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SDRPY Advances Construction of Model Secondary School in Seiyun

SDRPY Advances Construction of Model Secondary School in Seiyun

Saudi, Egyptian Public Security Chiefs Co-Chair Second Meeting of Joint Security Committee

Saudi, Egyptian Public Security Chiefs Co-Chair Second Meeting of Joint Security Committee

OIC Condemns Terrorist Bombing of Mosque in Islamabad

OIC Condemns Terrorist Bombing of Mosque in Islamabad

Saudi Permanent Representative to Arab League Meets with Somali Counterpart

Saudi Permanent Representative to Arab League Meets with Somali Counterpart

OIC Welcomes Second Phase of Peace Plan and Formation of Palestinian Committee

OIC Welcomes Second Phase of Peace Plan and Formation of Palestinian Committee

UAE Welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Support Security and Stability in Yemen

UAE Welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Support Security and Stability in Yemen

Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Occupation Decision to Establish New Settlements in West Bank

Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Occupation Decision to Establish New Settlements in West Bank

Arab Parliament Condemns Attack on UN Logistics Base in Kadugli, Sudan

Arab Parliament Condemns Attack on UN Logistics Base in Kadugli, Sudan

Arab League Condemns Israeli Forces' Raid on UNRWA Headquarters

Arab League Condemns Israeli Forces' Raid on UNRWA Headquarters

Falcons Club Cup 2025 Draws over 80,000 Visitors to Eastern Region

Falcons Club Cup 2025 Draws over 80,000 Visitors to Eastern Region

Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Offers Virtual Live Tour for Children with Disabilities

Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Offers Virtual Live Tour for Children with Disabilities

Arab League Secretary-General Warns of Severe Repercussions from Israeli Attack on Gaza

Arab League Secretary-General Warns of Severe Repercussions from Israeli Attack on Gaza

Crown Prince Arrives in Qatar to Head Saudi Delegation at GCC Supreme Council Extraordinary Session and Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit

Crown Prince Arrives in Qatar to Head Saudi Delegation at GCC Supreme Council Extraordinary Session and Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Call for Displacement of Palestinians

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Call for Displacement of Palestinians

Hajj Minister Begins Official Visit to Kazakhstan

Hajj Minister Begins Official Visit to Kazakhstan

Jordanian Folklore Captivates Audiences at Abha Shopping Festival

Jordanian Folklore Captivates Audiences at Abha Shopping Festival

MWL Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Incursion of the Occupied Palestinian Land

MWL Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Incursion of the Occupied Palestinian Land

MWL Secretary-General Visits IMCTC in Riyadh

MWL Secretary-General Visits IMCTC in Riyadh

MWL Welcomes Australia’s Intent, New Zealand’s Consideration to Recognize Palestinian State

MWL Welcomes Australia’s Intent, New Zealand’s Consideration to Recognize Palestinian State

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Peace Agreement between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Peace Agreement between Armenia, Azerbaijan

OIC Condemns Israeli Decision to Reoccupy Gaza, Displace Palestinians

OIC Condemns Israeli Decision to Reoccupy Gaza, Displace Palestinians

20 Saudi Relief Trucks Arrive in Syria

20 Saudi Relief Trucks Arrive in Syria

Islamic Affairs Ministry Holds Second Training Program for Imams, Preachers in Gambia

Islamic Affairs Ministry Holds Second Training Program for Imams, Preachers in Gambia

OIC Secretary-General Warns of Israeli Plans to Seize Control of Ibrahimi Mosque

OIC Secretary-General Warns of Israeli Plans to Seize Control of Ibrahimi Mosque

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Iran

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Iran

Meeting on Sand, Dust Storms Commends Saudi Efforts in Early Warning, Cooperation

Meeting on Sand, Dust Storms Commends Saudi Efforts in Early Warning, Cooperation

Fifth Session of Saudi-Egyptian Technical Land Transport Committee Concludes in Cairo

Fifth Session of Saudi-Egyptian Technical Land Transport Committee Concludes in Cairo

