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Saudi authorities arrest Yemeni national in Jeddah for trafficking over 15,000 amphetamine pills

Saudi authorities arrest Yemeni national in Jeddah for trafficking over 15,000 amphetamine pills

Saudi drug control officers in Jeddah arrested a Yemeni border violator for distributing amphetamine pills. The suspect was referred to prosecutors.

Registration opens for Saudi Sign Language Interpreter License exams

Registration opens for Saudi Sign Language Interpreter License exams

Taif University rises four places to rank 78th in QS Arab rankings

Taif University rises four places to rank 78th in QS Arab rankings

Fog alert issued for Khafji and Nairyah in Eastern Province

Fog alert issued for Khafji and Nairyah in Eastern Province

Urban rail passenger numbers in Saudi Arabia to reach 145.4 million in 2025

Urban rail passenger numbers in Saudi Arabia to reach 145.4 million in 2025

Regional dust storm center records 19 hours of dust events in the region in 24 hours

Regional dust storm center records 19 hours of dust events in the region in 24 hours

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

Coalition releases footage of ballistic missile launchers destroyed after targeting Saudi Arabia

Coalition releases footage of ballistic missile launchers destroyed after targeting Saudi Arabia

Egypt's State Council chief welcomes Saudi Board of Grievances president in Cairo

Egypt's State Council chief welcomes Saudi Board of Grievances president in Cairo

Coalition releases footage of intercepting Houthi missiles and drones

Coalition releases footage of intercepting Houthi missiles and drones

Jeddah Municipality holds emergency drill to boost flood response

Jeddah Municipality holds emergency drill to boost flood response

Saudi, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional developments by phone

Saudi, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional developments by phone

Islamic Affairs Ministry answers over 100,000 religious queries during Umrah season

Islamic Affairs Ministry answers over 100,000 religious queries during Umrah season

Commercial bank accounts are owner's responsibility, says Ministry of Commerce

Commercial bank accounts are owner's responsibility, says Ministry of Commerce

Five Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 50 kg of khat

Five Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 50 kg of khat

Taif education authority marks White Cane Day with diverse activities

Taif education authority marks White Cane Day with diverse activities

Coalition forces intercept and destroy four drones over Riyadh, Eastern and Southern regions

Coalition forces intercept and destroy four drones over Riyadh, Eastern and Southern regions

National Center for Vegetation Development completes seed dispersal at four sites in Al-Jouf

National Center for Vegetation Development completes seed dispersal at four sites in Al-Jouf

Saudi Arabia urges action on biodiversity pledges at Yerevan summit

Saudi Arabia urges action on biodiversity pledges at Yerevan summit

WSJ: Iran provided intelligence and direct support for Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen

WSJ: Iran provided intelligence and direct support for Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Border guards foil smuggling of 70,200 pills and 16 kg of hashish in Asir

Border guards foil smuggling of 70,200 pills and 16 kg of hashish in Asir

Egypt in talks with Saudi Arabia to renew $5.3bn central bank deposits

Egypt in talks with Saudi Arabia to renew $5.3bn central bank deposits

Three Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling 200 kg of khat

Three Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling 200 kg of khat

Egyptian foreign minister: Saudi security vital to our national interests

Egyptian foreign minister: Saudi security vital to our national interests

ZATCA uncovers 1,051 smuggling attempts in one week

ZATCA uncovers 1,051 smuggling attempts in one week

Traffic authority warns overtaking vehicle queues endangers safety

Traffic authority warns overtaking vehicle queues endangers safety

Over 300 apps now linked to Saudi National Access Portal, expert says

Over 300 apps now linked to Saudi National Access Portal, expert says

Two arrested in Qassim for trafficking amphetamines

Two arrested in Qassim for trafficking amphetamines

Over 13,000 violators of residency, labor and border laws arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week

Over 13,000 violators of residency, labor and border laws arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week

Five executed in Eastern Province for terrorism offenses

Five executed in Eastern Province for terrorism offenses

Thunderstorms to continue across most regions until Wednesday: NCM

Thunderstorms to continue across most regions until Wednesday: NCM

Egypt will take any action to defend Saudi Arabia, says El-Sisi

Egypt will take any action to defend Saudi Arabia, says El-Sisi

Houthi militia must be uprooted from Yemen, political analyst says

Houthi militia must be uprooted from Yemen, political analyst says

Defending the land of the Two Holy Mosques is a great honor, says King Abdulaziz Center director

Defending the land of the Two Holy Mosques is a great honor, says King Abdulaziz Center director

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Abha and Khamis Mushait

Civil Defense declares end of threat in Abha and Khamis Mushait

World now recognizes Saudi warnings on militia threats, expert says

World now recognizes Saudi warnings on militia threats, expert says

Early breast cancer detection vital despite tissue density challenges, says expert

Early breast cancer detection vital despite tissue density challenges, says expert

Responsible citizenship requires following laws and supporting state institutions, says lawyer

Responsible citizenship requires following laws and supporting state institutions, says lawyer

Security officer at Prophet’s Mosque honors Turkish girl with special visit

Security officer at Prophet’s Mosque honors Turkish girl with special visit

Saudi astronaut says space research can speed up medical treatment

Saudi astronaut says space research can speed up medical treatment

Saudi stance on Yemen remains firm, says political analyst

Saudi stance on Yemen remains firm, says political analyst

Political analyst: Houthi militia acting on foreign orders to target civilians

Political analyst: Houthi militia acting on foreign orders to target civilians

Saudi air defenses praised for professionalism against Houthi attacks

Saudi air defenses praised for professionalism against Houthi attacks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seeks to provoke Trump ahead of US midterms, analyst says

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seeks to provoke Trump ahead of US midterms, analyst says

Coalition destroys two ballistic missile launchers in Saada

Coalition destroys two ballistic missile launchers in Saada

Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected in several Saudi regions Saturday

Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected in several Saudi regions Saturday

Coalition destroys two ballistic missile launchers in Saada province

Coalition destroys two ballistic missile launchers in Saada province

Coalition releases video of Houthi arms smuggling operation off Hodeidah

Coalition releases video of Houthi arms smuggling operation off Hodeidah

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