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Fog alert issued for Khafji and Nairyah in Eastern Province

Fog alert issued for Khafji and Nairyah in Eastern Province

The National Center for Meteorology warns of dense fog in Khafji and Nairyah, reducing visibility until 8 a.m. Monday.

Urban train ridership in Saudi Arabia to hit 145.4 million in 2025

Urban train ridership in Saudi Arabia to hit 145.4 million in 2025

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

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

GCC chief: Saudi security integral to bloc, backs self-defense measures

GCC chief: Saudi security integral to bloc, backs self-defense measures

Ten Ethiopians arrested for smuggling khat, hashish, and drugs in Jazan and Asir

Ten Ethiopians arrested for smuggling khat, hashish, and drugs in Jazan and Asir

Bahrain backs Saudi Arabia’s right to self-defense, says foreign minister

Bahrain backs Saudi Arabia’s right to self-defense, says foreign minister

Egypt’s National Defense Council pledges full support for Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s National Defense Council pledges full support for Saudi Arabia

Graduates and Jobs Fair offers 400 positions in 30th edition, says IPA spokesperson

Graduates and Jobs Fair offers 400 positions in 30th edition, says IPA spokesperson

Digital campaign targets youth awareness of modern nicotine risks

Digital campaign targets youth awareness of modern nicotine risks

Senior cleric: Houthi attacks and blocking access to holy sites violate Islamic principles

Senior cleric: Houthi attacks and blocking access to holy sites violate Islamic principles

Egyptian analyst highlights Cairo’s support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Egyptian analyst highlights Cairo’s support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia decline due to missile shortages, analyst says

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia decline due to missile shortages, analyst says

Coalition spokesman mocks Houthi claims of downing Saudi Apache

Coalition spokesman mocks Houthi claims of downing Saudi Apache

Saudi forces successfully intercept missiles and drones from multiple directions, analyst says

Saudi forces successfully intercept missiles and drones from multiple directions, analyst says

Heavy thunderstorms forecast for parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday

Heavy thunderstorms forecast for parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday

Coalition confirms reconnaissance helicopter crash in Najran, crew killed

Coalition confirms reconnaissance helicopter crash in Najran, crew killed

Coalition intercepts and destroys drones over Riyadh and Eastern Province

Coalition intercepts and destroys drones over Riyadh and Eastern Province

Fourth group of King Salman Umrah Program guests depart Makkah

Fourth group of King Salman Umrah Program guests depart Makkah

Coalition forces intercept and destroy drone over Riyadh region

Coalition forces intercept and destroy drone over Riyadh region

Venezia claim first Serie A win with 1-0 victory over Napoli

Venezia claim first Serie A win with 1-0 victory over Napoli

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Khamis Mushait

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Khamis Mushait

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Riyadh, urges continued caution

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Riyadh, urges continued caution

Civil Defense issues emergency alert for Riyadh and Abha via national platform

Civil Defense issues emergency alert for Riyadh and Abha via national platform

European Council voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Yemen, condemns Houthi escalation

European Council voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Yemen, condemns Houthi escalation