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Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques is rehabilitating Al-Hawza Mosque in Dhahran Al-Janoub in Aseer as part of efforts to preserve Islamic heritage under Vision 2030. The mosque was built in 8 AH by Ali ibn Abi Talib during a trip to Yemen to spread Islam, according to the information provided. It is among the oldest mosques in the region and underwent expansions in 1213 AH and 1

SPA AlUla, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Palm oases are among the most prominent agricultural features of AlUla, where date palms have long been central to residents’ livelihoods, providing food and income and shaping oases set amid mountains and rock formations. Data from the Royal Commission for AlUla’s agricultural center puts the number of palm trees in the governorate’s oases at about 4.144 million, spread across 16,485 hectares. Annual production is estim

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from Oana Toiu, during which the two ministers discussed recent regional developments, according to the information provided. The two ministers also reviewed ongoing efforts being made to address the developments.

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said it has opened the Hajj package booking phase for citizens and residents within the Kingdom for the 1447 AH season. The ministry said applicants who registered their data can select and book packages via the Nusuk application or website, with payments processed through the SADAD system. It said the payment deadline is 72 hours until Dhu Al-Qadah 27, 1447 AH, after which it will be reduced

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura complex, which houses its largest domestic refinery, was struck again on Wednesday by an unknown projectile, according to four sources. The strike came two days after a drone attack on the complex shut the refinery. Initial indications show Wednesday’s attack was carried out by a drone and resulted in no damage, Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry spokesperson said, according to the state news agency.

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said an attempted attack targeted its oil refinery at Ras Tanura. The refinery was previously targeted by an Iranian attack this week.

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, said early on Wednesday that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed immediately upon entering the Kingdom’s airspace. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Al-Maliki on the Saudi Ministry of Defence’s page on the X platform. Al-Maliki also said that two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in a session held by video link on Tuesday, reviewed the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability. The cabinet said Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory, citizens and residents, according to Saudi Press Ag

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Formula One is closely monitoring the conflict in the Middle East and any decision on races scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will be guided by safety, the sport and governing body FIA said. Australian Grand Prix chief executive Travis Auld said he expected no impact on this weekend’s season opener at Melbourne’s Albert Park, despite travel disruption caused by the conflict in the Gulf region. U.S. and Israe

SPA Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned what it described as an Iranian attack targeting the Embassy of the United States, Riyadh and called it a violation of international law and diplomatic protections. In a statement, the kingdom said the attack breached international norms and laws, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which provide immunity for diplomatic premises and personn

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An internal United States Department of State memo said the strike on the Embassy of the United States, Riyadh caused part of the building’s roof to collapse, with no reported deaths or staff injuries. In Kuwait City, the memo reported no deaths or injuries after two drone strikes hit the vicinity of the Embassy of the United States, Kuwait City, causing no damage to the facility.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, issued a warning aimed at Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the Middle East war widened. The group claimed American aircraft that struck its camps earlier this week took off from an air base in Jordan that hosts U.S. forces. It also criticised Saudi Arabia and the UAE over their reactions to Iranian missile and drone attacks on their territories and wa

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Moscow, in November 2025. Shamil Zhumatov/Pool/Reuters Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Pakistan reminded Iran of a mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia in an effort to prevent further Iranian attacks on Saudi territory, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday. “I informed the Iranian side about our def

The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday after it was hit by drone strikes. AFP/Getty Images Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. mission in Saudi Arabia warned on Tuesday of what it called an imminent threat of missile and drone attacks over Dhahran and urged U.S. citizens to shelter in place. In a message posted on X, the mission told people not to come to the U.S. Consulate and to take cover immediately. It urged citizens in Dhahran to stay

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump told NewsNation that the United States would reveal its retaliation soon in response to an attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh and the deaths of U.S. military personnel during the Iran conflict, according to a NewsNation reporter’s post on X. The reporter, Kellie Meyer, wrote that Trump also did not think boots on the ground would be necessary. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported in a post

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit by two suspected Iranian drones, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry confirmed the attack, citing a limited fire and minor material damage. One source cited no initial reports of injuries. A further two suspected Iranian drones struck at or near the embassy, a separate source familiar with the matter said. After the incident, Iran’s Isla

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s military intercepted and destroyed eight drones near the capital Riyadh and the central city of Al Kharj early on Tuesday, the defence ministry said. The information was attributed to ministry spokesman Turki Al-Maliki. No damage or casualties were reported. Al Kharj lies about 85 kilometres southeast of Riyadh. The Prince Sultan Air Base is located nearby and is known to have previously hosted U.S. military

SPA Riyadh, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation across fields, Saudi Press Agency said on Monday. Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim al-Khuraiji received the message during a meeting in Riyadh with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov. The meeting reviewed bilateral ties an

Berlin, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Germany will send planes to Oman and Saudi Arabia to evacuate vulnerable German citizens who are unable to return because of the conflict in the Middle East, the government said on Monday. About 30,000 German tourists are currently stranded on cruise ships, in hotels or at closed airports. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the foreign ministry is seeking to charter planes at public expense to evacuate vulnerable people,

SPA Riyadh, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Monday from Volker Türk, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The call covered regional developments and their humanitarian implications, as well as the importance of stepping up cooperation to support international efforts aimed at achieving security and peace, according to the report.