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Saudi Arabia discovers 14 new oil, gas fields
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Aramco, has discovered 14 new oil and natural gas fields and reservoirs in the Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter. The announcement, made by…
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Saudi Arabia: Expats can now update passport information online
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has launched a new service that allows employers to update the passport information of their expatriate workers via the Absher platform, removing…
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Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom, service centre in Riyadh
Riyadh: Tesla has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk’s troubled relationship with the kingdom — but the Middle East country’s extreme…
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PM Modi likely to visit Saudi Arabia this month
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to pay a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia in April to explore ways to shore up cooperation in areas of trade, investment, energy and…
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Saudi Arabia eases Iqama renewal rules for expats
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced a new policy that allows expatriates to renew their Iqama (residency permit) even if their family members are outside the…
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Turkish woman denied entry to Makkah’s Grand Mosque over Palestine headband
A Turkish woman who travelled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah was denied entry to the Grand Mosque in Makkah after authorities objected to her wearing a headband symbolising Palestine — an incident…
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Umrah 2025: Saudi Arabia announces final entry and exit dates
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that Shawwal 15, 1446 AH, corresponding to Sunday, April 13, will be the last day for Umrah pilgrims to enter…
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Saudi Arabia restricts e-stopover visa to 19 countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has updated its electronic transit visa (e-stopover visa) policy, limiting eligibility to travellers associated with a specific list of 19 countries. According to a circular…
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Riyadh Air gets operational licence for inaugural flights
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) officially granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air, authorising the airline to start commercial flight operations. The issuance of the AOC confirms…
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Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends visas for India, 13 other countries
Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of certain visas for nationals from 14 countries including India. The restrictions apply to Umrah, business and family visit visas. They will remain in place…
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Saudi Arabia deports over 7,500 illegal expats in one week
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deported more than 7,500 expatriates for residency, labour, and border law violations, from March 27 to April 2. During this period, the Ministry of…
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Daylight saving time to begin in Saudi schools from April 6
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to implement daylight saving time across all public and private schools from Sunday, April 6. This comes as part of efforts to enhance efficiency…
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Saudi Arabia allows foreign investors to own real estate
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has announced that foreign investors are now permitted to own and sell real estate for investment purposes. According to a report by an…
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Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning until Monday
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence has issued a nationwide alert urging residents to remain vigilant, as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast to continue across the Kingdom until Monday,…
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4.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Arabian Gulf, approximately 55 kilometres east of Jubail, Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 4. Dr Abdullah Al-Misnad, a former professor of climate science at…