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Latest Saudi Arabia headlines, collected from 5 news outlets and updated through the day (Tuesday 27 October 2026). Every headline links to the original publisher.

Capital: RiyadhNow in Riyadh: 34°C, clear, wind 8 km/hCurrency: SARGDP: $1.3 trillion4 stories in the last 24 hours

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GDP (current US$)$1.3 trillion2025

GDP per person$34,5372025

Economic growth+4.5%2025

Population37.0 million2025

Source: World Bank. Latest available figures; the year is shown under each number.

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Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi missiles, drones aimed at kingdomAl Jazeera · 4 h ago
The attacks come as top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan and Iran meet in Tehran to de-escalate conflict.
Mecca pact nations hold talks with Iran to prevent renewed Middle East warFrance 24 · 9 h ago
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attend
Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacksAfricanews · 17 h ago
Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.
From the Mecca defence pact to Tehran talks: Is the Middle East’s security landscape shifting?Euronews · 18 h ago
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are pursuing talks with Tehran while strengthening their military readiness under the terms of the Mecca Defence Alliance.
Two killed in Houthi attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, authorities sayBBC Middle East · 4 d ago
It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement targeting airports and other sites in the kingdom.

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