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Saudi Supreme Court Urges Muslims to Observe Crescent Moon for Eid Determination
Kingdom calls on citizens and residents to sight the moon as part of official process marking end of Ramadan
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Saudi Supreme Court Urges Muslims to Observe Crescent Moon for Eid Determination
Kingdom calls on citizens and residents to sight the moon as part of official process marking end of Ramadan
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Saudi Arabia Reassesses Iran Strategy as Regional Conflict Tests MBS’s Diplomatic Bet
Escalating tensions challenge earlier outreach efforts, prompting renewed focus on security and stability
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Iran Steps Up Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Sites, Heightening Risks to Global Supply
Wave of attacks on key energy infrastructure intensifies regional tensions and raises concerns over market stability
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Regional Fallout Grows as Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
Economic strain, security risks, and political pressures mount as neighbouring states grapple with widening war
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Seven Drones in Intensifying Regional Security Threat
Air defences respond swiftly to multiple aerial incursions amid escalating tensions across the Gulf
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Seven Drones in Intensifying Regional Security Threat
Air defences respond swiftly to multiple aerial incursions amid escalating tensions across the Gulf
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Saudi Arabia Weighs Regional Risks as Iran Conflict Deepens and Security Calculations Shift
Kingdom navigates complex tensions, balancing stability concerns with evolving dynamics involving Iran and Israel
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Gulf States Confront Limits of U.S. Protection as Regional War Intensifies
Escalating conflict exposes vulnerabilities in longstanding security arrangements with Washington
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Gulf Producers Rush to Reroute Oil Exports as Iran Tightens Control of Hormuz Strait
Energy exporters seek alternative routes to safeguard shipments after key maritime chokepoint faces severe disruption
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Saudi Gaming Investment Arm Acquires Strategic Stake in Capcom to Expand Global Influence
Kingdom deepens push into international gaming industry with targeted investment in Japanese developer
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Iran Intensifies Strikes on Saudi Oil Infrastructure as Regional War Escalates
Renewed attacks on energy facilities heighten global supply concerns and deepen Middle East conflict
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Saudi Arabia Targets South African Professionals in New Recruitment Drive Amid Regional Uncertainty
Riyadh expands efforts to attract engineers, healthcare staff and technical specialists as economic transformation fuels demand for skilled talent
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Formula One Faces Major Financial Hit as Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Cancelled Amid Middle East Conflict
Cancellation of two key Gulf races could cost the sport about two hundred million dollars and reduce the season calendar
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U.S. and Saudi Firms Launch Local Production of Attritable Drone Systems in Saudi Arabia
Vector and SR2 Defense partnership aims to manufacture low-cost expendable military drones locally as Riyadh accelerates defense industrial development
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Saudi Arabia and UAE Warn Rising Gulf Tensions Could Endanger Regional Security
Leaders urge restraint as escalating attacks and military exchanges raise fears of broader conflict across the Gulf
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Saudi Arabia Rejects Claims It Encouraged Prolonged War With Iran
Officials dismiss media report suggesting Riyadh privately pushed for extended conflict, insisting the kingdom supports diplomacy and regional stability
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Saudi Arabia to Host World’s Largest Single-Cell Protein Plant as Food Security Push Accelerates
Danish biotech firm Unibio partners with Saudi Industrial Investment Group to build massive microbial protein facility in Jubail
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Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump to Continue Military Pressure on Iran
Mohammed bin Salman backs sustained strikes as Gulf tensions escalate following Iranian attacks across the region
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Iran Intensifies Drone Campaign Against Saudi Arabia as Gulf Conflict Escalates
Saudi defenses intercept waves of drones targeting oil facilities and cities as regional tensions widen
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When Is Eid al-Fitr 2026? Saudi Arabia Awaits Moon Sighting to Confirm End of Ramadan
Muslims worldwide look to Saudi Arabia’s crescent moon announcement to determine the first day of the Eid al-Fitr celebration
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When Is Eid al-Fitr 2026? Saudi Arabia Awaits Moon Sighting to Confirm End of Ramadan
Muslims worldwide look to Saudi Arabia’s crescent moon announcement to determine the first day of the Eid al-Fitr celebration
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Iranian Missile Strike Damages Five U.S. Refueling Aircraft at Saudi Air Base
Officials say KC-135 tankers were hit while parked at Prince Sultan Air Base but are expected to return to service
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Iranian Missile Strike Damages Five U.S. Refueling Aircraft at Saudi Air Base
Officials say KC-135 tankers were hit while parked at Prince Sultan Air Base but are expected to return to service
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Washington State Pilot Among Six U.S. Airmen Killed in Military Aircraft Crash Over Iraq
KC-135 refueling tanker supporting operations in the Middle East went down in western Iraq, killing all six crew members as the U.S. investigates the accident.
