Capitals, Oct. 27 (SANA) Europe faces a fresh test of its energy security after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume Russian diesel supplies to US and global markets. Washington says the move is intended to ease fuel prices, but the deal h»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet stressed the key role of countries party to the Makkah Pact in promoting regional stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday. The Saudi Cabinet reviewed the points discussed during Monday's talks in Tehran between senior Iranian officials and countries party t»»»

Dubai: An oil slick in the Gulf has reached a beach in the United Arab Emirates, AFP video showed on Tuesday, with experts warning it could threaten desalination plants as it spreads. UAE authorities last Friday said they had "detected a tanker oil spill affecting Umm Al Quwain's beaches", referrin»»»

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, has called for an international campaign to defeat the Houthis, describing them as an armed terrorist force, and warning that their activities threaten regional security, global trade and energy markets. In an opinion article »»»

RIYADH: Saudi oil and gas giant ADES Holding has signed a new contract with PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam for the Shelf Drilling Perseverance jack-up rig in Indonesia, worth about SR173.14 million ($46.2 million). The deal, announced in a Tadawul statement on Oct. 27, covers a firm period of 406 days, »»»

A Houthi official said Tuesday that the Egyptian parliament's decision to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against the Iran-backed group's attacks was a declaration of war. The comment was part of a long statement reacting to a Monday visit to Tehran by the Saudi defense minist»»»

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting, with Tehran saying the discussions were "very good". Officials from the three Mecca pact countries flew to Iran as part of efforts to "de-escalate betwee»»»

JEDDAH: How should a neighborhood mosque serve a modern Saudi community? That question was at the center of the third Hassan Sharbatly Mosque Architecture Competition, which challenged students from across the Kingdom to design a mosque that balanced local architectural identity, sustainability and»»»

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, has called for an international campaign to defeat the Houthis, describing them as an armed terrorist force, and warning that their activities threaten regional security, global trade and energy markets. In an opinion article »»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended on Monday evening the signing of an initial financing agreement for the Dandara solar power project in Nag Hammadi, Qena Governorate, with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts and 200 megawatt-hours of battery storage, and total investments of around $650 million. »»»

New rules ban hidden fees and ticket trading through unlicensed platforms Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Sports has introduced new regulations governing ticket sales and resale for sporting events, banning unauthorised trading, hidden fees and misleading pricing practices in a move aimed at prot»»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemen's Supreme Political Council member Mohammed Ali al-Houthi called on members of the Mecca Defense Alliance to withdraw from it, warning against luring Egyptian forces into a new war that would drain their capabilities and demanding that Saudi Arabia halt its aggression, lift»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif discussed ways to translate investment opportunities into tangible projects during his participation via videoconference in a meeting of the US-Saudi Business Council on Oct. 26. Al-Saif reviewed the growth of US investments in Saudi Arabia, »»»

London, Oct. 27 (SANA) Global oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East eased concerns over supply disruptions, while gold prices slipped as the U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.Brent crude futures fell 66 cents, or 0.57 per»»»

Flight disruptions and safety concerns prompt US Embassy warning in Saudi Arabia Dubai: The US Embassy in Riyadh has issued a security alert, saying the State Department ordered non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks, effective Octob»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC earned their first point in the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite after Akram Afif’s superb goal was cancelled out by a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah in Dammam yesterday. Afif put the Qatari side ahead in the 74th minute, but Julian Quinones e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal are relishing the opportunity to measure themselves against one of Asia’s strongest sides when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. The two teams will meet for the first time, with Al Shamal looking to upset the od»»»

Lusail: This weekend’s Qatar International Baja will go a long way to determining the outcome of the various racing categories in both the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups. The Lusail-based event hosts the penultimate rounds of both championships with the Dubai International Baja set to round of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Criminal Studies Institute, received a delegation of officer candidates from Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between judicial and military institutions and enhance legal knowledge. The visit pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) participated in the session “The Role of the Private Sector in Financing Development in Developing Countries,” held as part of the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, with the participation of H E Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Minis»»»

Eligible residents can now apply online for Philippine e-Visas without personal appearance Dubai: Foreign nationals living in the UAE who need a visa to visit the Philippines can now apply through a new electronic visa (e-Visa) service launched by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, making i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatari Diar H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, met with Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt, at Qatari Diar’s headquarters H E Dr Mohamed Farid Saleh. The meeting took place during the Egyptia»»»

UAE airports boost capacity as winter travel season approaches Planning to travel from the UAE this winter? More flight options could be on the way as UAE airports ramp up capacity, with departing seats rising 23 per cent to 7.2 million between June and October. Dubai is leading the expansion, with»»»

