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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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Smithsonian National Zoo Sets Stage for Arabian Leopard Breeding Pair from Saudi Arabia
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced this week an expanded partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla to house a breeding pair of critically endangered Arabian…
GASTAT Reports 52.9 Percent Rise in Saudi Port Container Traffic for 2025
On Thursday, the General Authority for Statistics reported that Saudi ports handled more than 341 million tons of cargo in 2025, as inbound and outbound container volumes increased by 52.9…
UK Condemns Houthi Attacks and Reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s Right to Self-Defense
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the right of the Kingdom to defend its sovereignty and security following recent Houthi attacks that injured civilians and…
Saudi Passports Directorate Issues Over 22,000 Penalty Decisions Against Regulation Violators
The General Directorate of Passports issued 22,894 administrative decisions penalizing violators of residency, labor and border security regulations during a one-month period, the directorate said this week.
Saudi Health Ministry Begins Seasonal Flu Vaccine Drive Through Digital App
The Ministry of Health announced on September 14, 2025 that the seasonal influenza vaccine is now available for booking via the Sehhaty app and urged high-risk groups including the elderly,…
Health Ministry Finishes Fitness Checks on 332,931 New Students for Saudi Schools
On September 16, 2026, the Ministry of Health announced that fitness screenings had been completed for approximately 332,931 new male and female students across Saudi Arabia for the 1448 AH…
IMO Official Warns of Unprecedented Maritime Crises Across Key Global Shipping Lanes
An International Maritime Organization director said this week that simultaneous disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Somali waters and Black Sea have trapped vessels and seafarers in unrelated…
Saudi Ministry Proposes Fines Up to SR250,000 for Unlicensed Recruitment Activities
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development proposed on September 15 updating labor law penalties to fine operators of unlicensed recruitment or employment services as much as SR250,000 while…
Saudi-led Coalition Vows Deterrent Measures After Downing Houthi Drone Near Mecca
The Saudi-led military coalition destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it reached restricted airspace, with its spokesperson declaring Wednesday that the security of Islam's holiest sites…
OIC, Pakistan and Muslim World League Denounce Houthi Attacks on Saudi Holy Sites
On September 16, 2026, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Pakistan and the Muslim World League condemned Houthi attacks on the Makkah and Madinah region that violated the sanctity of holy…
Saudi Foreign Ministry Rejects Houthi Blockade Claims and Threats to Red Sea Shipping
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on July 20, 2026, that it strongly condemns Houthi militia accusations of a Yemeni blockade and threats to maritime navigation while affirming the…
Saudi-led coalition says air defenses destroy Houthi drone south of Makkah
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Makkah on September 15, 2026, before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, the Saudi-led Coalition to…
SDAIA President Emphasizes AI Role in Saudi Progress at UNESCO Ethics Forum
SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said on September 15 2026 that Saudi Arabia sees artificial intelligence as a driver of progress competitiveness and human development while hosting the fourth UNESCO…
Wakefield Research Finds 54 Percent of Saudis Hit by Fraud With 43 Percent Recovering Losses
A Wakefield Research study released in December 2023 found that 54 percent of Saudis have fallen victim to fraud at least once with 43 percent of victims recovering their money…
MHRSD Records 95 Percent Compliance as Midday Outdoor Work Ban Ends
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on September 15, 2026, the end of the three-month midday outdoor work ban enforced since June 15, during which private sector…