Saudi Arabia News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th August, and here’s your Saudi Arabia daily news capsule.

Iran uses Strait of Hormuz as leverage in negotiations with the U.S.

Yemeni army drones strike Houthi positions in southern Marib.

Casualties reported in mutual strikes between Russia and Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia experiences extreme heat with temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius.

Iran's sixty-day deadline ends, raising concerns over Gulf tensions.

Saudi port of Al-Mokha completely halted due to intense Houthi shelling.

Saudi Interior Ministry announces execution of a citizen for drug trafficking.

New school hours in Riyadh start at 6:30 AM for the upcoming academic year.

Saudi Real Estate Authority opens applications for second year of housing program.

Saudi Arabia raises localization of project management jobs to 70% by 2027.

Trump comments on the Mecca agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

Trump threatens to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory amid rising tensions.

Israeli strikes kill a second Hezbollah leader as tensions escalate.

Saudi stock market index rises by 0.9% with significant trading volume.

New study reveals environmental changes preceded major extinction events in history.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!