Legal consequences of unrelated men and women alone in a apartment / AI-generated illustration via If unmarried men and women are found alone together in private in Saudi Arabia, they can be investigated and, depending on the circumstances and evidence, face police questioning, short detention, criminal charges, fines or deportation for foreigners. Enforcement varies by […]
MrBeast’s highly anticipated Beast Land is finally open, marking the YouTuber’s boldest leap yet from online entertainment to real-world experiences. The 45-day pop-up theme park, located in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season 2025, brings his famous YouTube challenges to life through large-scale attractions, obstacle courses, and adrenaline-pumping rides. Open from November 13 to December […]
The eligible airlines for the Saudi stopover visa are Saudia Airlines and Flynas and : Travelers must register and book their Umrah or Ziyarah appointments via the Nusuk.sa platform ahead of time Saudi Arabia is now offering a convenient and cost-effective way for international travelers, including GCC residents, to perform Umrah during layovers in the […]
Parents can now book one weekly in-person or remote school visit via Madrasati, specifying purpose/Representative Iage The Ministry of Education is set to launch a new appointment booking system through the Madrasati platform, aimed at regulating parents’ visits to public schools. The initiative focuses on ensuring a safe and organized educational environment while allowing parents […]
UAE and GCC expats can apply online for Saudi Arabia’s one-year multiple-entry eVisa for tourism, business, family visits, or Umrah/ Image: Pexels Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as the UAE. The Kingdom has introduced a more streamlined visa process, making it easier than ever to travel for leisure, business, or personal reasons.Under the new system, […]
King Salman calls on citizens to join Istisqa prayer, uniting the Kingdom in a plea for rain/Representative Image In a call resonant with faith and tradition, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged Muslims across Saudi Arabia to perform the Istisqa prayer on Thursday, 13 November. The prayer, deeply rooted in the […]
An aerial view of Riyadh’s skyline symbolising Saudi Arabia’s upcoming 2026 law allowing non-Saudi property ownership/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is set to implement a new law regulating property ownership by non-Saudis, effective January 2026, according to an official document Okaz reviewed. The updated system outlines general rules for foreign ownership, including registration requirements, categories of […]
Saudi Arabia grants Premium Residency to over 100 entrepreneurs from 20 countries, boosting innovation, investment, and Vision 2030 ambitions/Image: SPA In a strategic push to cement its status as a global hub for innovation and investment, Saudi Arabia has granted Premium Residency to more than 100 entrepreneurs representing over 20 nationalities. The announcement, made at […]
Madinah police arrested one man and two women expatriates for prostitution, referring them to Public Prosecution/Representative Image In a demonstration of ongoing vigilance, Madinah security authorities have dismantled a prostitution operation involving expatriates, including two women, operating from a residential apartment. The arrests form part of Saudi Arabia’s sustained campaign to combat moral crimes, human […]
A viral video shows a Grand Mosque officer confronting pilgrims near the Kaaba, sparking controversy/Representative Image A brief video has ignited intense debate online after showing a security officer confronting pilgrims near the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. The footage, lasting less than a minute, has drawn attention to both the challenges faced by mosque security […]
