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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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Foreign Ministers of Eight Nations Condemn Incursions and Flag-Raising at Al-Aqsa Compound
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning Israeli settler incursions into the Al-Aqsa…
Royal Decree Approves New General Education Law to Strengthen Saudi School Governance
On July 24, 2026, a royal decree approved Saudi Arabia's new General Education Law that defines the roles of the Ministry of Education and related councils while expanding private sector…
Saudi Border Patrols Intercept Over 68,000 Regulated Tablets During Jazan Smuggling Attempt
Jazan Border Guard patrols seized 68,100 regulated medical tablets in the Al-Daer sector on Wednesday after foiling a cross-border smuggling bid, with authorities completing initial legal steps and transferring the…
Over 68,000 Regulated Medical Tablets Seized in Foiled Jazan Border Smuggling Bid
On July 23, 2026, Saudi security officials reported that Border Guard land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle 68,100 regulated medical tablets through the Al-Daer sector in Jazan, where they…
Pakistan PM Sharif Condemns Houthi Strikes on Saudi Tankers in Call With Crown Prince
On July 23, 2026, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi militia attacks on Saudi oil tankers during a telephone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and reaffirmed Islamabad's…
UN ESCWA Ranks Saudi Arabia First in MENA Digital Government for Fourth Successive Year
Saudi Arabia has claimed first place in the Middle East and North Africa for digital government maturity in the 2025 Global E-Government Maturity Index issued by UN ESCWA on July…
Deputy Ministers Assess Vegetation Data at Middle East Green Initiative Executive Session
The Executive Committee of the Middle East Green Initiative reviewed member states' plans to plant 35.4 billion trees and restore 99.4 million hectares of degraded land during its 20th virtual…
Turkish and Saudi Justice Ministers Convene in Ankara to Enhance Judicial Partnership
Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek hosted Saudi Justice Minister Dr. Walid bin Muhammad Al-Samaani in Ankara on July 22, 2026, for talks focused on broadening judicial and legal cooperation between…
Saudi Vessel ENCELIA Struck in Red Sea Sparking Fire but Crew Confirmed Safe
The General Authority for Transport reported on July 23, 2026 that the Saudi-operated vessel ENCELIA was targeted in the Red Sea causing a fire at the bow though all crew…
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Coordinates with Regional Partners on Red Sea and Gulf Maritime Security
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held phone calls with counterparts from Qatar, Jordan and Greece this week to discuss de-escalation measures and protect navigation in the Red Sea…
Saudi Environment Ministry Urges Expanded Tree Planting to Counter Urban Summer Heat
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture on July 23, 2026, detailed how tree planting mitigates extreme summer temperatures in Saudi cities through shade, transpiration and carbon absorption while delivering…
Trump Approves 30-Year Civilian Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump approved a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia this week that could allow uranium enrichment under a joint feasibility study while centering US companies…
Saudi and UAE officials stress shared history after leaders summit
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia and the UAE reaffirmed deep bilateral ties through coordinated social media statements on July 21, 2026, following a high-level leaders meeting on strategic cooperation and…
Civil Defense Lifts Dammam Emergency Alert After Confirming All Clear
Saudi Civil Defense declared Dammam safe on July 22, 2026 after lifting an emergency alert minutes after it was issued through the National Platform for Early Warning in Emergencies and…
Asir Traffic Police Seize 106kg Hashish from Two Sudanese Residents in Vehicle
On July 22, 2026, traffic police in Saudi Arabia's Asir region arrested two Sudanese residents after discovering 106 kilograms of hashish concealed inside their vehicle, according to the authorities.