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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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National Security Operations Center Logs 2.73 Million Calls to 911 in July
The National Center for Security Operations received 2,733,359 calls to the unified 911 emergency number across four Saudi provinces in July 2026, with Riyadh recording the highest volume.
Saudi Official Denies Regional Threat from New Defense Pact Signed in Makkah
Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly stated on August 7, 2026, that the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signed that day by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan focuses on…
Makkah Summit Produces Trilateral Defense Pact Among Saudi Arabian, Turkish and Pakistani Leaders
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on Thursday at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah, establishing that an armed attack on one constitutes an attack on all…
PIF-Led Group Completes $55 Billion Takeover of Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts announced on August 4, 2026, that a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund completed its roughly $55 billion acquisition of the company, with shareholders receiving $210…
Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Review Regional Stability and Navigation Safety
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed regional security, stability efforts and freedom of maritime navigation during a phone call on August 7, 2026, according…
Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthi Attacks on Najran Injure 11 Civilians Including a Child
The Saudi-led coalition reported on Friday that 11 civilians including a four-year-old child were injured in Houthi projectile attacks on the southern Saudi province of Najran the previous day.
Saudi Crown Prince to Host Turkish President and Pakistani Premier at Jeddah Summit
Saudi Arabia will host a trilateral summit in Jeddah on August 8, 2026, uniting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad…
NCM Predicts Week-Long Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across Saudi Regions
The National Center for Meteorology announced on August 6, 2026 that thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to impact parts of Saudi Arabia through the end of next week, beginning…
Saudi Council Reviews Q2 Budget Showing Strong Fiscal Management and Flexibility
The Council of Economic and Development Affairs reviewed the Ministry of Finance report on August 6, 2026, affirming Saudi Arabia’s exceptional fiscal efficiency and flexibility in handling the second-quarter national…
Eight Islamic Nations Condemn Israeli Violations in Gaza After Amman Meeting
On August 5, 2026, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye condemned in a joint statement Israel's continued violations in Gaza,…
GASTAT Records 88 Percent Growth in Saudi Renewable Energy Capacity to 12,313 MW
The General Authority for Statistics reported on August 6, 2026, that Saudi Arabia's operated renewable energy capacity rose 88 percent to 12,313 megawatts by the end of 2025 through the…
Saudi Reserve Verifies First Nesting Record of Egyptian Nightjar
The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority confirmed the first breeding of the Egyptian Nightjar in Saudi Arabia following 2025 observations at Umm Al-Dhiyabah wetland, according to a peer-reviewed paper…
Official Statistics Show Saudi Crude Oil Production Rose 5.6 Percent in 2025
The General Authority for Statistics reported Wednesday that Saudi Arabia's crude oil production reached 3.46 billion barrels in 2025, a 5.6 percent increase from the prior year, as exports climbed…
Saudi Defense Ministry Appoints Rear Adm. Al-Shehri to Lead Multinational Maritime Coalition
The Saudi Ministry of Defense on Thursday appointed Rear Adm. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition days after its launch to protect key shipping…
Pacific Titan Delivers Nine Wind Turbines to Yanbu for Major Saudi Projects
A specialized shipment of nine wind turbines with 27 blades arrived aboard the Pacific Titan at King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu on August 6, 2026, to support the Sitarah…