The United States and Saudi Arabia have carried out precision strikes in Iraq allegedly targeting Iran-linked "terrorists," the US Central Command said. "U.S. Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, July 28, against Iran-aligned terrorists that the Is»»»

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that its military strikes on targets in Iraq, carried out in coordination with the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), were an act of self-defence following drone attacks on the Kingdom's petroleum facilities that it blamed on Iran-backed militias. In a statement, t»»»

Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan aims to provide a framework for restoring stable shipping through the »»»

A brief pause in fighting in the US-Iran conflict has ended with a new round of military escalation, raising fresh concerns across the Gulf. The biggest development came overnight when the United States said it intercepted a surprise Iranian ballistic missile attack on one of its military bases in »»»

Dubai: Dust-stirring winds are forecast to sweep across large parts of western Saudi Arabia through August 8, with near-zero horizontal visibility expected in some areas, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather system is expected to begin affecting the Kingdom on Wednesday and c»»»

The militaries of the United States and Saudi Arabia attacked Iran proxies in Iraq on Wednesday. File Photo by U.S. Central Command/Department of Defense July 28 (UPI) -- The United States and Saudi Arabia attacked Iran-backed proxies in Iraq on Wednesday after Saudi air defense systems intercepted»»»

Saudi Arabian forces, in coordination with the United States Central Command, carried out targeted strikes Wednesday against sites linked to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced, in retaliation for recent drone attacks on the kingdom’s petroleum infrastructure. T»»»

American and Saudi warplanes have carried out joint strikes against alleged Iran-aligned militia sites across eastern Iraq, according to US Central Command. CENTCOM said on Tuesday that American and Saudi fighter aircraft had targeted multiple logistics and weapons facilities used by groups alleged»»»

The Iraqi authorities have busted several militant cells linked to Ukraine that were involved in multiple attacks within the country, according to National Security Adviser Qasim al-Aboudi. The top official made the remarks on Monday during an interview with Dijlah TV, stating that the country’s in»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hilton Doha The Pearl has appointed Lars Pursche as General Manager and Yildiray Satiroglu as Commercial Director. Lars has spent more than 25 years in international hospitality across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He’s led hotels through commercial growth, operational»»»

LONDON: Officials from the Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt discussed enhancing relations through the Syrian-Egyptian Business Council to strengthen business partnerships and cooperation between companies in both countries. Syrian Economy and Industry Minister Nidal Al-Shaar met Egyptian Chargé d’Aff»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls on Tuesday with his counterparts from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions. During the calls, the ministers reaffirmed the importance of protecting freedom»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a telephone call with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two leaders reviewed cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Spain and explored ways»»»

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones over the past hours that had attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Region, according to a statement issued on July 28, 2026. Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the atta»»»

Egypt and Jordan on Tuesday called for an immediate halt to military escalation and renewed their support for political and diplomatic solutions, as US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could resume military action against Iran if negotiations failed and said the United States was enfor»»»

LONDON/DUBAI: ‌China has held direct talks with Yemen’s Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the southern Red Sea without being attacked after the Iran-aligned militia pledged to prevent access to Saudi ports, six sources with knowledge ​of the matter have said. The Houthis declare»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a number of drones on Tuesday evening that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Province, the defense ministry said. The official spokesman for the ministry Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said the “terrorist” attacks originated once again »»»

LONDON/DUBAI: ‌China has held direct talks with Yemen’s Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sail through the southern Red Sea without being attacked after the Iran-aligned militia pledged to prevent access to Saudi ports, six sources with knowledge ​of the matter have said. The Houthis declare»»»

Doha: Qatar's U18 national team will take on Oman on Wednesday, July 29, at Al Gharafa Sports Hall in the Gulf qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup. The tournament serves as a pathway to the Asian finals slated to be held in Ahmedabad, India, in August. Qatar enter the matchup riding high after sec»»»

LONDON: For almost four years, Yemen has been enjoying a period of relative peace. So why do the Houthi militia suddenly appear to be doing their best to provoke a return to large-scale military operations in the country? The answer, analysts believe, is that the war in Iran, which has steadily esc»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) The Ministries of Economy and Industry and Energy met on Tuesday with representatives of Germany‘s KSB, a global leader in pump and valve manufacturing, to discuss establishing a production plant in Syria as part of efforts to attract specialized industrial investment, tran»»»

The US and Iran are engaged in “very friendly” negotiations, US President Donald Trump has said, warning he could order a return to hostilities if diplomacy fails. Iran, meanwhile, denied having any direct talks with the US but confirmed consultation with Oman, which has often acted as a mediator b»»»

Dubai: An Egyptian man has been arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing his elderly father during an argument over 100 Egyptian pounds (about $2), authorities said. The incident took place in the 15th of May City district of Cairo, where police responded to reports of an elderly man found dead in»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has designated 2027 as the "Year of Water", one of several decisions approved during a meeting chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday. While authorities have yet to announce detailed programmes linked to the initiative, the »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet on Tuesday declared that the Kingdom would not tolerate threats to its security, national interests or critical infrastructure, condemning attacks by Iran-backed militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Riyadh and Eastern regions and on commercial vessels in»»»

