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Pakistan and Egypt Reaffirm Solidarity with Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks
On October 18, 2026, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during a phone call while reaffirming full support for…
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Saudi Foreign Minister Outlines Kingdom’s Peace Message Ahead of UN General Assembly Week
On September 20, 2025, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told the Saudi Press Agency that the Kingdom's participation in the high-level week of the 80th UN General Assembly…
IUGS Names Saudi Harrats Basalt First Heritage Stone From Kingdom
The International Union of Geological Sciences designated harrats basalt as an official Heritage Stone in 2026, marking the first such global recognition for any Saudi rock type and spotlighting its…
GASTAT Reports 15.5 Percent Monthly Increase in Saudi Building Permits for July
The General Authority for Statistics said on Sunday that building permits issued across Saudi Arabia rose 15.5 percent in July 2026 from the previous month to total 5,828 while the…
Arab League and OIC Condemn Houthi Militia Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia
The Arab League, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and several member states have condemned recent Houthi militia ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory including a strike toward Makkah on…
NCM Warns of Intense Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risks in Key Saudi Regions
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology forecast heavy rain with flash flood potential across southwestern provinces and other areas from September 20, 2026, through Friday as an unstable weather system…
Saudi-Led Coalition Announces Successful Interception of Houthi Missile Targeting Riyadh
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile directed at Riyadh on September 19, 2026, the Saudi-led coalition reported, as similar attempts on several other locations were also thwarted with…
ZATCA Records 1,173 Contraband Seizures Across Saudi Ports Last Week
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority announced on September 19, 2026 that its officers seized contraband in 1,173 cases at the Kingdom's land, sea and air ports during the previous…
Saudi Ministry Deports 12635 Violators in Weekly Immigration Crackdown
The Saudi Ministry of Interior deported 12635 illegal residents during joint enforcement campaigns from September 10 to 16 as part of ongoing efforts targeting residency labor and border violations the…
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Arrives in New York to Head Saudi Delegation at 81st UNGA
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in New York on Saturday to lead the Kingdom's delegation at the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations…
Royal Saudi Air Force Jets Showcase Heritage Livery in Precision Jeddah Displays
Saudi fighter jets including Typhoon, Tornado and F-15 models executed synchronized performances over Jeddah Corniche on September 20, 2025, as thousands gathered to celebrate the Kingdom's 95th National Day under…
GEA Outlines Aerial Spectacles Naval Parades and Fireworks for Saudi National Day
The General Entertainment Authority announced on September 19 that aerobatic displays, naval maneuvers, land parades and synchronized fireworks across 14 cities will mark Saudi Arabia's 95th National Day on September…
Saudi Reserve Releases Red-Necked Ostriches to Restore Desert Ecosystem
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve announced the December 2025 release of five red-necked ostriches as proxies for the extinct Arabian subspecies, marking the 12th species reintroduced under a…
ZATCA Announces Seizure of 56,680 Captagon Pills at Duba Port in Latest Anti-Smuggling Operation
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority announced on September 18, 2026 that its officers at Duba Port had foiled an attempt to smuggle 56,680 Captagon pills concealed in various sections…
UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks While Backing Saudi Right to Self-Defense
The UN Security Council on September 19, 2026, condemned in the strongest terms continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that have hit civilian and energy sites while affirming Riyadh's inherent…
Civil Defense Ends Danger Warning for Riyadh and Al-Kharj Following Security Alert
The General Directorate of Civil Defense declared the all-clear for Riyadh and Al-Kharj on September 19, 2026 after activating an early warning for a potential threat linked to heightened Houthi…