2024-02-19 13:13
Domestic Hajj pilgrims to be compensated in case of Accommodation violationsDomestic pilgrims of Saudi Arabia can seek compensation from Hajj service providers, if they are unable to provide… Read More
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2024-02-18 08:15
Trojena mountains of Saudi Arabia gets another Snowfall in FebruaryOn Friday, the Trojena Mountains were covered with snow for the second time this February. Trojena, also known as the Mount… Read More
2024-02-18 04:46
Saudi Arabia is first in the World in terms of Tourism growth in 2023With almost 5 million international visitors in the year 2023, Saudi Arabia topped the list for the fastest increase in w… Read More
2024-02-17 03:40
Najiz app to provide all Judicial services from anywhere in the WorldAll judicial services will be accessible through the "Najiz" app, according to Engineer Bandar Al-Sanea, who is the Assis… Read More
2024-02-14 16:22
Employees in Saudi Arabia to enjoy a long weekend marking Founding DayNext week, Saudi Arabia's workers will have a longer weekend because the country is celebrating its third Founding Day o… Read More
2024-02-13 18:08
Several expats arrested for Cover-Up in JeddahIn the raids on the main veggie market and other public utility markets in the Jeddah governorate, teams from the National Program to Combat Com… Read More
2024-02-12 18:26
Fine for not using side Indicators before changing lanes in Saudi ArabiaThe General Traffic Department in Saudi Arabia clarified the fine imposed for not using a turn signal or indicator bef… Read More
2024-02-12 10:50
Ban on large bags and certain food items in Makkah Grand MosqueThe Grand Mosque in Makkah has set up new rules to make sure that Umrah visitors are safe and comfortable while they do the cir… Read More
2024-02-11 18:12
Local Hajj registration 2024 opens in Saudi Arabia for Domestic pilgrimsThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that people living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can now… Read More
2024-02-10 03:43
Indonesia's 1st Hajj 2024 flight to land in Saudi Arabia in MayThe first flight this year carrying Muslims from Indonesia on their annual Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia will leave on May 12… Read More
2024-02-09 12:03
New online service launched for registration of Non-Saudi legal advisors for FirmsThe Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia started a new online service called Najiz that lets non-Saudi (Expat… Read More
2024-02-09 05:50
An Arab expatriate in Saudi Arabia arrested for forging University certificate for workForgery of a university degree certificate got an Arab expatriate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to a y… Read More
2024-02-08 12:40
Saudi Arabia's NEOM unveils Xaynor, a Gulf of Aqaba fantasy“NEOM,” Saudi Arabia's $500 billion business and tourism project, revealed Xanyor on Wednesday. It described itself as… Read More
2024-02-08 03:40
8 new e-Services launched by Jawazat related to Iqama, Passport through Absher and MuqeemThe Absher and Muqeem portals can now be used to report the loss or theft of a passport or an iqama (… Read More
2024-02-07 06:43
No ties with Israel until the recognition of Palestinian state - Saudi Arabia to USSaudi Arabia has made it clear to the United States that it is not going to establish diplomatic ties with… Read More
2024-02-06 17:03
Saudi Arabia welcomed over 100 million Tourists, sets new Target nowIn the Year 2023, Saudi Arabia has more than doubled its goal of 27 million foreign tourists by the end of the decade, as… Read More
2024-02-06 06:34
Remittances of Expats from Saudi Arabia drops to lowest in 5 YearsThe remittance of expats in Saudi Arabia recorded to its lowest levels in 5 years at the end of the year 2023. Join Saudi Ex… Read More
2024-02-05 13:33
Number of workers in the Private sector in Saudi Arabia reached a record High in January 2024The National Labor Observatory (NLO) in Saudi Arabia published a thorough report with numbers abo… Read More
2024-02-04 06:40
17,896 violators were arrested in Saudi Arabia, within a WeekAccording to the Ministry of the Interior in Saudi Arabia, 17,896 people were arrested within one week for violating restrictions… Read More
2024-02-03 17:55
Saudi Arabia arrested 149 people including Expats over Corruption in JanuaryOversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) in Saudi Arabia said that 149 people, both Saudi citizens and exp… Read More
