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Saudi Arabia raises saudization to 60% in marketing and sales jobs with minimum wage of SAR 5,500 | World News

Saudi Arabia raises Saudization to 60% in marketing and sales jobs with SAR 5,500 minimum wage/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced two major decisions to strengthen the participation of Saudi nationals in the private-sector workforce. The measures aim to create productive and appealing job opportunities while ensuring […]

‘Make America go away’: MAGA has a new meaning in Greenland; how protesters are mocking Trump through caps

Has MAGA found a new meaning? Protesters in Denmark have taken to the streets to oppose US President Donald Trump’s rigid push to acquire the Arctic island — Greenland, wearing red baseball caps spoofing his iconic MAGA hats — this time emblazoned with the slogan “Make America Go Away.”MAGA hats have become symbolic of Danish […]

Saudi Arabia directs imams to use Friday sermons to promote marriage, pushback against ‘deviant’ narratives

Saudi Arabia Directs Mosques to Promote Marriage at Friday Khutba, Counter Discouraging Narratives Riyadh, January 19, 2026: In a new directive aimed at reinforcing traditional family values, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has instructed all mosque preachers across the Kingdom to dedicate their next Friday sermon (khutbah) to urging the facilitation […]

Is Ramadan 2026 delayed? Saudi Arabia confirms no Shaaban Moon sighting | World News

Shaaban crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia / AI Image Saudi Arabia’s official moon-sighting committees reported that the crescent moon marking the start of Shaaban 1447 AH was not sighted on the evening of January 18, 2026. As a result, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as the 30th day of Rajab, and the […]

Burj Khalifa’s competitor Dubai Creek Tower is rising again: Emaar to reignite UAE’s forgotten mega skyscraper with new tender in 3 months

Dubai Creek Tower Revival: Emaar Announces New Tender for Iconic Skyscraper Dubai’s ultra-modern skyline may soon welcome a long-anticipated icon once again. Emaar Properties has officially signalled the next phase of Dubai Creek Tower, a project that has experienced years of pauses, redesigns and evolving ambitions, with founder Mohamed Alabbar announcing plans to issue a […]

Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s name on disposable packaging and bags | World News

Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s name on disposable bags, packaging, and promotional commercial materials/Representative Image A new directive from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce is reshaping how religious expressions appear in everyday commerce, as authorities move to prevent the sacred names of Allah from being placed on items that could be mishandled or discarded.Saudi […]

Saudi Arabia’s boldest sports-entertainment crossover: Travis Scott to headline March 2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh; full details inside

Saudi Arabia Blends Hip-Hop and NFL Stardom as Travis Scott Headlines 2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh Global rap superstar Travis Scott is set to make a big comeback to Saudi Arabia in March 2026, this time not just for a concert but as the headline performer at the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic, […]

What is Anktiva? Saudi Arabia approves new lung cancer therapy first in world | World News

What is Anktiva? Saudi Arabia approves new lung cancer therapy first in world/Representative Image The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted conditional approval for Anktiva, a new cancer therapy, for adult patients with advanced lung and bladder cancers. This makes Saudi Arabia the first country in the world to approve the treatment for […]

No more layovers? Air India, Saudia airline codeshare deal opens up 20+ cities overnight

Air India and Saudia’s Smart Move Is Redefining Cross-Border Flying: Why This Codeshare Is Being Called a Game-Changer for India–Gulf Travel Good news for travellers in India and Saudi Arabia! Air India, India’s flag carrier and Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, have officially signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect from February […]

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

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 bureaucratic […]