2024-04-19 18:06
Saudi Arabia is providing RSV Vaccine to Elders to combat Respiratory risksCitizens and Residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who are of 60 years and above will now be able to get the Res… Read More
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2024-04-19 06:57
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sets the last date of Umrah pilgrims to leave Saudi ArabiaAccording to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Umrah visas are valid for 90… Read More
2024-04-18 17:45
A Court in Saudi Arabia sentenced an Expat for harassing a WomanA court in Saudi Arabia fined an expatriate with 150,000 riyals and given a prison sentence of five years for harassing a woma… Read More
2024-04-18 12:44
Reduction of Traffic fines by 50% comes into effect in Saudi ArabiaStarting from Thursday, April 18, the General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor) in Saudi Arabia began enforcing a royal decre… Read More
2024-04-17 17:59
Saudi Arabia's most beloved person, Who offered drinks & Food for Free in Madina passed awayLocals and pilgrims to Madina appreciate the legacy left behind by Sheikh Ismail Al Zaim, know… Read More
2024-04-17 08:59
Heaviest Rain ever recorded in UAE, Flooding Dubai Airport and RoadsThe United Arab Emirates was hit hard by thunderstorms on Tuesday, which dumped the country's greatest rainfall in a few h… Read More
2024-04-16 09:33
Fasting in Ramadan and 6 days in Shawwal monthMuslims are encouraged to fast for six days in the month of Shawwal, following the month of Ramadan, as it is considered equivalent to fasting f… Read More
2024-04-15 18:05
Implementation of Saudization on all Insurance Product Sales jobsThe decision of Saudization on all positions related to sales of insurance products takes effect on Monday, April 15, accordi… Read More
2024-04-15 12:04
Neom workforce could exceed 200,000 by next year, due to significant GrowthAt present, more than 140,000 individuals are contributing to different NEOM projects, and projections indicate tha… Read More
2024-04-14 18:45
Hajj Ministry sets 15th Dhul Qadah as last date for expiry of Umrah visaThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced that the expiry date for Umrah visas of international pilgrim… Read More
2024-04-14 06:54
Over 20,000 people arrested in Saudi Arabia, within 1 weekA nationwide effort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to track down and arrest those who violates the rules of residency, employment, a… Read More
2024-04-13 18:48
Steps to modify the Translated name in Iqama - Saudi JawazatThe Jawazat (Genereal Directorate of Passports) in Saudi Arabia said that companies can able to modify the translated name on the… Read More
2024-04-12 11:49
Al-Khobar joins in the list of World's smart citiesAl-Khobar is crowned as a smart city by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in its 2024 rankings. According to the… Read More
2024-04-08 16:49
Saudi Supreme Court announced Eid Al-Fitr to be celebrated on Wednesday (10th April 2024)The Supreme Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that 9th April 2024 will be the 30th day o… Read More
2024-04-07 18:28
Saudi Arabia starts arresting Unauthorized Passenger pickups at its AirportsDuring the last week, from the 17th to the 23rd of Ramadan, the Transport General Authority (TGA) reported 648 peo… Read More
2024-04-07 10:15
Saudi Supreme Court calls for Moon sighting on Monday evening for Eid Al-FitrThe Supreme Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has called all the Muslims living in the country to sight the Sh… Read More
2024-04-05 18:58
Saudi Arabia offers 50% discount on Traffic finesThe Ministry of the Interior in Saudi Arabia has announced a 50% discount on total traffic fines incurred before April 18, 2024 (9/10/1445 AH… Read More
2024-04-04 18:17
King Khalid International Airport launches e-Gates at its two TerminalsThe first phase of e-Gate (self-service passport) gates opened at the departure area of Terminals 3 and 4 of King Khali… Read More
2024-04-04 09:21
First phase of new Duty-Free market has opened at King Khalid International AirportAbdulaziz Al-Duailej, head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), made the announcement that th… Read More
2024-04-03 17:56
Saudi Arabia announces 4-Year exemption on Government Fees for displaced Expats from neighboring countriesSaudi Arabia to bear the government fees of those displaced from neighboring c… Read More
2024-04-02 18:02
Miss Universe Organization denies reports of any participation from Saudi Arabia this YearThe Miss Universe Organization denied rumors circulating that a Saudi Arabian model would be competi… Read More
2024-04-02 10:08
An Expat and a Saudi jailed for 2-Years with 500000 riyals fine for Cover-Up crimeA Saudi national and an Asian national were both found guilty of commercial concealment (cover up) and sente… Read More
