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Red Sea Global Opens Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA AMAALA, Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Red Sea Global has opened Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA, the first Jayasom resort globally and the seventh hotel to begin operating at the AMAALA destination. Located at the largest cove in Triple Bay, the resort includes 153 hotel keys and 24 residences. Heah & Co. designed the property, with interiors by Studio Carter. “As we launch the first Jayasom

Saudi Sports Ministry Launches National Day Fitness Campaign RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport launched a nationwide campaign on Wednesday to encourage physical activity as part of the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations, SPA reported. The campaign promotes active lifestyles and physical fitness among different sections of society. The ministry said the initiative would use targeted multimedia content across social medi

Sweden Orders Iranian Embassy Official to Leave, Summons Ambassador STOCKHOLM, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Sweden has asked an official at the Iranian embassy in Stockholm to leave the country and summoned Iran’s ambassador, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. The ministry cited activity that it described as incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. It did not identify the official, specify the nature of the

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Drone Launch Toward Makkah RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned the launch of a drone that its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said was sent by the Houthis toward Makkah on September 15. The ministry praised the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces for intercepting and destroying the drone before it entered Makkah’s restricted airspace. It described the incident as the second attempt to target Makkah, following an

Ithra Unveils Five-Day Program for Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day | 📷SPA DHAHRAN, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, will mark Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day with a five-day cultural program running from September 22 to 26 in Dhahran, SPA reported. Held under the theme “Glory Through Our People,” the program will feature 36 experiences examining Saudi heritage, contemporary culture, film, music, architect

Saudi Authority Launches Unified 1966 Service Number for Two Holy Mosques Visitors | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the unified number 1966 to improve communication with visitors to the Two Holy Mosques, SPA reported. The service will receive visitors’ requests, needs and feedback as part of efforts to improve the quality of services at

Saudi Arabia Says Red Sea Maritime Security Is a Shared International Responsibility UNITED NATIONS, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that protecting maritime corridors and ensuring freedom of navigation were shared international responsibilities as it warned of threats to shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwas

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drone South of Makkah, Coalition Says RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone south of Makkah on Tuesday evening before it entered the city’s prohibited airspace, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said. Official Spokesperson for the Coalition Major General Turki Al-Malki said the drone was launched by the Houthi militia and was intercep