country in West Asia
Saudi authorities executed two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, for committing an act of indecency inside a mosque in Makkah ... Show more
Saudi Gazette 15h
#BREAKING : Coalition destroys the launch platform used by the Houthi militia to fire a ballistic missile toward Riyadh earlier today.
Coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile fired towards Riyadh
👉 Coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile fired towards Riyadh
Saudi citizen Abdul-Salam Al-Omari discusses his experience rescuing the injured at Abha Airport, where he acted swiftly to help those in need ... Show more
'We only did our duty': Saudi traveler recalls helping wounded at Abha airport
'We only did our duty': Saudi traveler recalls helping wounded at Abha airport
arabtimes 4h
Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Four Drones Targeting Kingdom: The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed four drones targeting Saudi Arabia ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-four-drones-targeting-kingdom/
Saudi rail networks record 40.9mn passenger journeys in Q3 2026
👉 Saudi rail networks record 40.9mn passenger journeys in Q3 2026
Saudi Arabia to execute man for being at protests and funerals when he was 15: Use of death penalty against people for crimes committed when they were children a ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2026/oct/16/saudi-arabia-to-execute-man-for-being-at-protests-and-funerals-when-he-was-15
Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Over Indecent Acts, Families Demand Justice
deccanchronicle.com/world/saudi-arabia-executes-two-bangladeshis-over-indecent-acts-families-demand-justice-1997498
Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen releases footage showing the destruction of a Houthi platform that was used to launch a ballistic missile at Riyadh on ... Show more
🔊 'More people are taking the land route out of Saudi Arabia … And that's a big shift from what we saw earlier on in the war ... Show more
🔴 BREAKING: Saudi cabinet, chaired by the King: Energy security and supply chains are a shared international responsibility
Saudi property prices rise 1.2% in Q3 as residential land gains
👉 Saudi property prices rise 1.2% in Q3 as residential land gains
On October 14, Saudi authorities executed two Bangladeshi nationals for committing an act of indecency inside a mosque in Islam's holiest city
👉 Viral video on indecent act in Makkah that led to executions is 'misleading': Holy Mosques
arabtimes 15h
Water Tank Collapses in Jeddah, Sending Water Gushing Out: Water tank collapse in Jeddah causes water to gush out, Civil Defense responds, no casualties reported
arabtimesonline.com/news/water-tank-collapses-in-jeddah-sending-water-gushing-out/
Arada kicks off Saudi operations with SR50bn land portfolio
👉 Arada kicks off Saudi operations with SR50bn land portfolio
Riyadh airport worker braved danger to rescue passengers
👉 Riyadh airport worker braved danger to rescue passengers
Saudi Arabia announces first batch of hospitality investment projects worth $1.78bn
👉 Saudi Arabia announces first batch of hospitality investment projects worth $1.78bn
🔴 BREAKING: Saudi authorities issue an emergency alert warning of a hostile aerial threat in the capital Riyadh.
Sweety called home from a Saudi jail just 15 days ago, her father says. The family is seeking official confirmation amid reports that she has been executed ... Show more
'She said she might be released': Tangail family desperate to know Sweety Akhtar's fate in Saudi Arabia
'She said she might be released': Tangail family desperate to know Sweety Akhtar's fate in Saudi Arabia
The family of Nazrul Islam, one of the two Bangladeshis executed in Saudi Arabia on October 14, yesterday alleged that Saudi authorities had executed him ... Show more
'Our son was killed without a fair trial'
'Our son was killed without a fair trial'
Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens' execution by Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia said it executed two Bangladeshis last week for committing an ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cmde83w13p00o
Gulf States Under Fire: How Dangerous Is the Region for Tourists?: Travelers at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to Saudi officials ...
abendblatt.de/politik/article413438600/golfstaaten-unter-beschuss-wie-gefaehrlich-ist-die-region-fuer-touristen.html
Yemen’s Houthi group says it carried out six military operations over the past 48 hours, targeting sites in Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles ... Show more
Meet the Saudi surgeon behind Riyadh’s emergency medical response
👉 Meet the Saudi surgeon behind Riyadh’s emergency medical response
King Salman receives written message from Qatar emir
👉 King Salman receives written message from Qatar emir
Arab Views: Should Riyadh negotiate with Houthis?
👉 Arab Views: Should Riyadh negotiate with Houthis?
Volunteer Saudi doctors, supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and Al-Basar International Foundation ... Show more
Saudi campaign provides specialized eye care to thousands of poorest Bangladeshis
Saudi campaign provides specialized eye care to thousands of poorest Bangladeshis
Orionid Meteor Shower to peak this week, will light up Saudi skies: Orionid Meteor Shower to peak this week, will light up Saudi skies
arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/orionid-meteor-shower-to-peak-this-week-will-light-up-saudi-skies-3007172
Saudi Gazette Oct 18
#BREAKING : Saudi Civil Defense reports six citizens injured after a hostile projectile struck Najran, causing damage to three homes and three vehicles.
