#Saudi Arabia

Ramadan 2025: Haramain rail sets new daily record of 48,000 passengers in Saudi Arabia

Cairo: Saudi Arabia’s high-speed Haramain train service has carried around 48,000 passengers, the highest in a single day since its…

6 months ago

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia to seal pact ending 10-year labour ban

Cairo: Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are expected soon to sign a memorandum of understanding, ending Jakarta's 10-year moratorium on sending…

6 months ago

More than 23,000 arrested in Saudi Arabia for illegal residency, labour and border violations in a week

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has arrested more than 23,000 people in a nationwide campaign targeting violations of residency, labour and border…

6 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Rain, thunderstorms and dust to hit from Friday to Monday

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted a wave of moderate to heavy thunderstorms across most regions…

6 months ago

Ramadan 2025: Surge in demand for culinary items in Saudi Arabia

Cairo: Demand is surging in Saudi Arabia for plastic and paper items associated with food gatherings in Saudi Arabia during…

6 months ago

Saudi Arabia issues warning over fake sick leave, announces $26,670 fine and jail for violators

SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has declared fake sick leave reports as a criminal offence punishable by up…

6 months ago

What the West is getting it wrong about Saudi Arabia’s Neom ambitions

One of the favorite subjects for Western media has been of the GCC’s rising economic influence outside its traditional OPEC…

6 months ago

Oman reaffirms support for Gaza ceasefire at OIC meeting in Jeddah

JEDDAH: The meeting, attended by high-level representatives, focused on the ongoing Israeli aggression in the occupied Palestinian territories. Heading Oman’s…

6 months ago

Saudi banks banned from using WhatsApp for customer service

SAUDI ARABIA: Instead, banks must implement in-app Live Chat or ChatBot services to ensure secure and compliant communication with customers.…

6 months ago

Saudi Arabia opens registration for Ramadan volunteers

Cairo: Saudi Arabia has opened registration for volunteers wishing to serve worshippers in Islam’s two holiest mosques during the upcoming…

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s airports handle record 128 million passengers in 2024

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s airports processed a record 128 million passengers in 2024, a 15 per cent increase from the previous…

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia: What salary hikes can be expected this year?

Dubai: After rising by 4 per cent in 2024, salaries will increase by 2 per cent this year, according to…

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its labour market – and getting results

How can the global labor market keep up with rapidly changing technology, industries that are transforming overnight, and changing employee…

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Gates designated in Grand Mosque in Mecca for pilgrims’ access

Cairo: As the peak season for the Umrah or minor pilgrimage is just round the corner, Saudi authorities have advised…

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia: GCC residents can now perform Umrah with transit visa

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now…

7 months ago

Labour changes set to take effect in Saudi Arabia

Cairo: Starting from this month, Saudi Arabia will increase maternity leave for working women to 12 weeks instead of 10…

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia unveils designs of luxury desert train

Cairo: Saudi Arabia has released designs of a luxury train expected to go operational next year as the country seeks…

8 months ago

Saudi revives Prophet’s historic journey with 470-km heritage route accomodating 12000 visitors daily

Saudi Arabia: The project, launched by Prince Salman bin Sultan, Emir of Medina, includes 41 restored landmarks, 305 km of…

8 months ago

Over 18.5 million foreign pilgrims perform Hajj and Umrah in 2024

SAUDI ARABIA : Speaking at the fourth Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Minister of Hajj and…

8 months ago

Over 18.5 million foreign pilgrims perform Hajj and Umrah in 2024

SAUDI ARABIA: Speaking at the fourth Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah…

8 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Season visitors surge to 16 million

Cairo: Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia's flagship entertainment and tourism festival, has attracted a record 16 million visitors in just three…

8 months ago

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