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Regional dust storm center records 19 hours of dust events in one day

Regional dust storm center records 19 hours of dust events in one day

The regional dust storm center reported 19 hours of dust events on October 18, 2026, mainly in Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Iran.

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several regions Monday

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several regions Monday

Seed dispersal campaign for native plants launches in Hafar Al-Batin

Seed dispersal campaign for native plants launches in Hafar Al-Batin

Qassim Municipality steps up floodwater drainage preparations in Asyah

Qassim Municipality steps up floodwater drainage preparations in Asyah

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Jazan after early warning

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Jazan after early warning

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 25,000 hot meals in central and southern Gaza

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 25,000 hot meals in central and southern Gaza

Two arrested for illegal hunting without license in Madinah region

Two arrested for illegal hunting without license in Madinah region

Egyptian and Pakistani foreign ministers condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Egyptian and Pakistani foreign ministers condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

UAE offers condolences to Saudi Arabia after two officers killed in Najran helicopter crash

UAE offers condolences to Saudi Arabia after two officers killed in Najran helicopter crash

Bahrain offers condolences to Saudi Arabia after helicopter crash kills two officers in Najran

Bahrain offers condolences to Saudi Arabia after helicopter crash kills two officers in Najran

Heavy rain hits several Jazan provinces

Heavy rain hits several Jazan provinces

Saudi traffic authorities seize 8,541 illegal motorcycles in one week

Saudi traffic authorities seize 8,541 illegal motorcycles in one week

Oman offers condolences to Saudi Arabia after helicopter crash kills two officers in Najran

Oman offers condolences to Saudi Arabia after helicopter crash kills two officers in Najran

Interior ministry warns against sharing images of missile interceptions or crash sites

Interior ministry warns against sharing images of missile interceptions or crash sites

First quarter moon of Jumada Al-Awwal visible over Northern Borders

First quarter moon of Jumada Al-Awwal visible over Northern Borders

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 60,000 liters of drinking water in Taiz

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 60,000 liters of drinking water in Taiz

Civil Defense declares Abha city safe, urges continued caution

Civil Defense declares Abha city safe, urges continued caution

Saudi Arabia calls for sustainable Gulf digital integration and data sovereignty

Saudi Arabia calls for sustainable Gulf digital integration and data sovereignty

Deputy national guard minister opens cybersecurity awareness exhibition

Deputy national guard minister opens cybersecurity awareness exhibition

Saudi Arabia joins Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary in Cairo

Saudi Arabia joins Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary in Cairo

Pakistan military: Saudi sovereignty and security non-negotiable

Pakistan military: Saudi sovereignty and security non-negotiable

Saudi Agriculture Exhibition opens in Riyadh with strong local, international participation

Saudi Agriculture Exhibition opens in Riyadh with strong local, international participation

Saudi defense minister meets UAE president to discuss regional developments, cooperation

Saudi defense minister meets UAE president to discuss regional developments, cooperation

Houthi militia fires multiple rockets at densely populated Marib, Yemeni military says

Houthi militia fires multiple rockets at densely populated Marib, Yemeni military says

Riyadh ranks among world’s top 20 cities for public transport

Riyadh ranks among world’s top 20 cities for public transport

National Center of Meteorology warns of rain in Makkah and Al-Jumum

National Center of Meteorology warns of rain in Makkah and Al-Jumum

GCC ministerial council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at Manama meeting

GCC ministerial council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at Manama meeting

Saudi, Russian foreign ministers discuss ties and regional developments

Saudi, Russian foreign ministers discuss ties and regional developments

Six injured as Houthi projectile hits residential area in Najran

Six injured as Houthi projectile hits residential area in Najran

Saudi defense minister, UAE vice president discuss regional developments and cooperation

Saudi defense minister, UAE vice president discuss regional developments and cooperation

Saudi foreign minister attends 168th GCC ministerial meeting in Manama

Saudi foreign minister attends 168th GCC ministerial meeting in Manama

Three arrested in Qassim for selling local firewood in violation of environmental laws

Three arrested in Qassim for selling local firewood in violation of environmental laws

Border Guard apprehends man in Tabuk for illegal fishing with banned gear

Border Guard apprehends man in Tabuk for illegal fishing with banned gear

Deputy foreign minister receives US embassy chargé d’affaires in Riyadh

Deputy foreign minister receives US embassy chargé d’affaires in Riyadh

Jeddah launches Prince Majid Road expansion with eight lanes

Jeddah launches Prince Majid Road expansion with eight lanes

Egypt, Pakistan foreign ministers discuss de-escalation, regional stability in phone call

Egypt, Pakistan foreign ministers discuss de-escalation, regional stability in phone call

GCC prioritizes strengthening ties with Russia, says secretary-general

GCC prioritizes strengthening ties with Russia, says secretary-general

Justice minister: New technical office rules to boost judicial quality

Justice minister: New technical office rules to boost judicial quality

Saudi woman executed in Qassim for killing mother, attempted murder of sister

Saudi woman executed in Qassim for killing mother, attempted murder of sister

GCC secretary-general condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, King Khalid Airport

GCC secretary-general condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, King Khalid Airport

Saudi-led coalition refutes Houthi claim of Apache helicopter downing

Saudi-led coalition refutes Houthi claim of Apache helicopter downing

GCC chief: 7,000 missiles and drones targeted Gulf facilities since February

GCC chief: 7,000 missiles and drones targeted Gulf facilities since February

Expert: Multiple factors impact internet speed and data transfer

Expert: Multiple factors impact internet speed and data transfer

Saudi Arabia ensured citizens' safety abroad during crisis, academic says

Saudi Arabia ensured citizens' safety abroad during crisis, academic says

Health ministry investigates safety breach at Riyadh private facility

Health ministry investigates safety breach at Riyadh private facility

Saudi Arabia opens 23 centers to regularize Yemeni residents’ status

Saudi Arabia opens 23 centers to regularize Yemeni residents’ status