JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced streamlined procedures to facilitate the departure of Umrah pilgrims.It urged them to coordinate with Umrah companies to confirm travel schedules and complete check-out arrangements with their accommodation providers.The ministry advi...

RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued multiple weather alerts across the Kingdom, warning of varied conditions ranging from light to heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, reduced visibility, and potential flash flooding between Sunday and Monday. The alerts, issued on ...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said Sunday that air defenses intercepted one ballistic missile over Riyadh, while two others fell in uninhabited areas.The ministry also confirmed the downing of 15 drones over the Eastern Province.The first interceptions began overnight, with four drones...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia announced the expulsion of Iranian military attachés and embassy staff, declaring them persona non grata and ordering them to leave the Kingdom within 24 hours, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.In a statement, the Kingdom reiterated its strong condemnation of what ...

RIYADH — Aquarabia, the largest water park in the Middle East and the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, has welcomed in Qiddiya a select group of guests as part of its soft launch phase, which began on March 20.The trial phase offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to experience the destination f...

RIYADH — Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar inspected the ministry’s main command center on Friday, extending Eid Al-Fitr greetings to its personnel.During the visit, he was briefed on the roles and responsibilities of the command center and its operational duties.Prince Abdullah ...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s joint field campaigns to monitor and apprehend violators of residency, labor and border security regulations recorded 22,931 violations across all regions between March 12 and 18, 2026, the Ministry of Interior announced.Of those arrested, 17,181 were found in violation of re...

JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned during a meeting in Jeddah that repeated Iranian attacks on GCC states and the targeting of vital and civilian facilities represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability.The Crow...

DAMMAM — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Ports (Mawani) announced Saturday the launch of an initiative to provide integrated services for ships in the Eastern Region, including fuel, water and essential supplies.In a statement, Mawani said the initiative aims to utilize its capabilities across ...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strongest condemnation of Israel’s attack targeting military infrastructure in southern Syria.In a statement issued Saturday, the Kingdom described the strike as a flagrant violation of international law and Syria’s sovereignty.The mi...

RIYADH — With a centuries-old religous holiday celebrated by millions across the globe, cultural traditions are developed over time, and the Saudi traditions for the mornings of Eid Al-Fitr are marked with cherished social customs that precede the Eid prayer. While many are fast asleep in the “early...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed 55 drones over the Eastern Province in the early hours of the second day of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. The interceptions began overnight, with one drone shot down over the region, followed by ...