Latest news in Saudi Arabia? September 22nd, 2026
22-09-2026
Key headlines and developments in and involving Saudi Arabia on September 22, 2026:
Saudi National Day Preparations (Eve of September 23): Major cities across the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, and the Eastern Province, are finalizing preparations for the 96th Saudi National Day. Aerial flyovers, military marches, and cultural displays begin today, September 22, leading into Kingdom-wide celebrations tomorrow.
Diplomacy at the UN General Assembly: On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual visa-exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, alongside discussions regarding economic and bilateral cooperation.
Regional Security and International Defense Support: The United Kingdom confirmed an agreement to provide defensive aerial refueling support to the Royal Saudi Air Force following recent cross-border missile and drone threats from Yemen. Concurrently, G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement calling for an immediate halt to attacks targeting Saudi infrastructure and commercial shipping lanes in the southern Red Sea.
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