Saudi Arabia

An Iranian missile struck the Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh on Friday, wounding several U.S. service members and damaging aircraft. A U.S. official confirmed the injuries at the Saudi-U.S. shared facility. The attack comes amid ongoing Iranian strikes on U.S. bases since the war began a month ago.

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi, affirmed that the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage will proceed safely and on schedule despite ongoing Middle East conflicts. Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, echoed this, confirming no disruptions to preparations for Indonesian pilgrims.

The Kenyan embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a formal statement refuting claims in a viral social media video where masked women alleged they were neglected by the mission after seeking help due to mistreatment by their employers. The embassy described the allegations as baseless and emphasized its positive relationship with the Saudi Manpower Solutions Company (SMASCO).

February 09, 2026 Reported by AI

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed met with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss bilateral matters. The prime minister received the Saudi official and engaged in productive talks on various issues, as stated in a social media post. The discussions emphasized expanding long-term cooperation between the two nations.