Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Records 7,760 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 7,760 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out from May 28 to June 3, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The violations included 4,060 residency violations, 2,574 border security violations and 1,126 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,184 people attempting to ente

Saudi Security Operations Center Receives Nearly 3 Million Emergency Calls in May RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Security Operations received 2,966,795 calls through the unified emergency number 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region during May 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The center receives emergency calls and routes them to the relevant security and service agencies through automated systems operate

Saudi Wildlife Center Extends Deadline to Regularize Unlicensed Wildlife Possession RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife extended the third phase of an initiative to regularize unlicensed wildlife possession by individuals until June 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The previous deadline was the end of May. The center said the extension followed requests from beneficiaries seeking additional time to document ownership.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hosts Annual Hajj Reception at Mina Palace | Photography: SPA MINA, Saudi Arabia, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the annual Hajj reception at Mina Palace on behalf of King Salman, receiving heads of state, senior Islamic figures, government guests and pilgrim affairs officials who performed Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The reception was attended by officials from several

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Eid Al-Adha Well-Wishers at Mina Palace | Photography: SPA MINA, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received well-wishers at the Royal Court in Mina Palace on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The reception was attended by princes, senior religious figures, officia

Saudi Defense Health Services Deploys Four Air Ambulance Aircraft for Hajj | Photogrphy: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air medical evacuation department is participating in this year’s Hajj season with four fully equipped aircraft dedicated to emergency medical care for pilgrims. The department operates under the General Directorate for Health Services at the Ministry of Defense. The aircraft are assigned to provide advanced emergency medica

Holy Kaaba Aligns with Sun on Thursday in Rare Astronomical Event | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The sun will align directly over the Holy Kaaba on Thursday, May 28, at about 12:18 p.m. Makkah time, in an astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Majed Abu Zahra described the alignment as a precise astronomical event that allows people to verify geographical and astronomical calculations

Saudi Reserve Records 12 Rock Hyrax Births in First Quarter RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve recorded 12 rock hyrax births in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting progress in breeding and environmental care programs aimed at supporting wildlife sustainability. The births are part of ongoing efforts to increase populations of desert species within their natural habitats. The rock hyrax is a wild mammal adapted to mount

Grand Mosque authority launches pilot digital feedback platform for pilgrims | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 23 — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a pilot digital platform aimed at improving services for pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques. The platform allows visitors to submit real-time reports, inquiries, comments and suggestions, while also tracking the status of their requests. The authority sa

AlUla highlights conservation work on World Biodiversity Day | Photography" SPA ALULA, May 22 — The Royal Commission for AlUla highlighted its conservation efforts on World Biodiversity Day, focusing on environmental programmes aimed at protecting natural habitats and restoring native vegetation. The commission said its conservation model links local development with long-term ecological balance in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Its programmes include expanding nature reserves, r

Saudi Civil Defense urges safe use of electrical appliances during Hajj RIYADH, May 20 — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged pilgrims and Hajj campaign operators to use electrical appliances safely in accommodation facilities at the holy sites, SPA reported. The directorate warned against overloading electrical circuits, saying it could cause short circuits or fires. Civil Defense urged pilgrims and operators to follow safety instructions issued through

AlUla marks International Museum Day as world’s largest living museum. (Photography: Courtesy of SPA) ALULA, May 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Commission for AlUla marked International Museum Day as part of efforts to strengthen AlUla’s position as the world’s largest living museum. The commission said AlUla preserves a civilizational legacy spanning thousands of years while supporting cultural, tourism and economic development under Saudi Vision 2030. RCU conti

Saudi Arabia announces start of Dhu Al-Hijjah, Eid Al-Adha date RIYADH, May 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that Monday, May 18, will be the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The court said Arafat Day will fall on Tuesday, May 26, while Eid Al-Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27. The announcement followed a session held by the Supreme Court’s crescent sighting department on Sunday evening to review r

Saudi Supreme Court calls for Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent sighting on Sunday RIYADH, May 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court called on Muslims across the kingdom to sight the Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent moon on Sunday evening, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The court requested that anyone who sights the crescent, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars, report the sighting to the nearest court to register their testimony. It also said people may co

Saudi Arabia records 9,576 residency, labor and border violations in one week RIYADH, May 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia recorded 9,576 residency, labor and border security violations during inspection campaigns across the kingdom from May 7 to 13, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior recorded 4,865 residency violations, 3,319 border security violations and 1,392 labor law violations. Authorities apprehended 1,500 people attempting to ente

Saudi Supreme Court calls for Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent sighting RIYADH, May 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court called on Muslims across the kingdom to sight the Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent moon on the evening of Sunday, May 17, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The court requested that anyone who sights the crescent, whether by naked eye or through binoculars, report to the nearest court to register their testimony. It also said people may contact the near