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Saudi schools will only close under these conditions: New 2025/26 rules explained | World News

Saudi Arabia school new 1447 rules parents must know / AI-generated illustration The days of waking up and frantically checking local news for a last-minute school cancellation are officially over. The Saudi Ministry of Education has issued a formal and highly detailed ministerial order for the 1447 academic year, establishing clear, scientific benchmarks for when […]

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 1447 AH (2026) registration for pilgrims from muslim minority countries | World News

Pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries can now register for Hajj 1447 AH (2026) through Nusuk Hajj/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has formally opened registration for Hajj 1447 AH, offering pilgrims from Muslim-minority countries a direct, fully digital pathway through the official Nusuk Hajj platform. For the first time, eligible participants can complete every […]

Al-Wadi‘ah border crossing: The vital gateway between Saudi Arabia-Yemen explained | World News

Saudi–Yemen land link at Al-Wadi‘ah / Image credit: Stock Image The Al-Wade’ah border crossing, situated in Yemen’s Hadhramaut Governorate just 67 kilometers from Saudi Arabia’s Sharurah, is the sole operational land gateway between the two nations. This singular status has transformed the crossing into an indispensable vital artery for millions of travelers and merchants. However, […]

Saudi Arabia: Makkah schools switch to winter hours; assembly 7:15 AM, classes begin 7:30 AM | World News

Makkah schools begin winter schedule with adjusted morning timings / AI-generated illustration As the chill of winter settles in, school mornings in Makkah are about to feel a little different. Beginning Sunday, November 2, 2025, the General Directorate of Education in Makkah has approved a winter timetable for all public and private schools, with the […]

Saudi Arabia and Colombia sign landmark MoU to boost cultural collaboration | World News

Saudi Arabia and Colombia signed a MoU in Riyadh to enhance cooperation across cultural sectors/Image: X Saudi Arabia and Colombia have taken a significant step to deepen cultural collaboration, signing a memorandum of understanding that sets out a wide-ranging framework for cooperation across multiple creative sectors. The agreement underscores both nations’ commitment to fostering mutual […]

Pilgrim travel alert: Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa entry validity to one month | World News

Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa pre-entry validity to one month, effective next week, for pilgrims/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced key amendments to the Umrah visa system, reducing the pre-entry validity period from three months to one month. The new rule, which takes effect next week, aims to improve crowd […]

Saudi Arabia pension alert: Authorities confirms early November payments, what beneficiaries need to know | World News

Saudi retirees welcome early pension deposit this November / AI-generated illustration The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) announced an early deposit of November 2025 pensions: payments will be credited on Thursday, 30 October 2025 instead of Saturday, 1 November, because the usual date falls on a weekend, a standard practice to ensure timely access […]

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Stadium in the Sky’ for 2034 FIFA World Cup: separating fact from fiction | World News

The internet can turn a concept sketch into a global sensation. In late October 2025, millions of people across X, TikTok, and YouTube watched a video showing what appeared to be a floating football stadium — a glowing bowl suspended 350 metres above the desert, nestled within Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city, NEOM: The Line. The […]

Record breaking sale: Young Falcon sells for USD $36,265 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025 | World News

A young Farkh Shaheen sold for SAR136,000 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction, debuting Sakaka friends/Image: SPA In Saudi Arabia, falcons are more than birds, they are cultural treasures, high-end status symbols, and participants in lucrative racing and beauty competitions. Their rarity, intelligence, speed, and genetics make top-quality birds highly valuable. Highlighting this tradition, a young […]

Saudi Arabia launches world’s first digital diabetes command center | World News

Saudi Arabia launched the world’s first diabetes command center, digitally monitoring patients’ health across the Kingdom/Image: X Saudi Arabia has launched the world’s first diabetes command and control center, setting a new global benchmark in digital healthcare. The initiative introduces a proactive, electronic system to track the health indicators of diabetic patients, reflecting the Kingdom’s […]