All Articles

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

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins Regional Quartet Talks on Reducing Tensions | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the sixth meeting of the Regional Quartet foreign ministers in New York on Monday. The meeting brought together the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye to discuss regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions. Pakistan was repre

Saudi Foreign Minister, Bill Gates Discuss Innovation and Emerging Technologies | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates in New York on Monday to discuss cooperation in innovation and emerging technologies. Prince Faisal and Gates reviewed existing areas of cooperation and examined opportunities to expand collaboration, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Short-Stay Visa Waiver Agreement | 📷SPA NEW YORK, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a reciprocal agreement exempting holders of diplomatic and special passports from short-stay visa requirements, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar signed the agreemen

King Salman Offers Condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on Brother’s Passing RIYADH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud offered condolences to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum following the passing of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman expressed his sympathy to Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, a

Hail Greening Initiative Receives World Green City Awards Recognition | 📷SPA HAIL, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Hail’s “Hail is the Most Beautiful” initiative received a certificate of appreciation from the International Association of Horticultural Producers at the World Green City Awards 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Hail Mayor Sultan Al-Zaidi presented the certificate to Hail Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz during a meeting o

Saudi Employers Face Fines of Up to SAR100,000 for Labor Violations RIYADH, September 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi establishments may face fines of up to SAR100,000 for employing expatriates who violate residency or labor regulations, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday. The penalties also apply to establishments that allow their workers to work independently or for other parties, as well as those employing workers sponsored by another employer. Additiona