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Six more nations, GCC and Muslim World League condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Six more nations, GCC and Muslim World League condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

RIYADH — Six more countries along with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Muslim World League (MWL), have strongly condemned the terrorist Houthi militia’s continued attacks on Saudi Arabia, joining Syria, Kuwait and Bahrain in reaffirming...

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Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah Speaking at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

Saudi Arabia achieves 93% Hajj pilgrim satisfaction rate

Saudi Arabia secures over 1.3 million beds for Hajj, licenses all pilgrim accommodation buildings

Saudi Arabia secures over 1.3 million beds for Hajj, licenses all pilgrim accommodation buildings

Spanish migrant rights group Walking Borders estimates that 21 out of every 100 people who reach the Canary Islands by sea die during the crossing (file photo)

34 dead, several missing after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal

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Saudi Arabia launches online medical exam booking for newly arrived domestic workers

Saudi Arabia launches online medical exam booking for newly arrived domestic workers

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NCM issues red alert for dense fog in Asir, orange alerts for rain and fog in 3 regions

Saudi Arabia secures over 1.3 million beds for Hajj, licenses all pilgrim accommodation buildings

Saudi Arabia secures over 1.3 million beds for Hajj, licenses all pilgrim accommodation buildings

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah Speaking at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

Saudi Arabia achieves 93% Hajj pilgrim satisfaction rate

Six more nations, GCC and Muslim World League condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Six more nations, GCC and Muslim World League condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

World

A member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, on November 2

Trump says new attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely’ as Middle East remains on edge

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Ousted Bangladesh PM seeks fresh passport to return home from self-exile

Bullet holes in the glass enclosure of a restaurant terrace in the Main Market Square following the Saturday mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, on November 8, 2026

Gunman who killed at least 6 in Poland mass shooting dies in hospital

Image shared on X shows Megaspeed's Alice Huang and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang admits affair after tech giant opens probe into spy claims

Spanish migrant rights group Walking Borders estimates that 21 out of every 100 people who reach the Canary Islands by sea die during the crossing (file photo)

34 dead, several missing after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal

From Western Europe to Indonesia, countries have battled wildfires throughout 2026 following record heat from climate change and El Niño

Scientists say 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin in Turkey

Video

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

27 Jul 2026

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

22 Jun 2026

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

22 May 2026

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

08 May 2026

Beyond ONE KSA named Best MVNO in the Middle East at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards

Beyond ONE KSA named Best MVNO in the Middle East at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards

Saudi experts share what parents should know about RSV during the season

Saudi experts share what parents should know about RSV during the season

Dallah Al Nakheel ranked among the world’s best hospitals for medical tourism 2027

Dallah Al Nakheel ranked among the world’s best hospitals for medical tourism 2027

Opinion

When identity overshadows political positions

When identity overshadows political positions

By Angham Alsqaf

The penultimate message!

The penultimate message!

By Jameel Altheyabi

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

By Abdulrahman Alokby

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention ‌to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025

Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision

The Portuguese superstar struck three times between the 66th and 81st minutes. — SPL

Ronaldo hits 985 career goals with hat-trick, moves within 15 of historic 1,000-goal milestone

Esports

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026

Team Falcons clinch back-to-back Esports World Cup titles in Riyadh

Team Falcons clinch back-to-back Esports World Cup titles in Riyadh

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – game review

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – game review

Life

Nana Patekar suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Angry Anderson

Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies aged 79

Fragment discovered at ancient Hittite capital Hattusa has been identified as part of a copy of the Kadesh Peace Treaty

Cuneiform tablet fragment of oldest known peace treaty discovered in Turkey

Technology

Anthropic makes the AI tool Claude, which is used as a chatbot and as a tool to help coding.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

UN High commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk (3rd L) delivers his speech during the 63rd session of United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, in Geneva, on September 7, 2026.

AI could pose ‘existential’ threat to humanity, UN rights chief warns

China is the biggest maker of humanoid robots in the world

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

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Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

RIYADH — The Hijri year 1447 marked another remarkable chapter in Saudi Arabia’s development journey, reflecting achievements and progress across all sectors and at every level. These accomplishments have become a tangible and visible reality,...

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How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

JEDDAH — What were you doing when you were 12? Were some of the biggest names in international motorsports telling your father they'd discovered a rare talent? Were you overtaking drivers years older than you just days after climbing behind...

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Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story