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11 Nov 2026

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Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 10 hours ago

Syrian authorities arrest 3 suspects accused of smuggling drugs from Lebanon

LONDON: Authorities in Syria arrested three people suspected of smuggling drugs into the country from Lebanon and seized 200,000 narcotics pills in two operations in Damascus Countryside province. Officers also recovered 61 kg of hashish and 2 kg of marijuana during the operations, the Drug Enforcement Department said in a statement posted on messaging platform Telegram on Tuesday. The arrests followed extensive surveillance, it added, and the…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 10 hours ago

Awdah Hathaleen’s legacy lives on as brother visits UK to warn of Israeli settlers’ violence

Aziz Hathaleen visits the UK to advocate against the violence faced by the Palestinian community of Umm Al-Khair, emphasizing the ongoing threat from Israeli settlers following his brother Awdah's assassination in 2025. Despite international recognition of Palestinian rights and UK sanctions on settlements, Aziz remains skeptical about any significant changes to Israeli policies, noting that settler attacks have intensified since 1980.

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 11 hours ago

Saudi crown prince, Bahrain’s king discuss ties and regional security

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss cooperation, regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability. King Hamad was received at King Khalid International Airport by the crown prince, who was accompanied by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, minister of state and Cabinet member, the Saudi Press…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 12 hours ago

Ritz among Paris landmarks searched in Al-Fayed trafficking probe: prosecutors

PARIS: French police have searched two Paris properties linked to Mohamed Al-Fayed, the Ritz hotel and Villa Windsor, as part of an investigation into a suspected international network that allegedly trafficked women for the late billionaire, the Paris prosecutor’s office told AFP Tuesday. The operations in mid-October represent a development in a probe launched in 2025 to track down accomplices of Fayed and his brother, Salah Al-Fayed. The…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 12 hours ago

Saudi crown prince discusses developing cooperation with Greek PM

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone call on Tuesday with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.During the call, the two leaders discussed relations between their countries and ways to strengthen and develop joint cooperation between the Kingdom and Greece, the Saudi Press Agency reported.Mitsotakis visited the Kingdom last month when he condemned attacks against Saudi Arabia and discussed discussed cooperation in…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 12 hours ago

Yemen army claims 874 attacks on Houthi targets, says 190 fighters killed or wounded

ADEN: Yemen’s armed forces said on Tuesday they have carried out 874 attacks on Houthi targets during the past several hours as part of the “Dawn of Yemen” operation, killing or wounding about 190 Houthi commanders and fighters in air and ground strikes on several fronts. The military spokesperson, Majed Al-Nuzaili, said initial field estimates indicated that the strikes also destroyed or damaged about 130 Houthi military vehicles and other…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 13 hours ago

Saudi Arabia, Ukraine sign visa waiver deal for holders of diplomatic, special, service passports

LONDON: Saudi Arabia and Ukraine have signed an agreement exempting holders of diplomatic, special and service passports from short-stay visa requirements, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha signed the memorandum of understanding after meeting on the sidelines of the G7 ministerial meeting in Paris. The two ministers also reviewed bilateral…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 13 hours ago

Saudi FM takes part in meeting with Qatar and European nations at G7 summit

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in a meeting on Tuesday between the Kingdom, Qatar, and the E4 group on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting being held in Paris.The E4 group refers to France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.During the meeting, participants discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, ongoing Houthi attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 13 hours ago

US-Iran mediation continues despite reports of imminent strike, says Qatar

LONDON: Qatar is pressing ahead with efforts to ease the crisis between the US and Iran, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as tensions remain fueled by continued hostilities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hashmi, director of the ministry’s media and communications department, said both sides had responded positively to Qatar’s mediation efforts. “Diplomacy is ongoing and will continue, and we will not lose…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 13 hours ago

Effat University makes history in global film education

JEDDAH: Effat University’s School of Cinematic Arts has become the first film school in the Gulf region to gain full membership in CILECT, the International Association of Film and Television Schools, joining a network of more than 180 institutions in over 60 countries. The admission was approved through a vote by member institutions at CILECT’s 2026 congress in Ireland, marking a milestone for Saudi film education as the Kingdom’s screen…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 13 hours ago

