Mariah Carey’s Jeddah Concert Attracts 10,000 Spectators

Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat
Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat
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Mariah Carey’s Jeddah Concert Attracts 10,000 Spectators

Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat
Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat

A crowd of 10,000 people showed up to Mariah Carey’s first-ever live performance in Saudi Arabia, held outdoors as part of events planned for the ‘Saudi International’ tournament for professional golfers hosted by the King Abdullah Economic City in northern Jeddah.

Considered one of the world’s best-selling pop stars, Carey voiced her pleasure to perform before a crowd in Saudi Arabia. Choosing 18 hot picks from her albums, the New York-born singer swept away an attending mixed gender audience.

The opening act, however, was booked for a talented and popular local Saudi DJ that goes by the stage name “Dash” and world-renowned Dutch DJ, Tiesto. The Golf championship kicked off on Thursday at a family-friendly venue featuring performances, entertainment contests, and award-giving ceremonies.

Among the events held are the meetings with the golf stars of the tournament.

The Saudi Golf Federation has created The Saudi International powered by SBIA – one of the Kingdom’s most significant annual sporting events to date. Its significance is highlighted by the number of world-class athletes participating, global television exposure, luxury hospitality settings, and an ultimate spectator experience.

The Saudi International will perfectly showcase the Kingdom’s natural beauty, its warm hospitality, and openness for business.



Saudi Arabia Distributes Shelter Aid to over 3,100 Displaced People Across Six Yemeni Governorates

The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA
The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Distributes Shelter Aid to over 3,100 Displaced People Across Six Yemeni Governorates

The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA
The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 463 tents and 528 shelter kits across 13 displacement camps in Aden, Hadhramaut, Taiz, Lahj, Abyan, and Shabwa governorates between September 10 and 23, 2026.

Benefiting 3,110 individuals displaced from west coast districts in Al-Hudaydah and Taiz, the distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan, SPA reported.

The initiative is part of the ongoing relief and humanitarian assistance Saudi Arabia provides through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people.


Arab Interior Ministers Council Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Arab Interior Ministers Council Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council expressed its strong condemnation of the launch of ballistic missiles and drones by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh and the city of Khamis Mushait.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the General Secretariat firmly denounced these cowardly attacks as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law, SPA reported.

It emphasized that deliberately targeting civilians and civilian objects reflects the militia's persistent criminal conduct and poses a grave threat to regional security and stability.

The secretariat reiterated its full solidarity with and complete support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to defend its security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens and residents.


GCC Condemns Attempted Houthi Attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Condemns Attempted Houthi Attacks on Riyadh and Khamis Mushait

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi “strongly condemned” on Saturday the latest attempts by Yemen’s Houthi militias to target Saudi Arabia.

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said early on Saturday that the Coalition had intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by the Houthis towards the Kingdom.

He said in separate statements that the missiles were headed towards Khamis Mushait and the drones towards the capital, Riyadh.

Albudaiwi described the latest attempted Houthi attacks as a “grave escalation and threat to regional security.”

Albudaiwi stressed that GCC member states stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom, backing all measures it undertakes to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

He also called on the international community to adopt a decisive stance to end these recurrent terrorist attacks and hold the perpetrators accountable.