CBSE announces new marking scheme for Class 10 students in Middle East after exam cancellation amid Iran vs US-Israel war In a major academic shift triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions amid Iran vs US-Israel war, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out a revised assessment scheme for Class 10 students across the […]
UAE residents turn to land corridors, ‘departure assistance’ to find way home as Iran and US–Israel war disrupts air travel The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is increasingly reshaping daily life across the Middle East, with thousands of travellers and expatriates in the Gulf facing unprecedented travel disruptions. As airspace closures […]
Why Are Saudia Flights Still Suspended to 8 Major Cities Until March 2026? The US-Israel-Iran Conflict’s Aviation Impact Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has extended the suspension of flights to and from eight major destinations until March 6, 2026, as ongoing regional tensions and US–Israel–Iran conflict continue to disrupt commercial air travel across the Gulf […]
Saudi Arabia will face a cold wave from January 14–17, with temperatures dropping −3°C northern regions/Representative image Saudi Arabia is set to see a sharp drop in temperatures across multiple regions of the Kingdom starting today, as a cold wave pushes in from the north and gradually spreads southward, bringing below-freezing readings and unusually cold […]
Oman Air will operate Muscat–Taif flights thrice weekly from January 31, 2026, using Boeing 737/Image: Oman Air Oman Air is set to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new Muscat–Taif route, beginning January 31, 2026. This expansion marks the airline’s fifth destination in the kingdom, joining Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and […]
NEOM’s ambitious mega-city project in Saudi Arabia advances rapidly, showcasing futuristic designs and sustainable construction innovations, captivating global attention / AI-generated illustration Saudi Arabia’s NEOM megacity, particularly its centerpiece project ‘The Line,’ has captured global attention as a futuristic urban experiment. Originally pitched as a 170-kilometer, zero-carbon, car-free city, NEOM promised to redefine urban living […]
John Pagano, the Chief Executive Officer of Red Sea Global/ Image: BCW Global John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global (RSG), announced on X that he has been granted Saudi citizenship, expressing heartfelt gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for this honor.With over four decades […]
Saudi Arabia launches Unified Employment Contract, integrating digital platforms to enhance transparency, worker rights, and labor market efficiency./ Image courtesy of Saudi Press Agency (SPA) On October 6, 2025, Saudi Arabia launched a new Unified Employment Contract designed to put workers first. This digital, standardized agreement helps employees protect their rights, ensure timely wage payments, […]
The Saudi Film Commission has raised its cash rebate programme from 40% to up to 60% of eligible expenditures, making it one of the most competitive film production incentives in the world. The announcement was made by CEO Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Qahtani at the Marché du Film during the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Saudi Arabia […]
LAHORE: A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom said on Saturday. The military contingent’s deployment to King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector includes fighter jets and support aircraft from […]