Writing through loss, Leena Magdi keeps her brother’s voice alive

RIYADH: “Mourning Air” by Leena Magdi is an intimate meditation on grief, belonging, faith and the enduring love between siblings. Published in April 2025 by The Dreamwork Collective, it is a deep breath of a book, though perhaps more accurately, as Magdi suggests in her introduction, “a written exhale”: an attempt to release what has become too heavy to carry alone. At its center is the sudden death of the writer’s younger brother, Hamoodi, who…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 13 hours ago

Tobacco shops to face fines for underage sales

RIYADH: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing stressed that selling or providing tobacco products to anyone under 18 is prohibited, and that establishments must comply with regulations governing the activity. The ministry said the ban also covers allowing anyone under 18 to enter shops specializing in tobacco sales or designated smoking areas. It added that tobacco shop regulations allow sellers to request proof of age from buyers. It…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 14 hours ago

At least 12 people killed and dozens hurt in crashes on a foggy Bulgarian motorway, minister says

SOFIA: Thick fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria caused two major crashes that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, a government minister said. Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas led to two pileups. The accidents forced the closure of the road in both directions, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said. Ivkova said 10 people died at the scene and two others died while being…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 14 hours ago

Recent Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russia’s oil processing capacity by 30 percent, sources say

MOSCOW: Renewed Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries since late October have reduced Russia’s oil refining capacity by about 30 percent, two industry sources said. Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries add to Moscow’s difficulties in addressing domestic fuel shortages as it ships diesel to international markets under an export deal with US President Donald Trump. Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian refineries since the…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 14 hours ago

Brave Saudi risks floodwaters to rescue stranded elderly couple in Madinah

JEDDAH: When Tariq Marghalani spotted a vehicle trapped in rushing floodwaters west of Madinah on Saturday morning, he did not stop to weigh the risks. Instead, the Saudi adventurer and wilderness guide grabbed his climbing gear and headed toward the vehicle, where an elderly couple were stranded and unable to escape. “I did not know how many people were inside the vehicle. My only objective was to rescue whoever was trapped,” Marghalani told…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 14 hours ago

Saudi ministry launches Islamic course in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, represented by the religious attache’s office at the Kingdom’s Embassy in Pakistan, has launched an academic course at Salafia University in Islamabad. The four-day program, which began on Monday, involves approximately 400 people, including imams, preachers, religious scholars and students. The course features in-depth scholarly explanations of various foundational religious texts,…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 15 hours ago

SFDA chief says serving Hajj, Umrah pilgrims inspires innovation and better regulatory oversight

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia continues to modernize its service ecosystem for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority has highlighted how serving pilgrims inspires innovation and improved regulatory oversight. Hisham Al-Jadhey says serving pilgrims is a great honor for the Kingdom and a responsibility that drives continuous efforts to enhance the services, balancing innovation with stricter regulatory and compliance…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 15 hours ago

AlUla promotes community volunteering

ALULA: Volunteering in AlUla governorate spans several sectors, including culture, tourism, the environment, education, healthcare, and social services. These opportunities foster community engagement and help volunteers develop skills that benefit the governorate, its residents, and visitors. The AlUla Volunteer Association focuses on recruiting and training volunteers and providing opportunities tailored to their expertise and interests. These…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 15 hours ago

El-Sayed and the limits of Arab expectations

The Arab argument over Abdul El-Sayed’s election to the US Senate says as much about our expectations as it does about his victory. Some have celebrated as though an Arab government had gained a seat in Washington. Others have treated any expression of pride as proof of political ignorance. Between the enthusiasm and the ridicule, there has been too little scrutiny of what he actually stands for. A politician’s ancestry is an unreliable guide to…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 15 hours ago

Saudi manufacturing registrations rise 18% as industrial activity expands

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing sector recorded an annual 18 percent increase in business registrations by the end of the third quarter of 2026, reaching 255,188 as the Kingdom expanded its industrial and mining base. The number increased from 215,697 during the same period of 2025, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Registrations in mining and quarrying also grew, rising 13 percent to 12,831 from 11,263, the Saudi Press Agency…