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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
