[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] What is Saudi Founding Day and Why is it Celebrated on February 22? Every year on February 22, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pauses to commemorate Founding Day, a national occasion that honours the birth of the first Saudi state nearly three centuries ago. This year’s holiday, officially declared a paid public holiday for […]
[ad_1] Ramadan 2026 moon sighting: All eyes on the sky tonight as Saudi Arabia awaits crescent decision Tonight, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for Muslims in Saudi Arabia and across much of the Islamic world with the official crescent moon sighting that will determine the start of Ramadan 1447 AH (2026). Saudi […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia forecasts warmer Ramadan 2026 with light rainfall expected in Makkah and Madinah/Image: SPA Pilgrims heading to the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan should prepare for warmer days and limited rainfall. Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology has released its preliminary climate outlook for Ramadan 1447H, forecasting above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall in […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia announces revised school timings for Ramadan/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, education authorities across Saudi Arabia have finalised adjusted school schedules to reflect the demands of the holy month. Start times will vary by region, with most morning classes beginning between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., while continuing and adult education programmes will […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia records 21,029 violations in one week during nationwide inspection campaign/Representative Image A nationwide inspection drive carried out across Saudi Arabia has resulted in more than 21,000 violations in just seven days, with authorities issuing a renewed warning of severe penalties for those who breach or assist in breaching the law. According to […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia imposes SR50,000 fine and six months’ jail for unreported visa overstays/Representative Image Visitors who remain in the Kingdom beyond their permitted stay are not the only ones facing consequences. Saudi authorities have now placed clear responsibility on sponsors, warning that failing to report a visit visa overstay could lead to heavy fines, […]
[ad_1] Somalia on Monday signed a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, deepening military ties as the Horn of Africa increasingly becomes a theatre for regional rivalries among Gulf states. The region, which lies along one of the world’s busiest trade routes between the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal, has drawn growing strategic interest from […]
