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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 […]

Saudi weather alert: Red warnings issued as heavy rain sweeps across 8 regions today | World News

Red weather alerts issued as heavy rain hits Saudi / AI Generated Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent and severe weather alert, placing eight regions across Saudi Arabia under Red, Orange, and Yellow warnings due to imminent hazardous conditions. Residents are strongly advised to prepare immediately for heavy rainfall, dangerous […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj rolls out new Nusk Card rules for domestic and international pilgrims | World News

Nusk Al-Umrah card offers digital services for domestic, printed access for international pilgrims/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step to make the Umrah pilgrimage smoother and more organized for both domestic and international visitors. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has expanded the “Nusk” card, now available digitally for residents within the Kingdom […]

Saudi new 5-year Resident ID to cut 65 million office visits and boost digital services | World News

Absher powers new five-year Resident ID system / Image: File Saudi Arabia introduced a new “Resident ID” system that replaces the old annual residency-renewal routine with a single, five-year card and a simplified online workflow. Officials and local outlets say the move will dramatically cut visits to passport and residency offices for over 13 million […]

Saudi citizens warned as deadly Marburg Virus outbreak hits Southern Ethiopia | World News

The Saudi Embassy warns citizens after eight deaths among 13 confirmed Marburg virus cases in southern Ethiopia/Representative Image The Saudi Embassy in Ethiopia has warned its citizens to exercise extreme caution following a deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus in southern parts of the country. The advisory highlights confirmed cases and fatalities while urging travelers […]

Saudi Arabia weather alert: Thunderstorms expected across most regions in kingdom this week | World News

Thunderstorms from December 6–11 will bring heavy rain, hail, dust storms, and flash floods nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing for several days of unstable weather as thunderstorms move across nearly every region. National forecasts point to heavy rain, dust storms and the risk of flash floods, prompting safety alerts from the National Center for […]

Oman and Saudi Arabia approve mutual certificates of origin to ease trade | World News

Oman and Saudi Arabia approved mutual certificates of origin, boosting trade, industrial projects, and supply-chain integration/Image: QNA Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step to strengthen their industrial and commercial ties by agreeing to recognize each other’s certificates of origin. The move is designed to facilitate the movement of goods […]

Saudi Crown Prince administers oath to newly appointed ambassadors at Dammam ceremony | World News

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman swore in ambassadors to 15 countries, enhancing global diplomatic relations/Image: SPA In a significant diplomatic move, Saudi Arabia formalized the appointments of its new ambassadors to multiple friendly and brotherly nations. The ceremony, held at Al-Khaleej Palace in Dammam, highlighted the Kingdom’s continued commitment to strengthening international relations. The […]

Saudi Arabia approves $350 billion budget for 2026, focused on vision 2030 goals | World News

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 $350 billion budget emphasizes Vision 2030, giga projects, social programs, and economic growth/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 state budget, outlining ambitious spending plans aimed at sustaining economic growth, supporting citizens, and advancing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiatives. The total budget for the coming fiscal year amounts to 1.313 trillion […]