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Check today's weather forecast and temperatures in Saudi Arabia from the National Center of Meteorology. Thunderstorms are expected, with temperatures dropping to 2 degrees Celsius in As-Soudah and Tabuk.

The Gulf Shield 2026 military exercises, involving the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, concluded in Saudi Arabia. The exercises included scenarios for countering aerial and missile threats to enhance regional security and stability.

The General Directorate of Passports has completed the travel procedures for tourists arriving from Socotra Island via King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah, providing technical and human facilities to ensure their safe return.

Follow the details of moderate rainfall in Arar and light rainfall in Sakaka and Al Qurayyat. Learn about the weather conditions in the Northern Borders and Al Jawf regions and the impact of the rain on the environment and agriculture.

The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center has adopted a business terminology guide to standardize concepts and enhance coordination efficiency between government and private entities in the infrastructure sector.

The Cabinet has decided to transfer the Red Palm Weevil Control Committee to the Plant Protection Center. Learn more about the decision and the reorganization of responsibilities to protect plant resources.

The Cabinet approves amending the regulations of the Higher Education Fund by including a quarter of endowments among the sources of funding, in a step that enhances the financial sustainability of universities and supports Vision 2030.

The Saudi Cabinet approves the cancellation of the Tourism Development Council and regional councils in order to unify the authorities and modernize the governance of the tourism sector within the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Check the weather forecast for the mid-year break in 1447 AH in Saudi Arabia. The Meteorology Department warns of dust storms in Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and rain in Mecca and Medina, along with a drop in temperatures.

Check the weather forecast for the mid-year holiday in 1447 AH (2026/2027) in Saudi Arabia. The National Center for Meteorology warns of dust, rain, and a drop in temperature in Riyadh, Mecca, the Eastern Province, and the north.