2024-02-03 03:32
For the first time, Bangladesh sends doctors to Saudi ArabiaThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has just approved the recruitment and qualifications of Bangladeshi doctors and nurses, making this th… Read More
2024-02-02 18:39
4 Expats executed in Saudi Arabia for murdering a Sudanese nationalThe authorities in Saudi Arabia said it had executed 4 Ethiopians who lived in the kingdom illegally, for killing a Sudanes… Read More
2024-02-02 03:58
MHRSD celebrates the success of Wage Protection Program and honors its supporting banksThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia celebrated its achieveme… Read More
2024-02-01 14:30
Average lifespan of Public in Saudi Arabia climbs to 77.6 yearsThe average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia has gone up from 74 years in the year 2016 to 77.6 years now. This is due to many e… Read More
2024-01-31 17:45
Self Employment in Delivery sector is prohibited for ExpatsNew rules about delivery services will go into effect in Saudi Arabia in April 2024. These rules will prohibit expats to work for t… Read More
2024-01-30 05:47
Automated monitoring of Violations by Trucks and Buses from 21st April in Saudi ArabiaThe Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia announced the automated monitoring of trucks and b… Read More
2024-01-30 04:57
Baby strollers are not permitted to bring in Mataf area of Holy KaabaThe General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque says that strollers for ch… Read More
2024-01-30 04:31
FNP.sa Unveils an Unforgettable Symphony of Love with its New Valentine's Day Gift CollectionRiyadh, Saudi Arabia - As love and adoration wing their way through the air, FNP is all set to ad… Read More
2024-01-29 13:56
Saudi Arabia arrested the CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla in misuse of Power and Money LaunderingEng. Amr Al-Madani, who was the CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla, was suspended an… Read More
2024-01-29 03:53
Saudi Arabia allows conducting Marriage (Nikah) contracts at Two Holy MosquesAs part of efforts to improve the experiences of pilgrims and visitors, the Saudi authorities has made it accepta… Read More
2024-01-27 18:23
Luxury Train of the Desert to be operational in Saudi Arabia in the Year 2025Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Italian Arsenale Group, which plans high-class train trips, decided to bring… Read More
2024-01-26 18:45
Saudi Arabia approves and mandates Special Uniforms for Bus driversA new uniform code has been set up by the Transport General Authority (TGA) of Saudi Arabia for bus drivers who work in spe… Read More
2024-01-26 07:34
New procedure to enter Rawdah Sharif in Madina via Automated gatesA new way to visit the Rawdah Sharif at the Prophet's Mosque in Madina has been put in place by the Prophet's Mosque Agency… Read More
2024-01-24 05:51
No Income Tax on Individuals in Saudi Arabia, confirms Finance MinisterThere will be no personal income tax on individuals in Saudi Arabia, according to the Kingdom's Finance Minister, Moham… Read More
2024-01-24 03:51
2 Expats arrested in Jubail for selling endangered blacktip reef SharkTwo expats of Bangladesh nationality were arrested for selling 47 blacktip reef sharks, which are a rare species, in the… Read More
2024-01-23 03:58
Saudi Arabia announces fines for violating Security Surveillance Cameras LawThe Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has highlighted the harsh punishments for the violators of… Read More
2024-01-22 13:40
Saudi Arabia reveals Priority Specializations eligible to get Special Talent Premium ResidencyThe Premium Residency Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the top specializations th… Read More
2024-01-22 05:42
Saudization of 25% Engineering professions in Private sector, starting 21st JulySaudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affa… Read More
2024-01-21 06:51
World's Highest hanging Prayer room opens in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia broke a world record when it opened the world's highest hanging prayer room with spectacular Holy Kaaba views, as per th… Read More
2024-01-19 19:04
Saudi Arabia lowers Domestic Worker recruitment fees from 6 nationsThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia announced that certain countries ceilings on the pri… Read More
