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Saudi Central Bank allows visitors to open bank accounts with visitor ID | World News

The Saudi Central Bank now allows bank accounts to be opened using a verified Visitor ID/Representative Image The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has updated its banking regulations to allow visitors to open bank accounts using their Visitor ID, an official document issued by the Ministry of Interior. This move is designed to improve the visitor […]

Franchise Expo Muscat 2025: How to tap into 100+ Omani and Saudi brands | World News

Omani–Saudi Franchise Exhibition 2025: 100+ Brands, Deals and Opportunities From 30 September to 2 October 2025, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in partnership with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, is staging the Omani–Saudi Franchise Exhibition at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. More than 100 trademarks from Oman, Saudi Arabia […]

Historic first: Saudi Arabia appoints Dr. Munira Al-Mahashir as Eastern Province’s first female Director of Education | World News

Saudi Arabia Appoints First Woman to Lead Education in Eastern Province Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan has issued a decision appointing Dr. Munira bint Badr Al-Mahashir as Director General of Education for the Eastern Province, a move that marks the first time a woman has held this senior regional post. Who is Dr. Munira Al-Mahashir? […]

No more rent hikes: Saudi Arabia freezes rent in Riyadh for 5 years; Key rules explained | World News

Saudi Arabia enforces five-year rent freeze in Riyadh to stabilize prices and protect tenant rights/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive rental market regulations in Riyadh aimed at stabilizing soaring rent prices and ensuring fairness between landlords and tenants. Following directives from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the new rules include a five-year freeze on […]

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after passenger suffers stroke mid flight | World News

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverted to Riyadh after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air/Image: FlyDubai A FlyDubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an unscheduled emergency landing in Riyadh on September 24, 2025, after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air. The incident prompted swift cooperation between FlyDubai’s […]

Must watch: How this humorous Saudi tourism ad is winning hearts and breaking stereotypes on the internet | World News

Saudi Arabia’s National Day ad highlights the kingdom’s rich culture and vibrant modern life/Image: Instagram Saudi Arabia’s latest National Day advertisement is capturing attention worldwide by challenging long-held stereotypes and inviting viewers to discover the kingdom’s rich culture, varied landscapes, and vibrant modern life. Through humor and vivid storytelling, the ad presents a fresh perspective […]

Saudi law conference returns for seventh edition with focus on legal challenges in the digital age | World News

The seventh Saudi Law Conference will explore AI, digital law, and sustainability reforms under Vision 2030/Representative Image Legal professionals, scholars, and technology experts will gather in Riyadh on September 28–29, 2025, for the seventh Saudi Law Conference, which will examine how legal systems must evolve to respond to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, digital […]

Saudi Arabia signs game-changing deal to launch flying cars and air taxis | World News

Saudi Arabia to deploy air taxis, signed the MoU with EHang, Front End and Cluster2 Saudi Arabia is preparing to take its futuristic mobility plans to the skies. In a landmark move, two Saudi firms — Front End and Cluster 2 Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese eVTOL maker EHang to […]

Saudi Arabia enables online Air Rifle Ownership Transfers via official government portal, Absher | World News

The new Absher service lets users transfer air rifle ownership remotely, eliminating in-person visits to weapons shops or government offices/ Image:X @Absher In a significant step towards simplifying firearms regulation and advancing digital governance, Saudi Arabia has introduced an online service enabling the transfer of air rifle ownership through the Absher platform. The service removes […]

Saudi Arabia mass crackdown: Over 21,000 arrested in just one week for residency, border and labor violations | World News

Saudi authorities deported 13,375 individuals and referred over 25,000 to their embassies for travel documents during the week-long crackdown/ Representative Image In a sweeping nationwide operation, Saudi Arabia has arrested more than 21,000 individuals in just seven days for violating residency, border, and labor laws. The Ministry of Interior announced a series of decisive enforcement […]