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Bringing your family to Saudi Arabia: Saudi Family Visit Visa eligibility, requirements, application, and extension explained | World News

The Saudi Family Visit Visa allows residents to invite immediate family members for 30 to 90 days, extendable online via Absher/ Representative Image When planning to bring your loved ones to Saudi Arabia for a short-term visit, understanding the family visit visa process is essential. This visa allows residents and citizens of Saudi Arabia to […]

Saudi Arabia: Madinah airport road renamed after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman | World News

King Salman named Madinah’s 13 km airport road after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, enhancing connectivity/Image: SPA King Salman has ordered the renaming of a vital 13-kilometer stretch in Madinah that links the Prophet’s Mosque to the city’s airport. Now titled Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road, this key route passes through landmark development […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi’s Air Arabia launches new direct flights to Assiut, Egypt starting November 2025 | World News

Starting November 4, 2025, Air Arabia will operate twice-weekly direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Assiut/Image: Air Arabia Starting November 4, 2025, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch direct flights between Zayed International Airport and Assiut, Egypt, adding a third Egyptian destination to its growing regional network. The new route will operate twice weekly and […]

Saudi Arabia enforces strict ban on unlicensed passenger under new transport law | World News

The TGA fines unlicensed passenger transport up to SAR 20,000 with vehicle impoundment and deportation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced firm enforcement of a new Road Transport Law that bans unlicensed passenger transport in all forms, including informal ride solicitation or hailing. The law introduces significant penalties aimed at deterring illegal […]

Driving in Saudi Arabia: 48 countries approved for license conversion; how to apply and what to do If yours isn’t on the list | World News

If your home country isn’t on the approved list, you must attend a Saudi driving school, complete lessons, and pass written and practical tests/ Representative Image Just landed in Saudi Arabia and ready to take the wheel? Before you hit the roads of Riyadh or cruise through Jeddah, you’ll need to check if your foreign […]

What is Iqama? The residency permit every expat in Saudi Arabia can’t live without | World News

The Saudi Iqama is a mandatory residency permit enabling legal work, healthcare, banking, and family sponsorship/Representative Image In Saudi Arabia, the Iqama is more than just a residency permit — it is the central document that governs the life and work of every foreign national living in the Kingdom. From legal status to access to […]

Gulf markets dip amid rising geopolitical tensions; Saudi Arabia and UAE stocks fall the most | World News

Gulf markets fell Wednesday as Middle East tensions rose, with Saudi Arabia and UAE leading losses/Representative Image On Wednesday, Gulf stock markets opened broadly lower, tracking regional unrest triggered by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. The downturn reflects heightened market sensitivity to geopolitical risk, with key indices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and […]

Saudi Arabia launches challenge for local chefs to upgrade Hajj and umrah pilgrim meals | World News

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a national challenge inviting Saudi chefs to innovate pilgrim catering, enhancing quality and safety/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has initiated the “Eashathon” challenge in Makkah, aiming to innovate and elevate the catering services for millions of pilgrims. This competition invites Saudi chefs to develop creative […]

Saudi Arabia delivers its first package by Drone: A big step toward faster, smarter logistics | World News

A delivery drone flies over Jeddah’s skyline, carrying a parcel, symbolizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030-driven logistics transformation/Representative Image In a move that signals a major shift in Saudi Arabia’s logistics landscape, a successful trial of drone-based parcel delivery was carried out in Jeddah. This marks the Kingdom’s first official experiment using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) […]

Saudi Arabia takes center stage as guest of honor at 62nd Damascus International Fair | World News

Saudi Arabia, guest of honor at the 62nd Damascus International Fair, features 80+ companies and key entities to boost regional trade/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is prominently participating as the guest of honor at the 62nd Damascus International Fair, held from August 27 to September 5 in Syria’s capital. This engagement marks a significant step in […]