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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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Ehsan Bafaqeeh assumes Jeddah mayoral duties with focus on coordination and urban growth
Ehsan Bafaqeeh officially assumed his duties as Jeddah mayor on July 14, 2026, meeting with department heads to review priority municipal projects while calling for stronger inter-agency coordination to speed…
Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Aimed at Southern Region
On July 13, 2026, Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces targeting the kingdom's southern region, the Saudi-led coalition announced through its spokesman.
Qiwa Bars Saudi Firms From Changing Activities That Breach Diversity Rules
Qiwa clarified this week that companies cannot alter their business activity if the change would violate permitted nationality diversity limits under Saudization rules, with a ministry committee reviewing applications and…
ZATCA Detects Multiple Tax Breaches During 61,000 Field Inspections in Second Quarter
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority detected failures to issue electronic invoices, collect VAT and stamp tobacco products in more than 61,000 inspections conducted across Saudi Arabia in the second…
Saudi Interior Ministry Alerts on Penalties for Visa Overstays Including Heavy Fines and Imprisonment
The Saudi Interior Ministry warned on July 13, 2026 that overstayers of entry visas will be subject to fines as high as SR50,000, jail time of up to six months…
Saudi students begin competition at 2026 International Biology Olympiad in Lithuania
Four Saudi secondary school students selected by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity began representing the Kingdom this week at the 2026 International Biology Olympiad…
Mawhiba Sends Six Saudi Students to 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai
The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity announced on July 13, 2026 that a six-member team of secondary school students is competing at the International Mathematical…
Saudi Arabia Selected to Host 2027 International Physics Olympiad After Team Earns Five Awards
Saudi Arabia secured approval to host the 2027 International Physics Olympiad during the 56th edition in Colombia this July where its team collected five awards the King Abdulaziz and His…
Saudi Crown Prince Conveys Condolences to Qatar Emir After Former Ruler’s Death
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman telephoned Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on July 13 2026 to offer condolences over the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad…
NCM Forecasts Persistent Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Saudi Southwestern Provinces
The National Center for Meteorology warned on July 13, 2026 of continued thundery rain showers and heavy rainfall across Jazan, Asir, Al Baha and Makkah over the coming days with…
Iraqi Foreign Minister Reaffirms Pledge to Block Attacks on Saudi Arabia During Riyadh Meeting
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein reaffirmed on July 12, 2026 during a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh that Iraq would…
GDNC arrests three Ethiopians in Riyadh over hashish and 31588 regulated tablets
The General Directorate of Narcotics Control this week arrested three Ethiopian residents in the Riyadh region for promoting three kilograms of hashish along with 31588 regulated tablets and referred them…
Saudi security forces arrest 15430 in weekly crackdown on residency labor and border violations
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on July 12 2026 that joint campaigns from July 2 to 8 had led to the arrest of 15430 violators of residency labor and…
Saudi Ministry of Interior Reports 15430 Arrests in Weekly Residency Labor and Border Enforcement
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on July 12, 2026, that authorities detained 15430 violators of residency, labor and border security rules during nationwide operations conducted from July 2 to…
Mabanee Defies Riyadh’s Supply Surplus With 70 Percent Pre-Leasing at the Region’s Largest Mall
Analysts are warning of rental discounts and a supply glut in Saudi retail, and the incumbent's shares are sliding under the weight of its own expansion. The Avenues Riyadh, and…