Saudi Arabia News in English
August 9, 2026
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Good morning! It’s 9th August, and here’s your Saudi Arabia daily news capsule.
Oman and Iran move closer to an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey's foreign minister anticipates Egypt joining the Mecca Agreement coalition soon.
The UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks amid concerns over the Yemen war.
Saudi Arabia condemns the targeting of an Emirati tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
A heatwave hits the Eastern Province and Riyadh, with temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius.
China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin, closing schools and tourist activities in affected areas.
Aramco extinguishes a fire at its Jazan refinery without any reported injuries.
The UN Security Council condemns violations of airspace in Yemen and Houthi attacks.
The royal court announces the passing of Prince Bandar bin Mansour's mother.
The World Bank grants Syria $100 million to modernize its financial sector.
The U.S. faces ammunition shortages, raising concerns about its readiness against China and Russia.
The UAE's ADNOC purchases 11 oil and gas tankers for $1.3 billion.
Meta fined $567 million over child safety issues in a landmark ruling.
A Moroccan scientist leads research to detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear.
Studies reveal continuous learning can reduce Alzheimer's risk by 38 percent.
That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!
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