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Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Umm Al-Qura publishes executive regulations on water efficiency compliance

Umm Al-Qura publishes executive regulations on water efficiency compliance

Jeddah Islamic Port customs seize over 58 kg of methamphetamine

Jeddah Islamic Port customs seize over 58 kg of methamphetamine

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on ADNOC tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on ADNOC tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi, Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers hold talks in Alamein

Saudi, Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers hold talks in Alamein

Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Umm Al-Qura publishes executive regulations on water efficiency compliance

Umm Al-Qura publishes executive regulations on water efficiency compliance

Jeddah Islamic Port customs seize over 58 kg of methamphetamine

Jeddah Islamic Port customs seize over 58 kg of methamphetamine

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SFDA official: Nader program streamlines access to rare disease treatments

SFDA official: Nader program streamlines access to rare disease treatments

The Nader program offers regulatory incentives to accelerate access to rare disease therapies, supporting researchers and pharmaceutical developers, an SFDA official said.

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Saudi analyst: Kingdom condemns all forms of terrorism and piracy

Saudi analyst: Kingdom condemns all forms of terrorism and piracy

Saudi National Center for Meteorology to launch major weather platform

Saudi National Center for Meteorology to launch major weather platform

Saudi Arabia advances in global competitiveness, enters innovation phase

Saudi Arabia advances in global competitiveness, enters innovation phase

Extreme heat and thunderstorms expected across several regions today

Extreme heat and thunderstorms expected across several regions today

Business

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Gold prices climb as dollar weakens and Fed rate pause expected

Gold prices climb as dollar weakens and Fed rate pause expected

Mawani launches Himalaya Express service at Jeddah, King Abdullah ports

Mawani launches Himalaya Express service at Jeddah, King Abdullah ports

Gold prices fall in Saudi Arabia as 21-karat drops to 456 riyals

Gold prices fall in Saudi Arabia as 21-karat drops to 456 riyals

Oil prices edge higher on geopolitical developments

Oil prices edge higher on geopolitical developments

Sports

Al-Ittihad loans Unai Hernandez to Spain's Girona until 2027

Al-Ittihad loans Unai Hernandez to Spain's Girona until 2027

Al-Ittihad has agreed to loan Spanish midfielder Unai Hernandez to Girona, where he will remain until the end of the 2026-2027 season.

Ettifaq sign French winger Ryan Messi from Strasbourg

Ettifaq sign French winger Ryan Messi from Strasbourg

Dusan Vlahovic joins Besiktas on free transfer

Dusan Vlahovic joins Besiktas on free transfer

Al-Hazem defeat Abha 2-1 in Saudi Pro League opener

Al-Hazem defeat Abha 2-1 in Saudi Pro League opener

Inzaghi reviews Al-Hilal squad ahead of league opener against Al-Faisaly

Inzaghi reviews Al-Hilal squad ahead of league opener against Al-Faisaly

News

Saudi riyal holds steady against Arab currencies on Saturday

Saudi riyal holds steady against Arab currencies on Saturday

Foreign exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Saturday

Foreign exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Saturday

Social Insurance warns of fraud attempts, urges data protection

Social Insurance warns of fraud attempts, urges data protection

Civil Affairs clarifies impact of birth certificate data changes on official documents

Civil Affairs clarifies impact of birth certificate data changes on official documents

Lifestyle

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Fast food and late nights among top causes of obesity, expert warns

Fast food and late nights among top causes of obesity, expert warns

Health ministry highlights six fruits to keep you hydrated this summer

Health ministry highlights six fruits to keep you hydrated this summer

US president condemns woman charged with vandalizing WWII memorial in Washington

US president condemns woman charged with vandalizing WWII memorial in Washington

Traditional palm frond weaving thrives in Najran as a living heritage craft

Traditional palm frond weaving thrives in Najran as a living heritage craft

World

Iran targeting US and Gulf tankers in Hormuz to pressure Washington, analyst says

Iran targeting US and Gulf tankers in Hormuz to pressure Washington, analyst says

British maritime agency: Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

British maritime agency: Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says talks with Oman focus on Strait of Hormuz navigation

Iran says talks with Oman focus on Strait of Hormuz navigation

Ongoing clashes between government forces and Houthis thwart ambitions, Yemeni analyst says

Ongoing clashes between government forces and Houthis thwart ambitions, Yemeni analyst says

Latest News

White House: Trump was joking about declaring Hormuz US territory

White House: Trump was joking about declaring Hormuz US territory

Saudi consulate in New York warns citizens of Indiana floods

Saudi consulate in New York warns citizens of Indiana floods

Man arrested in Riyadh after video shows vehicle battery theft

Man arrested in Riyadh after video shows vehicle battery theft

Civilian killed, 8 wounded in Houthi missile strike on Mokha; port targeted with six ballistic missiles

Civilian killed, 8 wounded in Houthi missile strike on Mokha; port targeted with six ballistic missiles

Najran Municipality announces eight new investment opportunities in Habouna

Najran Municipality announces eight new investment opportunities in Habouna

Canada imposes sanctions on five Iranian officials over Strait of Hormuz navigation threats

Canada imposes sanctions on five Iranian officials over Strait of Hormuz navigation threats

Jawazat details how to complete unresolved transactions via Absher’s Tawasul service

Jawazat details how to complete unresolved transactions via Absher’s Tawasul service

Muslim World League chief leads Friday prayers, delivers sermon in Abuja

Muslim World League chief leads Friday prayers, delivers sermon in Abuja