RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned that thunderstorms will hit most regions of Saudi Arabia until Thursday, Feb. 20.
It said that light to moderate rain is expected in the Makkah region, with potential flash floods, hail, (...)
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced four main packages for domestic pilgrims, including citizens and expatriates, for the Hajj season of 2025. These packages are designed to cater to diverse budgets and preferences of the (...)
RIYADH — The number of point of sale transactions in Saudi Arabia during the week between February 9 and 15 amounted to 216,651,000, with a value of SR13,320,771,000, compared to SR13,732,155,000 during the same period last year.
According to Saudi (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has deported 10,822 illegal residents during the last week, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. A total of 29,510 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 3678 violators (...)
RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NMC) stated that most regions of Saudi Arabia will continue to be affected by thunderstorms until Monday.
The NMC stated that this weather condition is expected to be accompanied by downwinds, torrential (...)
Lulu Retail, the leading hypermarket chain in the Middle East, is set to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of its latest express store in Madinah. This strategic expansion aligns with Lulu's commitment to providing (...)
RIYADH — A total of 21,477 illegal residents have been arrested from various regions of Saudi Arabia during the last week. The arrests were made during the joint field security campaigns, carried out by the Saudi security forces in collaboration (...)
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the opening of Hajj 1446 registration for domestic pilgrims, including citizens and residents, urging applicants to submit their requests through the Nusuk app or the official e-portal.
The (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control has foiled an attempt to smuggle in more than 11 million drug pills at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam in the Eastern Province. One Saudi citizen and a Jordanian resident were arrested while (...)
JEDDAH — On behalf of Emir of Makkah Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal inaugurated a total of 179 educational projects in Makkah and Jeddah. Minister of Education Yousef Al-Bunyan and a number of princes and (...)
RIYADH —The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) issued 18,838 administrative decisions in January 2025 against citizens and residents for violating residency, work and border security regulations. The penalties varied between imprisonment, (...)
JEDDAH — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa departed Riyadh on Monday, traveling to Makkah to perform Umrah, accompanied by his official delegation.
Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, he was received by Deputy Emir of (...)
RIYADH — The use of a trade name, by a merchant, that was reserved or registered earlier for another merchant, is a serious violation for which a fine amounting to SR10,000 will be slapped. Similarly, those merchants who use a trade name, which is (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi security forces have arrested a total of 21,564 illegal residents from various regions of the Kingdom during the last week. The arrests were made during the joint field security campaigns that were carried out in collaboration (...)
RIYADH — Italian President Sergio Mattarella received Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Muslim Scholars Association Sheikh Muhammad Al-Issa at the Presidential Palace in Rome.
During the meeting, they discussed a (...)
MADINAH — Prince Salman bin Sultan, Emir of Madinah Region, launched the "In the Prophet's Steps" project here on Monday.
The initiative recreates the historic route taken by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during his migration.
The project (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced that foreigners are allowed to invest in listed Saudi companies that own real estate in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, effective from Monday, Jan. 27.
The Saudi capital market (...)
MAKKAH — The Nusuk platform, overseen by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to serve pilgrims, has introduced two additional methods for booking and praying at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharif at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah to facilitate the experience of (...)
Rabiah's direction, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has undergone a massive change. Epitomizing Saudi Arabia's great dedication to its responsibility as the guardian of the Two Holy Mosques, his efforts have driven the Kingdom to new (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior conducted extensive inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia from January 16 to January 22, targeting compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws.
The campaigns uncovered a total of 22,555 violations, (...)
RIYADH — Hussein Al-Qahtani, the official spokesperson for the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), confirmed that the Kingdom will enter the final third of winter by the end of next week, with no indications of a harsh winter ahead.
Al-Qahtani (...)
RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NMC) said that most regions of Saudi Arabia will receive rain of varying intensity, starting from Thursday until Monday. According to the NMC forecast, rain will be accompanied by descending winds that (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi security forces have arrested a total of 21,485 illegal residents from various regions of the Kingdom during the last week. The arrests were made during the joint field security campaigns that were carried out in collaboration (...)
MAKKAH — Ghazi Al-Shahrani, CEO of the General Presidency for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, revealed that the Grand Mosque in Makkah has more than 11 sources of main and backup electricity supply, and there (...)
Saudi Ambassador to Spain, Princess Haifa bint Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al-Mogrin, visited the Ministry of Interior's pavilion at the fourth Hajj Conference and Exhibition, themed "A Passage to Nusuk."
During her visit, the ambassador was briefed on the (...)
