Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds in 2026-2027 to tap $2.5 trillion in minerals/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand its mining sector with large-scale exploration opportunities through competitive bidding rounds in 2026 and 2027. The Kingdom aims to develop its untapped mineral wealth, valued at around $2.5 trillion, and position itself as […]
Saudi Arabia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Residency and Border Violators / Image: AI Illustration Saudi Arabia has launched a major nationwide operation to tighten its borders and regulate its labor market. In just seven days, between January 1 and January 7, 2026, security forces arrested a staggering 18,836 individuals for various legal violations. This massive […]
Saudi Arabia will open its capital market to global investors, boosting liquidity and international participation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world. Starting February 1, global investors can directly tap into the Kingdom’s capital market, a bold move designed to boost liquidity and attract international capital. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is […]
Rain to Drench Saudi Arabia During Mid-Year School Holidays, Says Weather Office Riyadh / Jeddah: The National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has predicted rainfall for most areas of the Kingdom during the upcoming mid-year holidays for schools. The forecast has raised urgent weather alerts and advisories among the residents and travellers.According to the […]
Saudi Arabia enforces new saudization rules, giving engineers SAR 8,000 wage and boosting procurement jobs/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to increase local workforce participation in specialized jobs. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has unveiled two major decisions that set higher saudization targets and introduce minimum wage standards, aiming to […]
Malappuram: A tragic road accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of four members of a family from Manjeri in Kerala’s Malappuram district. The deceased have been identified as Abdul Jaleel (52) of Vellila, his mother Maimunath Kakkengal (73), wife Tasna Thodengal (40), and son Adil Jaleel (14). Preliminary reports from Saudi Arabia state […]
Saudi Arabia bans Sharia-violating names in public facilities nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has unveiled a detailed framework governing how public facilities across the Kingdom are named. The regulations, recently approved by the Saudi Cabinet and published in the Umm Al-Qura Gazette, aim to unify naming practices, strengthen administrative oversight, and ensure compliance with Islamic principles. […]
Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia taxes sweetened beverages by sugar content, using four-tier system/Representative Image Imagine reaching for your favorite soda next week and noticing the price is higher than usual. That’s because Saudi Arabia is introducing a new four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 1, replacing the old flat 50 percent […]
Is Saudi Arabia Still Affordable? New Data Reveals a Changing Cost-of-Living Story As Saudi Arabia accelerates its economic transformation under Vision 2030, the everyday financial landscape for residents, both citizens and expatriates, is changing rapidly. From housing to groceries, consumer prices are evolving against a backdrop of modest inflation, residential property pressures and shifting wage […]
Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE import Australian sand because desert grains are too smooth for high-strength concrete/ Image: MyBayut Sending coals to Newcastle is a phrase from the early 16th century, describing the pointless act of bringing coal to a city that already had plenty. As ironic as it may seem, similar […]
