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Saudi Arabia revokes licences of 74 private schools over safety and regulatory violations | World News

Saudi Arabia revoked licences of 74 private schools after inspections found lapses and missing approvals/Representative image Saudi Arabia’s education authorities have withdrawn the operating licences of 74 private schools in multiple cities across the Kingdom, tightening oversight as part of a broader effort to protect student safety and preserve standards in the private education sector.The […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to begin issuing Hajj 2026 visas from Sunday | World News

Saudi Arabia will begin issuing Hajj 2026 visas from February 8, four months ahead/Representative Image Saudi authorities have moved early on preparations for the next Hajj, opening the visa process months before pilgrims begin their journey, a step aimed at tightening planning and easing pressure during the peak season.The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah […]

Saudi Arabia puts women on frontlines? KSA Interior Ministry graduates 328 female security recruits

Saudi Arabia’s Public Security: Are 328 New Female Recruits a Game Changer? Saudi Arabia’s Public Security Directorate celebrated a significant step in its ongoing efforts to integrate women into frontline roles within the nation’s security apparatus, with 328 female recruits graduating from basic training at the Women’s Training Institute. The ceremony, held under the patronage […]

Makkah hailstorm alert: Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across Saudi Arabia | World News

Hailstorm Warning Issued for Mecca as Thunderstorms Intensify / Image: file The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent weather alert for the Makkah region, forecasting a significant shift from the typical dry heat to intense winter storms. As of February 4, 2026, meteorologists are tracking a weather system capable of producing moderate […]

Will Saudi Arabia schools stay open in Ramadan 2026? Ministry of Education new rules explained | World News

Saudi schools announce Ramadan 2026 attendance policy / AI Images As Ramadan 2026 approaches, the Saudi Ministry of Education has issued official guidance on student attendance and school schedules during the holy month. This move is part of a broader effort to balance academic continuity with the special circumstances of fasting and worship that Ramadan […]

Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2026 moon sighting date: KSA Supreme Court calls on Muslims to sight Al Hijri 1447 crescent

Saudi Arabia Supreme Court Calls for Ramadan 2026 Crescent Moon Sighting As Ramadan approaches in 2026, the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has once again issued its annual call for Muslims across the country to observe the crescent moon to determine the official start of the holy month. According to an official […]

Saudi Arabia tightens job rules, expats can no longer work in these four professions | World News

Saudi Arabia restricts key jobs for expat workers under Saudization plan In a move that has sent ripples through the expat community, Saudi Arabia has officially restricted four high-ranking professions to Saudi nationals. On January 29, 2026, reports confirmed that the government’s Qiwa platform, the central hub for labor services, has stopped accepting requests to […]

US hands Gulf the world’s most powerful AI chips: Clears exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia

Advanced Chips That Power AI’s Future Are Heading From the US to the UAE and Saudi Arabia In a move that signals a major shift in global technology diplomacy, the US Commerce Department has authorised the export of advanced American semiconductor chips to state-linked AI firms in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This […]

Saudi Arabia and Poland sign mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomats | World News

Saudi Arabia and Poland sign diplomatic visa exemption agreement/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Poland took a step towards deeper diplomatic engagement during high-level talks in Warsaw, where discussions on bilateral cooperation and global security culminated in a new agreement easing official travel between the two countries.Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan […]

Dolphins just 2.5 hours from Dubai? Oman’s ‘Norway of Arabia’, Khasab, steals UAE’s weekend getaway crown

Dolphins, Fjords and Turquoise Waters: Why Khasab Is the Middle East’s Quiet Travel Obsession If you are in the UAE and craving a break from the city buzz but don’t want to hop on a long flight, there is a serene, breathtaking corner of the Arabian Peninsula that is quietly becoming one of the Middle […]