Saudi Arabia is no longer offering huge salary bumps to expats | World News

Saudi cuts expat pay premiums as hiring slows / AI-Generated Image Saudi Arabia is quietly reshaping the way it hires foreign talent, scaling back the hefty salary premiums that once defined expat recruitment as businesses tighten budgets and reassess staffing needs across major sectors. Roles that previously came with automatic double-digit pay bumps are now […]

Fake news alert: Saudi football player Fahad Al-Muwallad is not dead | World News

Muwallad’s family shuts rumours, calls for prayers / Image credit: File False death rumours about former Saudi football star Fahad Al-Muwallad have exploded across social media, but his family has firmly denied them, clarifying that he is still alive and remains in a year-long coma. The 30-year-old winger is in intensive care after a serious […]

Can unmarried men and women be alone together in a apartment? Understanding the Khulwa Law in Saudi Arabia | World News

Legal consequences of unrelated men and women alone in a apartment / AI-generated illustration via If unmarried men and women are found alone together in private in Saudi Arabia, they can be investigated and, depending on the circumstances and evidence, face police questioning, short detention, criminal charges, fines or deportation for foreigners. Enforcement varies by […]

What is Beast Land? Everything to know about MrBeast’s first-ever theme park in Saudi Arabia

MrBeast’s highly anticipated Beast Land is finally open, marking the YouTuber’s boldest leap yet from online entertainment to real-world experiences. The 45-day pop-up theme park, located in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season 2025, brings his famous YouTube challenges to life through large-scale attractions, obstacle courses, and adrenaline-pumping rides. Open from November 13 to December […]

“I consider myself a Saudi now”: Cristiano Ronaldo says his ‘Crazy’ move has been proven right | World News

Ronaldo’s Saudi gamble turns into global Football triumph / Image Credit: Al-Nassr FC Cristiano Ronaldo told a Riyadh audience that those who called his move to Saudi Arabia “crazy” were wrong, and that he now “feels like a Saudi.” He praised the kingdom’s safety, tourism projects such as AlUla and the Red Sea developments, and […]

How you can perform Umrah on a free transit visa during layovers in Saudi Arabia | World News

The eligible airlines for the Saudi stopover visa are Saudia Airlines and Flynas and : Travelers must register and book their Umrah or Ziyarah appointments via the Nusuk.sa platform ahead of time Saudi Arabia is now offering a convenient and cost-effective way for international travelers, including GCC residents, to perform Umrah during layovers in the […]

Royal Saudi Air and Air Defense forces join joint military exercise in UAE | World News

The Royal Saudi Air Force conducts Tornado missions, including combat, night flights, refueling, and rescue drills/Image: SPA The Royal Saudi Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force are actively taking part in a large-scale aerial warfare and missile defense exercise held in the United Arab Emirates, alongside forces from several allied and friendly […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Education introduces appointment system for parent visits to public schools | World News

Parents can now book one weekly in-person or remote school visit via Madrasati, specifying purpose/Representative Iage The Ministry of Education is set to launch a new appointment booking system through the Madrasati platform, aimed at regulating parents’ visits to public schools. The initiative focuses on ensuring a safe and organized educational environment while allowing parents […]

Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA Triple Bay set to create 50,000 jobs, contribute $3 billion to GDP | World News

AMAALA Triple Bay opens with six resorts, yacht club, Wellness Route/Image: Red Sea Global (RSG) Saudi Arabia is set to redefine luxury, wellness, and economic impact with the opening of AMAALA Triple Bay. Developed by Red Sea Global, the ultra-luxury coastal destination on the Red Sea is projected to create 50,000 jobs and inject USD […]