Saudi Cabinet Rejects Israeli Land Policies Amidst Founding Day 2026 Preparations In a high-profile session chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Cabinet gathered in Riyadh recently to review preparations for the Kingdom’s upcoming Founding Day and to address pressing regional developments, including a renewed rejection of controversial Israeli land policies in […]
What is Saudi Founding Day and Why is it Celebrated on February 22? Every year on February 22, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pauses to commemorate Founding Day, a national occasion that honours the birth of the first Saudi state nearly three centuries ago. This year’s holiday, officially declared a paid public holiday for workers […]
Ramadan 2026 moon sighting: All eyes on the sky tonight as Saudi Arabia awaits crescent decision Tonight, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marks a pivotal moment for Muslims in Saudi Arabia and across much of the Islamic world with the official crescent moon sighting that will determine the start of Ramadan 1447 AH (2026). Saudi authorities, […]
Saudi HR Ministry Introduces ‘Work Interruption’ Option for Absentee Domestic Workers In a significant labour-market update, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that fundamentally changes how domestic worker contracts can be handled when a worker stops showing up for work. The launch, via the national unified […]
Saudi Arabia proposes SR2,600 fine for private vehicles carrying passengers without license/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is moving to tighten enforcement against unauthorized passenger transport activities, with the regulator proposing a fine of SR2,600 for individuals operating private vehicles without a licence, including in cases involving airport fares. According to the Saudi Gazette, the draft amendment […]
Performing Hajj or Umrah in 2026? Here’s Saudi Arabia’s New Health Insurance Policy You Must Know As millions of Muslim believers prepare for pilgrimages like Hajj and Umrah, authorities in Saudi Arabia are enhancing healthcare coverage for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. The aim is to ensure that pilgrims can undertake their spiritual journeys […]
Saudi Arabia forecasts warmer Ramadan 2026 with light rainfall expected in Makkah and Madinah/Image: SPA Pilgrims heading to the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan should prepare for warmer days and limited rainfall. Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology has released its preliminary climate outlook for Ramadan 1447H, forecasting above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall in Makkah […]
Saudi Arabia announces revised school timings for Ramadan/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, education authorities across Saudi Arabia have finalised adjusted school schedules to reflect the demands of the holy month. Start times will vary by region, with most morning classes beginning between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., while continuing and adult education programmes will largely […]
Saudi Arabia records 21,029 violations in one week during nationwide inspection campaign/Representative Image A nationwide inspection drive carried out across Saudi Arabia has resulted in more than 21,000 violations in just seven days, with authorities issuing a renewed warning of severe penalties for those who breach or assist in breaching the law. According to the […]
Saudi Premium Residency requires SR80,000 salary for executive leaders under exceptional talent track/Representative Image With more than 1,028 government and semi-government entities and 3,484 private-sector establishments now approved to nominate foreign professionals under Saudi Arabia’s Exceptional Talent Premium Residency, attention is turning to the eligibility standards, particularly the salary requirements.While the expansion broadens access across […]
