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Saudi Arabia, Russia 90-day visa-free travel begins from May 11: Ministry announces | World News

[ad_1] Saudi-Russia/Representative Image Starting May 11, citizens of Saudi Arabia and Russia will be able to travel between the two countries without a visa, marking a shift in bilateral travel access.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the visa exemption will come into effect as part of a broader agreement between the two countries aimed […]

Mass crackdown in Saudi Arabia: Over 14,000 illegal residents arrested in one week | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia arrested 14,242 illegal residents in week-long crackdown, enforcing residency, labour and border laws/Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s security forces have detained thousands of illegal residents in a nationwide crackdown, as authorities step up enforcement of residency, labour, and border regulations while warning of severe penalties for anyone offering assistance to violators. The […]

Iran drone strike on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit CIA station: Report | World News

[ad_1] An Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia last month caused significantly more damage than previously acknowledged by authorities in the Kingdom and also struck a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facility within the compound, according to a latest report by The Wall Street Journal, citing current and former American officials. The […]

Saudi Arabia: Planning Hajj 2026? Key updates, visa rules, Nusuk registration and important deadlines you shouldn’t miss | World News

[ad_1] Hajj 2026 preparations intensify with early visas, strict deadlines and Nusuk bookings as registrations cross 1.2 million globally / Image: file Saudi Arabia has accelerated preparations for Hajj 2026 (1447 AH), introducing earlier visa processing, stricter timelines and a fully digital system to manage millions of pilgrims.According to official timelines, Hajj is expected to […]

Saudi Arabia Travel Rules: Saudi Arabia travel ban: New ministry rules bring up to SR30,000 fine, 5-year ban for restricted countries | World News

[ad_1] Visit restricted countries? Saudi warns of SR30,000 fine, 2-year ban / Image: file Saudi Arabia introduced new travel regulations for its citizens, imposing financial penalties and travel bans on those who visit restricted countries without official approval. The updated rules fall under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, which was implemented through executive regulations approved […]

Rare 1000-year-old Quranic manuscript unveiled in Saudi Arabia | World News

[ad_1] A rare manuscript written nearly a millennium ago has surfaced in Saudi Arabia, offering a detailed glimpse into early Qur’anic scholarship. The discovery not only highlights the depth of classical Islamic studies but also brings renewed attention to a vast archive of rare texts preserved for academic research.The manuscript, titled “Gharib Al-Qur’an” (Rare Terms […]

A stunning find in Saudi Arabia: 120,000-year-old footprints reveal where humans once walked | World News

[ad_1] Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human footprints found at Alathar […]

Saudi authorities bust illegal fitness drug racket, detain gym trainers | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia detained gym trainers selling unlicensed weight loss, hormonal and peptide drugs after investigation/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has detained several gym trainers of Arab nationalities for selling and promoting unregistered weight loss medications, hormonal drugs and peptide substances, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency. The action was […]

What is Saudi Arabia’s $4.7 billion ‘artificial lake’ plan in Trojena, and why is it now on hold | World News

[ad_1] New Artificial Lake (Mountain of NEOM), Artificial Lake (Trojena), & Artificial Lakes, to be built in the Trojena Mountains, that will be 2,000 meters high, within the NEOM project and 2.8 kilometres long. While the original engineering plan for this new destination required 3 dams to create a continuous body of water, as of […]

Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes ‘green hour’ to cut carbon emissions | World News

[ad_1] Al-Baha switched off non-essential lights in 28 buildings for one hour to promote energy conservation/Image: SPA Al-Baha turned off non-essential lights for an hour as part of a local drive to spread awareness about energy use and environmental protection.In Saudi Arabia, Al-Baha Municipality switched off lights across parts of the city on Friday as […]