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UAE Golden Visa or Saudi Premium Residency: Which Gulf nation offers the best long-term future? | World News

Both programmes offer sponsor-free residency to attract global talent, investment, and long-term economic participation/Representative image For decades, long-term residency in the Gulf was deliberately elusive. You were welcome to work, invest, and build, but never quite to stay. For a time, that model worked. But as both the UAE and Saudi Arabia began to confront […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new Hajj transport rules; fines up to SR100,000 ($27,000) | World News

The Royal Commission released a draft of strict Hajj transportation rules, including fines and permits/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is tightening rules for Hajj transportation to ensure safer and more reliable services for millions of pilgrims. The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has introduced draft regulations that define how transport providers must operate, […]

Saudi Arabia: King Khalid and Al-Baha Universities suspend in-person classes amid severe weather | World News

King Khalid and Al-Baha Universities suspended Monday classes due to weather, shifting to online learning/Image: X King Khalid and Al-Baha Universities have suspended all in person classes on Monday (today) due to severe weather warnings from the National Center for Meteorology. Both universities will shift to online learning through the Blackboard system to keep students […]

Saudi Arabia, China sign mutual visa exemption for diplomats and officials | World News

Saudi Arabia and China signed a diplomatic visa exemption, marking 35 years of strategic cooperation/Image: X Saudi Arabia and China signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Riyadh, hosted by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The visit coincided with the […]

Saudi Arabia to allow foreigners to own property from 2026 under new law, except in four major cities | World News

Starting 2026, foreigners can own Saudi property, excluding Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Riyadh cities/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is allowing foreign nationals to own real estate under a new legal framework set to take effect in January 2026, clearly defining where foreigners can buy property, what types of real estate they can own, and the legal […]

Saudi Arabia partners with US company to launch urban air taxi operations | World News

Saudi Arabia partners with US Archer to launch futuristic VTOL air taxis, transforming urban city travel/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a major step to transform urban travel by launching air taxi services in its major cities. Partnering with US based Archer Aviation, the Kingdom is establishing the regulatory framework, safety systems, and operational infrastructure […]

Saudi influencer Abu Marda killed at 27 in Hail accident, tributes pour in | World News

Saudi creator Abu Marda dies in tragic crash / Image: File Saudi Arabia’s social media community was plunged into shock and sorrow following the sudden death of prominent content creator Abdullah bin Marda’ Al Atif Al-Qahtani, widely known by his affectionate nickname, “Abu Marda’.” The popular personality, who was just 27 years old, was killed […]

Riyadh to Doha in two hours: Saudi Arabia and Qatar unveil mega electric rail project | World News

Saudi Arabia and Qatar launch 785km high speed electric rail, cutting Riyadh-Doha travel to two hours/Representative Image Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced a landmark high speed electric rail project that will slash travel time between Riyadh and Doha to just two hours while creating more than 30,000 jobs. The ambitious 785 kilometer railway will […]

Want to drink in Saudi Arabia? Non-Muslim foreign residents can now enjoy alcohol – but there is one condition

Saudi Arabia is finally uncorking the bottle for non-Muslim foreign residents — but there’s a catch, and it goes straight for your wallet. Cheers, if you can afford it.Now, the non-Muslim foreigners can enjoy alcohol, but only if they earn enough money to qualify.According to the Quran, people practicing Muslim should abstain from consuming alcohol […]

Saudi Arabia: Taibah University suspends in-person classes across Madinah region | World News

Madinah students move to online learning at Taibah / Image: Taibah University The academic routine at Taibah University in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, saw a sudden, mandatory shift this week, prioritizing the safety of its community over traditional classroom attendance. Taibah’s notice cites National Center of Meteorology reports as the reason for the suspension; students were […]