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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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Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Coalition spokesperson says four drones were intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

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Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones over Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones over Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys four drones in Eastern Province

Saudi deputy foreign minister meets UAE minister in Geneva

Saudi deputy foreign minister meets UAE minister in Geneva

Egyptian foreign minister hails 'excellent' ties with Saudi Arabia

Egyptian foreign minister hails 'excellent' ties with Saudi Arabia

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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

Aston Villa secure third straight Champions League win

Aston Villa secure third straight Champions League win

Aston Villa defeated Norway’s Viking 3-1 in Birmingham, claiming their third consecutive UEFA Champions League victory this season.

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

World

North Korea threatens to reinstall propaganda loudspeakers along border with Seoul

North Korea threatens to reinstall propaganda loudspeakers along border with Seoul

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

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

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

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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

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