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Attack targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, leaving one dead and eight injured

Attack targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, leaving one dead and eight injured

Drone intercepted targeting Shaybah oil field, operations unaffected

Drone intercepted targeting Shaybah oil field, operations unaffected

Israeli fighter jets fly near Iran in show of force, US officials say

Israeli fighter jets fly near Iran in show of force, US officials say

Coalition intercepts and destroys drone launched toward Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys drone launched toward Eastern Province

Saudi Council of Senior Scholars labels Houthis a terrorist group

Saudi Council of Senior Scholars labels Houthis a terrorist group

Attack targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, leaving one dead and eight injured

Attack targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, leaving one dead and eight injured

Drone intercepted targeting Shaybah oil field, operations unaffected

Drone intercepted targeting Shaybah oil field, operations unaffected

Israeli fighter jets fly near Iran in show of force, US officials say

Israeli fighter jets fly near Iran in show of force, US officials say

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Nepalese resident arrested in Hail for dumping concrete waste

Nepalese resident arrested in Hail for dumping concrete waste

Saudi environmental security forces detained a Nepalese resident in Hail for illegally dumping concrete, with legal action taken and the case referred to authorities.

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New King Salman aid convoy arrives in Gaza Strip

New King Salman aid convoy arrives in Gaza Strip

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia

Riyadh boosts flood readiness with AI and robotics ahead of 2026 rains

Riyadh boosts flood readiness with AI and robotics ahead of 2026 rains

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Business

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US stock indexes close higher on Wednesday

US stock indexes close higher on Wednesday

Saudi Arabia records 246 million point-of-sale transactions in a week worth $3.36bn

Saudi Arabia records 246 million point-of-sale transactions in a week worth $3.36bn

Saudi stock market index closes lower at 9,926 points

Saudi stock market index closes lower at 9,926 points

Qassim Municipality delivers 200 housing units under development program in Q3 2026

Qassim Municipality delivers 200 housing units under development program in Q3 2026

Sports

Riyadh racing season launches with cultural and entertainment events

Riyadh racing season launches with cultural and entertainment events

Riyadh racing season kicks off Friday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, offering cultural, entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages.

Aston Villa secure third straight Champions League win

Aston Villa secure third straight Champions League win

Galatasaray defeat Lille 4-2 in UEFA Champions League clash

Galatasaray defeat Lille 4-2 in UEFA Champions League clash

Al-Wehda and Al-Anwar draw 1-1 in First Division clash

Al-Wehda and Al-Anwar draw 1-1 in First Division clash

Supercomputer tips Harry Kane as top Ballon d'Or contender

Supercomputer tips Harry Kane as top Ballon d'Or contender

News

Saudi riyal exchange rates against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against dollar, major currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against dollar, major currencies on Wednesday

Exit and re-entry visa fees non-refundable if canceled, Jawazat confirms

Exit and re-entry visa fees non-refundable if canceled, Jawazat confirms

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

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Registration opens for King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2026

Registration opens for King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2026

Saudi Arabia launches pavilion for Baku International Book Fair 2026

Saudi Arabia launches pavilion for Baku International Book Fair 2026

Drinking six cups of black tea daily linked to lower heart disease risk

Drinking six cups of black tea daily linked to lower heart disease risk

Chinese study finds social activities boost seniors’ cognitive abilities

Chinese study finds social activities boost seniors’ cognitive abilities

World

Israeli forces detain US congressional candidate in West Bank

Israeli forces detain US congressional candidate in West Bank

Saudi development projects boost healthcare system in Yemen

Saudi development projects boost healthcare system in Yemen

Egypt and France conclude joint air exercise 'Amon 2026'

Egypt and France conclude joint air exercise 'Amon 2026'

Israeli forces shell area near eastern Tal al-Ahmar in southern Syria

Israeli forces shell area near eastern Tal al-Ahmar in southern Syria

Latest News

French Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashes during training, killing two crew

French Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashes during training, killing two crew

US and Israel draft plans for possible Iran strikes after Congress elections: NYT

US and Israel draft plans for possible Iran strikes after Congress elections: NYT

North Korea threatens to reinstall propaganda loudspeakers along border with Seoul

North Korea threatens to reinstall propaganda loudspeakers along border with Seoul

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones over Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones over Eastern Province

UK prime minister meets Oman’s Sultan to discuss bilateral ties

UK prime minister meets Oman’s Sultan to discuss bilateral ties

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Moscow and Kyiv back proposed trilateral talks with US in November

Moscow and Kyiv back proposed trilateral talks with US in November

US military reduces troop presence in Middle East, NBC News reports

US military reduces troop presence in Middle East, NBC News reports