US embassy in Riyadh. (Screenshot) Two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday, triggering a small fire and causing minor damage to the building, Saudi authorities said, as Iran continued its wave of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.In a statement, a spokesperson for Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said preliminary assessments confirmed that the […]
New Delhi, March 02, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) — Iran has carried out a drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. Following the attack, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery as a precautionary measure. According to a Reuters report, the drone strike targeted facilities […]
Saudi Arabia Summons Iran Ambassador Over Regional Attacks, Escalating Iran-US-Israel Tensions Saudi Arabia has formally summoned Iran’s ambassador, Alireza Enayati, in Riyadh over a series of Iranian attacks on its territory and neighbouring Gulf states, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions tied to the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran and its spill-over effects across […]
Saudi Arabia arrested 19,077 residency, border and labour law violators between February 19–25/Representative Image A week-long nationwide enforcement drive has led to the arrest of 19,077 illegal residents across Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The coordinated inspections were conducted between February 19 and 25 by security forces working alongside relevant government […]
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait announced that they are withdrawing baby formula manufactured by Nutricia-Danone under the Aptamil and Bebelac brands. The recall was initiated after a voluntary notification from the company due to potential contamination with Cereulide, a substance produced by Bacillus cereus […]
Domestic pilgrims can now register for Hajj 2026 via Nusuk Platform / Image: file Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially opened registration for citizens and residents inside the Kingdom who want to perform Hajj 1447 AH (2026). Registration began on 6 Ramadan 1447 AH through the Nusuk Hajj platform, accessible via both […]
Saudi Arabia launched a 16-language Visit Guide covering visas, rituals, services and departure procedures/Image: SPA The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a comprehensive multilingual guide designed to support worshippers at every step of their Umrah journey, from pre-departure planning to final exit procedures. Available in 16 international languages, the new resource seeks to […]
Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi has been appointed imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah/Image: X Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi has officially been appointed as an imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. He led his first Isha prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi on February 21, beginning his service at one of Islam’s most sacred sites.The appointment […]
Saudi Arabia now allows conditional exemptions for foreign firms lacking Kingdom-based regional headquarters/Image: File Foreign companies without a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia are no longer automatically out of the running for government contracts. Under a revised procurement framework, government entities may apply for structured exemptions, softening the strict 2024 relocation requirement while preserving the […]
King Salman ordered over SAR3 billion in Ramadan aid for social security households/Image: SPA As Ramadan gathers pace, Saudi Arabia has announced the disbursement of more than SAR3 billion to social security beneficiaries, following a royal directive aimed at easing financial pressures during the holy month. Royal directive backed by Crown Prince The Custodian of […]
