Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha Detains 158 Officials in September Anti-Corruption Sweep
Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption authority Nazaha detained 158 citizens and residents in September after 1,758 inspection visits, sharply up from 108 detentions in August.
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Saudi Arabia Projects SR191 Billion Deficit in 2027 Budget, Eyes 12.8% Growth Rebound
Saudi Arabia's Finance Ministry projects a SR191 billion ($50.9 billion) deficit — 3.6% of GDP — in its 2027 pre-budget statement, forecasting a 12.8% growth rebound after a 3.6% contraction in 2026.
Netanyahu: ‘Too Early to Say’ Who Was Behind Foiled Flydubai Crash Bid; Israel May Join Probe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday it was 'too early to say' who was behind the foiled bid to crash flydubai flight FZ1073, adding that Israel may take part in the investigation into the mid-air cockpit attack.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Warns of Regional Threats, Hails ‘Indivisibility of Gulf Security’ in Annual Shura Council Address
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vowed "decisive" responses to any threat against Saudi Arabia in his annual Shura Council address, hailing the "indivisibility of Gulf security" and highlighting the new Makkah Defense Pact with Türkiye and Pakistan.
Israel Probes Flydubai FZ1073 Diversion as Possible Terror Attack as Saudi Arabia Bars Israeli Military Rescue Flight
Israeli officials say the cockpit altercation that forced Flydubai flight FZ1073 to land in Tabuk is being probed as a possible terror attack, as the airline sent rescue aircraft and Saudi Arabia declined to admit an Israeli military plane.
Saudi Arabia Denies Its Officials Met Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi, Rejecting Israeli Media Reports
A Saudi official told AFP "no official meetings, no talks, nothing whatsoever" took place with Israel's premier in Abu Dhabi, rejecting Israeli media claims of an expanded regional security meeting. Jordan also denied participation.
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Altercation Sparks Hijack Scare
Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on September 30 after transmitting emergency signals in a hijack scare that Israeli officials blamed on an altercation between the two pilots. All 180 passengers are safe.
UAE Vice President Mansour bin Zayed Arrives in Riyadh for Talks with Saudi Defence Minister
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for talks with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman — the first high-level face-to-face meeting since the two Gulf states' rift over Yemen.
Saudi Arabia Resumes Yanbu Oil Exports After Drone-Hit East-West Pipeline Restarts
Saudi Arabia has resumed crude oil loadings from its Red Sea port of Yanbu after restarting the East-West pipeline, shut since September 11 following drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias, trade sources and shipping data showed.
US Chamber Leads First AI Business Delegation to Saudi Arabia as Investor Interest Remains Strong
The US Chamber of Commerce has led its first-ever AI-focused business delegation to Saudi Arabia, bringing more than 25 American companies and over 50 delegates to Riyadh. The visit comes as Saudi Arabia continues to expand its technology and artificial…