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Thunderstorms and flash floods forecast in parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Moderate to heavy thunderstorms could cause flash floods in parts of Saudi Arabia’s Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions on Monday, the National Center for Meteorology said in a forecast carried by SPA. The storms may bring hail and gusty winds that stir up dust. Light to moderate rain is also possible in parts of Madinah Region. Thunderclouds may for

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on security checkpoint in Pakistan RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned an attack on a security checkpoint in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan district that killed several people, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement carried by SPA. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection of terrorism and extremism and expressed solidarity with Pakistan in its efforts to maintain security and stab

AlUla wins gold for nature-focused tourism at 2026 ICRT Awards | 📷SPA ALULA, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has won gold in the Nature Positive category at the 2026 International Centre for Responsible Tourism Awards for its approach to protecting natural ecosystems while developing tourism. More than half of AlUla’s approximately 22,561 square kilometres has been designated as nature reserves. Conservation work has included planting over 500,000 nat

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on September 18, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo PARIS, September 26, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — France will send soldiers, radar systems and defence systems to help protect Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview on Thursday. “We are going to send military resour

Saudi, Spanish Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Crisis in New York | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno in New York on Thursday to discuss regional developments and efforts to limit the effects of the current crisis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministers also reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Spain during their meeting on t

Saudi Arabia and Cyprus Sign Diplomatic Training Agreement NEW YORK, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, signed a cooperation program on diplomatic training in New York on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The program links Saudi Arabia’s Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies with the Diplomatic Academy of Cyprus’s Foreign Ministry. It cove

Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish Ministers Discuss Launch of Joint Defence Pact | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in New York on Thursday to discuss establishing the secretariat, committees and working groups of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement before it becomes operational, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime

Taif Governor Joins Saudi National Day Celebration | 📷SPA TAIF, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz attended the governorate’s Saudi National Day celebration alongside military commanders, government officials and residents, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event included an exhibition, musical performances, speeches and poetry recitations. It ended with a Saudi Ardah performance, in which Prince Fawaz joi

Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to Sweden’s King | 📷SPA STOCKHOLM, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Aseil bint Sultan Al-Shehail presented her credentials as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Sweden to King Carl XVI Gustaf at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, Al-Shehail conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Swedish monarch. Source: SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins GCC–ASEAN Meeting in New York | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a joint ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Ministers discussed ways to turn cooperation between the two groups into projects and ini

Saudi Arabia Places in Top 10 on Three IMD Business Indicators RIYADH, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia ranked among the top 10 economies on three business indicators in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, according to the Saudi Ministry of Commerce. The Kingdom placed third for legislative support for creating firms, fourth for equal economic opportunity and seventh for the efficiency of large corporations. Compared with the previous ed

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins Talks on Maritime Security and Supply Chains | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a ministerial meeting on maritime security during the UN General Assembly’s High-level Week, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting focused on international coordination to address threats to shipping routes and other maritime areas. Participants discussed c

Saudi National Guard Minister Inaugurates 474-Bed Hospital in Qassim | 📷SPA BURAIDAH, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi National Guard Minister Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the 474-bed King Abdullah Specialist Hospital in Qassim on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Qassim Governor Prince Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad attended the inauguration. The h

Saudi Ardah Remains a National Day Tradition | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Ardah, a traditional performance featuring poetry, drums and swords, remains part of the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Ardah was performed at public events during the reign of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, who arranged and took part in performances with members of the public. The King Abdulaziz Foundation fo

Al-Ahsa Holds Parade for Saudi National Day | 📷SPA AL-AHSA, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Al-Ahsa held a Saudi National Day parade along King Abdullah Ring Road on Tuesday, with performances, car displays and equestrian events. The parade was organized by Al-Ahsa Governorate, the municipality, King Faisal University and the Al-Ahsa Development Authority, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Government bodies and security, health and service sectors also took

Qatari Leaders Congratulate King Salman on Saudi National Day RIYADH, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saudi National Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Qatar’s Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also sent congratulations to the Saudi king. Source: SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Calls for Gaza Plan Implementation, Wider Recognition of Palestine | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah called for the full and immediate implementation of a US-backed plan for Gaza and urged countries that have not recognized Palestine to do so. Prince Faisal spoke at a high-level meeting in New York that he co-chaired with France, the United Kingdom and Canada,

Saudi Arabia Denies Buying 25 Tankers Cited in Iraqi Oil Transport Claims RIYADH, September 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy denied buying 25 oil tankers after Iraqi officials linked a reported purchase to higher costs for transporting Iraqi oil. The ministry was responding to remarks by Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair Al-Abbadi and Ali Nizar Al-Shatari, chairman and director general of Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing

Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Flash Flood Risk Through Sunday RIYADH, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned of thunderstorms and possible flash floods in several regions through Sunday, citing forecasts from the National Center for Meteorology. Civil Defense urged people to exercise caution, remain in safe locations and stay away from valleys and other areas vulnerable to sudden flooding. It also advise