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Saudi civil defence says kindergarten, medical complex damaged by interception debris in Riyadh 08 Oct 2026 - 05:21 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's civil defence agency on Thursday said a kindergarten and medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by shrapnel from...

Diplomats, schools in Saudi capital take shelter: diplomats, residents to AFP 08 Oct 2026 - 11:48 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Diplomats were instructed to shelter in place in their respective embassies in the Saudi capital on Thursday, diplomats told AFP,...

Three killed, 36 injured in attacks on two Saudi airports: GACA 07 Oct 2026 - 10:17 pm

Riyadh: Three people were killed and 36 others injured following attacks targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia,...

Qatar participates in GCC Ministerial Meetings, Made in GCC 2026 opening 07 Oct 2026 - 01:23 pm

Manama, Bahrain: The State of Qatar participated in the 71st meeting of the GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee, the 57th meeting of the GCC...

Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi: joint statement 06 Oct 2026 - 03:14 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Turkiye and Pakistan will undertake a "rapid deployment" of troops to Saudi Arabia as part of a new mutual defence...

Saudi Arabia streamlines family visa process for highly skilled workers 06 Oct 2026 - 02:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has enabled highly skilled foreign workers to begin the visa process for eligible family members concurrently...

Coalition forces announces military operation to protect maritime navigation in Bab Al Mandab Strait 06 Oct 2026 - 02:10 pm

Riyadh: Spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in YemenMaj. Gen. Turki Al Malki said the coalition's naval forces had carried out a...

Three injured in attacks on Jazan and Najran international airports: Saudi Arabia 06 Oct 2026 - 11:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority said that three people sustained minor injuries and that material damage was reported following attacks on international...

Saudi Conference calls for greater presence of Arabic in cultural spheres 05 Oct 2026 - 08:54 pm

Riyadh: The 5th Annual International Conference of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the...

GCC Secretary-General: Developing electricity and water systems and bolstering GCC interconnection represent strategic priority to support resource security and sustainability 05 Oct 2026 - 04:25 pm

Manama: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, underlined that the electricity and water sectors represent a strategic...

ISO unveils new international quality management standard in Arabic 05 Oct 2026 - 02:51 pm

Riyadh: The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has unveiled the new international quality management system standard, ISO 9001:2026, including the Arabic edition released...

GCC records world's highest outward workers' remittances at about $161 billion 04 Oct 2026 - 02:32 pm

Muscat: Data from the report "Outward Workers' Remittances from the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, 2025," issued by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation...

Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency 02 Oct 2026 - 11:17 am

Dubai, UAE: A tanker was attacked Thursday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a British maritime agency said. The vessel was hit by...

GCC Secretary-General: Gulf economies demonstrate strong fiscal resilience during current crises 01 Oct 2026 - 08:26 pm

Manama: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the GCC states' economies have demonstrated strong fiscal and...

Saudi Crown Prince stresses Gulf security, stability are indivisible 30 Sep 2026 - 11:33 pm

Riyadh: HH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has affirmed that the attacks that targeted...

Sultan of Oman, UAE National Security Adviser discuss regional developments 30 Sep 2026 - 06:24 pm

Muscat:Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman met on Wednesday with Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of...

Three tankers hit Tuesday in Hormuz: maritime agency 30 Sep 2026 - 01:46 pm

Dubai: A British maritime agency said on Wednesday that unknown projectiles struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. A crude...

Schools in Saudi capital return to in-person learning after temporary closure 28 Sep 2026 - 01:26 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Schools across the Saudi capital Riyadh returned to in-person classes on Monday, as officials remained silent about a decision a...