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‘Headquarter-in-Saudi Arabia’ rule for firms comes into effect
Jeddah: The mandatory rule by Saudi Arabia for foreign firms that bid for government contracts to establish their regional headquarters in the Kingdom came into effect from Monday. The new regulation will…
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Saudi Arabia: Residential rent to be paid online from Jan 15; check details
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced that residential rent can be paid only through the digital channels of Ejar platform, starting from Monday, January 15.…
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Over 12 million people visit Riyadh Season in 60 days
Riyadh: The Riyadh Season 2023, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has attracted 12 million visitors in the last 60 days of its launch. Taking to X, on Tuesday, January…
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‘Pro-Modi’ Hyderabadi blogger Zahack Tanvir held in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A renowned Hyderabad-origin blogger Zahack Tanvir has been reportedly arrested in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The reason for arrest and specific charges against him are not yet known. The country’s…
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Saudi Arabia: Initiative to cancel fines for taxpayers extended to June
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of penalties initiative until June 30, 2024. The initiative was earlier extended to…
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Saudi Arabia obtains WHO certification for eliminating trans fat
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has obtained World Health Organization (WHO) certification on trans fat elimination. The achievement aligns with Vision 2030 and the Healthcare Sector Transformation Programme’s objectives to enhance…
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Saudi Arabia approves contracting controls for firms sans regional HQs in Kingdom
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has approved crucial regulations affecting government contracts with companies that do not have regional headquarters in its capital city Riyadh. The decision was approved by…
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Saudi Arabia: 10 million people attend Riyadh Season 2023
The Riyadh Season 2023, an entertainment and tourist festival in Saudi Arabia, has attracted ten million visitors in the first 50 days of its launch. The fourth edition of the Riyadh season,…
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Will firms in Saudi Arabia increase salaries in 2024?
Salaries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are expected to increase by around 6 percent in the year 2024 due to unprecedented developments underway as part of Vision 2030. This came…
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AtkinsRealis wins contract for world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh
Canada-based global engineering services company AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the contract to masterplan the New Murabba project, the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded by The…
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Makkah among world’s top 100 cities to visit
Makkah, the holy city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been ranked among world’s top 100 city destinations for 2023, according to Euromonitor International report. Euromonitor’s Top 100 City Destinations…
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Saudi Arabia plans to build first opera house in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced plan to build the Kingdom’s first opera house in the historic district of Diriyah, northwest of the capital Riyadh. The announcement was made…
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In a first, Saudi opens virtual school for underprivileged children
Riyadh: For the first time, the authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have opened a voluntary virtual school to educate orphans and children from families benefiting from its services. The…
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Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud dies in plane crash
Riyadh: Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud passed away on Thursday, December 7, following the crash of a fighter plane during a training mission. He was 62. The…
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Saudi Crown Prince launches urban plan, brand of Qiddiya city
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman, who is also chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), launched the urban design and the global…
