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Saudi Arabia multiple-entry eVisa for GCC expats 2025: Application process, costs, all you need to know | World News

UAE and GCC expats can apply online for Saudi Arabia’s one-year multiple-entry eVisa for tourism, business, family visits, or Umrah/ Image: Pexels Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as the UAE. The Kingdom has introduced a more streamlined visa process, making it easier than ever to travel for leisure, business, or personal reasons.Under the new system, […]

Qatar Airways adds Hail to Saudi network, increases daily flights to Jeddah and Riyadh | World News

Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights to Hail, increasing daily services to Jeddah and Riyadh/Representative Image Qatar Airways is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with new flights to Hail and additional services to Jeddah and Riyadh, reflecting the airline’s commitment to regional connectivity and growing passenger demand. The expansion, effective January 5, 2026, […]

Saudi Arabia: King Salman calls on citizens to perform Istisqa prayer for rain on 13 November | World News

King Salman calls on citizens to join Istisqa prayer, uniting the Kingdom in a plea for rain/Representative Image In a call resonant with faith and tradition, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged Muslims across Saudi Arabia to perform the Istisqa prayer on Thursday, 13 November. The prayer, deeply rooted in the […]

Saudi launches Self-Deportation platform and AI smart track for faster airport immigration processing

Saudi digitises deportation and travel checks with AI systems / AI-generated image Acting Director General of Passports (Jawazat), Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba, announced at the Digital Government Forum 2025 in Riyadh that the directorate will shortly roll out a Self-Deportation Platform to let people who are in the Kingdom illegally complete departure procedures online. He […]

Non-Saudis can own real estate in Saudi Arabia from January 2026 | World News

An aerial view of Riyadh’s skyline symbolising Saudi Arabia’s upcoming 2026 law allowing non-Saudi property ownership/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is set to implement a new law regulating property ownership by non-Saudis, effective January 2026, according to an official document Okaz reviewed. The updated system outlines general rules for foreign ownership, including registration requirements, categories of […]

Saudi Arabia grants premium residency to 100+ global entrepreneurs from over 20 nationalities. | World News

Saudi Arabia grants Premium Residency to over 100 entrepreneurs from 20 countries, boosting innovation, investment, and Vision 2030 ambitions/Image: SPA In a strategic push to cement its status as a global hub for innovation and investment, Saudi Arabia has granted Premium Residency to more than 100 entrepreneurs representing over 20 nationalities. The announcement, made at […]

Saudi Arabia: Three expatriates, including two women, detained in Madinah prostitution bust | World News

Madinah police arrested one man and two women expatriates for prostitution, referring them to Public Prosecution/Representative Image In a demonstration of ongoing vigilance, Madinah security authorities have dismantled a prostitution operation involving expatriates, including two women, operating from a residential apartment. The arrests form part of Saudi Arabia’s sustained campaign to combat moral crimes, human […]

China extends visa exemption for Saudi citizens until end of 2026, what travellers need to know | World News

China extends visa exemption for Saudi citizens until December 31, 2026, enhancing travel and cooperation/Representative Image China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for Saudi citizens, a move aimed at deepening the growing economic, cultural, and tourism ties between the two nations. The extension, valid until December 31, 2026, is expected to […]

Saudi Arabia: Viral video of security officer at Grand Mosque sparks public outcry and official action | World News

A viral video shows a Grand Mosque officer confronting pilgrims near the Kaaba, sparking controversy/Representative Image A brief video has ignited intense debate online after showing a security officer confronting pilgrims near the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. The footage, lasting less than a minute, has drawn attention to both the challenges faced by mosque security […]

Saudi Arabia: Indian national killed in Jeddah following dispute over illegal substances | World News

An Indian man in Jeddah was fatally shot by Ethiopian traffickers during an illicit drug dispute/Image: Saudi MOI An Indian resident has died in Jeddah after being shot during a financial dispute over the purchase of illicit substances, Saudi authorities have confirmed. Two Ethiopian nationals were implicated in the incident, and investigations indicate that both […]