Thunderstorms to Continue Across Saudi Arabia Until Monday

The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)
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Thunderstorms to Continue Across Saudi Arabia Until Monday

The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)

The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense (DGCD) warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday.

It called on people to exercise caution, to remain in safe places and avoid valleys and areas prone to flooding.

It said the Makkah region, including the Holy City, Jeddah, Al-Jumum, Al-Kamil, Al-Kharmah, Turabah, Raniyah, Al-Muwayh, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Laith, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Bahra, Khulais, and Rabigh, will be affected by moderate to heavy rains, leading to torrential rains, hail, and dust-stirring winds.

The Riyadh region will be affected by moderate to heavy rains, including Afif, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Dawadmi, Az-Zulfi, Al-Ghat, Shaqra, Thadiq, Marat, Al-Majma'ah, and Rimah, and light to moderate rains in the capital Riyadh, Hawtah Bani Tamim, Al-Hariq, Al-Muzahmiyyya, Al-Kharj, Harimla, Ad-Diriyah, and Dharma.

Moderate to heavy rains will affect the regions of Madinah, Hail, Al-Qassim, Tabuk, Al-Jawf, the Northern Borders, the Eastern Region, Al-Baha, Aseer, and Jazan.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.