Saudi Gazette
September 2026
Saudi Arabia projects 2027 budget deficit at 3.6% of GDP
The Saudi Government continues to monitor economic and geopolitical developments and assess their potential repercussions on the global economy, supply chains, and energy markets. And we will respond to these factors with flexible and proactive policies that support the economy and enhance its ability to continue achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030."
Saudi Arabia will respond decisively to any threat to its security
Crown Prince reaffirms Kingdom’s resolve for de-escalation and diplomacy in inaugural address to Shoura Council
In the context of our contributions to strengthening regional stability, sparing it the consequences of tension and conflict, and coordinating efforts, the "Makkah Defense Pact" was formulated by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan. This pact stems from our joint efforts to play our role in promoting security and stability in the region,
We will not hesitate to respond decisively to any threat or attack aimed at undermining it,
Today, the world faces an energy crisis with potentially far-reaching consequences. The Kingdom has been a vital safeguard for global energy security, maintaining oil supplies to international markets despite escalating tensions,
The attacks targeting all the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states underscore that Gulf security and stability are indivisible. We are working with our brothers to safeguard Gulf security, pursue strategic cooperation and economic integration, and continue implementing the vision of King Salman to enhance joint action in a manner that achieves the Shoura Council's objectives and fulfills the aspirations of its citizens,
Tabuk Airport: All Flydubai passengers depart on replacement aircraft
Qiwa: ‘Absent’ employees can transfer jobs after 12 months in Saudi Arabia
The new employer must have to meet the employee’s any outstanding work permit fees
Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate drops to 6.5% in Q2 2026
Iran says it received US response to latest peace proposal
Iran's allies were celebrating on Wednesday after Washington withdrew the last of its forces from neighboring Iraq, where 4,500 US troops died in the biggest US war of the century
Remove from power the evil, deceitful, and violent politicians who are responsible for America's current state,
At today's cabinet meeting, the American side's proposal was presented to President Masoud Pezeshkian by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi,
Saudi, Bulgarian defense ministers discuss military cooperation in phone call
One of the suspects in alleged plot against British base called police before arrest
The latest revelation that one of the men called the police, which was first reported by The Times of London, followed by the Guardian and the BBC, deepens the mystery
A police response was activated in the early hours of Sunday morning due to a range of information received, including a call from a member of the public about several vehicles acting suspiciously close to RAF Fairford,
I wouldn’t have done that.”
The safety of the public is at the forefront of our investigative decision-making, and this was certainly the case yesterday,
Singapore unveils matchmaking service amid falling birth rate
FirstDate's launch drew mixed responses among Singaporeans, with some describing it as "dystopian" and others saying they would be keen to give it a shot
If you don’t include your women graduates in your breeding pool and leave them on the shelf, you would end up a more stupid society,
Flydubai flight makes emergency landing at Tabuk airport; two pilots injured
Top AI execs sign accord to 'self-police' development
Trump and US House Speaker Mike Johnson met with leading executives from top tech and AI firms at the White House that are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out AI infrastructure, including data centres in communities across the country, which have sparked grassroots, bipartisan opposition
I think I’m seeing tremendous self-policing. And they understand that they have to self-police,
I will never stifle the growth of a technology that will be bigger than the industrial revolution,
The technology has very real risks.”
Over time, it may make sense to codify these steps into laws or regulations,
You’re going to see, data centres are going to be very popular,
Israeli settlers repeat Al-Aqsa incursions with rituals
US ends Iraq mission as last American troops leave
Saudi FM meets US Senate leaders to discuss bilateral ties, regional security
Cockpit fracas triggers hijacking code on flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
The relevant authorities are conducting the necessary investigations into the incident,
US sanctions 13 individuals and entities tied to Iran's weapons procurement
The sanctions were undertaken as part of Operation Economic Outcast, a Treasury Department effort to further restrict Iran’s access to global markets
Treasury will not tolerate any support to the regime and will continue to identify, expose, and isolate Iran’s enablers,
We’re giving everyone the opportunity to remedy bad behaviour. Why would I want to blow up the global financial system?”
US Supreme Court allows Trump to resume third-country deportations
US Senate rejects motion demanding report on Israeli violations in West Bank
The vote was largely along party lines, with every Republican voting no except for Rand Paul of Kentucky and every Democrat except John Fetterman of Pennsylvania in favor
It is our responsibility to ensure recipients of US taxpayer dollars act in line with our laws and our values,
How many more Americans must die in the West Bank before this administration takes serious, credible steps to secure accountability?"
I rise today to call up Resolution 852, a resolution to require the State Department to provide Congress with information on the growing violence and human rights abuses taking place in the West Bank, including against American citizens,
The United States government has repeatedly said that our number one priority overseas is to protect American citizens. And yet, as violent Israeli settlers continue to terrorise civilians in the West Bank, American citizens have been killed time and again, in many cases with the complicity of the government of Israel, the Netanyahu government,
Morocco’s king names the country’s first woman prime minister
Her appointment on Tuesday makes the 50-year-old attorney only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world, after Tunisia's Najla Bouden
Israel's opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of using fear-mongering as campaign prop
Israel has kept striking Gaza and Lebanon, and Netanyahu has also stepped up his tone against the leaders of Turkey, Syria and Qatar
Our enemies will try to attack us
Netanyahu ignored every warning before October 7, and now, 28 days before the election, he’s suddenly busy fear-mongering,
Once, they were spared because of a mishap — but the next time will come, and they too will be sent to the depths of hell,
Hamas leaders abroad are also in the crosshairs. None of these despicable murderers, who played a central role in the October 7 massacre, should die peacefully in their beds,
I have demanded from the prime minister a quadrilateral meeting, with the head of the Shin Bet—who, by law, is responsible for defending democracy—and with the chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, to ensure that everyone is updated and coordinated ahead of the elections,
I am sending you a message: Don’t mess with us, not now and not ever. Our long arm will reach you anywhere, anytime,
During the intelligence update, alerts of possible attacks on the various fronts ahead of the elections were presented in detail,
Half a year ago, the Chief of Staff said he was 'raising 10 red flags' over a shortage of combatants and burnout in the IDF,
Security threats are something that must be addressed professionally and responsibly; Israel's security and IDF bases are not props for election campaign videos,
The elections will take place on time, and no one has an excuse to disrupt them,
Al-Jadaan attends AIIB annual meetings in Doha
He urged greater utilization of partnerships, encouraging the bank to strengthen cooperation with other multilateral development banks and international organizations to exchange expertise, avoid duplication, and mobilize additional public and private resources