Saudi authorities have issued urgent warnings as the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts moderate to heavy thunderstorms, sand- and dust-laden winds, potential hail, and flash flooding sweeping across the Kingdom from Friday through Monday According to Gulf News, the western provinces—including Makkah, Taif, Al Jumum, Kamil, Adham, Al Mawiyah, Khormah, Raniyah and Turbah—are expected
Saudi Arabia has formally kicked off its inaugural pilot of fully autonomous taxis in Riyadh, marking a major stride toward realising AI‑driven urban mobility under its Vision 2030 reforms. The initiative began on July 23, 2025, with Level‑4 robotaxis deployed across seven strategic locations such as King Khalid International Airport (Terminals 2 and 5), Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman
In a bold move aimed at transforming its aviation landscape and supporting its ambitious Vision 2030 goals, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of a new low-cost airline, headquartered in Dammam, the capital of the Eastern Province. The carrier, designed to make air travel more accessible and affordable, is expected to operate
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the spiritual experience of pilgrims, the Saudi authorities have introduced a toll-free helpline system and physical support desks at the two most revered Islamic sites — Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid An-Nabawi in Madinah. The new service, launched by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, offers worshippers round-the-clock
King Salman of Saudi Arabia recently presided over a high-level Cabinet meeting, during which he endorsed a series of key initiatives aimed at strengthening international cooperation and advancing national development goals. The session focused on strategies to enhance diplomatic relations, boost economic diversification, and promote sustainable growth across various sectors within the kingdom. Under King
In a move underscoring continued stability and reverence at Islam’s most sacred sites, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has graciously given his approval for the renewal of appointments of the distinguished Imams and Khateebs serving at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah. This decision,
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, led by King Salman, has approved a significant update to the Eid holiday provisions under the Labour Law for government authorities, institutions, commissions, centres, programmes, and similar bodies governed by their own labour regulations. The revised directive mandates that both the Eid‑al‑Fitr and Eid‑al‑Adha breaks must now last a minimum of four
July 6, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a sophisticated drug trafficking attempt involving concealed cocaine in lipsticks and fake property title documents destined for Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed that the operation was conducted by
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to significantly expand its diplomatic footprint across the African continent, with a target to establish more than 40 embassies in African countries in the coming years. This revelation was made by the Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Walid Al-Khereiji, during a recent high-level engagement, signalling Riyadh’s
Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations placing limits on the number of private sector workers from four specific nationalities, including India and Bangladesh. The policy aims to manage the composition of the expatriate workforce and prioritize employment opportunities for Saudi nationals as part of the kingdom’s ongoing Saudization efforts. Under the new guidelines, companies in
