Egypt’s president called for parliament to authorize possible defensive support for Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it. Parliament scheduled a session for October 18 to discuss the request.
Saudi aviation authorities said an October 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309. Airport operations were temporarily suspended.
Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE 2–0 in Jeddah to win its fourth Gulf Cup title, and its first since 2004. Two early goals helped secure the team’s victory.
Al Nassr defeated Al Diriyah 3–0 in Riyadh on October 9, 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo, Samu Costa, and Kingsley Coman scored as Al Nassr moved into second place in the Saudi league.
A KAUST-led study found that the El Niño–Southern Oscillation affects Red Sea salinity through changes in winds, water inflow, and evaporation. Understanding these links may support research on the sea and efforts to protect coral reefs.
Passengers, crew, and two off-duty pilots helped respond to an emergency aboard a Flydubai flight, which landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia won team show-jumping gold at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, finishing without penalty points. The UAE took silver and Japan bronze.
Researchers at KAUST developed an artificial-intelligence tool to support mineral exploration in Saudi Arabia. Ma’aden signed a 30-month contract to help test the prototype using Saudi geological data.
A Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile headed for Riyadh on September 19, 2026. Civil defense later ended danger warnings for Riyadh and Al-Kharj, while the United States warned of possible escalation.
Researchers at KAUST tested live and inactive microbial treatments on heat-stressed Red Sea coral. One treatment of each type improved coral health in a fifteen-day field experiment.
