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Saudi Arabia: Madinah airport road renamed after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman | World News

King Salman named Madinah’s 13 km airport road after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, enhancing connectivity/Image: SPA King Salman has ordered the renaming of a vital 13-kilometer stretch in Madinah that links the Prophet’s Mosque to the city’s airport. Now titled Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road, this key route passes through landmark development […]

Saudi Arabia enforces strict ban on unlicensed passenger under new transport law | World News

The TGA fines unlicensed passenger transport up to SAR 20,000 with vehicle impoundment and deportation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced firm enforcement of a new Road Transport Law that bans unlicensed passenger transport in all forms, including informal ride solicitation or hailing. The law introduces significant penalties aimed at deterring illegal […]

Who was Assaf bin Yousha, the viral infant son of Saudi influencer Yusha Abdulaziz, and what caused his death? | World News

The cause of Assaf’s death, widely discussed on social media, is reported by close sources as a tragic drowning accident/ Image: Screengrab-Youtube On Friday evening, the news of 17-month-old Assaf bin Yousha’s death sent a wave of sorrow across Saudi Arabia. Son of well-known social media personalities Musa bin Turki and Yusha Abdulaziz, Assaf’s untimely […]

Driving in Saudi Arabia: 48 countries approved for license conversion; how to apply and what to do If yours isn’t on the list | World News

If your home country isn’t on the approved list, you must attend a Saudi driving school, complete lessons, and pass written and practical tests/ Representative Image Just landed in Saudi Arabia and ready to take the wheel? Before you hit the roads of Riyadh or cruise through Jeddah, you’ll need to check if your foreign […]

What is Iqama? The residency permit every expat in Saudi Arabia can’t live without | World News

The Saudi Iqama is a mandatory residency permit enabling legal work, healthcare, banking, and family sponsorship/Representative Image In Saudi Arabia, the Iqama is more than just a residency permit — it is the central document that governs the life and work of every foreign national living in the Kingdom. From legal status to access to […]

Gulf markets dip amid rising geopolitical tensions; Saudi Arabia and UAE stocks fall the most | World News

Gulf markets fell Wednesday as Middle East tensions rose, with Saudi Arabia and UAE leading losses/Representative Image On Wednesday, Gulf stock markets opened broadly lower, tracking regional unrest triggered by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Doha. The downturn reflects heightened market sensitivity to geopolitical risk, with key indices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and […]

Cupid Shares Edge Higher on Term Sheet to Acquire Stake in Saudi Luxury Fragrance Brand Mansam | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, Sept 10 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of Cupid Ltd rose marginally on Tuesday after the company announced that it has entered into a term sheet to acquire a strategic stake in Mansam, a Saudi Arabian luxury fragrance brand. The stock was trading at Rs 197.35 on the BSE, up 0.60 points or 0.30% from its […]

Saudi Arabia launches challenge for local chefs to upgrade Hajj and umrah pilgrim meals | World News

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a national challenge inviting Saudi chefs to innovate pilgrim catering, enhancing quality and safety/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has initiated the “Eashathon” challenge in Makkah, aiming to innovate and elevate the catering services for millions of pilgrims. This competition invites Saudi chefs to develop creative […]

Saudi Arabia delivers its first package by Drone: A big step toward faster, smarter logistics | World News

A delivery drone flies over Jeddah’s skyline, carrying a parcel, symbolizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030-driven logistics transformation/Representative Image In a move that signals a major shift in Saudi Arabia’s logistics landscape, a successful trial of drone-based parcel delivery was carried out in Jeddah. This marks the Kingdom’s first official experiment using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) […]

Saudi shuts down 54 firms, blocks 40 tons of contaminated poultry in major food safety crackdown | World News

54 firms were shut down and 52 production lines suspended/Image: File In July 2025, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) took major action against food and drug safety violations by closing 54 facilities, suspending 52 production lines, seizing expired and forged products, and banning the import of 40 tons of poultry contaminated with salmonella. […]