Saudi Arabia lifts security alert in Khamis Mushait after Houthi attacks
Saudi authorities lifted a security alert in Khamis Mushait on Wednesday, a day after Houthi attacks wounded 73 people and hit energy infrastructure in the Kingdom’s south.
Read more73 injured as Houthi attacks hit Saudi cities and energy facilities
At least 73 people, including women and children, were injured after Houthi attacks targeted civilian and economic sites in several southern Saudi cities, according to Saudi authorities.
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Saudi Arabia vows firm response after Houthi attacks on civilian sites
Riyadh has condemned the latest Houthi attacks and warned that the militia’s continued targeting of Saudi territory and maritime traffic represents a serious escalation.
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NEOM end Al Hilal’s 47-match unbeaten Saudi Pro League run
NEOM SC have handed Al Hilal their first Saudi Pro League defeat after a 47-match unbeaten league run.
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Saudi Arabia designates 2026 as the Year of AI
The Saudi Council of Ministers officially designates 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence to drive Vision 2030 digital goals.
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Iran plans maritime exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankers
Iran plans a maritime exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes on oil tankers, further threatening global shipping routes.
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Civilians abandon homes as Yemen fighting leaves more than 300 dead
Over 300 combatants have been killed and hundreds of families displaced in heavy fighting between Yemeni forces and Houthis in Taiz.
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Saudi Red Sea destination begins operations with giant off-grid renewable energy system
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea tourism destination launches operations powered by the world’s largest integrated off-grid renewable energy system.
Read moreSaudi Arabia issues 1,360 licenses for collective labor housing
Saudi Arabia issues 1,360 licenses for collective housing under a new regulatory framework to improve living standards for 1 million resident workers.
Read moreRed alerts issued in Saudi Arabia as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology issues red alerts for heavy rain and flash floods in Asir and Al-Baha regions on September 3, 2026.
Read moreSaudi Ministry of Media launches new Ealam digital platform
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media unveils the ‘Ealam’ platform to modernize digital media publishing and regional content management.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan hold inaugural Mecca Defense Pact meeting in Istanbul
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan convened in Istanbul on August 31, 2026, for the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
Read moreIran-led militias in Iraq reportedly planning attacks on Saudi Arabia
Intelligence sources report that Iran-backed militias in Iraq are planning new strikes on Saudi Arabia, escalating regional security concerns.
Read moreSaudi Arabia and Kazakhstan sign agreement to expand air connectivity
Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan signed a new Air Services Agreement, increasing the number of permitted weekly flights between the two countries to 70.
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Saudi Aramco signs agreements worth over $3.7 billion with French companies
Saudi Aramco signs procurement and technology agreements worth over $3.7 billion with French companies during an investment roundtable in Paris.
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Tanker off Saudi Arabia catches fire after strike by unknown projectile
A tanker caught fire off the Saudi Arabian coast near Yanbu after being hit by an unknown projectile; all crew are safe.
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Saudi Arabia signs major battery storage agreements totaling 2,000 MW
Saudi Arabia signs four BESS project agreements totaling 2,000 MW, with investments exceeding $1.16 billion to support its renewable energy targets.
Read moreRoyal order transforms charity platform Ehsan into independent non-profit foundation
Saudi Arabia issued a Royal Order transforming the Ehsan charity platform into an independent non-profit foundation to boost the charitable sector.
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Saudi Exchange resumes normal trading operations following temporary suspension
The Saudi Exchange resumed regular trading operations on Wednesday morning following a temporary market suspension.
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Saudi Arabia and Sudan sign document establishing Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council
Saudi Arabia and Sudan signed a formal agreement in Riyadh establishing a joint Coordination Council to enhance strategic cooperation.
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Saudi Foreign Minister receives Yemeni counterpart to discuss bilateral relations
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister met with his Yemeni counterpart to discuss bilateral relations and regional stability.
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Border Guard rescues five citizens after boat breaks down off Yanbu coast
Saudi Arabia’s Border Guard successfully rescued five citizens after their boat broke down off the coast of Yanbu.
Read moreUmrah program guests praise Kingdom’s hospitality under royal initiative
Over 250 international pilgrims under the King’s Umrah Program expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s hospitality in Makkah.
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Seha Virtual Hospital performs 11 consecutive remote robotic surgeries across Saudi Arabia
Seha Virtual Hospital performed 11 consecutive remote robotic surgeries across Saudi Arabia, expanding specialized surgical care nationwide.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca joint defence agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a trilateral mutual defence pact in Mecca to strengthen collective security.
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