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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 Ministry Conveys Sympathy to Algeria After Bus Plunges Into Ravine Near Boumerdes
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 1, 2026, expressed sincere condolences and solidarity with Algeria following a passenger bus crash in Boumerdes province the previous day that killed…
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Coordinates with Turkish and Kuwaiti Ministers to Contain Regional Tensions
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls on Saturday with his Turkish and Kuwaiti counterparts to review regional developments and advance diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation,…
Saudi Defense Official Holds Series of High-Level US Talks to Deepen Military Partnership
Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Dr. Khalid Al Biyari met senior American officials in Washington on August 1, 2026, to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation, expand military industry collaboration including technology…
Interior Ministry Records Over 14,000 Arrests in Saudi Weekly Security Sweep
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on August 1, 2026, that nationwide joint campaigns from July 23 to 29 led to the arrest of 14,154 violators of residency, labor and…
National Center for Meteorology Predicts Dust Winds Rain and Rising Heat in Several Saudi Regions
The National Center for Meteorology has forecast dust-stirring winds along with scattered rainfall and rising temperatures across parts of Saudi Arabia for August 1 2026.
Fijian Conjoined Twins Arrive in Riyadh for Assessment Under Saudi Humanitarian Program
Conjoined twins from Fiji arrived in the Saudi capital on July 31, 2026, for evaluation at a specialized children's hospital that will determine whether they can undergo separation surgery as…
Saudi Ministry Backs Trump Gaza Disarmament Deal and Full UN Peace Plan
On July 31, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the Gaza disarmament agreement announced by US President Donald Trump the day before while reaffirming commitment to implementing all…
US and Saudi Strikes Target Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq After Drone Attacks
A Saudi defense ministry spokesman stated on July 31 2026 that precision strikes conducted jointly with the United States hit Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq in response to repeated drone…
Bahraini Monarch Congratulates Saudi Crown Prince on Leadership of New Maritime Defense Coalition
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday for Saudi Arabia's leadership of the newly formed Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance with its permanent…
Royal Commission Launches Bridge Construction in Latest Taif Road Upgrade
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City on July 31, 2026, announced the launch of a new phase in the Taif Road Development Project featuring a 311-meter bridge that will help…
Syrian President Condemns Militia Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites in Call With Crown Prince
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa reaffirmed his country's support for Saudi Arabia's security and sovereignty while condemning recent drone attacks on oil facilities during a July 30 phone call with Crown…
ZATCA Intercepts 36,773 Amphetamine Pills Concealed in Vehicle at Northern Border
Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority foiled an attempt to smuggle 36,773 amphetamine pills hidden in a modified compartment beneath a vehicle at the Al Hadithah border crossing on…
Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Drone Strike on Gas Vessels at Egyptian Port
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a drone attack that ignited fires aboard two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port on July 29, 2026, while expressing full solidarity with…
Saudi Defense Ministry Hosts Meeting to Form Maritime Security Coalition
The Saudi Ministry of Defense hosted an international meeting on July 30, 2026, with representatives from 43 countries to advance the multinational maritime defense alliance initiative aimed at protecting shipping…
King Salman and Crown Prince Send Condolences to Japan After Kumamoto Earthquake Claims at Least 13 Lives
On July 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dispatched official messages of condolence to Emperor Naruhito after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in…