A healthcare professional warmly engages a visitor at a modern exhibition booth, highlighting eye health resources. Throughout October, Saudi Arabia is spotlighting eye health and the rights of people with visual impairments by marking World Sight Day and White Cane Safety Day. These global observances serve as a platform to raise public awareness about the […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announces mega project ‘King Salman Gate’ in Makkah. Image: AI Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently unveiled one of the biggest development projects in Makkah – the King Salman Gate. As per Saudi Gazette, this stunning new addition situated next to the Grand Mosque, spans […]
Saudi Arabia secures a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Iraq. Image X Saudi Arabia has clinched their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Iraq in Jeddah, marking a historic moment for the Green Falcons. Deep into injury time with the score locked at 0-0, […]
Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned […]
The new rules classify municipal violations into serious and non-serious categories, with fines up to SR2 million for offenders/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced updated executive rules to tighten control over municipal violations. The new regulations establish clear classifications for offenses, implement substantial fines, and introduce stronger enforcement mechanisms aimed […]
Born in 1965 in Amman to a refugee family, Omar Yaghi grew up modestly in a single room shared with his parents, eight siblings, and a few cattle/ Image: Argaam From a one-room home in Amman to the global stage of the Nobel Prize, Omar Yaghi’s journey is more than a scientific triumph — it […]
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman directs 24-hour access to Masjid Al-Qiblatain/ AI-generated image for illustrative purposes only From dawn till the quiet hours of the night, worshippers in Madinah can now step into Masjid Al-Qiblatain anytime they wish. On October 6, 2025, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz […]
Madiniti service hub in Riyadh offers residents easy access to streamlined municipal services under the new reform program/Representative Image Riyadh has launched a comprehensive municipal reform that abolishes its 16 sub-municipal offices, reorganizing city governance into five geographic sectors. This strategic overhaul aims to boost efficiency, enhance service quality, and meet the capital’s rapid growth […]
Dave Chappelle at Riyadh Comedy Festival/ Image: (Getty Images via The Independent) At Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival, Dave Chappelle used his stage time to weigh in on the volatile state of free speech in America. With irony at the heart of his performance, the comedian found a pointed contrast between speaking his mind […]
The Ministry said the two were executed for founding a terrorist organization and producing explosives intended to kill security personnel/ Representative Image The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that it had carried out the death penalty as a discretionary punishment against two Saudi citizens, following their conviction on charges of committing terrorist crimes. […]
