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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Seychelles Vice President on Expanded Ties
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Seychelles Vice President Sebastian Pillay in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across tourism, investment, trade, energy and development, the…
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Saudi Arabia Achieves First Silver Medal at International Informatics Olympiad
Saudi Arabia claimed its first silver medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics on August 16, 2026, as Mawhiba announced the four-member team also secured one bronze and one certificate…
Expert Forecasts Suhail Star Rise on August 26 in Northern Saudi Skies
Mohammed Enad Al-Huzaimi of the Astronomy and Space Club reported on August 16, 2026 that the Suhail star would begin its astronomical rise over Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Region on…
CST Report Shows 89 Percent Gaming Latency Improvement as IoT Subscriptions Reach 13.85 Million
On August 16, 2026, the Communications, Space and Technology Commission issued its fifth Saudi Internet report detailing an 89 percent improvement in gaming latency for popular titles and growth to…
National Center for Meteorology Warns of Scorching Heat and Thunderstorm Risks Across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology forecast on August 16, 2026 that temperatures would climb as high as 49 degrees Celsius in Dammam while thunderstorms capable of producing flash floods…
Trilateral Meeting in Washington Addresses Houthi Threats to Red Sea Navigation
Saudi Ambassador Princess Reema bint Bandar, Yemeni Ambassador Jamila Rajaa and US Senator Steve Daines met in Washington on August 16, 2026, to discuss Houthi maritime threats and regional security…
Saudi Ministry Imposes Graduated Fines for Non-Compliant Water Fixtures in Urban Areas
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture on August 15, 2026 approved updated regulations authorizing the National Water Efficiency and Conservation Center to enforce water standards with fines reaching SR10,000…
Ministry of Interior Announces Arrest of 14,542 Law Violators in Saudi Campaigns
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on August 15, 2026, that joint security campaigns from August 6 to 12 resulted in the arrest of 14,542 violators of residency, labor and…
NCM Forecasts Heat Wave With Temperatures Reaching 50C in Eastern Saudi Arabia Starting Sunday
The National Center for Meteorology on August 15, 2026, warned that parts of Saudi Arabia including the Eastern Province and sections of Riyadh will experience a heat wave with temperatures…
Saudi Ministry Enforces Service Package Rule on Multiple-Entry Umrah Visas
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated on August 15, 2026, that holders of multiple-entry Umrah visas must purchase an approved service package via the Nusuk platform for each visit…
Ministry of Tourism Closes Madinah Hospitality Facility With SR750,000 Fine for Unlicensed Operation
On August 15, 2026, the Ministry of Tourism closed a tourist hospitality facility in Madinah and imposed a SR750,000 fine after the operator was found running the site without a…
Saudi Tourism Ministry Revises Hajj Accommodation Rules to Boost Pilgrim Services
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism approved updates to Hajj accommodation regulations and standards on August 15 2026 while endorsing a violations schedule for facilities in Makkah and Madinah to strengthen…
Saudi King and Crown Prince Dispatch Congratulatory Messages to Leaders of India and South Korea
On August 15, 2026, Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of congratulations to the presidents of India and South Korea marking the former's Independence…
ZATCA seizes 58.6 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in shoes at Jeddah port
On August 14, 2026, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority foiled an attempt to smuggle 58.6 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside men's shoes at Jeddah Islamic Port, leading to the…
Unlicensed Professional Services Firm Referred to Public Prosecution by SOCPA
The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants referred an unlicensed commercial establishment to the Public Prosecution on Thursday after determining it had advertised professional accounting services without the required…
Saudi King and Crown Prince Congratulate Pakistan on 79th Independence Anniversary
The Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday that King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent congratulatory cables to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari marking the country's 79th Independence…