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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

Crown prince receives French president Macron at Al-Yamamah Palace for talks

Crown prince receives French president Macron at Al-Yamamah Palace for talks

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

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Saudi deputy foreign minister meets UAE minister in Geneva

Saudi deputy foreign minister meets UAE minister in Geneva

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji met UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhbout Al Nahyan on the sidelines of a peace coordination meeting in Geneva.

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Egyptian foreign minister hails 'excellent' ties with Saudi Arabia

Egyptian foreign minister hails 'excellent' ties with Saudi Arabia

Saudi deputy foreign minister attends Geneva meeting on Sudan peace efforts

Saudi deputy foreign minister attends Geneva meeting on Sudan peace efforts

UBT forms committee to assess damage, support those affected by water tank collapse

UBT forms committee to assess damage, support those affected by water tank collapse

King Salman Humanitarian Center repatriates 140 Somali refugees from Yemen

King Salman Humanitarian Center repatriates 140 Somali refugees from Yemen

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

Galatasaray defeat Lille 4-2 in UEFA Champions League clash

Galatasaray defeat Lille 4-2 in UEFA Champions League clash

French side Lille suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Turkey’s Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Tuesday.

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

Sports Ministry deletes post on Al-Bukayriyah Club hours after sharing

Sports Ministry deletes post on Al-Bukayriyah Club hours after sharing

Ronaldo sends message of support to PSG’s Kvaratskhelia after injury

Ronaldo sends message of support to PSG’s Kvaratskhelia after injury

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

Lifestyle

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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

Asir Municipality upgrades roads, plants one million flowers for winter tourism season

Asir Municipality upgrades roads, plants one million flowers for winter tourism season

Google and Amazon launch new tools for AI apps on their chips

Google and Amazon launch new tools for AI apps on their chips

World

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

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

Omani and UK foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties in London

Omani and UK foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties in London

Thousands protest in Greece over cost of living and education

Thousands protest in Greece over cost of living and education

Drone crashes near oil tanker in Iraqi territorial waters without explosion

Drone crashes near oil tanker in Iraqi territorial waters without explosion

Latest News

Trump says US nearing deal to end Ukraine war

Trump says US nearing deal to end Ukraine war

Israeli forces shell area near eastern Tal Al-Ahmar in Syria’s Quneitra

Israeli forces shell area near eastern Tal Al-Ahmar in Syria’s Quneitra

Paris police ban gatherings in key areas for 12 hours on Friday

Paris police ban gatherings in key areas for 12 hours on Friday

Syrian president meets US envoy Thomas Barak in Damascus for talks

Syrian president meets US envoy Thomas Barak in Damascus for talks

Iran upholds death sentence for man over damage to courthouse door

Iran upholds death sentence for man over damage to courthouse door

Securing global shipping requires ending Houthi threat on land, says Yemeni leader

Securing global shipping requires ending Houthi threat on land, says Yemeni leader

US accuses Houthis of recruiting and indoctrinating child soldiers

US accuses Houthis of recruiting and indoctrinating child soldiers

Yemeni military: Houthi group launches fourth attack on Riyan airport

Yemeni military: Houthi group launches fourth attack on Riyan airport