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Severe Storm Threat Looms Over Washington as Tornado Risk and Damaging Winds Target Mid-Atlantic
Forecasters warn a powerful storm system could bring destructive winds, heavy rain and possible tornadoes to the Washington D.C. region on Monday afternoon.
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Trump Supports FCC Warning to Broadcasters Over Iran War Reporting
President backs communications regulator’s call for media outlets to ensure accuracy and public responsibility in coverage of the conflict with Iran.
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Trump Supports FCC Warning to Broadcasters Over Iran War Reporting
President backs communications regulator’s call for media outlets to ensure accuracy and public responsibility in coverage of the conflict with Iran.
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Saudi Stocks Edge Lower as Tadawul All Share Index Slips Slightly at Market Close
Minor declines across several sectors pushed Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index down by 0.06 percent despite gains among selected companies.
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Iranian Missile and Drone Strike Targets Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base Hosting US Aircraft
Attack on strategic Saudi installation near Riyadh damages US aerial refueling planes and underscores widening regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and allied forces.
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Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Drone Over Eastern Province as Iranian Strike Campaign Intensifies
Latest aerial interception highlights escalating regional tensions as Gulf states face a continuing wave of drones and missiles amid the expanding Iran conflict.
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Middle East War Reshapes Gulf Economies as Saudi Arabia and Oman Gain Strategic Leverage While UAE Faces Economic Shock
Energy disruptions, blocked shipping routes and collapsing tourism are redistributing economic pressure across the Gulf as conflict around Iran intensifies.
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Iranian Ambassador in Riyadh Blames ‘Enemies’ for Attacks Across the Gulf
Tehran’s envoy to Saudi Arabia says hostile actors are responsible for recent strikes on Gulf targets as regional tensions escalate.
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Israeli Envoy Ron Dermer Reportedly Visits Saudi Arabia for Discussions on Potential Lebanon Talks
Unconfirmed diplomatic visit highlights Saudi Arabia’s emerging role in efforts to address tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
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Formula One Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Scheduled for April
Races in Bahrain and Jeddah called off amid escalating Middle East conflict, reducing the 2026 Formula One season calendar.
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Iran’s Ambassador in Riyadh Rejects Claims Tehran Targeted Saudi Oil Facilities
Iranian envoy insists Tehran had no role in attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure as tensions surge across the Gulf amid widening regional conflict.
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Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ in Major Push for Data-Driven Economy
Government initiative aims to accelerate innovation, expand AI investment and position the kingdom as a global technology hub under Vision 2030.
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Saudi Arabia’s 2018 Budget Signals Strong Push for Non-Oil Economic Growth
Largest spending plan in the kingdom’s history aims to accelerate diversification and expand non-oil sectors under long-term reform strategy.
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Pakistan Envoy in Riyadh Says Regional Diplomacy Intensifying to Prevent Wider Middle East War
Islamabad says it is coordinating with Gulf and regional partners to contain escalation as tensions rise across the Middle East.
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Dozens of Drones as Regional Strikes Kill Two in Oman
Saudi air defenses destroy around sixty drones while nearby Oman reports casualties amid escalating Gulf attacks tied to the Iran conflict.
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Saudi Arabia Redirects Oil Exports to Red Sea Ports as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
Riyadh shifts millions of barrels of crude to Red Sea terminals using its east-west pipeline to maintain global supply amid threats to Gulf shipping routes.
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile and Drone Barrage as Regional Conflict Intensifies
Kingdom’s air defenses destroy multiple incoming drones and ballistic missiles targeting military bases and oil facilities.
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Iran Expands Drone and Missile Campaign Across Gulf as Conflict With US and Israel Intensifies
Attacks on bases, ports and energy facilities across multiple Gulf states deepen regional instability and threaten global energy routes.
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Muslims Worldwide Await Saudi Moon Sighting to Confirm Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date
Astronomical forecasts suggest the festival ending Ramadan may fall on March 20, though the final declaration depends on Saudi Arabia’s official crescent moon observation.
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F1 Calendar Faces Major Disruption as Middle East Conflict Threatens Bahrain and Saudi Races
Possible cancellations could leave a multi-week gap in the Formula One season before the Miami Grand Prix.
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Trump Says Most US Aircraft Hit in Saudi Base Attack Suffered Minimal Damage
President disputes early reports of heavy losses after Iranian strike on Saudi air base, saying most aircraft are already operational.
