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Mass crackdown in Saudi Arabia: Arrests over 22,000 in one week for residency and labour violations | World News

Between 24–30 July 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior detained 22,147 individuals/Representative Image TL;DR: Between July 24–30, 2025, authorities detained 22,147 violators in a nationwide sweep. Arrests included illegal residents, border crossers, and labour law violators, with 11,000 already deported. The government warned of severe penalties including prison, fines, and asset seizure for anyone aiding […]

Saudi Arabia raises Saudization goals again, targets now as high as 80% in some sectors | World News

Private firms with five-plus employees in pharmacy and engineering roles, and three in dentistry, must meet new Saudization rates/Representative Image TL;DR: From July 27, 2025, Saudization rates rise across pharmacy (35–65%), dentistry (starts at 45%), and technical engineering (30%) sectors in Saudi Arabia. Updated quotas apply to private-sector establishments with specified company sizes and minimum […]

Umrah 2025: Over 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries have arrived in Saudi Arabia since June | World News

The 1.2 million pilgrims that have arrived since June represent a 30% increase in Umrah arrivals compared to the same period last year/ Image: Hajj&UmrahPlanner.com Since the start of the 2025 Umrah season on June 11, Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries, marking a significant surge compared to last […]

Horror at amusement park in Saudi Arabia: 360-degree ride snaps mid-air, crashes into the ground, 23 injured | World News

The central pole of the 360-Degree ride suddenly snapped mid-air, causing the gondola to crash violently into the ground/ Image: X A mechanical failure at a popular amusement park in Saudi Arabia’s mountain city of Taif led to a horrifying accident that injured 23 people, including several critically. The incident unfolded on Wednesday evening at […]

Saudi Arabia launches Middle East’s first all-female sea ranger corps in its royal reserve | World News

The new all-female sea ranger corps will patrol the Reserve’s 170-kilometer Red Sea coastline, safeguarding marine and terrestrial ecosystems/ Image: Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Just ahead of World Ranger Day on July 31, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve announced a historic development—the establishment of the Middle East’s first all-female sea ranger […]

UAE and Saudi Arabia break into global top 20 for AI talent, surpassing Italy and Russia | World News

Saudi Arabia and UAE climb global AI charts with strong talent growth/ Representative Image TL;DR The UAE and Saudi Arabia now rank in the top 20 countries for AI talent, ahead of Italy and Russia. Saudi Arabia is offering world-leading AI salaries, long-term research incentives, and building AI cities. The UAE is focusing on fintech, […]

Air Arabia adds third daily flight to Bangkok from October 26: See updated schedules and timings | World News

Air Arabia’s new Bangkok flights will use Airbus A321neo-LR aircraft, known for fuel efficiency, extended range/ Representative Image Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has announced the addition of a third daily flight between Sharjah International Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. The expanded service will […]

What is Leqembi? The first Alzheimer’s treatment approved today in Saudi Arabia | World News

Leqembi targets beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, aiming to slow Alzheimer’s progression in patients with mild cognitive impairment The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced today the official approval of Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s treatment available in Saudi Arabia. This approval marks a significant milestone in addressing Alzheimer’s, a progressive brain disorder that affects […]

Saudi Arabia to hosts world’s biggest comedy festival: Kevin Hart, Russell Peters among 50+ top comedians | World News

Tickets for the Riyadh Comedy Festival, running September 26 to October 9, will be available starting August 1 on Webook.com/ Image: X In a landmark move reflecting its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification plan, Saudi Arabia is set to host the world’s largest comedy festival from September 26 to October 9, 2025, in Riyadh’s vibrant […]

Saudi Arabia in June issues 83 new industrial licenses and opens 58 factories worth SR2.85 bn | World News

June saw Saudi Arabia add more than 3,000 new industrial jobs through factory openings and newly issued licenses/ Representative Image In a robust signal of Saudi Arabia’s accelerating industrial transformation, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced the issuance of 83 new industrial licenses in June, amounting to over SR950 million ($253.3 million) in […]