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Saudi Arabia to fully open capital market to global investors from February | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia will open its capital market to global investors, boosting liquidity and international participation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world. Starting February 1, global investors can directly tap into the Kingdom’s capital market, a bold move designed to boost liquidity and attract international capital. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) […]

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 […]

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 […]

Four from Kerala Family Die in Road Accident in Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Malappuram: A tragic road accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of four members of a family from Manjeri in Kerala’s Malappuram district. The deceased have been identified as Abdul Jaleel (52) of Vellila, his mother Maimunath Kakkengal (73), wife Tasna Thodengal (40), and son Adil Jaleel (14). Preliminary reports from Saudi Arabia […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new rules banning sharia-violating names in public facilities across nation | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia bans Sharia-violating names in public facilities nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has unveiled a detailed framework governing how public facilities across the Kingdom are named. The regulations, recently approved by the Saudi Cabinet and published in the Umm Al-Qura Gazette, aim to unify naming practices, strengthen administrative oversight, and ensure compliance with Islamic […]

Saudi Arabia introduces four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages based on sugar content from January 1, 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia taxes sweetened beverages by sugar content, using four-tier system/Representative Image Imagine reaching for your favorite soda next week and noticing the price is higher than usual. That’s because Saudi Arabia is introducing a new four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 1, replacing the old flat 50 […]

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 […]

Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE import sand from Australia despite their endless deserts | World News

[ad_1] Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE import Australian sand because desert grains are too smooth for high-strength concrete/ Image: MyBayut Sending coals to Newcastle is a phrase from the early 16th century, describing the pointless act of bringing coal to a city that already had plenty. As ironic as it may seem, […]

Cupid Shares Rise After Approval for FMCG Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Mumbai, December 30 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of Cupid Ltd moved higher on Monday after the company announced that it has received in-principle approval to set up a new FMCG manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The stock was trading at ₹488.60, up by ₹2.10 or 0.43 per cent on the BSE. The scrip opened at […]