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Formula E unveils record 21-race calendar, Saudi Arabia to host season opener | SPA RIYADH, June 26 — The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has unveiled its largest calendar, with a record 21 races across 13 cities for the 2026–2027 season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The season will open in Saudi Arabia with two night races at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on December 18 and 19, 2026. The championship will also mark the debut of the sustainable GEN4 car, a 600 kW veh

Saudi Arabia calls for collective security frameworks at Gulf-Mediterranean Summit | SPA ROME, June 26 — Saudi Arabia said the region’s current strategic restructuring requires comprehensive frameworks for dialogue and collective security, rather than policies based on hegemony or military force, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. Representing the Kingdom at the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit in Rome, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Manal Radwan sai

Saudi, Qatari ministers discuss regional stability, U.S.-Iran MoU | 📷SPA MANAMA, June 25 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional stability, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the joint ministerial meeting between Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United States. The two m

Saudi, Omani Foreign Ministers Discuss U.S.-Iran Agreement, Gulf Stability | 📷SPA MANAMA, June 25 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi in Manama on Thursday to discuss bilateral ties, Gulf cooperation and regional developments, SPA reported. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the joint ministerial meeting between Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United States. During the talks, the two minister

Saudi Arabia launches ETA service for UK citizens starting July 1 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 25 — Saudi Arabia has launched an Electronic Travel Authorization service for UK citizens, easing entry procedures for visitors to the Kingdom. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ETA will allow UK citizens to enter Saudi Arabia multiple times and stay for up to 180 days, either consecutively or across several visits within one year. The authorization covers visits for tourism, s

Saudi Arabia offers condolences to Venezuela after deadly earthquake RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 25 — Saudi Arabia expressed condolences and sympathy to Venezuela after an earthquake struck coastal cities west of the capital Caracas, causing deaths, injuries and missing persons. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom extended its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Venezuela. The ministry affirmed Saudi Arabia’s soli

Saudi Arabia Backs Syria’s Sovereignty at UN Security Council NEW YORK, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, affirmed support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during a United Nations Security Council session on the humanitarian and political situation in the country. The Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, delivered the statement, which also backed the Sy

Thunderstorms, Hail Forecast Across Parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are forecast to continue in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions, the National Center for Meteorology reported. Maximum temperatures are also expected to continue rising in the Eastern Region. The center forecast gusty winds and blowing dust in parts of the Eastern Region, as well as parts of Madinah, Hail, Tab

Saudi Foreign Minister Takes Part in Cairo Meeting on Sudan and Libya | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a meeting in Cairo with senior officials from Egypt, Türkiye and the United States, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting included Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, Türkiye’s Minister of Foreig

Saudi Arabia Records 15,288 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations in One Week RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 15,288 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom from June 11 to June 17, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior said the violations included 7,864 residency violations, 4,576 border security violations and 2,848 labor law violatio

Saudi Ambassador Presents Copy of Credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Romania Khalid Al-Shammari presented a copy of his credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the reception, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Romania and d

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Call From Pakistan’s Prime Minister RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation to the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia’s support in achieving the memorandum of understanding between Wa

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Phone Call From Bahrain’s King Hamad RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, they reviewed the latest regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region. They also discussed a number of topi

King Salman Congratulates Spain’s King Felipe VI on Accession Anniversary RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished King Felipe VI continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Spain steady progress and prosperity. The

Saudi Arabia and Seven Countries Condemn Settler Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye condemned continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a joint statement, the ministers condemned recent attacks on the Grand Mosque in the v

Saudi 911 Security Operations Centers Handle More Than 210 Million Calls | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Unified Security Operations Centers have handled more than 210 million calls across Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The National Center for Security Operations has supported safety, security and quality of life across the Kingdom through the Ministry of Interior’s Unified Security Operat

Saudi Arabia, Portugal Sign Visa Exemption Agreement for Diplomatic and Special Passports | 📷SPA LISBON, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel signed an agreement on the mutual exemption of entry visas for holders of diplomatic and special passports. The agreement was signed in Lisbon during Prince Faisal’s official visit to Portugal. The agreement