Next stop, parenthood: Saudi Arabia records first-ever birth on the Riyadh Metro Network/Representative Image Riyadh Metro witnessed a rare moment, not marked by a train’s arrival, but by the birth of a new baby on the platformThe incident took place at Al Andalus Station, where a baby was born, marking the first childbirth recorded on […]
Saudi Arabia launched Nitaqat 2.0, targeting 340,000 private sector jobs for citizens over three years/Image: File After the success of its first phase, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the second phase of the Nitaqat Al-Mutawar programme, aiming to create more than 340,000 private sector jobs for citizens over the […]
Saudi Arabia begins accepting property ownership applications from non-Saudis/Representative Image The waiting is over. Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority has officially announced that the law allowing non-Saudis to own property entered into force yesterday, January 22. With this, applications are now being accepted through a unified digital platform, marking a decisive shift in how […]
Saudi Arabia raises Saudization to 60% in marketing and sales jobs with SAR 5,500 minimum wage/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced two major decisions to strengthen the participation of Saudi nationals in the private-sector workforce. The measures aim to create productive and appealing job opportunities while ensuring […]
Saudi Arabia Directs Mosques to Promote Marriage at Friday Khutba, Counter Discouraging Narratives Riyadh, January 19, 2026: In a new directive aimed at reinforcing traditional family values, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has instructed all mosque preachers across the Kingdom to dedicate their next Friday sermon (khutbah) to urging the facilitation […]
Shaaban crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia / AI Image Saudi Arabia’s official moon-sighting committees reported that the crescent moon marking the start of Shaaban 1447 AH was not sighted on the evening of January 18, 2026. As a result, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as the 30th day of Rajab, and the […]
Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s name on disposable bags, packaging, and promotional commercial materials/Representative Image A new directive from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce is reshaping how religious expressions appear in everyday commerce, as authorities move to prevent the sacred names of Allah from being placed on items that could be mishandled or discarded.Saudi […]
What is Anktiva? Saudi Arabia approves new lung cancer therapy first in world/Representative Image The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted conditional approval for Anktiva, a new cancer therapy, for adult patients with advanced lung and bladder cancers. This makes Saudi Arabia the first country in the world to approve the treatment for […]
Riyadh Just Killed Red Tape: New Digital System Promises Faster Urban Approvals Than Ever In a major leap towards smart governance and efficient city development, Riyadh Municipality has rolled out a unified digital system designed to drastically accelerate urban planning approvals across Saudi Arabia’s capital. Announced this week, the platform aims to simplify complex bureaucratic […]
Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds in 2026-2027 to tap $2.5 trillion in minerals/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand its mining sector with large-scale exploration opportunities through competitive bidding rounds in 2026 and 2027. The Kingdom aims to develop its untapped mineral wealth, valued at around $2.5 trillion, and position itself as […]