Head of Iranian Hajj Organization Hails Saudi Efforts in Serving Pilgrims

Head of Iranian Hajj Organization Hails Saudi Efforts in Serving Pilgrims

Arab League Urges Stronger Arab and International Solidarity with Palestinian Media

Arab League Urges Stronger Arab and International Solidarity with Palestinian Media

Arab States Broadcasting Union Unveils Details of 25th Arab Radio, TV Festival

Arab States Broadcasting Union Unveils Details of 25th Arab Radio, TV Festival

6.24-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Egypt

6.24-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Egypt

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Near Damascus Presidential Palace

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Near Damascus Presidential Palace

Muslim World League Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace

Muslim World League Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace

OIC Expresses Regret Over U.S. Decision to Lift UNRWA's Legal Immunity

OIC Expresses Regret Over U.S. Decision to Lift UNRWA's Legal Immunity

Annual Dawah Forum Commences in Indonesia

Annual Dawah Forum Commences in Indonesia

OIC Participates in International Committee for Preservation of Human Historical Heritage

OIC Participates in International Committee for Preservation of Human Historical Heritage

'Your Passport to the World' Showcases Sudanese Culture in Al-Khobar

'Your Passport to the World' Showcases Sudanese Culture in Al-Khobar

Arab League Chief: Israel Deliberately Violates Signed Agreements, Invades Countries

Arab League Chief: Israel Deliberately Violates Signed Agreements, Invades Countries

Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns Israeli Destruction of Saudi Medical Warehouse in Gaza

Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns Israeli Destruction of Saudi Medical Warehouse in Gaza

OIC Condemns Israeli Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

OIC Condemns Israeli Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

OIC Foreign Ministers Council Announces Reinstatement of Syria's Membership in the Organization

OIC Foreign Ministers Council Announces Reinstatement of Syria's Membership in the Organization

Lebanese President Concludes Riyadh Visit

Lebanese President Concludes Riyadh Visit

General Authority for Competition Signs MoU with Iraq’s Competition, Antitrust Council

General Authority for Competition Signs MoU with Iraq’s Competition, Antitrust Council

Filipino Judges Praise Saudi Efforts in Serving Islam at Judicial Course

Filipino Judges Praise Saudi Efforts in Serving Islam at Judicial Course

World Governments Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai

World Governments Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai

Syrian President Leaves Riyadh

Syrian President Leaves Riyadh

Foreign Minister Arrives in Cairo for Arab Six-Party Consultative Meeting

Foreign Minister Arrives in Cairo for Arab Six-Party Consultative Meeting

Egypt Condemns Attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan

Egypt Condemns Attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan

Saudi Relief Efforts Continue, Deliver 54 Aid Trucks to Syria

Saudi Relief Efforts Continue, Deliver 54 Aid Trucks to Syria

Thirteenth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria

Thirteenth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria

Vice Interior Minister Receives Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Vice Interior Minister Receives Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince Phones President Aoun of Lebanon to Convey the Leadership's Congratulations on Winning Presidential Election

Saudi Crown Prince Phones President Aoun of Lebanon to Convey the Leadership's Congratulations on Winning Presidential Election

Ninth Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Syria with Essential Aid Supplies

Ninth Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Syria with Essential Aid Supplies

New Syrian Administration’s Social Affairs Minister Meets KSrelief Team in Damascus

New Syrian Administration’s Social Affairs Minister Meets KSrelief Team in Damascus

New Syrian Administration’s Health Minister Meets KSrelief Team

New Syrian Administration’s Health Minister Meets KSrelief Team

IOM Warns about the Devastating Impact of Winter Rains and Freezing Temperatures on Displaced Palestinians in Gaza

IOM Warns about the Devastating Impact of Winter Rains and Freezing Temperatures on Displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Fifth Saudi Airlift Plane Arrives in Syria

Fifth Saudi Airlift Plane Arrives in Syria

Yemeni Information Minister Praises Saudi Development, Reconstruction Program for Yemen Efforts

