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Fire near Riyadh airport; flights see major disruption

Iran claims it struck an oil tanker as tensions rise across the region

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US President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2026.

UAE flights: Cancellations, delays and schedule changes

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia among airlines issuing updates today

International carriers stagger return to UAE amid extended Dubai suspensions

Air raid alert issued in Riyadh as explosions heard

Explosions rock Saudi capital amid Houthi offensive on Red Sea coast

File photo: A view of Riyadh skyline. [Illustrative image]

US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

The United States has so far only allowed the sales of F-35s to its closest allies

A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies overhead during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026.

Ronaldo “may leave” Al Nassr in January

Cristiano Ronaldo has faced huge criticism over his performances this season

Ronaldo's future at Al Nassr has been thrown into doubt

Saudi Arabia fines 10 firms over recruitment violations

Illegal operators face fines of up to SR250,000 for repeated violations, HR Ministry says

Providing recruitment or labour services without a licence carries a fine of SR200,000 for a first offence, rising to SR220,000 for a second violation and SR250,000 for a third.

US met Houthis; US, Israeli ships spared from attacks

Previously undisclosed talks held at US Embassy in Muscat as Yemen conflict escalates

Houthi caretaker prime minister Mohammed Ahmed Miftah attends a press conference in Sanaa on September 12. The group has held previously undisclosed talks with US officials in Oman.

Saudi Arabia warns of heavy rain, flash floods

Civil Defence urges caution as thunderstorms threaten several regions

Saudi Arabia issues weather alert as heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash floods are forecast through Saturday. Civil Defence urges residents to stay safe and vigilant.

Saudi Arabia issues brief alerts, assures safety

Danger passes in three Saudi regions as authorities maintain safety guidance

Alerts cleared in Jazan, Abha and Khamis Mushait amid ongoing safety advice

Saudi Arabia to create 500,000 under new SME strategy

Plan seeks to lift SMEs’ contribution to GDP to 35% while cutting business costs

The Saudi Cabinet approved the National Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises Strategy on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia unveils 110m-tonne rare-earth mineral find

Prince Abdulaziz says Jabal Sayid could become one of the world’s key rare-earth sites

The discovery adds a potentially significant new dimension to Saudi Arabia’s efforts to expand beyond oil and build domestic industries around critical minerals, nuclear energy and advanced manufacturing.

Who are Houthis fighting for? What do they want?

Once a ragtag militia, the group now holds leverage over Saudi Arabia and global shipping

The Houthis’ dramatic rise has taken on even greater significance since their latest advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast brought them greater influence around the Bab Al Mandab, the narrow gateway connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.

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