Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Egyptian Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty discussed regional security and stability via telephone.
Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Turki reviewed the Human Resources Development Fund’s employment and training report in Al-Baha.
Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Turki reviewed the annual report and projects of the Turuq Association for Al-Baha roads.
Qatar condemned Houthi attacks on Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, reaffirming full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and GCC collective security.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed regional security and stability during a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty.
Arab League foreign ministers condemned Iranian attacks on GCC states, Jordan and Iraq and demanded the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman congratulates President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia on Independence Day, reaffirming strong bilateral ties.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends a cable of congratulations to President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia on Independence Day.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Moscow for an official visit to the Russian Federation.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned attacks on Saudi cities Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, affirming full solidarity with the Kingdom.
Jordan condemns Houthi attacks on civilian and economic assets in Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping, reaffirming solidarity with the Kingdom.
The National Security Operations Center is holding an awareness exhibition at Al Noor Mall in Madinah from August 11 to 15, 2026.
Tawakkalna app ranked first in beneficiary satisfaction and fifth overall in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemns Houthi terrorist attacks targeting civilians and facilities in southern Saudi Arabia, reaffirming GCC solidarity.
Deputy Minister Badr bin Ibrahim Al-Suwailem honored six winners of the second Youth Development Award 2026 in Riyadh.
Riyadh will host the ninth Global Health Exhibition from October 26 to 29, featuring 2,200 brands from over 100 countries.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Houthi attacks on civilian and economic assets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, injuring 73.
SDAIA participated in the Youth Forum 2026 to discuss AI’s role in empowering over 300 students and graduates for future job opportunities.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional security and stability.
Absher platform ranked first in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index with an overall score of 94.38%.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a congratulatory cable to President Andras Baka on his election as President of Hungary.
The National Center for Meteorology forecasts heavy rain, flash floods, hail, dust-stirring winds, and variable Red Sea conditions for Tuesday across Saudi Arabia.
Ministry of Energy reports energy facilities in southern Saudi Arabia were targeted; teams contained fires, secured sites, and ensured operational continuity.
Burundian contestant Pentra Bushima is participating in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition in Makkah.
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification and Murooj Charitable Foundation signed a 40 million riyal forest sustainability project.
Tawakkalna app ranked first in user satisfaction and fifth overall in the 2026 Government Digital Experience Maturity Index.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated Dr. Andras Baka on becoming President of Hungary.
Bentra Bushima from Burundi participates in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition at the Masjid al-Haram.
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded three Arabian gazelle births in Al-Taysiyah during Q2 2026.
Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz led the funeral prayer for a mother and four children who died in a house fire in Samtah.
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen says Houthi attacks on Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran injured 73 civilians and threaten Saudi sovereignty.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos signed an MoU in Makkah to enhance cooperation in Islamic affairs.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a congratulatory telegram to Dr András Baka on his election as President of Hungary.
HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated Dr András Baka on his election as President of Hungary.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Dr. Alexander Radwan and German MPs in Berlin to discuss Middle East crises and Saudi-German relations.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated President Dr. András Baka on his election as President of Hungary.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated Andras Bak on his election and swearing-in as the president of Hungary.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Andras Bak on his election and swearing-in as President of Hungary.
Tawakkalna ranked first in beneficiary satisfaction and fifth overall in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index for Government Services.
SDAIA participated in the Youth Forum 2026 to examine the role of AI in preparing over 300 students and graduates for future employment.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy says the 166th ministerial session in Cairo showed serious will for joint Arab action and regional peace.
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khulaig received Swedish Ambassador Petra Minander as her term in the Kingdom ends.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance signed an MoU with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos in Makkah.
The Muslim World League launched a community peace initiative in Abuja, Nigeria, resulting in the unanimous Abuja Declaration.
Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah met with Ambassador Bader bin Saud Al-Turaifi in Riyadh to discuss humanitarian and relief affairs.
KSrelief is training over 1,000 vulnerable individuals and persons with disabilities in Gaza across eight professional and digital tracks.
KSrelief distributed 60 food baskets to 420 flood-affected individuals in Midan Shar, Afghanistan.
Madinah Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz stressed the Kingdom’s role as a trusted religious authority, highlighting reliable fatwas and moderation.
The President of the Board of Grievances and the Minister of Education met in Riyadh to discuss joint cooperation in scientific and practical fields.
KSrelief provided 25,000 hot meals to needy families in the central and southern parts of the Gaza Strip.
The second group of guests from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program visited the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa in Makkah.
