakistan’s economy. The move comes under directives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, SPA reported. Saudi Arabia said the assistance is intended to support Pakistan’s economic stability and strengthen resilience amid global economic cha

RIYADH, April 16 — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense is continuing a public awareness campaign on weather phenomena, urging residents to follow safety instructions and remain alert during changing weather conditions. The campaign, launched under the slogan “Important to Know,” is aimed at strengthening prevention awareness and improving community preparedness in dealing with climate-related fluctuations. Civil Defense urged the public to stay in safe places

SPA RIYADH/KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 - Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cultural relations and ways to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, state news agency SPA reported. At the start of the meeting, Prince Badr said Saudi Arabia valued its longstanding and fraternal ties with Malaysia and described culture as a key bridge f

SPA RIYADH/ISLAMABAD, April 15 - Saudi Arabia will deposit $3 billion into Pakistan's central bank, Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday, providing a significant financial boost as the country's economy faces strain from regional tensions linked to the conflict between the United States and Iran. Aurangzeb, who is in Washington for meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, said the support would strengthen Pakistan's financial

SPA RIYADH, April 14 - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has announced penalties for violating Hajj permit regulations ahead of the 1447 AH pilgrimage season, including fines, deportation and possible confiscation of transport used to carry offenders, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The ministry said anyone caught performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit could face a fine of up to 20,000 riyals ($5,332). The same penalty applies to holders of vi

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, takes his seat, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Islamabad, for a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance about Iran. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool) RIYADH/ISLAMABAD, April 14 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday on recent talks between the United States and Iran and said he would visit Saudi Arabia and Turkey this week to support peace efforts, according to a statement from the pres

SPA RIYADH, April 13 - Saudi Arabia's Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority said it had recorded 55 new wildlife births in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve by mid-second quarter 2026, in a sign of wildlife recovery and the success of protection and reintroduction efforts. The authority said the births included nine Arabian oryx and 46 sand gazelles, also known as Reem gazelles. Of the total, 40 births were r

RIYADH, April 13 - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday to discuss what Tehran described as risks stemming from provocative U.S. actions to block Iranian ports, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. In his call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Araghchi said Iran had acted in good faith by accepting a ceasefire with the United States, but accused Washington of undermining negotiat

SPA RIYADH, April 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Monday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest developments following recent peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. The call focused on diplomatic developments after the talks, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry. No further details were announced.

SPA RIYADH, April 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said residents wishing to enter Makkah will be required to obtain official permits starting Monday, April 13, as the Kingdom begins implementing arrangements for the 1447 AH Hajj season. The ministry said residents without the required permits would be denied entry to Makkah. Exemptions apply to holders of residency permits issued in Makkah, those holding a Hajj permit, and individuals wit

SPA RIYADH, April 13 - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met South Korean presidential chief of staff and special envoy Kang Hoon-sik in Riyadh, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation and regional developments, Saudi state media reported. The meeting covered ties between the two countries as well as developments in the region and their implications for regional security and the global economy.