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King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 26 judges at Board of Grievances

King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 26 judges at Board of Grievances

Coalition intercepts ballistic missile, 3 drones and 2 cruise missiles targeting Saudi Arabia

Coalition intercepts ballistic missile, 3 drones and 2 cruise missiles targeting Saudi Arabia

Official Gazette publishes approval of Higher Education Fund regulations

Official Gazette publishes approval of Higher Education Fund regulations

Grand Mosque imam condemns King Khalid Airport attack as 'heinous crime'

Grand Mosque imam condemns King Khalid Airport attack as 'heinous crime'

Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks

King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 26 judges at Board of Grievances

King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 26 judges at Board of Grievances

Coalition intercepts ballistic missile, 3 drones and 2 cruise missiles targeting Saudi Arabia

Coalition intercepts ballistic missile, 3 drones and 2 cruise missiles targeting Saudi Arabia

Official Gazette publishes approval of Higher Education Fund regulations

Official Gazette publishes approval of Higher Education Fund regulations

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Coalition releases video of Houthi arms smuggling operation off Hodeidah

Coalition releases video of Houthi arms smuggling operation off Hodeidah

The Saudi-led coalition has published footage showing its targeting of Houthi arms smuggling operations by sea toward Hodeidah.

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Civil Defense declares Jazan safe, warns against sharing missile information

Civil Defense declares Jazan safe, warns against sharing missile information

Saudi Broadcasting Authority launches Arabic version of The 1% Club on SBC

Saudi Broadcasting Authority launches Arabic version of The 1% Club on SBC

Islamic University of Madinah makes major leap in QS Arab University Rankings 2027

Islamic University of Madinah makes major leap in QS Arab University Rankings 2027

Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms and flooding across Saudi Arabia through Wednesday

Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms and flooding across Saudi Arabia through Wednesday

Business

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Fed chair Kevin Warsh rules out pre-empting rate decisions, stresses price stability

Fed chair Kevin Warsh rules out pre-empting rate decisions, stresses price stability

European gas futures rise 6% in a week on supply concerns

European gas futures rise 6% in a week on supply concerns

Gold prices rise in Saudi Arabia as 21-karat hits SAR 440

Gold prices rise in Saudi Arabia as 21-karat hits SAR 440

Oil prices edge lower in early Friday trading

Oil prices edge lower in early Friday trading

Sports

Saudi U-16 team to face Egypt in Gulf U-17 Cup opener

Saudi U-16 team to face Egypt in Gulf U-17 Cup opener

Saudi Arabia’s U-16 football team will kick off their Gulf U-17 Cup campaign against Egypt on Saturday evening at Hamad Al-Kabeer Stadium in Doha.

Qadsiah defeat Abha to claim provisional Roshn League lead

Qadsiah defeat Abha to claim provisional Roshn League lead

FIFA fines Spain $20,000 over racist incidents at Egypt friendly

FIFA fines Spain $20,000 over racist incidents at Egypt friendly

2026 Urban Cycling World Championships in Riyadh canceled

2026 Urban Cycling World Championships in Riyadh canceled

Bellingham signs new Real Madrid contract through 2031: AS

Bellingham signs new Real Madrid contract through 2031: AS

News

Professional trainer license exam results to be announced in October 2026

Professional trainer license exam results to be announced in October 2026

How to update a birth certificate on Absher in four steps

How to update a birth certificate on Absher in four steps

Absher platform enables iqama issuance for domestic workers in 3-month increments

Absher platform enables iqama issuance for domestic workers in 3-month increments

Arab currency exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Thursday

Arab currency exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Thursday

Lifestyle

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Kushkash Mountain in Farasan Islands: former pearl divers’ harbor now a natural retreat

Kushkash Mountain in Farasan Islands: former pearl divers’ harbor now a natural retreat

Handwriting reveals personality traits regardless of language, expert says

Handwriting reveals personality traits regardless of language, expert says

Fatigue after vaccination signals immune response, not illness: expert

Fatigue after vaccination signals immune response, not illness: expert

Jazan offers unique tourism experience blending sea, mountains and valleys

Jazan offers unique tourism experience blending sea, mountains and valleys

World

Beirut airport certification expires, Lebanese minister expects renewal soon

Beirut airport certification expires, Lebanese minister expects renewal soon

Trump hails strong ties with Saudi Arabia, optimistic about kingdom's future

Trump hails strong ties with Saudi Arabia, optimistic about kingdom's future

US Central Command: $25 billion in Iranian oil exports blocked

US Central Command: $25 billion in Iranian oil exports blocked

Yemeni, Indonesian foreign ministers discuss latest developments in Yemen

Yemeni, Indonesian foreign ministers discuss latest developments in Yemen

Latest News

Man arrested in Najran for drug trafficking, weapons found in vehicle

Man arrested in Najran for drug trafficking, weapons found in vehicle

Yemeni armed forces repel major Houthi attacks in southern and western Taiz

Yemeni armed forces repel major Houthi attacks in southern and western Taiz

Yemen welcomes UN Security Council statement on Houthi attacks

Yemen welcomes UN Security Council statement on Houthi attacks

Yemeni rights group warns of humanitarian disaster in Taiz as 2.5 million affected by blockade

Yemeni rights group warns of humanitarian disaster in Taiz as 2.5 million affected by blockade

UK pledges tougher measures to halt arms smuggling to Yemen’s Houthis

UK pledges tougher measures to halt arms smuggling to Yemen’s Houthis

White House spokesperson Katie Zekaria dismissed after five days in role

White House spokesperson Katie Zekaria dismissed after five days in role

Saudi Food and Drug Authority launches national food composition references

Saudi Food and Drug Authority launches national food composition references

Pakistan PM: Strategic defense pact and Makkah Alliance mark milestones in ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan PM: Strategic defense pact and Makkah Alliance mark milestones in ties with Saudi Arabia