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Crown Prince reaffirms Saudi support against Iranian attacks in call with UAE president

Crown Prince reaffirms Saudi support against Iranian attacks in call with UAE president

JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made on Monday a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, the Crown Prince expressed Saudi Arabia's strong...

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Oil tankers offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran on May 2

US and Iran trade fire in Gulf, jolting four-week ceasefire

The explosion happened at the Changsha Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks plant in Hunan province

Explosion at China fireworks factory leaves 21 dead and 61 injured

A law enforcement officer at the scene of a shooting near the Washington Monument on Monday

Gunman exchanges fire with Secret Service near Washington Monument

Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims beginning Hajj 2025 (Saudi Press Agency).

Saudi Arabia sets 10-day vaccination deadline for Hajj pilgrims

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman, on May 1.

Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation, free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

People gather around the injured to apply first aid after a car plowed into a crowd in the German city of Leipzig Monday afternoon

Two killed and several hurt after car plows into crowd in German city of Leipzig

Crown Prince reaffirms Saudi support against Iranian attacks in call with UAE president

Crown Prince reaffirms Saudi support against Iranian attacks in call with UAE president

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Jeddah on Monday.

Saudi, Singapore foreign ministers emphasize ensuring stability of waterways

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Tensions between the US and Iran have reignited following Donald Trump's announcement of Project Freedom, which he says will see the US military guide cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

Pilgrims beginning Hajj 2025 (Saudi Press Agency).

Saudi Arabia sets 10-day vaccination deadline for Hajj pilgrims

Blake Lively, left, has reached a settlement with Justin Baldoni's production company Wayfarer Studios, ending a contentious legal battle

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us' production

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman, on May 1.

Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation, free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

World

Tensions between the US and Iran have reignited following Donald Trump's announcement of Project Freedom, which he says will see the US military guide cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

Relatives mourn the death of nine miners after an explosion at a coal mine in Sutatausa, Colombia

Nine Colombian coal miners die in gas explosion

Rescue teams combed the mountainside where the crash happened

2022 Chinese plane crash possibly a deliberate act, US investigators reveal

A law enforcement officer at the scene of a shooting near the Washington Monument on Monday

Gunman exchanges fire with Secret Service near Washington Monument

US Navy warns main shipping lane remains hazardous due to mines that have not been fully surveyed and cleared.

US directs ships to transit Strait of Hormuz through Oman's territorial waters

The Marine Rescue NSW boat which flipped in the water en route to a yacht rescue

Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

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Saudi passports deploy electric scooters at King Fahd Causeway

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Cabinet praises Saudi air defenses for intercepting Iranian missiles, drones

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Cristiano Ronaldo wears Saudi bisht in Founding Day tribute

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Landmark Retail and Landmark Arabia recognised among region’s best workplaces by Great Place to Work® Middle East

Landmark Retail and Landmark Arabia recognised among region’s best workplaces by Great Place to Work® Middle East

NextEra Opens Its Headquarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) to Support Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation

NextEra Opens Its Headquarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) to Support Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation

The hidden gap between AI confidence and data readiness

The hidden gap between AI confidence and data readiness

Opinion

The region can no longer tolerate Iran's madness

The region can no longer tolerate Iran's madness

By Jameel Altheyabi

The best response to AI isn't to compete with it

The best response to AI isn't to compete with it

Majed Al Rasheed

Russia and Saudi Arabia: A century-long path from mutual recognition to strategic partnership

Russia and Saudi Arabia: A century-long path from mutual recognition to strategic partnership

Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey G. Kozlov

Sports

Al Qadsiah end Al Nassr streak with 3-1 upset

Al Qadsiah end Al Nassr streak with 3-1 upset

Al Hilal keep title hopes alive with 3-0 win at Al Hazem

Al Hilal keep title hopes alive with 3-0 win at Al Hazem

Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo fires Al Nassr closer to title with decisive win over Al Ahli

Al Nassr face defining title run as Al Ahli clash looms

Al Nassr face defining title run as Al Ahli clash looms

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

Blake Lively, left, has reached a settlement with Justin Baldoni's production company Wayfarer Studios, ending a contentious legal battle

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over 'It Ends With Us' production

Britney Spears

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

Gulf screen icon Hayat Al-Fahad dies after six-decade career

Gulf screen icon Hayat Al-Fahad dies after six-decade career

Technology

Telegram to adapt to Russia restrictions, Pavel Durov says

Telegram to adapt to Russia restrictions, Pavel Durov says

Saudi Arabia launches ‘Ahlan’ app ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2027

Saudi Arabia launches ‘Ahlan’ app ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2027

For small studios, Seedance is too useful to ignore

Chinese AI app Seedance sending Hollywood studios into panic

Editor's Choice

Makkah airport and metro plans underway: Official

Makkah airport and metro plans underway: Official

MAKKAH — Plans to build an airport and a metro system in Makkah are underway, according to an official, as the city moves ahead with major transport and infrastructure upgrades. CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, Saleh...

How Saudi Arabia maintained growth and stability amid rising regional tensions in March

How Saudi Arabia maintained growth and stability amid rising regional tensions in March

RIYADH — March unfolded amid rising tensions in the Middle East, heightened risks of a global energy crisis, and mounting climate challenges, yet Saudi Arabia closed the month with strong domestic performance and continued regional leadership....

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From desert valleys to coral reefs: A week showcasing Saudi Arabia’s natural transformation

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Taif rose: a tale of heritage and industry spanning 100 years

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