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Riyadh to Doha in two hours: Saudi Arabia and Qatar unveil mega electric rail project | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia and Qatar launch 785km high speed electric rail, cutting Riyadh-Doha travel to two hours/Representative Image Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced a landmark high speed electric rail project that will slash travel time between Riyadh and Doha to just two hours while creating more than 30,000 jobs. The ambitious 785 kilometer railway […]

Want to drink in Saudi Arabia? Non-Muslim foreign residents can now enjoy alcohol – but there is one condition

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia is finally uncorking the bottle for non-Muslim foreign residents — but there’s a catch, and it goes straight for your wallet. Cheers, if you can afford it.Now, the non-Muslim foreigners can enjoy alcohol, but only if they earn enough money to qualify.According to the Quran, people practicing Muslim should abstain from consuming […]

Saudi Arabia: Taibah University suspends in-person classes across Madinah region | World News

[ad_1] Madinah students move to online learning at Taibah / Image: Taibah University The academic routine at Taibah University in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, saw a sudden, mandatory shift this week, prioritizing the safety of its community over traditional classroom attendance. Taibah’s notice cites National Center of Meteorology reports as the reason for the suspension; students […]

Saudi weather alert: Red warnings issued as heavy rain sweeps across 8 regions today | World News

[ad_1] Red weather alerts issued as heavy rain hits Saudi / AI Generated Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent and severe weather alert, placing eight regions across Saudi Arabia under Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings due to imminent hazardous conditions. Residents are strongly advised to prepare immediately for heavy rainfall, […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj rolls out new Nusk Card rules for domestic and international pilgrims | World News

[ad_1] Nusk Al-Umrah card offers digital services for domestic, printed access for international pilgrims/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step to make the Umrah pilgrimage smoother and more organized for both domestic and international visitors. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has expanded the “Nusk” card, now available digitally for residents within the […]

Saudi new 5-year Resident ID to cut 65 million office visits and boost digital services | World News

[ad_1] Absher powers new five-year Resident ID system / Image: File Saudi Arabia introduced a new “Resident ID” system that replaces the old annual residency-renewal routine with a single, five-year card and a simplified online workflow. Officials and local outlets say the move will dramatically cut visits to passport and residency offices for over 13 […]

Saudi citizens warned as deadly Marburg Virus outbreak hits Southern Ethiopia | World News

[ad_1] The Saudi Embassy warns citizens after eight deaths among 13 confirmed Marburg virus cases in southern Ethiopia/Representative Image The Saudi Embassy in Ethiopia has warned its citizens to exercise extreme caution following a deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus in southern parts of the country. The advisory highlights confirmed cases and fatalities while urging […]

Saudi Arabia weather alert: Thunderstorms expected across most regions in kingdom this week | World News

[ad_1] Thunderstorms from December 6–11 will bring heavy rain, hail, dust storms, and flash floods nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing for several days of unstable weather as thunderstorms move across nearly every region. National forecasts point to heavy rain, dust storms and the risk of flash floods, prompting safety alerts from the National Center […]

Oman and Saudi Arabia approve mutual certificates of origin to ease trade | World News

[ad_1] Oman and Saudi Arabia approved mutual certificates of origin, boosting trade, industrial projects, and supply-chain integration/Image: QNA Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step to strengthen their industrial and commercial ties by agreeing to recognize each other’s certificates of origin. The move is designed to facilitate the movement of […]

Saudi Crown Prince administers oath to newly appointed ambassadors at Dammam ceremony | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman swore in ambassadors to 15 countries, enhancing global diplomatic relations/Image: SPA In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia formalized the appointments of its new ambassadors to multiple friendly and brotherly nations. The ceremony, held at Al-Khaleej Palace in Dammam, highlighted the Kingdom’s continued commitment to strengthening international relations. […]