2024-04-01 14:08
Expat remittances hit a five-year low in Saudi ArabiaFrom 10.41 billion riyals in January to 9.33 billion riyals in February, the amount of money sent back by Saudi expatriates declined by 1… Read More
2024-03-31 10:19
Saudi Arabia aims to be among Top 10 Global destinations in 2024Saudi Arabia's national tourism policy targets over 150 million tourists by the year 2030, with the goal of making the country… Read More
2024-03-30 18:39
A video of a Tall man among Pilgrims in Makkah Grand Mosque goes ViralVideos showing a very tall pilgrim almost 2.5 meters tall, walking within the crowds at the Makkah Grand Mosque went vir… Read More
2024-03-29 18:17
A Security officer at Makkah Grand Mosque carries a Pilgrim to show him the Holy KaabaA security guard at Makkah's Grand Mosque helped a disabled Umrah pilgrim have a better view of the holy… Read More
2024-03-29 09:52
Saudi Model Rumy Al-Qahtani to represent Saudi Arabia in her Miss Universe debutA Saudi model will be the first person from the Kingdom to represent it in Miss Universe, which takes place ev… Read More
2024-03-28 19:01
Saudi Arabia declares March 27 of every year as Saudi Green Initiative daySaudi Arabia has made March 27 the yearly Saudi Green Initiative Day, as a way to show its dedication to protecting… Read More
2024-03-27 17:59
6 Companies offered Private Jets, Expensive cars, Camels, Gold sets and Smartphones in PrizesThe Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia said that they have summoned six commercial companies fo… Read More
2024-03-26 18:08
Procedure to follow in case of Losing something in the Makkah Grand MosqueThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia clarified the required procedure to follow by the pilgrims or worship… Read More
2024-03-26 10:22
HR professions are restricted to Saudis, 2nd phase of Saudization in Consulting sector comes into forceThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia stated again tha… Read More
2024-03-25 14:37
To issue or cancel Final Exit visa, iqama must be validA Saudi lawyer said that an expat cannot get a final exit visa in Saudi Arabia if he or she do not have a valid iqama or a residen… Read More
2024-03-25 10:11
Makkah Grand Mosque introduced Smart Golf carts for TawafSmart golf carts have been made available for tawaf (circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba) by the General Authority for the Care of… Read More
2024-03-24 18:54
Saudi Arabia announced Eid Al-Fitr holidays for Private, Public and non-Profit sectorsThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia announced that all private and no… Read More
2024-03-22 09:29
Saudi Arabia to penalize 1 Million riyals for Hiring foreigners without JobsIn a move to curb illegal broking, Saudi Arabia intends to penalize employers with up to 1 million riyals, if they… Read More
2024-03-21 09:54
Ministry of Health and SFDA called for reducing Salt intake, in order to get rid of this thingsThe Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia said that people who want to lower their risk of high bl… Read More
2024-03-20 18:22
Prayer in any mosque within the Haram boundary have Great rewardIn an effort to ease the burden on Umrah pilgrims, the Royal Commission for the City of Makkah and Holy Sites has asked locals… Read More
2024-03-20 10:35
For the first time, Non-Oil revenue in Saudi Arabia is now Half of its GDPThe kingdom of Saudi Arabia was widely recognized as the world's leading oil producer and held an excessively large… Read More
2024-03-19 18:34
Eid Al-Fitr 2024 is expected to fall on this date in Saudi Arabia and Arab worldIn the Arab world and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the end of the Holy month Ramadan, also known as Eid Al Fit… Read More
2024-03-19 06:26
TGA announced a Fine for Transporting Passengers without a Permit in Saudi ArabiaA fine of 5,000 riyals has been announced by the Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia for… Read More
2024-03-18 18:19
Under Nitaqat, Foreign Investors to be treated as SaudisForeign investors (business owners) can now be officially recognized as Saudi nationals under the Nitaqat Saudization program, accordi… Read More
2024-03-17 18:39
No permit to repeat Umrah during Ramadan - Ministry of Hajj and UmrahPilgrims are not permitted to perform Umrah twice during the holy month of Ramadan, according to the Ministry of Hajj and… Read More
2024-03-17 09:52
Vegetable waste in Saudi Arabia exceeds 1 Million tons annuallyIn Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture wants the citizens and residents to be more aware of the p… Read More
2024-03-17 01:18
Ramadan, Fasting and Lailatul-Qadr as per the Holy QuranThe month of Ramadan is extremely blessed. During this month, Muslims dedicate themselves in fasting and entirely into prayer. This ar… Read More
2024-03-16 18:28
