Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human footprints found at Alathar (an […]
Saudi Arabia restores 1 million hectares of land, plants over 159 million trees under green initiative/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has marked a major environmental milestone, transforming degraded land into green cover at scale. The progress reflects a long-term national push to restore ecosystems, expand vegetation and tackle desertification.Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of […]
Saudi Arabia issues helpline 992 for expired visa status queries/Image: File Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has directed visa holders to a single helpline for resolving status-related queries, as an earlier relief measure for expired visas approaches its final deadline. Unified helpline number for visa-related queries The General Directorate of Passports has stated that […]
Doctors in Saudi Arabia used robotic surgery to treat a two-year-old child with Hirschsprung’s disease/Image: SPA Doctors in Saudi Arabia have carried out a complex robotic surgery on a two-year-old child diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, a rare condition that affects how the bowel works.The child, who weighs around 10 kilograms, was treated at King Faisal […]
Saudi Arabia grants visa exemption and fine free exit of stranded tourist/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has announced temporary measures to address the status of visitors whose visas have expired, offering flexibility to those unable to leave due to disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. The move comes as authorities respond to travel […]
Donald Trump with Saudi crown prince (Image/AP) As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, a new report has revealed that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been urging US President Donald Trump to continue military operations against Iran. He described the conflict as a critical moment to reshape the […]
Saudi ports announced new services to supply ships with fuel, water, food and crew support at Eastern Region ports/Representative Image As maritime activity faces disruptions across the region, Saudi Arabia has introduced a new initiative to streamline essential services for vessels, aiming to ensure operational continuity and strengthen supply chains. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for […]
Saudi Arabia agreed to open King Fahd Air Base in Taif to American forces / Image: file Saudi Arabia has granted the United States access to its King Fahd Air Base as tensions with Iran intensify, signaling a new phase of military alignment in the Gulf. The development follows warnings from maritime authorities that the […]
A week-long enforcement drive across Saudi Arabia uncovered over 22,000 violations Saudi Arabia’s sweeping enforcement drive against residency, labour and border violations has led to tens of thousands of arrests and legal actions within just one week, highlighting both the scale of the issue and the government’s firm response. Saudi Arabia’s joint field campaigns to […]
Saudi Arabia and Egypt sign visa exemption deal/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed an agreement to exempt holders of official passports from short-stay visa requirements, in a move aimed at easing travel and reinforcing cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan […]