By Staff, Agencies A senior Iranian security official has described the quadrilateral meeting held in Tehran on Monday between Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey as the outcome of the Iranian nation’s steadfast resistance and the valor demonstrated by the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces. Speak»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia fended off missiles and drones on Tuesday as top regional officials met in Iran for talks to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles aim toward the Kingdom’s E»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a meeting between representatives of the countries of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement and Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday. The Saudi defense minister also held talks with the head of Turkish »»»

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings from W»»»

Strait of Hormuz at risk as global powers seek to prevent wider Middle East war The Middle East is currently experiencing significant tension amid escalating military threats between the US and Israeli on one side and Iran on the other. Meanwhile, diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, m»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia fended off missiles and drones on Tuesday as top regional officials met in Iran for talks to help ease tensions in the Middle East. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles aim toward the Kingdom’s E»»»

The new digital border entry service will become mandatory in six months Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Monday launched a new digital service allowing GCC nationals and other visitors to complete entry procedures before arriving at the Kingdom’s land border crossings. The “Absher Tra»»»

QUETTA, Pakistan: Thousands of trucks remain stranded on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border despite the resumption of limited overland trade between the two countries, southwest Pakistan business representatives told AFP on Monday. Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the chamber of commerce fo»»»

Algeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers »»»

QNA Doha Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has announced the establishment of the Qatar Fashion and Crafts Council (QFCC), an initiative spearheaded by creative hubs through joint efforts by the public and private sectors. The council will serve as an advis»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, received a delegation of officer cadets from the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between judicial and military institutions and to fa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, and Inc. Arabia, the Middle East edition of the global media brand Inc., have disclosedthe expanded speaker line-up and agenda for the second edition of the Downtown Tech Summit, featuring headline spe»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar will begin their bid for an unprecedented third consecutive AFC Asian Cup title against Thailand on January 11 after the final match schedule for the 2027 continental showpiece in Saudi Arabia was confirmed on Monday. The back-to-back champions are drawn in Group F, »»»

The council also hailed the two sides’ focus on regional developments, emphasising the importance of de-escalating regional tensions and prioritising diplomatic solutions, with the aim of bolstering security and stability in West Asia and across the globe. The Shura Council also welcomed the outcom»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Municipality and Chairman of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah on Monday met with Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt Mohamed Farid Saleh, currently visiting the country to participate in World Inv»»»

TRIPOLI: Libya’s Ministry of Transport said on Monday that airspace restrictions issued by the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization ​in 2015 during the country’s civil war have been removed. The ministry said the decision, which was formally issued on October 23, was announced by ICAO Sec»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) say Saudi Arabia has carried out 119 airstrikes and missile attacks targeting civilian sites in the capital, Sanaa, and the governorates of al-Jawf, Taiz, Saada, Amran, Ibb and Lahj, resulting in civilian casualties. YAF spokesperson Brigadier Genera»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs Khalid Al-Qahtani received Ukraine’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Anatolii Petrenko, in Riyadh on Monday. They discussed consular issues of mutual interest. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Al-Subhi, director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs bra»»»

RIYADH: When 14-year-old Moayed Al-Qarni stepped up to the microphone at a Riyadh event marking International Stuttering Awareness Day, he had a simple message to share: “My words are important, and they deserve to be repeated.” His statement resonated with many in the audience, which included peop»»»

The official spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announced that Saudi forces carried out 119 airstrikes and missile attacks over the past 24 hours. The strikes targeted civilian facilities in the capital, Sana’a, as well as the provinces of Al-Bayda, Taiz, Sa’ad»»»

UAE and Egypt reaffirm commitment to advancing mutual prosperity Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have discussed fraternal relations between the two countries. They also explored ways to enhance b»»»

Following his meeting with representatives from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia in Tehran, the Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezai, emphasized that the security of West Asia must originate from within the region, preventing any foreign interv»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s support for agreements that strengthen unity among Muslim countries and expand constructive cooperation across West Asia, urging regional governments to prioritize shared interests over political differences. Pezeshkian »»»

By Staff, Agencies Egypt’s parliament authorized the military on Monday to provide support to Saudi Arabia, according to lawmakers and local media, raising concerns over Cairo’s potential deeper involvement in the Saudi-led aggression against Yemen. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested parliame»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia has stated the importance of keeping channels open for negotiations with Iran and the US to prevent the resumption of hostilities in the region, in connection with the visit to Iran of representatives from the member states of the Mecca Defense Pact, the country's Fore»»»

Algeria will send army units to Niger to protect energy and economic interests, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday, marking Algeria’s first foreign troop deployment since it sent forces to support Egypt in the 1973 war. Algeria’s parliament approved a resolution on Sunday author»»»

Top defence officials from Saudi Arabia,Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday to de-escalate the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran and prevent further military confrontation. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Marshal As»»»