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Coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Coalition forces intercept and destroy two drones launched toward southern region

Coalition forces intercept and destroy two drones launched toward southern region

Coalition denies Houthi claims of Saudi threats to Yemeni tribes

Coalition denies Houthi claims of Saudi threats to Yemeni tribes

Coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran

Coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran

Trump accuses Iran of trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms

Trump accuses Iran of trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms

Coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Coalition forces intercept and destroy two drones launched toward southern region

Coalition forces intercept and destroy two drones launched toward southern region

Coalition denies Houthi claims of Saudi threats to Yemeni tribes

Coalition denies Houthi claims of Saudi threats to Yemeni tribes

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Princess Nourah University launches diploma to train nonprofit leaders

Princess Nourah University launches diploma to train nonprofit leaders

Princess Nourah University has introduced a new diploma program aimed at preparing qualified leaders for Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing nonprofit sector.

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Al-Rabeeah visits Russian emergency ministry to boost disaster cooperation

Al-Rabeeah visits Russian emergency ministry to boost disaster cooperation

Al-Jouf home to world’s largest sustainable seed production facility

Al-Jouf home to world’s largest sustainable seed production facility

Houthi attacks constitute war crimes, says political analyst

Houthi attacks constitute war crimes, says political analyst

Yemeni tribes aware of Houthi attempts to distort historic Saudi ties, analyst says

Yemeni tribes aware of Houthi attempts to distort historic Saudi ties, analyst says

Business

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Gold prices fall in Saudi Arabia as 21-karat drops to 423 riyals

Gold prices fall in Saudi Arabia as 21-karat drops to 423 riyals

Oil spill prompts temporary closure of Umm Al Quwain beaches

Oil spill prompts temporary closure of Umm Al Quwain beaches

Gold heads for biggest weekly drop in four months on US data

Gold heads for biggest weekly drop in four months on US data

Brent crude price tops $114 per barrel for first time since May

Brent crude price tops $114 per barrel for first time since May

Sports

Saudi national team to play four friendlies ahead of 2027 Asian Cup

Saudi national team to play four friendlies ahead of 2027 Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia's national football team will play four friendlies in Qatar and Alkhobar as part of preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Women's physical activity in Saudi Arabia to reach 52.9% by 2026, ministry says

Women's physical activity in Saudi Arabia to reach 52.9% by 2026, ministry says

Europa League third round kicks off with high-stakes clashes

Europa League third round kicks off with high-stakes clashes

Saudi Pro League: Round 11 kicks off today with Al-Qadsiah vs Al-Hilal clash

Saudi Pro League: Round 11 kicks off today with Al-Qadsiah vs Al-Hilal clash

Riyadh racing season launches with cultural and entertainment events

Riyadh racing season launches with cultural and entertainment events

News

Absher launches resident ID renewal for domestic workers from 3 months

Absher launches resident ID renewal for domestic workers from 3 months

Student stipends counted as income for Citizen’s Account, program confirms

Student stipends counted as income for Citizen’s Account, program confirms

Traveling to Kuwait by road requires valid car registration, ZATCA says

Traveling to Kuwait by road requires valid car registration, ZATCA says

GOSI announces November 2026 pension payment date

GOSI announces November 2026 pension payment date

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Saudi Food and Drug Authority documents 130 traditional dishes from 13 regions

Saudi Food and Drug Authority documents 130 traditional dishes from 13 regions

WHO reports first human case of Shamonda virus in France

WHO reports first human case of Shamonda virus in France

Drinking six cups of black tea daily may boost heart and vascular health, study finds

Drinking six cups of black tea daily may boost heart and vascular health, study finds

Registration opens for King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2026

Registration opens for King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2026

World

Rights group warns of renewed famine risk in Gaza amid Israeli blockade

Rights group warns of renewed famine risk in Gaza amid Israeli blockade

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes 1,100 food baskets in Shabwa’s Nisab district

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes 1,100 food baskets in Shabwa’s Nisab district

Oil spill from tanker reaches Umm Al Quwain beaches, all shores closed

Oil spill from tanker reaches Umm Al Quwain beaches, all shores closed

US source: Lebanon, Israel deadlocked over Hezbollah disarmament monitoring

US source: Lebanon, Israel deadlocked over Hezbollah disarmament monitoring

Latest News

Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected across Saudi regions

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected across Saudi regions

Saudi ambassador in Pakistan backs national PUBG MOBILE team at world championship

Saudi ambassador in Pakistan backs national PUBG MOBILE team at world championship

Aljomaih Equipment concludes sponsorship of Saudi Agriculture 2026 in Riyadh

Aljomaih Equipment concludes sponsorship of Saudi Agriculture 2026 in Riyadh

Father of Sultan Al-Qahtani recounts son's death after fighting Dammam airport fire

Father of Sultan Al-Qahtani recounts son's death after fighting Dammam airport fire

Saudi foreign minister discusses regional developments with Cypriot, German counterparts

Saudi foreign minister discusses regional developments with Cypriot, German counterparts

Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan sign MoU to combat corruption, transnational crime

Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan sign MoU to combat corruption, transnational crime

US naval blockade halts $25bn in Iranian oil exports in 100 days: CENTCOM

US naval blockade halts $25bn in Iranian oil exports in 100 days: CENTCOM