Saudi Arabia

📷SPA Makkah, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the average time to perform Umrah during the month of Rabi Al-Thani 1447 AH reached 116 minutes. According to the authority’s statistics, 92% of pilgrims performed Tawaf (circumambulation) in the main Mataf area, with an average duration of 42 minutes. The Sa’i ritual, involving traversal between Safa and M

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Her Highness Princess Hifa bint Turki bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabir Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 (3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH), following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said in a statement.

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 12th session of the Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025, held on Thursday at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, recorded the sale of two falcons for a total of SAR351,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The auction coincides with the Kingdom’s annual falcon trapping season, which runs from October 1 to November 30, and serves as a key venue for locally trapped falcons. The event reinforces the Ki

📷SPA Makkah, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – In his Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais called on Muslims to adhere to the guidance of the Holy Quran as the essential path to address contemporary conflicts and challenges. Sheikh Al-Sudais underscored the profound significance of Surat Al-Fatihah, noting that it embodies the highest aspirations, the foundations of the Quran, the principle of monotheism (tawhid), and the essence of s

📷SPA Riyadh, October 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – The Royal Court announced on Thursday the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Nouf bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , may Allah have mercy on her. Funeral prayers will be held tomorrow, Friday, 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH , following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque  in Riyadh , the Royal Court said in a statement. The statement added: “May Allah bestow upon her His vast mercy, forgiveness, and ple

📷SPA Riyadh, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As part of Riyadh Season 2025, the newly opened Indonesia Zone at Boulevard World invites visitors to experience the vibrant cultural heritage of Indonesia through an immersive and interactive setting. The destination highlights Indonesia’s diverse traditions, arts, and cuisine, featuring architectural designs inspired by traditional Indonesian houses, handcrafted goods, and live cultural performances that offer visitors

📷SPA Jazan, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – As winter approaches each year, the mountainous and coastal regions of Jazan mark the start of the falcon hunting season, a deeply rooted tradition that remains a vital part of Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and desert identity, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Falconers begin preparing in late autumn, coinciding with the annual falcon migration from Central Asia to warmer climates. Running from September through

📷SPA Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, received H.E. Catalin Predoiu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Republic of Romania, at his office in Riyadh on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance security cooperation between the Ministries of Interior in both countries and reviewed severa

📷SPA Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sports Boulevard organized a breast cancer awareness walk on Saturday at the Promenade in Riyadh, as part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to promote early detection and encourage healthy lifestyles, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The initiative attracted strong participation from women and families, who gathered in a lively and interactive atmosphere that combined sports, wellness, and community engag

📷SPA Makkah, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid delivered the Friday sermon today, focusing on the importance of fearing Allah, reflecting on the rewards of good deeds, and engaging in supplication, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sheikh Saleh dedicated the main portion of his sermon to the story of the People of the Cave from Surat Al-Kahf, drawing lessons on monotheism (tawhid), steadfastness in faith, and the link be

📷SPA Riyadh, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Joy Forum 2025, one of the world’s largest gatherings dedicated to the entertainment industry, opened on Thursday at Boulevard City in Riyadh, attended by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. In his opening remarks, Alalshikh highlighted that the Kingdom’s rapid progress in the entertainment sector has been made possible through the support of Custodia

📷SPA Kuala Lumpur, October 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has won two major honors at the Dragons of Asia Awards, receiving the Blue Dragon for Best Campaign in Japan and the Gold Dragon for Brand Building and Awareness. The recognition, announced during the awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, highlights the success of the “Meet Saudi” initiative, which promotes cultural communication between Saudi Arabia and Ja

📷SPA Makkah, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s...

📷SPA Riyadh, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Three falcons — two from Mongolia and one local — were sold for a total of...

Riyadh, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said inspection campaigns conducted October...

📷SPA Riyadh, October 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Melwah Race, one of the main events of the International Saudi Falcons...