Saudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...

A nine-year-old Australian girl Hania Ahmed died and her father and brother were injured when Pakistani police opened fire during a robbery...

Despite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...

The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...

In an intense kickoff to the World Cup, Uruguay battled to a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. Maximiliano Araujo struck a crucial equalizer i...

Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in a hard-fought World Cup encounter. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous c...

Luis Suarez is an Uruguay legend who has left indleible mark in the FIFA football World Cups throughout his illustrious international socce...

India's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...

A year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency holders must now secure a dedicated work permit via the Qiwa digital platform, costing SR100. This new req...

After a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...

A significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...

The minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...

Saudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...

Pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for Muslims who are ph...

Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...