Yemeni Information Minister Praises Saudi Development, Reconstruction Program for Yemen Efforts

Arab Parliament Condemns the Burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza Strip

Arab Parliament Condemns the Burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza Strip

Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Visits Muslim World League

Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Visits Muslim World League

National Museum Celebrates World Arabic Language Day with Interactive Events

National Museum Celebrates World Arabic Language Day with Interactive Events

UNCCD Executive Secretary Praises Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Combat Desertification

UNCCD Executive Secretary Praises Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Combat Desertification

OIC Participates in Two-State Solution Meeting in Brussels

OIC Participates in Two-State Solution Meeting in Brussels

Ambassador Al-Shabili Presents Credentials to the President of Cyprus

Ambassador Al-Shabili Presents Credentials to the President of Cyprus

Arab Parliament Speaker Welcomes Outcomes of Arab, Islamic Summit

Arab Parliament Speaker Welcomes Outcomes of Arab, Islamic Summit

Palestinian President Leaves Riyadh

Palestinian President Leaves Riyadh

Foreign Ministry’s Makkah Branch Director Receives Algerian Consul General

Foreign Ministry’s Makkah Branch Director Receives Algerian Consul General

Qatar Condemns Israel's Targeting of Iran

Qatar Condemns Israel's Targeting of Iran

King Abdullah II of Jordan Leaves Riyadh

King Abdullah II of Jordan Leaves Riyadh

Ninth Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Lebanon with Essential Aid Supplies

Ninth Saudi Relief Plane Departs for Lebanon with Essential Aid Supplies

Saudi Arabia Sends Seventh Relief Plane to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia Sends Seventh Relief Plane to Lebanon

Fifth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut with Aid for Lebanese People

Fifth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut with Aid for Lebanese People

Second Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut with Aid for Lebanese People

Second Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut with Aid for Lebanese People

UN Human Rights Experts: International Order is Collapsing in Gaza

UN Human Rights Experts: International Order is Collapsing in Gaza

OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon

OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon

Muslim World League Commends the Kingdom's Provision of Medical and Relief Assistance to the Lebanese People

Muslim World League Commends the Kingdom's Provision of Medical and Relief Assistance to the Lebanese People

Arab Parliament President Lauds Saudi Leadership’s Initiative to Provide Monthly Financial Support to Palestinians

Arab Parliament President Lauds Saudi Leadership’s Initiative to Provide Monthly Financial Support to Palestinians

Mawhiba and Riyadh Education Join Forces to Discover, Nurture Talent

Mawhiba and Riyadh Education Join Forces to Discover, Nurture Talent

Arab Parliament Welcomes UN Resolution Condemning Israeli Occupation

Arab Parliament Welcomes UN Resolution Condemning Israeli Occupation

MWL Welcomes Madrid Meeting Statement on Two-State Solution

MWL Welcomes Madrid Meeting Statement on Two-State Solution

OIC Condemns Israeli Occupation's Targeting of Displaced Persons, Workers in UNRWA Schools

OIC Condemns Israeli Occupation's Targeting of Displaced Persons, Workers in UNRWA Schools

Omani Foreign Minister Arrives in Riyadh for GCC Ministerial Meeting

Omani Foreign Minister Arrives in Riyadh for GCC Ministerial Meeting

Civil Defense Chief Leads Saudi Delegation at Arab Ministers’ Disaster Reduction Meeting

Civil Defense Chief Leads Saudi Delegation at Arab Ministers’ Disaster Reduction Meeting

Arab Parliament Calls for Collaboration in Humanitarian Work

Arab Parliament Calls for Collaboration in Humanitarian Work

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrives in Riyadh

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrives in Riyadh

Arab League: Education Sector in Palestine Requires Support to Mitigate Repercussions of Israeli Aggression

Arab League: Education Sector in Palestine Requires Support to Mitigate Repercussions of Israeli Aggression

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Sudan Sovereign Council President's Decision to Open Adre Crossing for Humanitarian Assistance to Al-Fasher

