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23 year old Saudi student praised for bravely stopping attempted rape in Sunderland (UK), attacker sentenced | World News

Saudi student Hamza Albar hailed for stopping attempted rape in Sunderland, UK/Image: X A routine walk turned into a life or death moment for 23 year old Saudi student Hamza Albar, who bravely intervened to stop a violent assault in Sunderland. His quick thinking and fearless action prevented a serious crime and earned him public […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new corporate dress code: What workers must wear now | World News

Saudi workplaces to follow clearer attire rules under draft / AI generated image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has put forward a draft Code of Appearance and Conduct for public and private-sector staff. The rules say Saudi men should wear the national dress (thawb and ghutra/shemagh), non-Saudi employees should wear […]

Saudi Arabia to begin charging higher tax on sugary drinks under new 2026 policy | World News

Saudi Arabia adopts volumetric tax for sweetened beverages / AI Generated Image Saudi Arabia is set to fundamentally change how it taxes sweet beverages, marking a pivotal step in its public health and economic strategy. Starting January 1, 2026, the Kingdom will replace its current flat-rate tax with a sophisticated tiered volumetric system. Saudi Arabia […]

Saudi Arabia quietly lets expats buy alcohol in Riyadh stores | World News

Expats in Saudi Arabia can now quietly buy alcohol in Riyadh, signaling cautious policy change/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a cautious step in loosening its long-standing restrictions on alcohol, allowing non-Muslim residents under the country’s special residency program to purchase alcohol from Riyadh stores that were previously reserved for diplomats. The move is part […]

Saudi Arabia to permit foreign property ownership From 2026: Here’s what you can buy | World News

Saudi government opens real estate to foreigners starting 2026 / Image: File Saudi Arabia is tearing down decades-old barriers and officially opening its real estate market to the world. Under a massive new law, foreigners, along with international companies, will be allowed to buy, own, and invest in properties across the Kingdom starting in January […]

Massive Hiring Alert: Saudi Ministry opens 31,000 mosque roles; what applicants must know | World News

Kingdom launches major recruitment drive for mosque staff / AI Generated Illustration Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has launched a massive employment drive, announcing 31,000 new job openings for citizens across the Kingdom. This unprecedented initiative is aimed at bolstering the service standards in mosques nationwide, offering a flexible route into […]

US-Saudi citizen Saad Al-Madi returns to Florida after Saudi travel ban lifted | World News

Saad Al-Madi, jailed for critical tweets, returned to Florida after Saudi Arabia lifted his travel ban/Image: X Saad Al-Madi, a 75-year-old retired engineer and dual US-Saudi citizen, has finally returned home to Florida after spending nearly two years under restrictions in Saudi Arabia. His release and the lifting of a long-standing travel ban come amid […]

‘Trump dislikes Muslims, except billionaires’: Bernie Sanders attacks US President over Saudi Crown Prince meeting

In a display of opulence, US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, prompting backlash from Senator Bernie Sanders. Although US intelligence linked the Prince to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, Trump lauded his accomplishments as ‘extraordinary.’ The visit featured important discussions on defense strategies and lucrative commercial partnerships. US President Donald Trump came […]

US-Riyadh defence boost: Trump designates Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally; vows deeper military ties

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Saudi Arabia will be designated a major non-Nato ally as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.“Tonight, I’m pleased to announce that we’re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-Nato ally, which is […]

F-35 fighter jets, AI, hotels: Donald Trump to meet Saudi Arabia’s crown prince – what’s at stake

US President Donald Trump will welcome Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to Washington on Tuesday in a meeting where much is on the line. The talks are expected to advance a potential sale of advanced US F-35 fighter jets to the kingdom. The visit also renews scrutiny of the Trump family’s extensive business […]