Tawakkalna ranked first for beneficiary satisfaction in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index published by the Digital Government Authority.
KSrelief is training over 1,000 vulnerable individuals and people with disabilities in the Gaza Strip through eight professional tracks.
Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met with Saudi Ambassador Badr Al-Turaifi in Riyadh to discuss humanitarian and relief affairs.
The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and the National Commission of Muslim Filipinos signed a cooperation agreement in Makkah.
Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah met with Saudi Ambassador Badr bin Saud Al-Turaifi in Riyadh to discuss humanitarian relief affairs.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre distributed 25,000 hot meals to needy groups in central and southern Gaza.
KSrelief distributed 60 food baskets to 420 people from 60 families affected by floods in Maidan Shahr, Afghanistan.
KSrelief distributed 25,000 hot meals to needy individuals in the center and south of the Gaza Strip.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre distributed 1,500 food baskets to 7,850 people in Kosti, Sudan.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre distributed 60 food boxes to 420 flood victims in Afghanistan’s Wardak province.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre distributed 1,500 boxes of dates to 7,850 people in Kosti, Sudan.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre distributed 1,500 date cartons to 7,850 people in Sudan’s White Nile State.
KSrelief is training over 1,000 vulnerable people and people with disabilities in the Gaza Strip across eight professional and digital tracks.
KSrelief distributed 1,500 cartons of dates to 7,850 people in Kosti, White Nile State, Sudan, under the Madad 2026 project.
Mohammed Sayan Tandel from Botswana participates in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran.
Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program visited the Revelation Exhibition at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah.
Moderate to heavy thunderstorms and hail are expected in Jazan and Asir, with high temperatures in Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province.
The NCM forecasts moderate to heavy thunderstorms and hail in Jazan and Aseer, with dust reducing visibility in Madinah and Makkah.
The 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition in Makkah features 334 participants from 133 countries, including women for the first time.
Moderate to heavy thunderstorms with hail and flash floods are expected over parts of Jazan and Aseer regions.
Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visiting visited the Wahy exhibition in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District.
Burundian contestant Pentra Bushima participates in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition at the Holy Mosque in Makkah.
Saudi Arabia will transfer the COP presidency to Mongolia during the 17th session of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia.
The 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition in Makkah features a prize pool of over SAR10 million and interactive robots in 90 languages.
The NCVC and Morooj National Foundation signed SAR40 million contracts for the first national forest sustainability project.
Al Makhwah Municipality completed the Al Qufayl project featuring a 27,000 square meter area for sports and recreation.
Saudi Arabia will participate in COP17 in Mongolia and hand over the COP presidency following its term and the hosting of COP16.
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received the President of the General Court in Jeddah to discuss recent judicial work.
Saudi Arabia will participate in COP17 in Mongolia from August 17 to 28 and transfer the conference presidency to Mongolia.
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve recorded three new Arabian gazelle births during the second quarter of 2026.
Mohammed Sayan Tandel from Botswana participates in the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Holy Quran in La Mecque.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is using AI and data analytics to manage crowd flows and provide digital guidance to pilgrims.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi received India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in Riyadh.
Home practices such as incorrect storage and cross-contamination are primary causes of foodborne diseases according to health experts.
The National Center of Meteorology warns of active winds and suspended dust in Makkah, reducing visibility to 3-5 kilometers.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has implemented 47 aerial survey projects since 1970, covering over 771,172 square kilometers.
The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques urges Umrah performers to use digital tools to avoid high-density periods in the Grand Mosque.
The SFDA launched the NADR program to accelerate the development and authorization of medicines for rare diseases in Saudi Arabia.
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques advises Umrah pilgrims to use digital tools to avoid peak crowd hours.
The 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition has evaluated 188 contestants from over 120 countries during its final tests in La Mecque.
Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan will attend a Government Press Conference on August 17, 2026.
The NCVC and Morooj foundation signed contracts worth 40 million riyals for the first national forest sustainability project.
The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) reached over 524,000 beneficiaries through its 2025 youth empowerment and leadership programs.
Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program visited the Kaaba Kiswah factory and the Revelation Exhibition in Makkah.
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque urges pilgrims to plan Omra rites around low-attendance time slots.
The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) reached over 524,000 beneficiaries through its 2025 youth empowerment programs.
Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program visited the Kaaba Kiswah factory and the Revelation Exhibition in Makkah.
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque urges pilgrims to plan Omra rites based on attendance peak hours.
Umrah performers under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program visited the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa in Makkah.
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