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RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received separate phone calls from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. During the calls, the ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed ways to strengthen coordination and consultation in support of diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the escalation and addressing regional challenges. The discussions also focused on advancing joint interests and supporting efforts to enhance security and stability across the region. Source:…
KUWAIT CITY — A power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait came under a second Iranian attack in two days on Sunday, sparking a fire and damaging multiple electricity generation units, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said. The ministry said the attack triggered emergency response plans as authorities moved to contain the fire and safeguard the stability of the national electricity grid. Kuwait Fire Force teams quickly brought the blaze under control, while the ministry’s technical and emergency crews, working in coordination with security authorities, began assessing the damage and implementing precautionary measures to restore the…
BRUSSELS — The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is guaranteed under international law, rejecting any attempts to impose restrictions on international shipping and condemning Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels and regional countries. The joint statement was issued following the High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation held in Brussels on July 13. The meeting was co-chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in his capacity as president of the GCC Ministerial Council.…
The Saudi Chemistry Team won four international awards at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2026), held in Tashkent from July 10 to 19, with the participation of 363 students from 92 countries. Ali Ahmed Bawazir, from the General Administration of Education in Riyadh Region, and Ali Salem Al-Yami, from the General Administration of Education in Najran Region, each won a silver medal. Abdulaziz Badr Al-Juaid, from the General Administration of Education in Madinah Region, and Mujtaba Abdulilah Al-Tarouti, from the General Administration of Education in Eastern Region, each won a bronze medal. The achievement brings Saudi Arabia’s total at…
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms are expected to continue across several regions of the Kingdom from Sunday through the end of the week, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM’s forecast is based on outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model. According to the forecast, light rain will begin affecting the southernmost parts of the Asir Region on Sunday afternoon for a brief period before disappearing from the Kingdom until Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday afternoon, moderate rain will return to the south of Asir and the northwestern parts of the region before gradually shifting southward and dissipating. Later in the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has introduced more flexible residency permit (iqama) renewal options for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew permits for periods starting from three months through the Absher platform. The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), announced the initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Musaned platform. Under the new service, employers can now issue or renew residency permits for domestic workers and those in similar categories for periods of 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, or 24 months. Previously, renewals were limited…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 food baskets to the most vulnerable groups in Chad from July 12 to 16, 2026, benefiting 6,000 individuals. The assistance is provided as part of the 2026 aid distribution project in Chad. The assistance is part of the humanitarian and relief projects carried out by Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support countries in need. Source: Riyadh Daily
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts the continuation of hot to extremely hot weather, with temperatures reaching 49°C in parts of the Kingdom through Saturday. According to the NCM, maximum temperatures ranging from 47°C to 49°C are expected from July 20 to 25 across parts of the Eastern Province and the eastern and southern parts of the Riyadh Region. Meanwhile, maximum temperatures between 46°C and 48°C are forecast from July 20 to 22 across parts of the Makkah, Madinah, and Qassim regions. The NCM advised the public to follow its official website, mobile application, and social media…
Ever wanted to carry a Chanel clutch for a wedding or wear a Prada dress to a gala without paying the full retail price? A Dubai-based fashion rental platform is making luxury wardrobes more accessible, with designer bags, dresses and accessories available for delivery in around 120 minutes across the city. Best Kept Shared is a peer-to-peer fashion rental and resale platform that connects people looking to rent luxury fashion with owners willing to lend pieces from their wardrobes. The platform offers items from brands including Chanel, Bottega Veneta and Prada, giving users access to designer fashion for a fraction…
ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested 14 Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals in the Asir Region for attempting to smuggle 240 kilograms of narcotic khat plant. Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua Sector of the Asir Region arrested the suspects for violating the Border Security Law after they were caught attempting to smuggle the narcotic plant. Authorities said the necessary preliminary legal procedures were completed, and the suspects, along with the seized qat, were referred to the competent authority. The Border Guard urged the public to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah,…