Saudi Arabia Appoints First Woman to Lead Education in Eastern Province Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan has issued a decision appointing Dr. Munira bint Badr Al-Mahashir as Director General of Education for the Eastern Province, a move that marks the first time a woman has held this senior regional post. Who is Dr. Munira Al-Mahashir? […]
FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverted to Riyadh after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air/Image: FlyDubai A FlyDubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an unscheduled emergency landing in Riyadh on September 24, 2025, after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air. The incident prompted swift cooperation between FlyDubai’s […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Friday said it expects Riyadh to be mindful of mutual interests and sensitivities in keeping with the “wide-ranging strategic partnership, which has deepened considerably in the last few years”.The statement by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal followed media queries on the issue. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan this week formalised their […]
Foreign residents without convertible licenses must pass medical tests, attend driving school, and complete theory and practical exams in Saudi Arabia/ Representative Image Foreigners in Saudi Arabia can drive using international licenses for up to one year, and those from 48 approved countries can convert their existing license directly. But if you’re not eligible for […]
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a national challenge inviting Saudi chefs to innovate pilgrim catering, enhancing quality and safety/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has initiated the “Eashathon” challenge in Makkah, aiming to innovate and elevate the catering services for millions of pilgrims. This competition invites Saudi chefs to develop creative […]
Saudi Arabia, guest of honor at the 62nd Damascus International Fair, features 80+ companies and key entities to boost regional trade/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is prominently participating as the guest of honor at the 62nd Damascus International Fair, held from August 27 to September 5 in Syria’s capital. This engagement marks a significant step in […]
Saudi Arabia earlier agreed to host INTERPOL’s new MENA Regional Bureau and pledged €1 million to its I-CORE programme/ Image: INTERPOL TL;DR Saudi Interior Minister visited INTERPOL HQ in Lyon to reinforce global crime-fighting ties. Talks focused on cybercrime, joint training, and Saudi support for INTERPOL’s I-CORE programme. Saudi Arabia pledged €1M to I-CORE and […]
Saudi Arabia issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals/Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca […]
The Ministry of Justice now handles all judicial translation requests digitally through the e-Litigation platform, improving speed and accuracy/ Image: File The Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia has formally launched a centralized translation service through its e-Litigation platform, streamlining all judicial translation processes to support efficient legal communication and case handling. A system-wide overhaul […]
MHRSD has intensified efforts to ensure transparent and fair wage practices/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has intensified efforts to ensure transparent and fair wage practices in the private sector. Under the Wage Protection Program, managed by the Mudad payroll compliance platform, unreasonable salaries, excessive deductions, and salary delays […]
