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Saudi air defenses intercept 9 missiles and drones as debris falls in Makkah Region

Saudi air defenses intercept 9 missiles and drones as debris falls in Makkah Region

RIYADH — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed nine missiles and drones launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward several regions of the Kingdom between Wednesday and Thursday, with debris from two ballistic missiles falling on a...

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Heavy thunderstorms, flash floods forecast across four Saudi regions

Heavy thunderstorms, flash floods forecast across four Saudi regions

The Ministry of Commerce announced that the Consumer Protection Law will come into force 180 days after its publication in the official gazette, replacing three existing regulations: the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law, the E-Commerce Law, and the Commercial Data Law.

Maximum 2-year-jail and SR8 million fine for Consumer Protection Law violations

The Ministry of Health emphasized that sick leave is granted in line with established regulations and procedures based on a medical assessment of the patient's condition, not at the patient's request or preference.

Health ‏ministry: Sick leave only after medical assessment; zero tolerance for misuse

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Saudi Arabia postpones 10th Future Investment Initiative to October 2027

First edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Competition for Memorizing the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah in West Africa.

160 contestants to join Saudi Qur’an and Sunnah competition in Mauritania

Asir records highest rainfall at 48 mm as rain hits four Saudi regions

Asir records highest rainfall at 48 mm as rain hits four Saudi regions

Heavy thunderstorms, flash floods forecast across four Saudi regions

Heavy thunderstorms, flash floods forecast across four Saudi regions

Saudi air defenses intercept 9 missiles and drones as debris falls in Makkah Region

Saudi air defenses intercept 9 missiles and drones as debris falls in Makkah Region

World

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit to Moscow was the latest of many trips the US envoys have made to see Vladimir Putin

Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Putin

District Attorney and Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom greets a supporter during the conclusion of a news conference at the Hinds County Sheriff's Office on November 10, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi

Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic victory

Gibran Rakabuming Raka has been mired in a growing controversy over his high school credentials

Indonesia's vice president resigns amid row over education qualification

First responders work the scene after a building collapsed in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Wednesday

Brooklyn building collapse leaves at least 2 dead and 17 injured

Pete Hegseth, his wife and senior aides could be seen taking pictures and speaking to each other on the steps of the memorial at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday.

Arlington guard rebukes Hegseth and team for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Alexander Darchiyev

Russian ambassador to US dies suddenly during treatment in Moscow

Video

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

27 Jul 2026

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

22 Jun 2026

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

22 May 2026

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

08 May 2026

Mannai Information Technology KSA wins major MEP and technology contract for landmark Riyadh giga-project development

Mannai Information Technology KSA wins major MEP and technology contract for landmark Riyadh giga-project development

Savings Season Starts Now on AMAZON.SA: Incredible Deals, Unbeatable Value, and Fast Delivery This 11.11

Savings Season Starts Now on AMAZON.SA: Incredible Deals, Unbeatable Value, and Fast Delivery This 11.11

Community Jameel Saudi Foundation concludes the 2026 university challenge and announces the Kingdom champions

Community Jameel Saudi Foundation concludes the 2026 university challenge and announces the Kingdom champions

Opinion

When identity overshadows political positions

When identity overshadows political positions

By Angham Alsqaf

The penultimate message!

The penultimate message!

By Jameel Altheyabi

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

By Abdulrahman Alokby

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention ‌to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025

Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision

The Portuguese superstar struck three times between the 66th and 81st minutes. — SPL

Ronaldo hits 985 career goals with hat-trick, moves within 15 of historic 1,000-goal milestone

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

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault

Nana Patekar suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Angry Anderson

Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies aged 79

Technology

Anthropic makes the AI tool Claude, which is used as a chatbot and as a tool to help coding.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

UN High commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk (3rd L) delivers his speech during the 63rd session of United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, in Geneva, on September 7, 2026.

AI could pose ‘existential’ threat to humanity, UN rights chief warns

China is the biggest maker of humanoid robots in the world

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

Editor's Choice

Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

RIYADH — The Hijri year 1447 marked another remarkable chapter in Saudi Arabia’s development journey, reflecting achievements and progress across all sectors and at every level. These accomplishments have become a tangible and visible reality,...

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How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

JEDDAH — What were you doing when you were 12? Were some of the biggest names in international motorsports telling your father they'd discovered a rare talent? Were you overtaking drivers years older than you just days after climbing behind...

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Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story