2024-01-19 07:51
Saudi Arabia sends its 6th Relief Ship for Gaza people in PalestineThe King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) dispatched the sixth Saudi relief ship carrying aid to Palest… Read More
2024-01-18 17:51
Weqaya in Saudi Arabia recommends to wear Mask in Crowded placesThe Public Health Authority (Weqaya) in Saudi Arabia has called the Saudi citizens and resident expatriates to wear masks whil… Read More
2024-01-18 09:13
Ramadan 2024 is expected to start from this date in the Middle East and Gulf regionsThe Holy month Ramadan 2024 is expected to start on or around March 11th this year. The fasting hours will… Read More
2024-01-17 18:17
Saudi Arabia cancels 3-Years ban on Expats who failed to return on Re-Entry visaThe General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia told all its departments of land, sea, and air… Read More
2024-01-17 15:27
Flynas is offering Domestic flight Ticket for just 169 riyals, International for 179 riyalsSaudi Arabia's low cost Airline "Flynas", announced new offer for its customers, this offer allows… Read More
2024-01-17 06:29
Saudi Health Ministry reveals Dress code rules for its staffThe Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia announced the rules for how medical staff working for the health ministry should dress at w… Read More
2024-01-16 18:27
An expatriate jailed for 5 years in Saudi Arabia for Money LaunderingAn expat was caught attempting to smuggle gold out of the kingdom and was charged with money laundering. A Saudi court se… Read More
2024-01-14 07:17
Madina Greenery increased by 360% after rainfallThe Madinah region's green space increased significantly by 360% during the course of the last 5 months of the year 2023, from August to Decem… Read More
2024-01-13 16:28
Saudi Arabia to reward Anti-drug whistleblowers financiallySaudi customs officials have asked people to report attempts to bring drugs into the Kingdom illegally, saying that people who do s… Read More
2024-01-13 06:16
Air Taxis to transport Pilgrims from Jeddah to Makkah in a record timeAn official from Saudia said that Saudi Arabia's national airline plans to run an air service to take pilgrims from the… Read More
2024-01-12 18:11
Riyadh police arrested a Driver who hit Motorcycle intentionally and escapedThe police in the Riyadh region stated that they had arrested a driver for driving recklessly and hit a motorcycle… Read More
2024-01-12 04:25
Saudi Arabia considers coding the Grand Mosque in Makkah for easier accessSaudi Arabia is studying the possibility of implementing coded zones within the Grand Mosque and its courtyards in M… Read More
2024-01-11 08:44
Saudi Arabia records 58% increase in Umrah pilgrims in the Year 2023The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed a record 13.55 million Umrah pilgrims in the year 2023. This is a huge rise of 58 per… Read More
2024-01-10 16:42
Saudi Arabia introduces 5 new Premium Residency products to attract Worldwide talentThe Premium Residency Center of Saudi Arabia introduced five advanced premium residency packages on Wednes… Read More
2024-01-10 10:45
Saudi Airports to provide ‘Passenger with no Bag’ serviceThe Matarat Holding Company announced that travelers from all over the world will be able to use the "Passenger with no B… Read More
2024-01-09 17:49
Fine for Dodging vehicles and for not giving priority to Emergency vehiclesAccording to the General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor) in Saudi Arabia, speed dodging between cars is a highly da… Read More
2024-01-09 02:13
Wonder Garden of Riyadh Season to be operational until 28th JanThe chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheikh, announced… Read More
2024-01-08 04:59
Private Sector workforce in December rises to 10.9 million in Saudi ArabiaIn December 2023, the total workforce in the private sector of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia experienced a signi… Read More
2024-01-07 11:56
Ministry of Interior arrests more than 17,000 violators within a Week in Saudi ArabiaWithin a week, joint field campaigns in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrested 17,376 individuals in violat… Read More
2024-01-07 09:03
Saudi Moroor arrested a Car driver in Fatal Hit and Run caseThe Traffic authorities in Riyadh have arrested a car driver, who ran over 2 people in a road accident between them and ran away f… Read More
