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Goodbye bureaucracy in Saudi Arabia? New Riyadh digital system could change how cities are built in Middle East

[ad_1] Riyadh Just Killed Red Tape: New Digital System Promises Faster Urban Approvals Than Ever In a major leap towards smart governance and efficient city development, Riyadh Municipality has rolled out a unified digital system designed to drastically accelerate urban planning approvals across Saudi Arabia’s capital. Announced this week, the platform aims to simplify complex […]

Inside Jeddah Tower: Saudi Arabia’s tallest skyscraper that will beat Burj Khalifa

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia is pushing the limits of architecture and ambition with Jeddah Tower, a megastructure designed to become the tallest building in the world, overtaking Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa. Rising on the Red Sea coast, the tower is not just about height, it represents the Kingdom’s vision for the future, blending engineering excellence, luxury […]

Will AI steal your job? From pay rises to pink slips, how UAE employees are changing career goals

[ad_1] Paychecks Are Out, Job Survival Is In: UAE’s AI Wake-Up Call Welcome to the age where your biggest career flex is not a bigger paycheck instead, it is not being replaced by a machine. With artificial intelligence (AI) transforming how work gets done in the UAE, employees are rethinking priorities, putting job security and […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

Hajj 2026 deadline alert: Travel agencies to face penalties after Jan 12 if pilgrim contracts not secured, Egypt warns

[ad_1] January 12 Is D-Day: Egypt Warns Hajj Travel Agencies of Legal Action Cairo / January 6, 2026: With the 1447 AH/2026 Hajj season just around the corner, the travel and tourism industry in Egypt has issued a warning to agencies in the country to comply with certain procedures by January 12, 2026 or face […]

Saudi Arabia rolls out new saudization rules with SAR 8,000 wage for engineers | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia enforces new saudization rules, giving engineers SAR 8,000 wage and boosting procurement jobs/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to increase local workforce participation in specialized jobs. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has unveiled two major decisions that set higher saudization targets and introduce minimum wage standards, aiming […]

Saudi Finance Minister approves SR217 ($57.9) billion borrowing plan for 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia approves SR217 billion 2026 borrowing plan to fund deficit and debt repayments/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is laying out its financing roadmap for the year ahead. With a sizeable budget deficit forecast and major debt repayments due, the Kingdom has approved a detailed borrowing plan for 2026 that aims to balance funding needs […]

Yemen conflict: Saudi-led airstrikes hit UAE-backed separatist camps; at least seven killed

[ad_1] File photo: Southern Yemen soldiers of Southern Transitional Council (STC) at a check point, in Aden, Yemen (Picture credit: AP) Saudi-led coalition airstrikes killed at least seven people and wounded more than 20 others in eastern Yemen on Friday, after warplanes targeted camps held by UAE-backed southern separatists, according to officials from the group.The […]

Saudi Arabia cost of living: Riyadh or Jeddah, which KSA city is easier on your wallet?

[ad_1] Is Saudi Arabia Still Affordable? New Data Reveals a Changing Cost-of-Living Story As Saudi Arabia accelerates its economic transformation under Vision 2030, the everyday financial landscape for residents, both citizens and expatriates, is changing rapidly. From housing to groceries, consumer prices are evolving against a backdrop of modest inflation, residential property pressures and shifting […]

What Cristiano Ronaldo gets in Saudi Arabia? Breakdown of his wealth and luxury perks

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo’s life in Saudi Arabia, from tax-free millions to private jets and club ownership / Image: File When Cristiano Ronaldo touched down in Riyadh, he didn’t just join a football club; he launched a sovereign-scale enterprise. While most athletes negotiate for better salaries, Ronaldo negotiated for a lifestyle that rivals small nations. Following […]