An official meeting between the Saudi and Iraqi sides was held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the brotherly Republic of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein, with the attendance of several senior officials from both sides. During the meeting, they reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and explored ways to strengthen them across various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the region and issues of mutual interest. The two sides emphasized the importance of respecting national…
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KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait said Sunday that three land border posts in the country’s north and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) came under attack, causing material damage and injuring one worker. In a statement, Defense Ministry spokesman Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan described the strikes on the three border posts as a “treacherous act of aggression” that caused material damage. He said an offshore KOC drilling platform in Kuwait’s territorial waters was also struck by a “hostile” drone, damaging the facility and injuring one worker, who is receiving medical treatment. The spokesman said the relevant authorities immediately…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded its lowest level of dust and sandstorm activity in more than 25 years during June 2026, with dust events falling 99% below historical averages, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said June saw an almost complete absence of dust and sandstorms across the Kingdom, marking the lowest level recorded since monitoring began more than two decades ago. NCM Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ayman Ghulam said the findings were based on the June report issued by the Regional Center for Sand and Dust Storms. According to the report, the Northern Borders region…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has suspended the operations of five recruitment offices and revoked the licenses of seven others after uncovering violations during inspections carried out in the second quarter of 2026. The ministry said the action followed regulatory inspections of recruitment offices and companies, with five offices ordered to cease operations immediately, while the licenses of seven others were revoked after they failed to rectify violations within the prescribed deadline. The violations included breaches of recruitment regulations and labor service rules, delays in refunding customers, and failure to address complaints submitted by…
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of former Amir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said in his cable that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dedicated much of his life to serving his country and people. He extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathies to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the late amir’s family, and the people of Qatar, praying that the…
RIYADH — Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment not to allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launch point for any attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, or other countries in the region. The commitment came during a meeting on Sunday in Saudi Arabia between Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, attended by senior officials from both countries. The ministers reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields. They also exchanged views on regional…
HANOI — Vietnamese police have detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off the country’s southern coast, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said Sunday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned less than 500 meters from shore on Saturday, shortly after departing Hon May Rut Ngoai island near Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island. State media said the captain, Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, is under investigation for alleged violations of inland waterway transport safety regulations. According to the Indian Embassy in Hanoi, 16 survivors have been discharged from hospital and are returning…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of condolences to Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of former Amir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In his cable, HRH the Crown Prince said that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had played a significant role in Qatar’s development and prosperity. He extended his heartfelt condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the late amir’s family, praying that Allah Almighty grant the deceased mercy and forgiveness…
RIYADH — More than 15,400 violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations were arrested across the Kingdom between July 2 and 8, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced. During joint security campaigns conducted nationwide, Saudi authorities arrested 15,430 violators. According to the ministry, those arrested included 7,913 violators of residency regulations, 4,037 violators of border security regulations, and 3,480 violators of labor regulations. Authorities also arrested 1,542 people while attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally. Of those, 53 percent were Ethiopian nationals, 46 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. In addition, 30 people were…
LONDON — Saudi Arabia participated in the 137th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in international maritime forums and support the development of the maritime transport sector. The Kingdom’s delegation, headed by the President of the Transport General Authority (TGA), Eng. Fawaz Al-Sahli, took part in discussions on key strategic issues related to the maritime transport sector, including improving its efficiency, enhancing maritime safety and security, and strengthening international cooperation. On the sidelines of the meetings, the delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with officials from…