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Trump Says Most US Aircraft Hit in Saudi Base Attack Suffered Minimal Damage
President disputes early reports of heavy losses after Iranian strike on Saudi air base, saying most aircraft are already operational.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Forces Saudi Arabia Into Major Oil Production Shut-In
Export bottlenecks and security risks in the Persian Gulf compel the world’s largest crude exporter to curb output as global energy markets face one of the largest disruptions in decades
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Saudi Supreme Court Urges Muslims to Observe Crescent Moon for Eid Determination
Saudi Supreme Court Urges Muslims to Observe Crescent Moon for Eid Determination
Saudi Arabia Reassesses Iran Strategy as Regional Conflict Tests MBS’s Diplomatic Bet
Iran Steps Up Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Sites, Heightening Risks to Global Supply
Regional Fallout Grows as Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Seven Drones in Intensifying Regional Security Threat
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Seven Drones in Intensifying Regional Security Threat
Saudi Arabia Weighs Regional Risks as Iran Conflict Deepens and Security Calculations Shift
Gulf States Confront Limits of U.S. Protection as Regional War Intensifies
Gulf Producers Rush to Reroute Oil Exports as Iran Tightens Control of Hormuz Strait
Saudi Gaming Investment Arm Acquires Strategic Stake in Capcom to Expand Global Influence
Iran Intensifies Strikes on Saudi Oil Infrastructure as Regional War Escalates
Saudi Arabia Targets South African Professionals in New Recruitment Drive Amid Regional Uncertainty
Formula One Faces Major Financial Hit as Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Cancelled Amid Middle East Conflict
U.S. and Saudi Firms Launch Local Production of Attritable Drone Systems in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and UAE Warn Rising Gulf Tensions Could Endanger Regional Security
Saudi Arabia Rejects Claims It Encouraged Prolonged War With Iran
Saudi Arabia to Host World’s Largest Single-Cell Protein Plant as Food Security Push Accelerates
Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump to Continue Military Pressure on Iran
Iran Intensifies Drone Campaign Against Saudi Arabia as Gulf Conflict Escalates
When Is Eid al-Fitr 2026? Saudi Arabia Awaits Moon Sighting to Confirm End of Ramadan
When Is Eid al-Fitr 2026? Saudi Arabia Awaits Moon Sighting to Confirm End of Ramadan
Iranian Missile Strike Damages Five U.S. Refueling Aircraft at Saudi Air Base
Iranian Missile Strike Damages Five U.S. Refueling Aircraft at Saudi Air Base
Washington State Pilot Among Six U.S. Airmen Killed in Military Aircraft Crash Over Iraq
Severe Storm Threat Looms Over Washington as Tornado Risk and Damaging Winds Target Mid-Atlantic
Trump Supports FCC Warning to Broadcasters Over Iran War Reporting
Trump Supports FCC Warning to Broadcasters Over Iran War Reporting
Saudi Stocks Edge Lower as Tadawul All Share Index Slips Slightly at Market Close
Iranian Missile and Drone Strike Targets Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base Hosting US Aircraft
Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Drone Over Eastern Province as Iranian Strike Campaign Intensifies
Middle East War Reshapes Gulf Economies as Saudi Arabia and Oman Gain Strategic Leverage While UAE Faces Economic Shock
Iranian Ambassador in Riyadh Blames ‘Enemies’ for Attacks Across the Gulf
Israeli Envoy Ron Dermer Reportedly Visits Saudi Arabia for Discussions on Potential Lebanon Talks
Formula One Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Scheduled for April
Iran’s Ambassador in Riyadh Rejects Claims Tehran Targeted Saudi Oil Facilities
Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ in Major Push for Data-Driven Economy
Saudi Arabia’s 2018 Budget Signals Strong Push for Non-Oil Economic Growth
Pakistan Envoy in Riyadh Says Regional Diplomacy Intensifying to Prevent Wider Middle East War
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Dozens of Drones as Regional Strikes Kill Two in Oman
Saudi Arabia Redirects Oil Exports to Red Sea Ports as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile and Drone Barrage as Regional Conflict Intensifies
Iran Expands Drone and Missile Campaign Across Gulf as Conflict With US and Israel Intensifies
Muslims Worldwide Await Saudi Moon Sighting to Confirm Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date
F1 Calendar Faces Major Disruption as Middle East Conflict Threatens Bahrain and Saudi Races
Trump Says Most US Aircraft Hit in Saudi Base Attack Suffered Minimal Damage
Trump Says Most US Aircraft Hit in Saudi Base Attack Suffered Minimal Damage
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Forces Saudi Arabia Into Major Oil Production Shut-In
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Forces Saudi Arabia Into Major Oil Production Shut-In
Saudi Arabia Slashes Oil Output as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Cuts Deep Into Gulf Revenues
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