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spa Riyadh, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted five drones on Monday close to an air base southeast of the capital. The Defense Ministry said the drones targeted Prince Sultan air base, about 115 kilometres southeast of Riyadh.

Dubai, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Aramco temporarily shut down some operational units at its Ras Tanura oil refinery near Dammam on Monday after it was targeted by Iranian drones, Saudi state media reported, citing an official source. Two drones targeting the Ras Tanura facility were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi defense ministry spokesperson Turki al-Malki was quoted as saying by state-run Al Ekhbariya TV. An official source at the Ministry of Ener

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security during separate phone calls on Sunday, according to Saudi Press Agency. The crown prince spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Greek Prime

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s attacks targeting the capital, Riyadh, and the eastern region, which it said were successfully intercepted. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the attacks came despite Iran’s knowledge that the Kingdom had affirmed it would not allow its airspace or territory to be used to target Iran. A Saudi diplomat told The Associated Press that a mes

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call today with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani. They discussed Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries in the region, and said both sides have the right to take necessary measures in response.

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced what it described as Iranian aggression against Oman and a violation of the sultanate’s sovereignty, and said it stands in full solidarity with Oman. Saudi Arabia said it is ready to place all its capabilities at Oman’s disposal in support of any measures it may take, and warned of serious consequences from what it described as Iran’s continued violations of state sovereignty that un

SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar condemned Iranian attacks targeting the Riyadh region and Saudi Arabia’s eastern province, describing them as a breach of the kingdom’s sovereignty and an escalation that threatens regional security and stability, Qatar News Agency reported. Qatar’s foreign ministry said it stands in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supports measures the kingdom takes to protect its sovereignty, security and stability.

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call today from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The call discussed developments in the region and the implications of the escalation for regional security and stability. Sisi expressed Egypt’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures the kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty,

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the military escalation in the Middle East with counterparts in several regional and European countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Germany and France. Abdelatty warned that escalation in Iran would have “dire repercussions” for regional security and stability. He called for prioritising political and diplomatic solutions to avert what he described as a “compreh

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which they discussed regional developments including Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and other countries. Prince Mohammed condemned the attacks and said Saudi Arabia stands in full solidarity with the UAE, adding the kingdom is ready to provide

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced what it described as an Iranian attack and a violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. In a statement carried by SPA, the foreign ministry said the kingdom stood in full solidarity with the countries and would place all its capabilities at their disposal to support any measures they ta

SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The call reviewed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation, including mechanisms to further strengthen them, and addressed a number of issues of common interest.

SPA Riyadh, February 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent congratulations to the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Kuwait’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished Sheikh Meshal continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Kuwait continued progress and prosperity.

SPA Jeddah, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at an iftar table at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. At the start of the meeting, the crown prince welcomed El-Sisi to what he described as his second country, Saudi Arabia. El-Sisi thanked the crown prince for the reception and hospitality extended to him and the accompanying delegation. The

SPA Riyadh, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Brazil, France, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Egypt, Jordan, Luxembourg, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Qatar, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Türkiye, together with the secretaries-general of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemned recent Israeli decisions expanding control in the West Bank. The measures include reclassificat

SPA Riyadh, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent congratulations to Japan’s Emperor Naruhito on Japan’s National Day. The crown prince wished the emperor continued health and happiness and the government and people of Japan progress and prosperity.

SPA Jeddah, February 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The falcons pavilion drew crowds at Prince Majid Park during Saudi Founding Day celebrations, offering visitors an opportunity to take commemorative photos with falcons. Families and children queued for photos while holding the birds under the supervision of professional trainers. The pavilion area featured national flags and traditional performances as part of the celebrations. Organisers said the pavilion aimed to

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 19,101 violations of residency, labour and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between February 12 and 18. The ministry recorded 12,153 residency violations, 4,103 border security violations and 2,845 labour law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,663 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, including 45% Yemen

SPA Riyadh, February 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministries of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Syria, Palestine, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Bahrain, together with the Gulf Cooperation Council, the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, condemned remarks by the United States ambassador to Israel suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over ter