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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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Civil Defense Lifts Alerts in Seven Saudi Cities Following Unspecified Threat Warning
The General Directorate of Civil Defense issued multiple alerts across seven Saudi cities on September 18, 2026, before officials declared the potential danger had passed with no reported harm.
Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Terror Attack on Mosque Inside Pakistan Police Compound
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned a suicide vehicle bombing and gun attack on a mosque at a police compound in Kohat that killed at least 17 people during…
King Salman Issues Directive to Rename Saudi Electronic University After Late Prince
On September 18, 2026, King Salman bin Abdulaziz directed the renaming of the Saudi Electronic University to Prince Musaed bin Abdulrahman University upon a recommendation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
Saudi Defense Ministry Details Maritime Coalition Progress Toward Deployment With 41 Countries
The Saudi Defense Ministry reported Thursday that the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition reached initial operational capability during a Jeddah planning meeting attended by representatives from 41 countries as it prepares…
National Center for Meteorology Forecasts Above-Average October Rainfall Across Most of Saudi Arabia
The National Center for Meteorology predicted on September 18, 2026, that most Saudi Arabian regions will receive above-average rainfall in October with the wet pattern possibly extending into November as…
Imams of Two Holy Mosques Denounce Houthi Drone Attempt on Makkah as Attack on Muslim Sanctities
The imams and preachers of the Two Holy Mosques have condemned the Houthi militia's drone targeting of Makkah on September 15 2026 describing it as a grave crime and flagrant…
Saudi and Qatari Interior Ministers Co-Chair Fourth Joint Security Committee Session
Saudi Arabia and Qatar strengthened their security and military ties during a high-level meeting in Riyadh on September 17, 2026, as the two countries' interior ministers co-chaired the fourth session…
Saudi King Issues Royal Order Extending Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal’s Tenure for Four Years
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order on September 16, 2026 extending Prince Khaled Al-Faisal's service as Emir of Makkah Province for four years to maintain leadership…
Saudi Health Ministry Reports 40 Percent Drop in Chronic Disease Deaths
On World Patient Safety Day marked September 17, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Health announced a 40 percent reduction in mortality linked to chronic diseases together with average life expectancy…
US Treasury Data Shows Saudi Arabia Expanded Debt Holdings by $10.7 Billion in July
Saudi Arabia increased its holdings of US Treasury securities by $10.7 billion in July, according to data from the US Treasury Department released in September that highlighted the Kingdom's continued…
Saudi Envoy Stresses Uniform Application of International Law at UN Security Council
Saudi Arabia's permanent representative told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that adherence to international law and the UN Charter forms a cornerstone of global peace, security and civilian protection…
Debris from Intercepted Houthi Drone Kills One and Injures Two in Saudi Taif
Saudi Civil Defense reported on Thursday that a Yemeni resident was killed and a Saudi woman along with a Pakistani national were injured by debris from an intercepted Houthi drone…
Saudi Crown Prince Sends Message of Sympathy to British Prime Minister Following Death of His Father
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman conveyed condolences to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on September 16, 2026 after the death of Burnham's father Roy, who had been suffering from advanced…
NCM Issues Red Alerts for Heavy Rainfall Accompanied by Hail and Flood Risks in Saudi Arabia
The National Center for Meteorology on September 17, 2026, forecast heavy rainfall with hail and flash floods across multiple Saudi regions continuing through Tuesday as red alerts were placed on…
Macron Telephones Saudi Crown Prince on Regional Security and Maritime Navigation
French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on September 16, 2026, to review regional developments and coordinate on enhancing stability along with…