Category: General

Saudi Arabia will conclude its ALECSO Executive Council and General Conference presidencies at meetings in Muscat from November 9 to 12.

Al-Ahsa’s agricultural markets are abundant with Hasawi berries during a season lasting less than a month, drawing strong local and visitor interest.

Kuwait has welcomed the UN Security Council presidential statement on continued Houthi militia attacks against Saudi Arabia, SPA reports.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the Israeli attack on Koya village, west of Daraa, Syria, citing casualties and injuries.

The United States expressed deep appreciation for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for hosting Russian-Ukrainian talks in Riyadh from March 23 to 25.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Israeli bombing of Koya in Syria, which killed and injured dozens of civilians.

HADIYAH and Adwaa Alkhair signed a partnership memorandum to enhance the experience of elderly and disabled pilgrims, SPA reported.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Banda Sea in eastern Indonesia, 377 kilometers southeast of Ambon, with no reported casualties.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated President Konstantinos Tasoulas on the Hellenic Republic’s Independence Day.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand’s South Island coast at a depth of 10 kilometers, with no casualties or damage reported so far.

The Muslim World League condemned Israel’s plan to establish an agency for the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and the approval of separating 13 illegal settlement neighborhoods in the occupied West Bank.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned Israel’s Gaza displacement agency and approval of 13 West Bank settlement neighborhoods.

WAMY has distributed 91,800 iftar meals in Kyrgyzstan, 400 student meals, and 1,350 food baskets for underprivileged families, SPA reported.

Adel Al-Jubeir received Ambassador of Ireland to Saudi Arabia Michael Smith at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, SPA reported.

Adel Al-Jubeir received Finland’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jukka Pajarinen in Riyadh, SPA reported.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a call from Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi, who condemned Houthi attacks on airports and civilian facilities in the Kingdom.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and Thai Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow signed an MoU in Bangkok.

The OIC condemned the Israeli cabinet’s approval to separate 13 illegal settlements in the West Bank and warned against plans for forced displacement of Palestinians.

The Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza met EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in Cairo on March 23, 2025, expressing grave concern over the ceasefire breakdown.

Waterfronts in the Eastern Region on the Arabian Gulf are popular Ramadan destinations for iftar and suhoor, SPA reports from Dammam.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, SPA reported.

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif left Jeddah from King Abdulaziz International Airport on March 22, 2025, SPA reported.

Rosemary, known in Arabic as Ikleel Al-Jabal, is drawing interest from farms and home gardens in Al-Jouf Region for its scent, foliage, and drought tolerance.

Governor of Diriyah Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received Kuwaiti Ambassador Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Tuesday, SPA reported.

OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed received UNA Director General Mohammed Al-Yami in Jeddah.

Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Mohammed Al-Buraithin met with UNDP Resident Representative in Tunisia Céline Moyroud at the Saudi Embassy in Tunis.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a call from Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, who condemned attacks on civilians in the Kingdom.

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif performed Umrah in Makkah and was received by officials at the Grand Mosque, SPA reported.

Chad’s President Lt Gen Mahamat Idriss Déby received Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji in Amdjarass on March 21, 2025, SPA reported.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable congratulating President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia on Independence Day, SPA reported.

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised Saudi Arabia’s role in hosting new U.S.-Russian talks in Jeddah next Sunday.

EU leaders welcomed the joint statement issued by Ukraine and the United States after their meeting in Saudi Arabia on March 11, 2025.

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Madinah on March 20, 2025, landing at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf attended a Spanish Embassy reception on Spain’s National Day in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter.

Saudi Arabia condemned crimes committed by outlaw groups in the Syrian Arab Republic and the targeting of security forces.

Saudi Ambassador Fayez Altemyat met with Mauritian Minister Dr. Kaviraj Sharma Sukon to discuss bilateral relations and mutual interest.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed regional and international developments with Cypriot Foreign Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos.

Saudi Arabia and Morocco signed customs and environmental agreements during the 14th Saudi-Moroccan Joint Committee session in Makkah.

Saudi Arabia’s permanent delegation to the OPCW affirmed its commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention during the Executive Council’s 108th session.

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Yamahi praised the outcomes of the Extraordinary Arab Summit hosted by Egypt.

Muslim World League Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa affirmed full support for the Extraordinary Arab Summit’s Cairo Statement.