2024-01-06 15:50
Crossing restricted borders in Saudi Arabia attracts severe PenaltiesThe General Directorate of Border Guards in Saudi Arabia has advised Saudi nationals and resident expatriates visiting wi… Read More
2024-01-06 04:07
Greenery in Makkah region increased to 600% in just 5 monthsThe National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification in Saudi Arabia reports the area around Makkah… Read More
2024-01-05 04:59
Moroor announces the establishment of 8 Driving Schools in various regionsThe General Traffic Department (Moroor) in Saudi Arabia announced that 8 driving schools would be set up in differen… Read More
2024-01-04 11:49
Exit re-Entry visa of an Expat worker can be cancelled through Employer's Absher accountExit re-entry visas that are issued to resident expat workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to leave… Read More
2024-01-04 03:34
Saudi Airlines launches its Winter offer with up to 30% off on its Flight ticketsSaudi Airlines (Saudia) starts its winter sale with up to 30 percent off on all its international flights, tr… Read More
2024-01-03 18:09
King Salman issues an order to host 1000 Umrah pilgrims from all over the WorldThe Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued an order to host 1,000 Umrah pilgr… Read More
2024-01-03 13:37
Starting 15th January, Residential rental payments only through Ejar platform digital channelThe Real Estate General Authority in Saudi Arabia stated it would limit financial transactions li… Read More
2024-01-03 03:38
Health Ministry advises 6 Groups to get developed Corona VaccineSix most vulnerable groups have been picked out by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Saudi Arabia and have been advised to get t… Read More
2024-01-02 03:49
Saudi Arabia launches 1st phase of Skill Verification Program in EgyptThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia started the first phase of the Skill Veri… Read More
2024-01-01 07:24
Filipinos Workforce in Saudi Arabia doubled in the Year 2023, compared to the Year 2022The number of Filipinos working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has more than doubled during the Year 20… Read More
2023-12-31 06:26
5 requirements for Customs Duty exemption on Personal items and Commercial samplesSaudi Arabia announced the rules for getting personal items and business samples transferred without paying… Read More
2023-12-30 04:07
NEOM launches Norlana, a sustainable luxury community on Gulf of AqabaNorlana, a new premium lifestyle community, was presented by NEOM's Board of Directors. It adds to the fast-paced region… Read More
2023-12-29 17:17
New amendments in Application on Drivers who canceled more than 5 trips after accepting itThe new changes to the regulations governing taxis, fare brokers and routing services decided to sto… Read More
2023-12-29 06:28
SOCPA reports forged certificates Membership applicants to Public ProsecutionA number of people who tried to join the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) by… Read More
2023-12-28 10:10
Fine for Driver or company on violating Regulation related to National Address - TGAAny driver or designated business who fails to follow the rules about using the national address will be f… Read More
2023-12-28 03:31
Madina Municipality launches 70km of Bike lanes for Healthy livingAs part of its humanizing cities program, the Municipality of Madinah finished building 70 kilometers of bicycle paths along… Read More
2023-12-27 05:24
Jawazat advises resident Expats to register Family members FingerprintsThe General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia instructed resident expatriates that, when their family… Read More
2023-12-26 17:04
Saudi Arabia ranked 2nd in G20 countries in ICT Development Index 2023Saudi Arabia moved up 10 spots to become the second best country in the G20, as per the International Telecommunication… Read More
2023-12-26 06:19
Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2024 registrations for International pilgrimsSaudi Arabia announced on Monday that it has officially started registering people from other countries who want to perfo… Read More
2023-12-25 17:58
MHRSD to launch Insurance Service for new Domestic Worker Contracts from FebruaryThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia stated that the "Domestic Worker Contr… Read More
2023-12-25 08:20
