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Saudi Arabia issues civil defence alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk; flags 'potential danger'

Saudi Arabia’s civil defence authorities on Thursday issued alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk, advising residents to exercise caution and follow official instructions. The nature and extent of the potential danger were not immediately clear.

The Economic Times · 16h ago

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital

Authorities issued warnings for city in first such alerts for Riyadh since fighting with Iran-backed Houthis escalated in July

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

IPL 2027 auction set to return to India after three years: Report

IPL 2027 auction: BCCI will hold the IPL 2027 mini auction in India, ending a three year run of overseas venues that included Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi, according to Cricbuzz. The decision, taken at a Governing Council meeting on September 15, follows franchise concerns over overseas logistics.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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Saudi Arabia issues brief danger alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Taif amid Houthi escalation

Saudi Arabia’s civil defence on Tuesday issued brief alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif amid an escalation in attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. The alert for Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest site, was the first such warning during the latest escalation, but authorities said…

The Times of India · Sep 15

India assures 'full support and assistance' to its nationals injured in recent incidents in Saudi Arabia

The Indian Consulate in Jeddah offered full support to nationals injured in recent Jazan incidents. Consul General Fahad Suri visited the affected individuals at Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital. These nationals are receiving medical treatment after suffering injuries in the coastal city. The consulate remains in close contact with hospital authorities…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Welcome to the ‘car-killer’ Madring: F1’s ‘craziest circuit’ debuts as drivers warn of big crashes

Hosting the Spanish Grand Prix, the 22-turn street circuit is described as a mix of Baku’s tight and Jeddah’s rapid corners and will pose a big challenge this weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Formula E insists Jeddah season opener is on despite Middle East conflict

While the future of F1 and MotoGP races in the Middle East remains uncertain, Formula E says its Jeddah opener is unaffected for now

Motorsport · Aug 25

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign new defence pact amid US-Iran tensions

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Mecca Friday to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.

Euronews · Aug 7

Live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey sign defence pact stating 'attack on one is attack on all' ⤵️

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France 24 · Aug 7

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia, pushes defence ties amid West Asia escalation

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and a high-level delegation, as Islamabad seeks to reinforce its strategic partnership with Riyadh amid escalating tensions across West Asia and the Gulf…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Inside Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, the 1-km skyscraper set to replace Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has reached a significant construction milestone. The skyscraper is now over 430 meters tall and nearing completion. It is designed to surpass the Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest building. This ambitious project is expected to be finished by 2028. The tower will feature luxury hotel…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Jaissle heads for Newcastle after success in Saudi Arabia that has eluded so many

German coach was almost unknown on arrival in Saudi Pro League in 2023 but clinched major titles and won over fans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Joshua vs Prenga LIVE: Result, updates and reaction after dramatic early knockout

Anthony Joshua sets up Tyson Fury super-fight despite being knocked down twice in first round

Evening Standard · Jul 25

Will Tyson Fury attend Joshua vs Prenga fight in Jeddah ? Flight details after sudden U-turn

Tyson Fury initially said he planned to catch up on some sleep after beating Mariusz Wach in Thailand

Evening Standard · Jul 25

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Evening Standard · Jul 25

How to watch Joshua vs Prenga: TV channel and live stream for fight tonight

Anthony Joshua looks to tee up Tyson Fury super-fight as he faces Kristian Prenga in Jeddah

The Economic Times · Jun 29

An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolio

Umm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a SAR 50 billion portfolio and launching the 1.2 million-sq-m Masar Gardens project.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 metres. Resuming construction after a halt, the skyscraper, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, is slated for a 2028 completion. This ambitious project anchors Jeddah Economic…

Motorsport · Jun 23

COTA to make Formula E debut in record-breaking 2026-27 calendar

The all-electric championship has announced a 21-race season for the introduction of its Gen4 car, with COTA, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch all joining

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The Independent UK · Jun 1

Anthony Joshua vows to be ‘good soldier’ for parents of friends killed in crash

Joshua takes on little-known Albanian Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25.

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Anthony Joshua excited for future ahead of his return against Kristian Prenga

Joshua takes on the little-known Albanian on 25 July in Jeddah – his first appearance since surviving a car crash in Nigeria

Euronews · Apr 29

Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

AFC Champions League gets finale fitting of fundamentally flawed tournament

Al-Ahli won again, but this was an edition of the AFC Champions League few outside Jeddah will remember fondly

Motorsport · Apr 26

How the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races might have unfolded

April should have featured two races in the Middle East

The Times of India · Apr 10

Saudia announces resumption of flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from April 11

Saudi Arabian Airlines is resuming limited flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman from Jeddah starting Saturday, April 11. This marks a cautious return to service after a six-week suspension due to regional tensions. Passengers are urged to confirm flight status as operations may change based on ground conditions.

The Times of India · Mar 31

Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Jeddah, launches service to Karachi and new routes via Saudi Arabia

Kuwait's major carrier Jazeera Airways, has announced numerous new plans in the past few days in an attempt to strengthen its connectivity to regional and international locations while also ensuring passenger convenience.

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