Saudi Arabia opens World's First 3D printed Mosque in JeddahThe first mosque ever built using the groundbreaking technology of 3D printing was unveiled in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia recently, and… Read More
2024-03-16 09:37
Haramain High Speed Train is offering upto 50% discount during RamadanHaramain High Speed Railway train special offer of 50% discount on economy class and 30% discount on business class duri… Read More
2024-03-15 12:50
Ramadan road accident deaths climb 27% before IftarAccording to the General Authority for Roads in Saudi Arabia, there is a roughly 27% increase in deaths caused by traffic accidents just be… Read More
2024-03-14 18:30
11 Important warnings to Hajj pilgrims and visitors of Saudi ArabiaVisitors and Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia should be aware of several important warnings regarding the Kingdom's laws and r… Read More
2024-03-14 09:22
European, Australian and American pilgrims can now book for Hajj through Nusuk appPilgrims from Europe, Australia, and the two American continents can start making reservations for the Hajj… Read More
2024-03-13 17:59
Riyadh Air receives more than 1 Million Job ApplicationsPublic Investment Fund (PIF) owned Riyadh Air, which began accepting online applications for jobs on March 12 of last year, has receiv… Read More
2024-03-13 12:33
Aramex opens its new Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAramex, a multinational transportation and logistics provider, has opened a regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to bett… Read More
2024-03-13 07:10
Public Investment Fund (PIF) ranks 5th among World's Sovereign Wealth FundsWith $861 billion (Dh3.1 trillion) in net assets, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) jumps to the position of 5… Read More
2024-03-12 09:04
Gates for Entry and Exits of Umrah pilgrims at Makkah Grand Mosque during RamadanSeveral gates of the Grand Mosque in Makkah have been designated to receive Umrah pilgrims by the General Aut… Read More
2024-03-11 08:45
Saudi Airlines offer on Flight tickets in celebration of Saudi Flag DaySaudi Airlines (Saudia) in celebration of Saudi Flag Day launched a special offer on its domestic flight tickets, with… Read More
2024-03-10 16:09
Saudi Supreme Court announced, 11th March is the 1st day of Holy Ramadan 2024The Royal Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its statement announced that the Supreme Court declared that To… Read More
2024-03-10 12:11
Saudi Arabia to celebrate National Flag Day on Monday, 11th MarchThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to celebrate its Flag Day on Monday, 11th March 2024. With the aim of consolidating the value of… Read More
2024-03-10 04:12
Working hours during Ramadan 2024 for Employees, Schools and Banks in Saudi ArabiaWorking hours for Private sector employees during Ramadan 2024 :The actual working hours during the month of… Read More
2024-03-09 17:56
Adobe to open its regional Headquarters in Riyadh Saudi ArabiaIn preparation for its expansion in the region by the beginning of next year (early 2025), Adobe has announced the opening of a… Read More
2024-03-09 04:36
Saudi Supreme Court calls for Ramadan Crescent sighting on Sunday eveningThe Saudi Supreme Court has issued an appeal to all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the Ramadan crescent on March 1… Read More
2024-03-08 17:56
Saudi Arabia executed 5 expats for fatal attack on the Security GuardsThe authorities in Saudi Arabia have executed 5 expats, after they convicted of robbing a business and murdering the sec… Read More
2024-03-08 10:23
How to check Mobily balance on your Phone in Saudi ArabiaThere are five ways to check your Mobily balance on your device. The ability to easily manage our communications services has grown e… Read More
2024-03-07 18:04
Saudi Arabia introduces a new Student visa for International studentsSaudi Arabia now offers an educational or student visa service to students from other countries who want to learn in the… Read More
2024-03-07 07:15
Fine for not canceling Exit Re Entry visa before its Expiry, if failed to exit from Saudi ArabiaThe General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) in Saudi Arabia advised canceling the exit and… Read More
2024-03-06 12:00
Saudi Arabia is reviewing Dependent fee of Expats - Saudi Finance MinisterMohammed Al-Jadaan, the Minister of Finance in Saudi Arabia, said that the Kingdom government is currently rethinkin… Read More
2024-03-05 17:45
How to cancel Sim card under your Iqama in Saudi Arabia onlineYou can follow the steps outlined in this article to cancel a SIM card or report a complaint of unknown sim card, which is linke… Read More
2024-03-05 12:25
Check how many Sim Cards registered on Iqama online in KSAExpats in Saudi Arabia can now check how many sim cards registered on their iqama online in KSA. They require many SIM cards to meet… Read More
2024-03-05 06:02
