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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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Prince Faisal bin Farhan Coordinates with Qatari and Turkish Leaders on Easing Regional Tensions
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls on August 26, 2026 with Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister and his Turkish counterpart to review regional developments…
Civil Defense Urges Caution as Meteorology Center Warns of Flash Floods in Southwest Saudi Arabia
On August 26, 2026, Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology issued red alerts for heavy rain and possible flash floods in parts of Makkah and Asir while the General Directorate…
Saudi Minister Holds Paris Talks to Forge New AI Gaming and Quantum Alliances
Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha discussed expanding partnerships in artificial intelligence, gaming and quantum computing with industry leaders during meetings in Paris on Monday, the Saudi…
NCM Predicts Continued Rainfall Across Saudi Arabia Through Saturday
The National Center for Meteorology forecast on August 25, 2026, that rainfall chances would persist from Wednesday through Saturday across multiple Saudi regions with intensities varying from light to heavy…
Saudi Envoy Condemns Sovereignty Violations as Sudan Humanitarian Needs Reach 33 Million
Saudi Arabia's permanent representative to the United Nations told the Security Council in June 2026 that attacks undermining Sudan's unity and institutions have deepened the humanitarian crisis and expanded insecurity,…
Saudi Agriculture Minister to Sign Multiple MoUs in Pakistan Visit
Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley is scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 25, 2026 for talks on expanding agricultural trade, food security cooperation and water management…
Hanan Balkhy Details Vision for Trusted WHO After Saudi Nomination for Director-General
On Monday, Hanan Balkhy expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's nomination of her as a candidate for World Health Organization Director-General for the 2027-2032 term while outlining her focus on building…
Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Removal of Syria From Terrorism Sponsors List
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday welcomed the US decision announced a day earlier to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, offering congratulations…
Saudi Ministry Announces Cultural Center in Paris Amid Crown Prince Visit to France
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture announced on August 25, 2026, the establishment of a cultural center in Paris during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's official visit to France to strengthen…
Saudi and French Defense Ministers Sign Declaration to Expand Technology Cooperation
On August 25 2026 Saudi Arabia and France signed a declaration of intent to strengthen defense cooperation with a focus on advanced technologies and expertise sharing as Crown Prince Mohammed…
NCM Warns of Hail-Laden Thunderstorms as Saudi Heat Peaks at 46 Degrees Celsius
The National Center for Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by hail and active winds across parts of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to climb as high as…
Saudi and French Foreign Ministers Convene in Paris Amid Crown Prince Visit
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris on Monday to review historic bilateral ties, explore ways to expand cooperation and discuss regional…
Saudi Investment Minister Highlights Doubling of French FDI to €16.3 Billion at Paris Roundtable
On August 24, 2026, Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif announced during a Saudi-French Investment Roundtable in Paris that French FDI stock in Saudi Arabia had more than doubled to €16.3 billion…
Saudi Border Officials Arrest Pakistani for Transporting Two Violators Across King Fahd Causeway
Saudi authorities arrested a Pakistani resident on August 24, 2026, for transporting two fellow Pakistanis who violated border security rules while crossing the King Fahd Causeway into the Eastern Province,…
Saudi Interior Ministry Renews Warning on Penalties for Expat Self-Employment Violations
On August 24, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior warned that expatriates engaging in illegal self-employment face fines of up to 50,000 riyals, imprisonment for six months and deportation as…