Exclusive: Saudi to decide on postponing FII after Wall Street lobbying: Executives are backchanneling safety concerns to PIF head Yasir Al-Rumayyan ahead of ...
semafor.com/article/10/19/2026/saudi-to-decide-on-postponing-fii-after-wall-street-lobbying
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
pbs.org/newshour/world/ex-openai-worker-accused-of-bugging-conference-room-planned-to-fly-to-saudi-arabia-prosecutors-say
Key FactsProsecutors Allege Saudi Support for Former OpenAI Employee
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- US prosecutors claim Alfozan was frequently communicating with a member of the Saudi royal family.
- On 10 October, his wife and son flew to Doha on a ticket paid for by a Saudi military official.
- Footage showed Alfozan apparently looking behind the television on 5 October after OpenAI discovered the recorder.
- The FBI investigation continues; Alfozan is due in San Francisco on 19 October and faces up to five years’ imprisonment if convicted.
a danger to the national security of the United States— From a California court filing by U.S. prosecutors
Saudi Arabia and UAE call for closer Gulf coordination in face of Houthi attacks: Saudi Arabia and UAE call for closer Gulf coordination in face of Houthi ...
arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-and-uae-call-for-closer-gulf-coordination-in-face-of-houthi-attacks-3007204
Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says: US fears Saudi government will help ex-OpenAI engineer flee spying charges.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/accused-openai-spy-had-folder-called-saudi-gov-docs-fbi-says/
Egypt’s parliament has postponed a debate on military support for Saudi Arabia, requested by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ... Show more
Egypt parliament delays debate on military support to Saudi Arabia to next week: Al-Akhbar
Egypt parliament delays debate on military support to Saudi Arabia to next week: Al-Akhbar
Saudi Arabia’s mental health community unites amid regional tensions
👉 Saudi Arabia’s mental health community unites amid regional tensions
Pakistan Armed Forces spokesperson Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says Pakistan is providing and will continue to provide the support needed to protect ... Show more
Riyadh Metro helps drive Saudi rail passenger numbers up 266.5%
👉 Riyadh Metro helps drive Saudi rail passenger numbers up 266.5%
Mild punishment for «CR7» 😅 ⚽ Yes, you read that right: 255 euros. That's how much Cristiano Ronaldo has to pay as a fine ... Show more
Key FactsRonaldo receives 30-day ban after leaving Portugal camp
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- The FPF announced the sanction Monday after Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp on September 30 during the Nations League.
- Ronaldo must also pay €255, while the suspension is the minimum under rules allowing one to six months.
- The disciplinary committee considered Ronaldo’s remorse and willingness to accept punishment, expressed in his October 6 statement.
- The suspension began on the day of the Denmark match, so Ronaldo will complete it by the end of October.
I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team.— Cristiano Ronaldo posted this on social media after walking out from the Portugal camp, stating he would be available to compete and win for Portugal; he emphasized he was not retiring from international duty.
Gulf support to Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself, condemnation of Houthi attacks
👉 Gulf support to Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself, condemnation of Houthi attacks
Three Saudi women to compete in Billie Jean King Cup
👉 Three Saudi women to compete in Billie Jean King Cup
Greek expats in Saudi Arabia express pride in homeland’s role in protecting Kingdom
👉 Greek expats in Saudi Arabia express pride in homeland’s role in protecting Kingdom
Saudi Gazette Oct 18
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meets UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
Bahrain, UAE, Oman offer condolences to Saudi Arabia over Najran helicopter crash victims
👉 Bahrain, UAE, Oman offer condolences to Saudi Arabia over Najran helicopter crash victims
Building Saudi Arabia’s cities for the future: Building Saudi Arabia’s cities for the future
arabnews.com/corporate-and-sponsored-content/building-saudi-arabias-cities-for-the-future-3007127
Qatar is set to establish a center for local defense production, according to Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Minister of State for Defense Affairs in ... Show more
Minister of State: Qatar to soon announce center for local defense production
Minister of State: Qatar to soon announce center for local defense production
Saudi influencers highlight unity and loyalty in support of Kingdom
👉 Saudi influencers highlight unity and loyalty in support of Kingdom
arabtimes Oct 19
Philippines Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Calls for Dialogue: The Philippines condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for dialogue and ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/philippines-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-calls-for-dialogue/
Flydubai extends Saudi flight cancellations to October 24: Dubai carrier extends cancellations to Abha, Dammam and Riyadh following a series of Yemen-based ...
khaleejtimes.com/business/flydubai-extends-saudi-flight-cancellations-to-october-24
Riyadh, Diriyah schools extend remote learning for another week
👉 Riyadh, Diriyah schools extend remote learning for another week
Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
pbs.org/newshour/world/egypts-top-security-body-agrees-to-help-saudi-arabia-defend-itself-against-houthi-attacks
Saudi defense minister discusses regional developments with UAE president in Abu Dhabi
👉 Saudi defense minister discusses regional developments with UAE president in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed met Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to discuss efforts to strengthen security and stability as Saudi Arabia faces ... Show more
In September, the consulate general in Jeddah had sought information from Saudi authorities about Bangladeshi prisoners in the region ... Show more
2 Bangladeshis executed: KSA shared prisoner list, concealed death penalties
2 Bangladeshis executed: KSA shared prisoner list, concealed death penalties
Saudi Water Authority wins five international awards for water and energy innovation
👉 Saudi Water Authority wins five international awards for water and energy innovation
Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict: Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/egypt-says-ready-give-saudi-arabia-necessary-support-amid-houthi-conflict-2026-10-18/
