Suhail is visible naked eye in Saudi Arabia from August to September, southeast horizon, before sunrise, in dark, clear skies away from lights/ Representative image Every year, as the brutal summer heat begins to wane, eyes across the Arabian Peninsula turn skyward in anticipation of a celestial sign: Suhail. This year, with temperatures soaring to […]
The Ministry of Commerce shut down a foreign website promoting counterfeit gold bullion made of copper coated with gold, targeting Saudi consumers/Representative Image A foreign online store targeting Saudi consumers has been shut down by the Ministry of Commerce for selling counterfeit gold bullion. The move highlights growing regulatory vigilance to safeguard online shoppers from […]
Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the WDS in Riyadh/Image: WDS Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh from February 8–12, 2026, under the patronage of King Salman. This landmark international defense exhibition reflects the Kingdom’s embrace of innovation, global partnerships, and its drive to […]
Authorities have closed 84 food establishments in Riyadh/Representative Image Saudi authorities have closed 84 businesses in Riyadh following a comprehensive crackdown on food safety violations. The campaign, initiated by the city’s mayoralty in collaboration with security forces and other agencies, reflects an intensified drive to protect consumers and maintain quality standards across the capital’s bustling […]
Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents/Representative Image Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents and law violators between August 7 and August 13, 2025, in a series of joint inspections conducted nationwide as per Saudi Gazette. The Ministry of Interior’s targeted enforcement operations, carried out in coordination with […]
The Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law will come into force on 21 January 2026, 180 days after its publication in July 2025/ Representative image In a landmark move reshaping property rights in Saudi Arabia, the government has approved the use of a digital identity system for non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own real estate. This comes […]
On Friday, officials from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle 28.9 kilograms of cocaine into the Kingdom through Jeddah Islamic Port.Authority spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the narcotics were discovered hidden inside a shipment of frozen meat after it underwent customs procedures and was inspected using security screening technology and […]
Travelers must register on SFDA’s CDS platform and upload a prescription, ID, medical report, and full details of each medication/ Representative image SFDA now requires a clearance permit for travelers carrying controlled medications. Applications must be submitted online via the Controlled Drug System (CDS). Travelers need to upload prescriptions, ID, and medical proof to get […]
MHRSD has intensified efforts to ensure transparent and fair wage practices/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has intensified efforts to ensure transparent and fair wage practices in the private sector. Under the Wage Protection Program, managed by the Mudad payroll compliance platform, unreasonable salaries, excessive deductions, and salary delays […]
Air Arabia expanded its fleet to 83 aircraft and launched 13 new routes in the first half of 2025/ Image: Air Arabia Air Arabia reported a solid AED 415 million net profit for the second quarter of 2025, showing resilience despite geopolitical turbulence and sector-wide challenges. With robust passenger growth, high seat load factors, and […]
