Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai: What Are Your Refund and Rebooking Options Amid Flight Disruptions Due To US-Israel war against Iran? Air travel across the Middle East has been thrown into turmoil in recent weeks as escalating regional tensions amid US-Israel war against Iran forced multiple countries to close their airspace, triggering widespread flight cancellations […]
Air Arabia has extended the suspension of its flights to and from the UAE until 15:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 9, 2026, while allowing a limited number of services to operate in coordination with authorities. Limited flights operating with approvals The airline confirmed that only a limited number of flights are currently operating. These […]
Saudi Arabia sets official Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday / Image: File Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for employees across the government, private and non-profit sectors, giving millions of workers clarity on their break at the end of Ramadan. The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Human […]
Saudi Arabia Summons Iran Ambassador Over Regional Attacks, Escalating Iran-US-Israel Tensions Saudi Arabia has formally summoned Iran’s ambassador, Alireza Enayati, in Riyadh over a series of Iranian attacks on its territory and neighbouring Gulf states, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions tied to the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran and its spill-over effects across […]
Saudi Arabia arrested 19,077 residency, border and labour law violators between February 19–25/Representative Image A week-long nationwide enforcement drive has led to the arrest of 19,077 illegal residents across Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The coordinated inspections were conducted between February 19 and 25 by security forces working alongside relevant government […]
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait announced that they are withdrawing baby formula manufactured by Nutricia-Danone under the Aptamil and Bebelac brands. The recall was initiated after a voluntary notification from the company due to potential contamination with Cereulide, a substance produced by Bacillus cereus […]
Domestic pilgrims can now register for Hajj 2026 via Nusuk Platform / Image: file Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially opened registration for citizens and residents inside the Kingdom who want to perform Hajj 1447 AH (2026). Registration began on 6 Ramadan 1447 AH through the Nusuk Hajj platform, accessible via both […]
Saudi Arabia launched a 16-language Visit Guide covering visas, rituals, services and departure procedures/Image: SPA The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a comprehensive multilingual guide designed to support worshippers at every step of their Umrah journey, from pre-departure planning to final exit procedures. Available in 16 international languages, the new resource seeks to […]
King Salman ordered over SAR3 billion in Ramadan aid for social security households/Image: SPA As Ramadan gathers pace, Saudi Arabia has announced the disbursement of more than SAR3 billion to social security beneficiaries, following a royal directive aimed at easing financial pressures during the holy month. Royal directive backed by Crown Prince The Custodian of […]
Saudi Cabinet Rejects Israeli Land Policies Amidst Founding Day 2026 Preparations In a high-profile session chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Cabinet gathered in Riyadh recently to review preparations for the Kingdom’s upcoming Founding Day and to address pressing regional developments, including a renewed rejection of controversial Israeli land policies in […]
