Overview of the night's attacks in the Middle East
Explosions in Tehran, Beirut and Riyadh - the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. Israel and the USA attack Iran again, the regime responds with attacks on embassies.
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Explosions in Tehran, Beirut and Riyadh - the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. Israel and the USA attack Iran again, the regime responds with attacks on embassies.
US Embassy in Riyadh Attacked as Iran Steps Up Saudi Strikes Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said "boots on the ground" may not be necessary, with tensions escalating in the Middle East as Washington trades attacks with Iran.
FC Barcelona will lock horns with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.The Blaugrana suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in t...
Riyadh has become a crucial evacuation hub for wealthy individuals and executives as missile and drone attacks disrupt previously secure Gulf cities.
Riyadh's King Fahd Sport City Stadium will host the opening and closing matches of next year's Asian Cup, officials announced Monday, the football showpiece seen as a precursor for the 2034 World Cup…

The UAE says it has intercepted Iranian missiles and one person has been killed by the fall of debris. Dubai airports have suspended operations as witnesses upload videos from the scene online.
Saudi condemns cowardly Iranian attacks on Riyadh, vows response Saudi Gazette
Explosions were also reported in Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai as tensions escalated across the Gulf.
Explosions were heard across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi capital of Riyadh
PollAl-Ahli: why Mahrez did not playAl-Ahli: the reason for Mahrez's absence revealedRiyad Mahrez was absent from Al-Ahli’s away fixture against Al-Riyadh, held yesterday as part of the 24th round…
Al Nassr are back in pole position in the Roshn Saudi League after Cristiano Ronaldo and Inigo Martinez guided them to a 5-0 victory at Al Najmah.The Riyadh club, eying a first top-flight title since

Saudi Arabia appears increasingly reluctant to support military action against Tehran — a shift that could upend decades of US security architecture in the Gulf. While Western analysts predict Saudi A
Poland has sent its largest-ever economic mission, comprising 70 companies, to Riyadh to forge a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia. The visit included the signing of a trilateral agreement by BGK, KUKE, and SaudiEXIM to facilitate potential contracts.

Riyadh Seeks To Replace Israel With Syria For EU Fiber-Optic Cable Route Via Middle East Eye Saudi Arabia wants to replace Israel with Syria as the transit country for a fiber-optic cable designed to connect the kingdom to Greece through the Mediterranean Sea, two regional officials familiar with the project told Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia's insistence that it be connected to Greece through Syria, and not Israel, as previously discussed, underscores how regional alignments ar...

Francesco Maria Talò, Italy's special envoy for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), has concluded his mission to Riyadh.

Washington announces a new phase of escalation, with Donald Trump stating that the United States will "soon" proceed with retaliation for the attack on the American embassy in Riyadh...
A fire broke out at the US embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, after an explosion on the premises, two sources told Reuters news agency.

A source close to the Saudi government warned that a coordinated Iranian attack on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia could provoke a military response from Riyadh, which would target Iranian oil facilities.
Pakistan condemned Iran's strikes on Saudi Arabia and voiced firm solidarity with Riyadh. Despite a 2025 defence pact, analysts expect Islamabad to pursue diplomacy and logistical support rather than direct military involvement, due to its domestic and regional constraints. The agreement centres on conventional cooperation and explicitly excludes nuclear guarantees.

Hundreds of flights were canceled on Monday due to chaos in global air traffic, caused by the war between the United States (USA) and Israel against Iran.

Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai in the UAE and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia until Tuesday, amid ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.

A joint US-Israeli attack on Iran forced airlines to cancel or delay at least 27 flights from Hong Kong to destinations in the Middle East on Sunday, leaving travellers stranded at the city’s airport. Hundreds of passengers packed Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday morning to inquire about the suspended departures, primarily to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Doha in Qatar and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways was among the airlines to...
US/Israel-Iran airstrikes: Flights from Manila to Dubai, Riyadh returned to Philippines Khaleej Times
Saudi confirms Iran attacked Riyadh and Eastern regions Khaleej Times

Multiple flights across the Middle East have been disrupted after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered widespread airspace closures. Multiple flights across the Middle East were disrupted on Saturday… (The post Flights disrupted across region after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Riyadh airport has finished a major terminal reallocation project, which is expected to increase its passenger capacity to 56 million by 2026.
Exhibition in Riyadh traces historical roots of horses Arab News
Charley Hull heads to Singapore this week looking to build on her recent win in Riyadh, hoping to carry that momentum into the HSBC Women’s World Championship. The event is another chance for Hull to
UAE carrier flydubai has announced a terminal change for its Riyadh flights, effective from February 25, impacting passengers traveling to and from the Saudi capital.

Serbian companies GPTS and EDePro publicly unveiled their long-range 'Goshawk' cruise missile for the first time at a defense exhibition in Riyadh, attracting significant attention.
Al Riyadh, on its third manager this season, is desperately hoping for a turnaround to avoid relegation after three seasons.
Dubai and Riyadh have much bigger prize pools, but Bahrain is quietly attracting mid-tier owners to its turf.

President Donald Trump announced retaliatory measures after the Riyadh embassy attack.

Saudi Arabia says US embassy in Riyadh hit by drones as conflict enters fourth day

The German government is preparing to send planes to the Middle East to evacuate German tourists stranded due to the war in Iran, with flights planned for Muscat, Oman, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Polish airline LOT is suspending flights to Dubai until March 4, and to Riyadh until March 8, LOT spokesman Krzysztof Moczulski announced.
SriLankan halts Dubai, Doha, Riyadh flights Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Riyadh emerges as Gulf evacuation hub for wealthy amid regional escalation Arab News
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Iran launched missiles at Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh after the US and Israel began airstrikes on the Islamic nation.

On the occasion of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, official Riyadh also spoke out, and Saudi Arabian officials stated that they would support all Arab countries whose territories Iran attacked in retaliation for...

Shpërthime dhe sirena sulmesh ajrore janë dëgjuar në kryeqytetin e Katarit, Doha. Ministria e mbrojtjes e Katarit tha se kishte “luftuar me sukses një numër sulmesh që synonin territorin e vendit”,…
Al Ahli go top after Borjan own goal sinks Al Riyadh Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia is preparing for a possible US military attack on Iran, increasing oil production and exports, according to sources in Riyadh who spoke to…

EXCLUSIVE: Riyadh-based Habbar Film Marketing (HFM) has come on board Sudanese director and producer Mohammed Aloma’s upcoming film Blue Card as a co-producer in its first foray into international co-production. Billed as an exploration of the plight of Sudanese refugees deciding between settling into their current spaces or waiting to be relocated yet again, Blue […]

Atlético de Madrid host Club Brugge this Tuesday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano of the UEFA Champions League.In their last game, Atlético de Madrid won 4-2 against Espanyol (La Liga 2025/26). Last ...
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano hosts a high-voltage clash this Saturday between Atlético de Madrid and RCD Espanyol. The "rojiblancos," fourth with 45 points, need stability after a week of contrasts: ...
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent as Al Nassr advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Arkadag FC of Turkmenistan that secured a 2-0 aggregate victory. The 41-year-old Ronaldo, who returned last Saturday after missing three straight games amid reports of discontent with the club’s management, watched from the stands. According to domestic media, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has yet to win a major trophy since signing with the Riyadh club in December 2022, is being rested for Saudi Pro League games and the latter stages of the AFC Champions League.

The Diriyah Biennale in Riyadh is focused on fostering engagement rather than antagonism, as the city prepares to host the 2030 World Expo. The event is a significant cultural highlight in the region.