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Falcon Auction Sales Reach SAR1.068 Million After Sixth Session RIYADH, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Total sales at the 2026 National Center for Falcons Auction reached SAR1.068 million following its sixth session, during which a young peregrine falcon sold for SAR121,000. The auction runs through November 30, with the center continuing to receive locally trapped falcons throughout the two-month season. Bidding is broadcast live on television and digital media pl

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with UAE and Moroccan Counterparts RIYADH, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed regional developments and efforts to address them in separate phone calls with his UAE and Moroccan counterparts. Prince Faisal received calls from UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Morocco’s Minister of F

Iraq Rejects Use of Its Territory for Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Foreign Ministers’ Call RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iraq rejects the use of its territory for attacks or actions threatening Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said during a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Hussein conveyed the Iraqi government’s condemnation of recent terrorist attacks on Saudi Ar

Bahrain Calls for UN Security Council Action over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia MANAMA, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain called on the United Nations Security Council to act under Chapter VII of the UN Charter against repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the international response must go beyond verbal condemnation. The Foreign Ministry urged firm measures to stop attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure, hold those responsible accountable an

Jordan Condemns Houthi Attack on Dammam Airport, Reaffirms Solidarity with Saudi Arabia AMMAN, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan condemned the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam that killed two people and injured others, reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia’s measures to protect its security and population. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said attacks on the airport, civilians and civilian and economic assets constituted a

Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo Opens in Lahore with 19 Participating Entities LAHORE, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi real estate companies and developers are presenting residential and investment projects to prospective buyers and investors in Pakistan at the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo 2026 in Lahore. The exhibition, running from October 21 to 23, brings together 19 participating entities and features projects in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and Jeddah. Visi

Saudi Arabia Advances Naval Modernization Through Sarawat and Tuwaiq Projects | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia is expanding its naval capabilities through two programs combining new warships with domestic systems integration, crew training and upgrades to naval bases, as the Ministry of Defense develops a fleet to protect the Kingdom’s coastlines and maritime routes. The Sarawat and Tuwaiq projects cover eight Avante 2200 corvettes and fo

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Drone in Riyadh Region RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a drone in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Region, its spokesperson announced on Thursday. The announcement was published on the official account of Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Source: Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Strategic Ties and Regional Security in Riyadh RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received French President Emmanuel Macron at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional security. The leaders reviewed the historical and strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France and ways to expand

Saudi Arabia and Jordan Sign Protocol for Coordination Council Led by Crown Prince and King Abdullah II RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Jordan signed an amended protocol on Wednesday providing for their Supreme Coordination Council to be chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Jo

French President Macron Arrives in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh with his accompanying delegation on Wednesday. Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received him at King Khalid International Airport. Also attending the reception were Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf; French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave; Acting Riyad

Riyadh Governor Reviews Northern Route for Saudi Winter 2026–2027 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz reviewed plans for the Northern Route under Saudi Winter 2026–2027 on Wednesday, focusing on tourism experiences built around the region’s natural landscapes, heritage and culture. Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb and regional officials attended the meeting at Qasr Al-Hukm. The route aims to develop

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting at his ruling AK Party (AKP) in Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026. Mustafa Kamaci/Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS ANKARA, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye plans to seek parliamentary authorization to deploy military personnel to Saudi Arabia under its joint defence agreement with the Kingdom and Pakistan, a ruling AK Party lawmaker told Reuters on Wednesday. The mandate would be submitted on

Princess Mashael bint Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud Has Passed Away RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Princess Mashael bint Saud bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Faisal Al Saud has passed away, the Saudi Royal Court announced in a statement on Tuesday. The funeral prayer will be held on Wednesday, October 21, following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. Source: SPA.

ZATCA Sets October 31 Deadline for September and Third-Quarter VAT Return RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has urged businesses subject to value-added tax to submit their September or third-quarter returns and pay the tax due by October 31, 2026. Businesses with annual supplies of goods and services exceeding SAR40 million must submit returns for September. Those whose annual supplies do not exceed SAR40 million

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud leave after a committee meeting of Mecca defence pact in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2026. Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS ANKARA, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye has submitted a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to parliament for ratification, thr

Typhoon fighter jets from Britain's Royal Air Force on the tarmac at RAAF Darwin base in Darwin, northern Australia July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham LONDON, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Britain will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi drones and missiles, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The additional support follows a request from the Saudi government. Bri

Saudi Cabinet Approves Four Intellectual Property Laws, Extends Rural Development Programme to 2032 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved four intellectual property laws and extended the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Programme through the end of 2032 during a session chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday. The laws cover patents and utility models, new plant var