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Saudi Crown Prince and US Central Command Chief Discuss Gulf Defense Cooperation Amid Iran Tensions

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Admiral Brad Cooper in Saudi Arabia for talks on military readiness, maritime security and efforts to reduce escalating tensions across the Gulf and wider Middle East.
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty Claims Over Golan Heights

Saudi Arabia rejected Colombia’s decision to recognize Israeli territorial claims over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, reaffirming Riyadh’s opposition to territorial expansio...

Saudi Arabia Begins Early Preparations With 75 Countries for the 2027 Hajj

Saudi Hajj authorities have started logistical coordination and quota discussions with 75 countries ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage, with planning focused on crowd management, digi...

Saudi Humanitarian Demining Program Removes More Than 2,100 Explosive Devices in Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center said its Masam project has located and dismantled 2,157 landmines and unexploded devices in recent weeks as part of efforts to...

Saudi Defense Minister Meets Iraqi Military Chief to Strengthen Border Security

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Iraq’s military chief in Riyadh to discuss intelligence sharing, border security and efforts to prevent militant infiltration...

Saudi Crown Prince and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Discuss Diplomatic Efforts on Regional Stability

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held bilateral consultations on geopolitical developments as Riyadh continues to engage with conflic...

Saudi Education Ministry Plans Nationwide AI Integration and Major Teacher Restructuring

Saudi education authorities have announced reforms for the 2026 school year that include the promotion of more than 37,000 educators, tighter rules on out-of-specialization teac...

Saudi Arabia Expands $100 Billion AI Initiative as Global Technology Leaders Gather in Riyadh

International technology executives and data specialists are meeting in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia advances Project Transcendence, a $100 billion artificial intelligence initiative ...

Saudi Arabia and Sudan Establish Strategic Coordination Council to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Saudi and Sudanese officials signed an agreement in Riyadh creating a new coordination council focused on diplomatic cooperation, Red Sea security and joint economic initiatives.

Saudi Cabinet Approves New Public Procurement Law to Support Vision 2030 Projects

The Saudi government has approved sweeping reforms to public tendering and procurement rules aimed at improving efficiency, ensuring equal treatment of domestic and foreign bidd...

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Emirati Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia issued a strong diplomatic condemnation after two Abu Dhabi National Oil Company tankers were attacked, warning that threats to regional maritime energy routes requ...

Saudi Arabia and Turkey-Pakistan Sign Trilateral Defense Cooperation Pact

Saudi Arabia has formalized a military cooperation agreement with Turkey and Pakistan covering joint training, technology transfers and development of domestic defense manufactu...
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