TOKYO: Japan and Saudi Arabia were engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions wherein the focus was on deepening bilateral ties and addressing regional security concerns, the Foreign Ministry said. On July 27, Hiroyuki Namazu, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, met with Eng. Wal»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet on Tuesday condemned attacks carried out by Iran-affiliated terrorist militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Kingdom's Riyadh and Eastern regions.»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across various economic and industrial sectors in service of mutual interests and to support development and investme»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Syria, Mohamed el-Feki, to discuss ways to strengthen communication and coordination between the two countries. The meeting review»»»

DUBAI: The Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup — to be hosted by Saudi Arabia from Jan. 7 to Feb. 5 in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alkhobar — announced on Tuesday the terms and conditions for registering for its volunteer program. As reported by Arriyadiyah, the committee has opened the r»»»

RIYADH: Kings League MENA is set to return to the Saudi capital for its first full-length season on Sept. 18 with an expanded roster of 10 teams. The competition, a joint venture between Kings League and Saudi PIF company SURJ Sports Investment, is the regional edition of the next-generation, seven»»»

RIYADH: Political analysts have linked the future of Yemen’s Houthi movement to the fate of the Iranian regime and the trajectory of the wider regional confrontation, following the latest escalation affecting security in the Red Sea and freedom of international navigation. They argue that Tehran vi»»»

RIYADH: Nasdaq-listed Energy Recovery will build a desalination technology factory near Dammam Second Industrial City, in a project expected to contribute SR137 million ($36.54 million) to Saudi GDP by 2033. The energy recovery devices plant is the first such facility by the company outside the US,»»»

MAKKAH: As Saudi Arabia pushes rural tourism under its Vision 2030 targets, a cluster of projects in Asir is drawing on regional identity to revive historic villages, engage local communities, and preserve cultural heritage. Mohammed Ayedh Qarash, founder of the Bait Abi Ali rural tourism project, »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ​Zelensky on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly changed. Relations with Zelensky have warmed as Ukraine has blunted »»»

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers discussed ways to intensify coordination on issues concerning freedom of navigation and safety in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. During a virtual meeting attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, ministers exchanged views on cu»»»

RIYADH: Egypt-based Hassan Allam Holding has signed a contract worth SR2.7 billion ($720 million) for the construction of Waldorf Astoria Hotel, residences and a mixed-use super block in Diriyah. The project was awarded to the company’s subsidiary, Hassan Allam Construction Saudi, in a joint ventur»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as an influential player in carbon markets through its Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Co., the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The company runs a regulated marketplace in which public and private entities can buy and sell certified carbon credits. Such car»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority has announced the local production of energy recovery devices with the launch of the world’s first manufacturing facility of its kind outside the US. The specialized technology is a strategic product in the desalination industry. Its manufacture in the Kingdom, sch»»»

ROME: Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy’s national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. “Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,” Malago said a»»»

NEW DELHI: Kerala will prioritize travelers from Arab countries and is setting aside 20 percent of its promotion funds to attract them to visit, the state’s tourism minister said on Tuesday, as the sector plays an increasing role in the region’s growth. Located on India’s southwestern coast and bor»»»

RIYADH: The Black Gold Museum in Riyadh is offering visitors an immersive cultural experience as part of the Saudi Summer program. Through contemporary art, the museum explores the impact of oil from artistic and human perspectives, highlighting its role in shaping civilizations, societies and glob»»»

Dubai: Three people were killed and 12 others injured after a heavy goods truck collided with three vehicles before overturning on top of them near the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel in Egypt's Suez governorate on Monday evening, Egyptian media reported. The crash occurred on the road east of the tunnel when t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Tuesday, losing 91.01 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 10,678.11. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.83 billion ($1.02 billion), with 52 stocks advancing and 210 declining. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market »»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, and the University of New Haven Riyadh have signed an agreement to support and develop gifted students at the secondary and university levels. The memorandum of understanding aims to expand aca»»»

RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,367 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 1,275 unexploded ordnances, 73 anti-tank mines 13 anti-personnel mines, and six improvised explosive devices. The explosives had been planted indiscrim»»»

RIYADH: The Heritage Commission recorded 55 violations involving cultural heritage sites and artifacts across several regions of the Kingdom during the second quarter of 2026 as part of its efforts to protect archeological and heritage sites and promote compliance with heritage laws and regulations»»»

For lovers of the brew looking to go beyond their daily latte, Hjeen Roasters and Cafe in Riyadh offers an experience that celebrates the craft behind every cup. Founded in Saudi Arabia in 2016, the specialty brand sources beans from coffee-growing regions around the world and roasts them locally t»»»

Damascus, July 28 (SANA) Economy and Industry Minister Nidal Al-Shaar met Egyptian Chargé d’Affaires Mohamed el-Feki in Damascus to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, expand investment and deepen partnerships between the two countries, the ministry said. The Ministry of Econ»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, in partnership with UNESCO and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics, has opened registration for the Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, to be held in Riyadh from Sept. 14 to 17. The forum will bring together policymakers, e»»»