The Jeddah Economic City (JEC) Tower is racing to claim the crown as the tallest man-made structure on the planet, setting its sights on towering over Dubai's iconic 828-metre Burj Khalifa. Buckle up, skyscrapers watchers — this one's reaching beyond the clouds.

Jeddah Tower on course to set tallest building record?

Construction advances on the 1km Saudi tower set to overtake Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia: US-backed Iraq strikes were self-defence

Saudi Arabia says it will take all measures to defend its sovereignty if attacked again

Saudi Arabia says Iraq strikes with US were self-defence after drone attacks

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today

Fresh strikes shatter lull as Saudi Arabia joins US attacks; flights, oil back in focus

A scene at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Travellers are urged to continue monitoring official airline advisories and government updates.

Dust-stirring winds to hit western Saudi Arabia

NCM warns of near-zero visibility along Red Sea coastal highway

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.

Saudi Arabia strikes Iran-backed militias in Iraq

Saudi response aims to deter further assaults on vital energy infrastructure

The Saudi Arabian flag.

Saudi air defenses intercept drones targeting oil sites

Defense ministry: intercepted drones aimed at key petroleum facilities

Saudi air defenses intercept drones targeting Eastern Region oil facilities

Saudi Arabia names 2027 the Year of Water

Cabinet also approves property reforms and extends labour dispute settlement rules

Saudi Arabia names 2027 the 'Year of Water'

Saudi Arabia vows firm response to Iran-backed attacks

Cabinet urges Iraq to stop its territory being used for attacks on the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia vows firm response to attacks on oil facilities and shipping

Two-dinar dispute ends in death, 15-year jail term

Prosecutors said the victim was dragged 30 metres after demanding payment for goods

Dispute over two dinars ends in 15-year prison term after shopkeeper's death

Delta Aquariids to dazzle Oman's skies on July 30

Annual celestial display expected to offer dozens of meteors per hour under dark skies

The meteor shower is expected to be most active from the evening of July 30 until the early hours of July 31, when observers in dark locations away from city lights could see dozens of meteors streaking across the night sky.

6 minutes of darkness: Saudi's total solar eclipse

Rare August 2027 eclipse to plunge parts of the Kingdom into darkness for 6 minutes

Saudi Arabia’s first total solar eclipse in 77 years: Rare 2027 astronomical event to bring 6 minutes of darkness.

Saudi Arabia braces for hotter-than-normal August

Stronger winds, lower rainfall expected in parts of the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia braces for hotter-than-normal August across most regions

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