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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 Commission Details Surge in AI Tool Adoption to 45.2 Percent of Internet Users
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission reported in July that AI adoption in Saudi Arabia more than doubled to 45.2 percent of internet users in its latest Saudi Internet Report.
Astronomers Highlight Prime August Conditions for Naked-Eye Milky Way Views Across Arab Region
The Jeddah Astronomy Society reported on August 9, 2026 that the Milky Way will be visible to the naked eye across Arab skies during August under dark skies away from…
Saudi Energy Ministry Reports Aramco Fire at Jazan Refinery Extinguished With No Injuries
On August 9, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said industrial security firefighting teams extinguished a blaze that broke out at dawn at a Saudi Aramco refinery facility in Jazan…
Muslim World League and Arab Governments Endorse UN Condemnation of Houthi Strikes on Saudi Arabia
On August 9, 2026, the Muslim World League along with Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar welcomed an August 7 statement by UN Security Council members that condemned Houthi militia missile…
Saudi Arabia Tops Medal Table at International Nuclear Science Olympiad
Saudi Arabia ranked first at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad after its students secured two gold medals, one silver and one bronze during the August 2-9 2026 competition hosted…
Saudi Students Face Global Field at 38th Informatics Olympiad in Tashkent
A four-member Saudi informatics team began competing against contestants from nearly 100 countries at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on August 9, 2026, the Saudi Press…
Nine arrested as Saudi Border Guard seizes large quantities of khat and hashish in southern operations
Saudi Border Guard units arrested eight Ethiopians and one Saudi citizen in anti-smuggling actions across Asir and Jazan this week, confiscating 293 kilograms of khat, 16 kilograms of hashish and…
Saudi Delegation Advocates AI Adoption and Stronger Global Partnerships in Geospatial Management at UN Session
A Saudi Arabian delegation led by the president of GEOSA highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence and enhanced international cooperation in geospatial information management during the 16th UN-GGIM session in…
NCM forecasts hail-laden thunderstorms and flash flood risks amid extreme heat in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology predicted thunderstorms with hail and possible flash floods across southwestern regions on August 9, 2026 while temperatures were forecast to peak at 47 degrees…
Saudi Ministry Backs UN Security Council Condemnation of Houthi Missile Attacks
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday welcomed a UN Security Council statement issued two days earlier condemning Houthi militia missile strikes on the Kingdom since July 13 and…
Makkah Joint Defense Agreement Wins Praise Across Islamic World for Advancing Collective Security
The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signed on August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan has drawn widespread acclaim from Islamic and Arab leaders who described it as a…
Saudi Interior Ministry Deports Over 10800 Illegal Residents After Week of Raids
The Saudi Ministry of Interior deported 10827 illegal residents in the week ending August 5 2026 as part of intensified joint inspections targeting violations of residency labor and border security…
Saudi Landmarks and Towers Lit in Trilateral Flags After Mecca Defense Pact
Major landmarks across Saudi Arabia shone in the colors of the Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani flags on August 8, 2026, to mark the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement…
Riyadh Holds Iran Responsible for Missile Strike on ADNOC Tanker in Hormuz Passage
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry on August 8, 2026, condemned an Iranian missile strike on a UAE tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of international law that threatens…
International Bodies Condemn Houthi Missile Strikes on Saudi Arabia and Yemen
The United Nations Security Council and European Union on August 8, 2026, condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi territory including Najran and on civilian sites in Marib, Yemen, while calling…