The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Houthi Attempted Attacks against Saudi Arabia, UAE Are Widely Condemned

Arab and Islamic countries slammed on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for their repeated attempts to attack Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. They stressed that they support all measures the countries take to preserve the security and stability of their citizens and residents. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2022

Saudi Arabia: Houthis Defying Int'l Community with Repeated Cross-border Attacks

Saudi Arabia condemned on Monday the repeated attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against the Kingdom and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The latest of these attacks targeted Dhahrab Al Janub and the industrial zone in Jazan.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2022

Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Floating Desalination Plant

Saudi Arabia inaugurated the first floating desalination plant near al-Shuqaiq port on the western coast, as part of its water projects to enhance water security in all the Kingdom's regions. Governor of Jazan Prince Mohammad bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the station in the presence of Minister of Environment, Water…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2022

Houthi missiles target Saudi Arabia and UAE as escalation grows

UAE defence ministry says it will take all necessary measures to protect the country from attacks.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2022

Arab Coalition: Barbaric Ballistic Missile Attack Targets Saudi Arabia's Jazan

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Sunday that a "barbaric" ballistic missile attack targeted the Kingdom's Jazan region. The missile struck the Ahad Al Masarihah industrial zone in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. The coalition said this was the third attempt by the perpetrators to attack civilians, from various countries, in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2022

Yemen's Houthis fail in second missile attack on UAE

Yemen's Houthi movement, aligned with Iran, launched a missile attack at the United Arab Emirates on Monday that targeted a base hosting the U.S. military but was thwarted by U.S.-built Patriot interceptors, U.S. and Emirati officials said.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022

Newcastle United evening headlines: Toon jet off to Saudi Arabia and Magpies response to Leeds win

A round-up of your Newcastle united evening headlines as the Toon jet off for Saudi Arabia

Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2022

British sports firm relocates to Middle East as part of £71million takeover

Exclusive: British firm Arena provide the seating and infrastructure for sports events and they are relocating their HQ to the Middle East, where they are holding their next board meeting

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2022

PIF's Newcastle message ahead of Saudi Arabia break with friendly and return date confirmed

The Magpies have jetted off to Suadi Arabia after the win over Leeds United

Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2022

Thai PM to Visit Saudi Arabia at Crown Prince's Invitation

Thailand's Premier Prayuth Chan-ocha will visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The two-day visit comes "amid consultations that led to bringing views closer on issues of common interest," the Foreign Ministry said. The visit is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2022