Saudi Ambassador Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Busairi met with Algerian Council of the Nation Speaker Salah Goudjil in Algiers.

An Extraordinary Arab Summit chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi began in Egypt to discuss the Palestinian cause.

Saudi Arabia and Lebanon issued a joint statement stressing the Taif Agreement and the extension of state sovereignty over all Lebanese territories.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met Tajikistan Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the fifth meeting of four regional parties in Amman to discuss regional security and maritime stability.

Arab Parliament President Mohamed Al-Yamahi condemned Israeli massacres and the targeting of healthcare facilities and displaced persons in Gaza and the West Bank.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended a Saudi National Day reception hosted by the Saudi Embassy in Malé.

Saudi Arabia and seven other nations issued a joint statement condemning Israeli violations of international law and attacks on civilian infrastructure in Gaza.

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 3,973, including 1,801 deaths.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi highlighted growing cooperation with ASEAN during a Joint Ministerial Meeting in New York.

The Election Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has scheduled the presidential election for August 20.

Saudi Arabia leads the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition to secure shipping in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandab Strait.

The Muslim World League condemned Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip and called for international action to protect Palestinian rights.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned Houthi terrorist attacks in Najran that injured several civilians.

The Muslim World League condemned Houthi terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civil property in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah co-chaired a high-level meeting in New York regarding the Palestinian peace process.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Syrian and Turkish foreign ministers in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly.

Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmy warns that Israeli use of force threatens regional security and violates the sovereignty of Arab states.

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on August 7, 2026, to strengthen collective security.

Bahrain condemned Houthi militia projectile attacks on civilians and installations in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia.

Jordan condemned a Houthi militia attack on civilian property in Najran that resulted in several injuries.

Qatar condemned Houthi militia attacks on the Najran region that caused several civilian injuries, calling it a violation of Saudi sovereignty.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed Jeddah today from King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The Global Health Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh will feature over 500 global speakers across four conference stages from October 26 to 29.

President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali met Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Houthi militia aggression against the Najran region as a violation of Saudi sovereignty.

Arab Parliament President Mohammed Al Yamahi condemned Houthi attacks targeting Najran and the Yemeni governorates of Marib and Hadramout.

Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khereiji held a phone call with US Under Secretary of State for Management Jason Evans.

President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the Mecca Agreement for joint defense to strengthen regional and global security.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received Saudi Ambassador Fahd Al-Dosari in Beirut to discuss regional political developments.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to promote peace and security.

Bahrain welcomed the signing of the Mecca Agreement for joint defense between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received Saudi Ambassador Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari in Beirut to discuss political developments and bilateral ties.

The Muslim World League welcomed the Makkah Agreement for Collective Defense signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi condemned Houthi terrorist attacks on civilians in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received Saudi Ambassador Fahd ad-Dossari in Beirut to discuss political events and bilateral relations.

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the unity and shared security goals of the Mecca joint defense agreement signed with KSA and Turkey.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement to enhance strategic and defense cooperation.

The World Assembly of Muslim Youth commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts to support peace, security, and conflict resolution through dialogue.

Saudi Arabia condemned an attack on a UAE tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of international laws and maritime safety.

Saudi Arabia condemns the attack on a UAE tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, citing violations of international law by Iran.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned an Iranian attack on a UAE ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia condemned an Iranian attack on an Emirati tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, citing violations of international law.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned an Iranian attack on a UAE ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

GCC Secretary General Jasem AlBudaiwi condemned an Iranian attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned an Iranian attack on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as a threat to international trade.

Arab Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Yamahi condemned a missile attack on a UAE tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the US state of Alaska southeast of Atka with no reported casualties or material damage.

Qatar welcomed the UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels.

Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmi condemned an Iranian attack on a UAE oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Muslim World League welcomed the UN Security Council’s condemnation of Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory telegram to Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam for National Day.

The Muslim World League welcomed the UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels.

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Alaska, occurring 76 kilometers southeast of Atka at a depth of 16.7 kilometers.

Bahrain welcomes the UN Security Council’s condemnation of Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and threats to commercial shipping.

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Aleppo Governorate in Syria along the Dead Sea Fault.

Kuwait welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi militia attacks against Saudi Arabia and commercial ships.

Kuwait welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels.

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck northwest of Aleppo city in Syria along the Dead Sea faults.