Arabia – Page 17

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh streamlines city services, swaps 16 municipal offices for 5 regional zones | World News

Madiniti service hub in Riyadh offers residents easy access to streamlined municipal services under the new reform program/Representative Image Riyadh has launched a comprehensive municipal reform that abolishes its 16 sub-municipal offices, reorganizing city governance into five geographic sectors. This strategic overhaul aims to boost efficiency, enhance service quality, and meet the capital’s rapid growth […]

Dave Chappelle jokes it’s ‘easier to talk’ in Saudi Arabia than back home in America at Riyadh Comedy Festival | World News

Dave Chappelle at Riyadh Comedy Festival/ Image: (Getty Images via The Independent) At Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival, Dave Chappelle used his stage time to weigh in on the volatile state of free speech in America. With irony at the heart of his performance, the comedian found a pointed contrast between speaking his mind […]

Saudi Arabia and Vietnam forge stronger investment ties with five new agreements | World News

Saudi Arabia and Vietnam signed five agreements covering construction, tourism, manufacturing, and human resource development/Image: X Saudi Arabia and Vietnam have strengthened their economic partnership by signing five investment agreements during the Saudi-Vietnamese Business Forum in Hanoi. These agreements cover diverse sectors including construction, infrastructure, advanced furniture manufacturing, tourism, and human resource development. The move […]

Saudi Arabia sets clear rules for Content Creators and Influencers: Everything you need to know about the new media guidelines | World News

Saudi Arabia’s new social media rules, balancing creativity with compliance across trending digital platforms. Saudi Arabia has introduced new content creator guidelines, aimed at regulating social media, protecting privacy, and promoting responsible digital behavior. The General Authority for Media Regulation (GAMR) announced the rules to ensure content aligns with cultural values and fosters accountability among […]

Saudi Arabia sets clear rules for Content Creators and Influencers: Everything you need to know | World News

Saudi Arabia’s new social media rules, balancing creativity with compliance across trending digital platforms/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has introduced new content creator guidelines, aimed at regulating social media, protecting privacy, and promoting responsible digital behavior. The General Authority for Media Regulation (GAMR) announced the rules to ensure content aligns with cultural values and fosters […]

Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh University of Arts with 13 colleges, aiming for 30,000 graduates by 2040 | World News

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh University of Arts opens in 2026, offering 13 colleges and scholarships/Representative Image In a strategic move to strengthen its creative economy, Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Riyadh University of Arts (RUA), a landmark cultural education institution designed to elevate artistic talent, drive job creation, and align with the Kingdom’s […]

Saudi Arabia launches ‘Super Yacht Arabia’ to promote red sea as luxury yachting destination | World News

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea emerges as a new global luxury yachting destination with major investments/Representative Image At the Monaco Yacht Show, one of the world’s premier luxury yachting events, Saudi Arabia launched a major international campaign to mark its entry into the elite global superyacht tourism market. Titled Super Yacht Arabia, the initiative positions the […]

Historic first: Saudi Arabia appoints Dr. Munira Al-Mahashir as Eastern Province’s first female Director of Education | World News

Saudi Arabia Appoints First Woman to Lead Education in Eastern Province Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan has issued a decision appointing Dr. Munira bint Badr Al-Mahashir as Director General of Education for the Eastern Province, a move that marks the first time a woman has held this senior regional post. Who is Dr. Munira Al-Mahashir? […]

No more rent hikes: Saudi Arabia freezes rent in Riyadh for 5 years; Key rules explained | World News

Saudi Arabia enforces five-year rent freeze in Riyadh to stabilize prices and protect tenant rights/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive rental market regulations in Riyadh aimed at stabilizing soaring rent prices and ensuring fairness between landlords and tenants. Following directives from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the new rules include a five-year freeze on […]

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after passenger suffers stroke mid flight | World News

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverted to Riyadh after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air/Image: FlyDubai A FlyDubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an unscheduled emergency landing in Riyadh on September 24, 2025, after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air. The incident prompted swift cooperation between FlyDubai’s […]