ATLANTA — Spain forward Lamine Yamal sparked widespread discussion on social media after appearing to respond to Saudi fans who had chanted his name following the Green Falcons’ opening World Cup match against Uruguay. After Saudi Arabia’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay, a video circulated widely online showing Saudi supporters chanting “Where is Yamal?” ahead of the highly anticipated Group H clash between Saudi Arabia and Spain. The clip quickly gained traction across social media platforms, attracting millions of views and becoming one of the most widely shared fan videos in the build-up to the match. Yamal delivered his answer on…
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The Project Masam for clearing landmines in Yemen, implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), removed 1,779 mines from various areas of Yemen during the third week of June 2026, including 257 anti-tank mines, 151 anti-personnel mines, 1,292 unexploded ordnance, and 79 IEDs. The number of mines removed in June rose to 4,622, bringing the total cleared since the launch of the Project Masam to 568,961. These mines had been indiscriminately planted across Yemeni territory, claiming innocent lives, including those of children, women, and older people, and spreading fear among civilians. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its…
ROME — World leaders are “feeding” wars more readily than the hungry, Pope Leo XIV said on Monday, telling the UN food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed. Addressing the governing body of the UN World Food Program in Rome, Leo pressed governments to cut red tape and tear down obstacles that prevent assistance from reaching those in need after a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries. Leo, who has been more outspoken on political issues in recent months, urged world leaders to increase their spending to combat hunger and not subject food aid…
BEIRUT — Lebanese Minister of Defense Maj. Gen. Michel Menassa received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari at his office in Beirut on Monday. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks. They discussed current developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, especially in the defense field. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing intends to permit a number of commercial activities within public parks overlooking residential streets. Under the new move, permitted activities will be classified according to the size of the park. Parks with an area of 5,000 square meters or more may accommodate gyms and sports centers for men and women, entertainment centers, childcare facilities, non-residential senior citizen centers, and daycare centers for people with disabilities. The new initiative is aimed to support economic activities in residential neighborhoods and enhancing quality of life, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision…
RIYADH — The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CITC) has imposed fines amounting to SR149 million on violators of the Telecommunications Law during the year 2025. According to a recent report issued by the committees responsible for reviewing violations of the Telecommunications Law, the commission had received a total of 1,219 reports in 2025, of which 626 (51 percent) were filed against service providers and 593 (49 percent) against other entities. The CITC stated that it issued 1,050 decisions during the last year. Of these, 48 percent were issued against service providers, while 52 percent targeted individuals and other companies.…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted marketing authorization for an AI-powered digital medical application capable of measuring heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure via smartphone cameras. With this approval, the SFDA becomes the first regulatory authority globally to grant marketing authorization for this application. The decision came after a comprehensive evaluation that reviewed technical documentation and clinical evidence to verify the application’s safety and performance. The application employs remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technology, utilizing advanced algorithms to analyze vital signs from a short facial video. To ensure accuracy, the application requires an initial blood pressure…
Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met today with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to Saudi Arabia Moktar Ould Dahi at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian and relief affairs. Ould Dahi praised KSrelief’s humanitarian and relief efforts in assisting people in need and affected communities around the world. He described the center as a shining example and beacon of humanitarian work. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — There has been a historic drop of more than 60 percent in traffic fatalities in Saudi Arabia during the period between 2016 and 2025, according to the 2025 annual report of the Ministerial Committee of Traffic Safety. The report highlighted a significant improvement in road safety indicators across the Kingdom. This progress is attributed to coordinated multi-sector efforts, expanded use of technology to reduce violations, improved infrastructure efficiency, and enhanced emergency response systems. The report noted key developments in 2025, including updates to the traffic system with stricter measures for serious violations by foreign drivers, improved emergency response…
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has begun implementing architectural and urban design guidelines for the area between Al-Orouba Road to the south and the Northern Ring Road to the north, within the capital’s central commercial corridor, while resuming the issuance of development permits in the area. The move aims to regulate and guide urban and architectural growth, improve the quality of urban outcomes, and strengthen Riyadh’s architectural identity in line with the capital’s comprehensive development objectives. The guidelines establish an integrated regulatory and technical framework for development within the area through a set of standards governing building…