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Saudi Arabia braces for travel chaos: Heavy rains predicted, Riyadh to Mecca alerts issued

Rain to Drench Saudi Arabia During Mid-Year School Holidays, Says Weather Office Riyadh / Jeddah: The National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has predicted rainfall for most areas of the Kingdom during the upcoming mid-year holidays for schools. The forecast has raised urgent weather alerts and advisories among the residents and travellers.According to the […]

Saudi Arabia: Taibah University suspends in-person classes across Madinah region | World News

Madinah students move to online learning at Taibah / Image: Taibah University The academic routine at Taibah University in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, saw a sudden, mandatory shift this week, prioritizing the safety of its community over traditional classroom attendance. Taibah’s notice cites National Center of Meteorology reports as the reason for the suspension; students were […]

Saudi Arabia: Three expatriates, including two women, detained in Madinah prostitution bust | World News

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 […]

Saudi Arabia: King Salman orders 24-hour access to Madinah’s historic Masjid Al-Qiblatain for worshippers | World News

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman directs 24-hour access to Masjid Al-Qiblatain/ AI-generated image for illustrative purposes only From dawn till the quiet hours of the night, worshippers in Madinah can now step into Masjid Al-Qiblatain anytime they wish. On October 6, 2025, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz […]

Saudi Arabia: Madinah airport road renamed after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman | World News

King Salman named Madinah’s 13 km airport road after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, enhancing connectivity/Image: SPA King Salman has ordered the renaming of a vital 13-kilometer stretch in Madinah that links the Prophet’s Mosque to the city’s airport. Now titled Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road, this key route passes through landmark development […]