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Sudan Sovereign Council President's Decision to Open Adre Crossing for Humanitarian Assistance to Al-Fasher

Muslim World League Offers Condolences Over India Landslides

Muslim World League Offers Condolences Over India Landslides

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Concludes Arabic Language Month in India

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Concludes Arabic Language Month in India

MWL Welcomes ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies, Practices in Occupied Palestinian Territories

MWL Welcomes ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies, Practices in Occupied Palestinian Territories

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes on UNRWA-Affiliated Al-Razi School, Attar Area in Gaza

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes on UNRWA-Affiliated Al-Razi School, Attar Area in Gaza

Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to Egyptian President

Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to Egyptian President

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Attack on UNRWA School

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Attack on UNRWA School

Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in Discussion Session on Europe's Options in Middle East

Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in Discussion Session on Europe's Options in Middle East

OIC Observatory Warns that Gaza Enters Most Critical Humanitarian Phase Since October 7

OIC Observatory Warns that Gaza Enters Most Critical Humanitarian Phase Since October 7

Arab League Secretary General Welcomes Armenia's Recognition of Palestinian State

Arab League Secretary General Welcomes Armenia's Recognition of Palestinian State

A Group of Syrian Pilgrims Arrives in Jeddah

A Group of Syrian Pilgrims Arrives in Jeddah

Saudi Foreign Minister: Two-State Solution is the Foundation for Peace and Security

Saudi Foreign Minister: Two-State Solution is the Foundation for Peace and Security

Arab-European Ministerial Meeting Convenes in Brussels to Address Gaza Conflict, Two-State Solution

Arab-European Ministerial Meeting Convenes in Brussels to Address Gaza Conflict, Two-State Solution

Muslim World League Applauds ICJ Order to Halt Military Attack in Rafah

Muslim World League Applauds ICJ Order to Halt Military Attack in Rafah

Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Malaysian Islamic Figures Praise Saudi Arabia’s Pioneering Role in Serving the Holy Qur’an, Memorizing it, and Spreading Moderate Islam

Malaysian Islamic Figures Praise Saudi Arabia’s Pioneering Role in Serving the Holy Qur’an, Memorizing it, and Spreading Moderate Islam

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Palestinian Counterpart Discuss Latest Developments in Gaza Strip

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Palestinian Counterpart Discuss Latest Developments in Gaza Strip

Saudi Arabia Calls for Unifying Arab Efforts to Face Environment Challenges in Region, World

Saudi Arabia Calls for Unifying Arab Efforts to Face Environment Challenges in Region, World

KSrelief Distributes 360 Food Baskets in Sudan’s Khartoum Province

KSrelief Distributes 360 Food Baskets in Sudan’s Khartoum Province

KAUST Issues new Study on Climate Change and Risk of Flooding in Arabian Gulf Region

KAUST Issues new Study on Climate Change and Risk of Flooding in Arabian Gulf Region

Jordan Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Regional Tensions

Jordan Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Regional Tensions

KSrelief Pumps Over 5 Million Liters of Water in Yemen's Al-Hudaydah in February

KSrelief Pumps Over 5 Million Liters of Water in Yemen's Al-Hudaydah in February

Prime Minister of Pakistan Leaves Jeddah

Prime Minister of Pakistan Leaves Jeddah

Arab League Secretary-General Meets with New Zealand's Foreign Minister

Arab League Secretary-General Meets with New Zealand's Foreign Minister

OIC Condemns Armed Attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow

OIC Condemns Armed Attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow

Arab League Denounces Terrorist Attack Near Moscow

Arab League Denounces Terrorist Attack Near Moscow

Muslim World League Denounces Moscow Terrorist Attack

Muslim World League Denounces Moscow Terrorist Attack

KSrelief Distributes 1,000 Food Baskets in Sudan

KSrelief Distributes 1,000 Food Baskets in Sudan

OIC Condemns Israeli Approval of 3,500 New Settlement Units

OIC Condemns Israeli Approval of 3,500 New Settlement Units