Mudad to stop all Employer services on Delaying Salaries to workers for 3 monthsThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia said that if an employer doesn'… Read More
2023-12-24 17:55
Saudization of Sales, Purchasing and Project Management professions beginsTogether with the supervisory authorities, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said that the Saud… Read More
2023-12-24 06:12
Rawdah Al-Sharifa permit cannot be issued to those who already visited in the last 365 daysThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed the necessity of issuing a permit when wishing to visi… Read More
2023-12-23 12:00
Fine for Pedestrians crossing Highways in Saudi ArabiaPedestrians crossing roads in Saudi Arabia will be fined up to 2000 riyals, according to the country's General Directorate of Traffic (M… Read More
2023-12-23 09:05
Non-Saudi vehicles must be drive by their citizens - Saudi MoroorVehicles with license plates from countries other than Saudi Arabia can be drive only by that country citizens, according to… Read More
2023-12-23 04:54
Fine for feeding baboons in Saudi Arabia"Passersby feeding baboons is one of the reasons they reproduce," said Engineer Omar Al-Sudais, who is in charge of project management at the National… Read More
2023-12-22 12:43
Saudi Arabia revises Terms and Conditions for Gasoline stations and Service centersThe new terms and conditions for fuel stations and service centers were released by the Saudi Permanent Exe… Read More
2023-12-22 06:01
Muqeem changes rule to know the Visa status of Iqama holdersThe Ministry of Interior's Muqeem platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made changes in checking the visa status of iqama (r… Read More
2023-12-21 11:01
In Pictures : Mount Hira in Makkah covered with Green grass after the recent rainsThe green grass at the base of Mount Hira gave visitors a unique view after the recent rains that fell on Ma… Read More
2023-12-21 05:51
Saudi Arabia addresses JN.1 Variant spread, No need to worryThe Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia (Weqaya) states that the JN.1 variant has quickly spread across the country and is now… Read More
2023-12-19 16:24
Saudi Arabia launches "KSA Visa" the new Unified Visa PlatformSaudi Arabia announced the start of a unified visa platform called "KSA Visa (ksavisa.sa)" to make the process of applying for a… Read More
2023-12-19 08:53
Saudi Moroor specifies the fine for Leaving vehicle unlocked and in running modeSaudi Arabia's General Traffic Department (Moroor) warned people who drive cars, stating, "You must make sure… Read More
2023-12-18 09:46
The Average salaries of Expats and Saudis (Men and Women) in Saudi ArabiaStatistics from the Saudi government shows that the average salaries of expat women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is… Read More
2023-12-17 07:07
Sheikh Mishal Al-Sabah named as new Emir of KuwaitSheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was named the new Emir of the State of Kuwait by the Kuwaiti Cabinet on Saturday. He took over from… Read More
2023-12-17 05:51
5 Entertaining family home activities during the New Year holidayMost families plan to enjoy their time during the New Year holiday, and many people may prefer to spend this holiday in their… Read More
2023-12-15 12:27
Hefty fine for Modifying bumpers of a Car in Saudi ArabiaSecurity forces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have started a campaign to keep an eye on people who illegally change bumpers. This is… Read More
2023-12-14 12:19
Saudi Arabia fined a person with 100,000 riyals and 1 year imprisonmentAfter looking into it, the Cybercrimes Prosecution has charged a Saudi citizen who violate the anti-cybercrime law. Mos… Read More
2023-12-14 05:30
Opening of a new Taif Airport road for TrafficThe Roads General Authority (RGA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said that the new Taif Airport Road, which is more than 14 km long and has thre… Read More
2023-12-13 17:38
Saudi Arabia arrested a person for shooting an AnimalSaudi police said that they arrested a Saudi citizen as he was seen shooting an animal in an internet viral video. Trendin… Read More
2023-12-13 13:18
NEOM launches "Utamo", its new Art and Entertainment venueToday, NEOM's Board of Directors revealed that "Utamo," the company's newest destination. It will offer a wide range of arts and ent… Read More
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