Saudi Arabia discovers 1200-year-old Othman bin Affan Mosque architectureSaudi Arabia has announced a new historical discovery in the kingdom that shows patterns of the Othman bin Affan Mosq… Read More
2024-03-04 16:00
World's most connected country is Saudi Arabia, in terms of Road networkAccording to Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistics, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, the Kingdom of the Saudi Arabia… Read More
2024-03-04 04:46
Shehbaz Sharif returns as Prime Minister of Pakistan for 2nd termParliament in Pakistan re-elected Shehbaz Sharif to a second term as prime minister three weeks after the February 8 na… Read More
2024-03-03 16:57
Kuwait bans Unauthorized gatherings, calls for Law complianceUnder the command of Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef Al-Sabah… Read More
2024-03-03 10:42
Saudi Arabia have taken Action against 25 labor recruitment offices on violationsLegal action has been taken by Saudi authorities against 25 domestic labor recruitment offices in the Kingdom… Read More
2024-03-03 05:18
Over 14,000 violators of Residency, Work and Border Security laws arrested within a WeekAccording to the Ministry of the Interior in Saudi Arabia, 14,955 people were caught within one week f… Read More
2024-03-01 12:29
Hundreds of Sri Lankan Nurses to work in Healthcare of Saudi Arabia in 2024The Ministry of Labor in Sri Lanka announced that, hundreds of nurses are going to be deployed to Saudi Arabian hos… Read More
2024-02-29 17:33
Riyadh's King Salman Park opens Middle East's longest TunnelA major step toward better traffic flow and less congestion in Riyadh has been announced the completion of the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq… Read More
2024-02-29 11:44
Canceling 5 trips in a month, Transport Authority to suspend e-hailing drivers accountOn Wednesday, the revised Regulation controlling the operations of taxis, cab brokers, and e-hailing car… Read More
2024-02-28 03:50
Saudi Arabia introduces Euro 5 clean Gasoline and DieselOn Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy in Saudi Arabia announced that the launch of Euro 5 clean petrol and diesel, which will replace the… Read More
2024-02-27 18:21
Saudi Arabia announces 6 months Residency to stranded Palestinian Umrah pilgrimsPalestinian Umrah pilgrims who are now stuck in Saudi Arabia as a result of the continuing Israeli war will be… Read More
2024-02-27 06:35
Saudi Arabia bans Iftar fundraising for Ramadan at MosquesGovernment officials in Saudi Arabia have made it illegal for mosque imams to seek financial support in order to provide Iftar or me… Read More
2024-02-26 16:17
Know the 12 important details available on your Iqama cardIf you are a new resident expatriate in Saudi Arabia, your employer will provide you a resident identifying card, which is also know… Read More
2024-02-26 10:43
Saudi Arabia detains 19,431 expats within a Week on various violationsInspection checks were carried out from Saudi authorities, across all regions of Saudi Arabia, and as a result, 19,431 p… Read More
2024-02-25 17:47
Hajj without permit is against the Law and these are its severe PenaltiesSaudi Arabia has told both tourists and people who live in the Kingdom not to take part in the upcoming Hajj sea… Read More
2024-02-25 13:58
Saudi Arabia discovers Major Gas and Condensate in Jafurah fieldThe Saudi Arabian Oil Co. has found an extra 15 trillion standard cubic feet of gas in the Jafurah Field in the Kingdom of Sau… Read More
2024-02-24 12:23
Is it possible to arrest an Expat, who is holding expired Iqama in Saudi Arabia?According to a Saudi lawyer, having an expired iqama or residency permit in Saudi Arabia is not a valid reason… Read More
2024-02-24 06:01
1000 riyals fine for failing to notify visitors with a visible sign of CCTV camera useOne thousand riyals is the penalty for companies covered by the provisions of the security surveillance… Read More
2024-02-23 06:08
Saudi Arabia's HR Ministry clarifies on Salary rise and allowances to a WorkerThe labor ministry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has stated that the employment contract is the important… Read More
2024-02-21 07:02
Saudi Arabia issues guidelines on formal wearing of Traditional cloak bishtThe relevant Saudi authorities have put out an announcement with rules about how certain types of people and offici… Read More
2024-02-20 18:14
Saudi Founding Day offer on Saudi Airlines, Flynas and Flyadeal flightsIn celebration of Saudi Founding Day 2024, Saudi Airlines (Saudia) announces its special offer on domestic flights with… Read More
2024-02-20 08:17
UNESCO adds 3 new Saudi cities to its Global network of Learning citiesUnited Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized Madinah, King Abdullah Economic C… Read More
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
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
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