RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has signed seven new agreements to purchase electricity from solar and wind energy projects with a total capacity of 15,000 megawatts, backed by investments estimated at SR31 billion ($8.3 billion).
The deals are part of the (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi Border Guard coastal patrols in Al-Qahmah, Asir region, have arrested a Bangladeshi resident for violating the Kingdom's maritime safety regulations by fishing without a permit.
The individual was found in possession of a quantity of (...)
RIYADH — The number of visitors to heritage and historical sites across Saudi Arabia during the year 2024 reached approximately 6.5 million, according to the Ministry of Culture. This is a significant indicator of the growing interest among the (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce recorded a significant increase in the number of commercial registrations related to the hospitality sector during the second quarter of 2025.
According to the ministry's report, the number of commercial (...)
RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) expects dust-storms would continue hitting across several regions of Saudi Arabia, from Monday until the beginning of next week.
The NCM said in its weather statement that winds are expected to (...)
RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) revealed on Wednesday that climate forecasts for the summer of 2025 in Saudi Arabia indicate that temperatures will be 1.2 degrees Celsius above average in several regions of the Kingdom during the (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Sunday the registration of 5,969 new urban heritage sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, bringing the total number of registered sites to 34,171. This reflects the richness and diversity (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi security authorities have arrested 20 drug smugglers in massive security operations carried out across the Kingdom within the last 24 hours. Those arrested include citizens and violators of border security regulations. The arrests (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has intensified its inspections of summer tourist destinations across Saudi Arabia. These inspections aimed to ensure that hospitality facilities of all types carry the necessary licenses from the ministry and comply (...)
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission revealed that 744 new archaeological sites have been added to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total to 10,061 across the Kingdom. This milestone highlights the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia's (...)
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission revealed that 744 new archaeological sites have been added to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total to 10,061 across the Kingdom. This milestone highlights the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia's (...)
ABHA — Al-Daqal Castle, one of Abha's most prominent archaeological landmarks, has regained its place in the cultural spotlight following a restoration project by the Heritage Commission of the Ministry of Culture.
The project reinforces the (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Border Guard has successfully foiled major drug smuggling attempts across the Saudi regions of Tabuk, Jazan, Asir, Najran, Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province.
These security operations resulted in the (...)
MINA — Pilgrims started flocking to Mina from their residences in Makkah early on Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 8, to spend the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
Following the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace be (...)
RIYADH — Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and Head of the General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Ifta Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, stressed the need to fully adhere to the instructions issued by the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia'sTransport General Authority (TGA) announced that the number of trips carried out via ride-hailing apps in the country exceeded 27.9 million trips during the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 87 percent compared to the same (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the 2025 edition of the "Saudi Summer" program under the theme "Color Your Summer" at a workshop organized by the authority on (...)
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced that the delivery sector in Saudi Arabia recorded 79.6 million orders during the first quarter of 2025, showing a 22percent increase compared to the same period last year.
The figures were (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned that thunderstorms would continue hitting across most regions of Saudi Arabia until Sunday.
Makkah Region is expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall with potential flash floods, hail, (...)
MAKKAH — Security patrols in Makkah have arrested a Yemeni resident for involving in fraudulent acts related to Hajj. It was found that the Yemeni resident posted deceptive Hajj campaign advertisements on social media, falsely offering housing and (...)
KHAMIS MUSHAYT — Five expatriates, including Bangladeshi and Sudanese nationals, were arrested in Khamis Mushayt in the Asir region for their involvement in fraudulent acts related to a fake Hajj campaign. The Khamis Mushayt police referred them to (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Public Security organized three exhibitions to raise awareness about the risks of cybercrime and financial fraud and ways to prevent them. These exhibitions were held at Al-Hamra Mall in Riyadh, Nakheel Plaza in (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in various regions of Saudi Arabia until Tuesday. People are advised to take necessary precautions, avoid flood-prone areas, and adhere (...)
RIYADH — Total revenues generated from the cinemas sector in Saudi Arabia accounted for SR845.6 million ($225.42 million) in 2024, according to the annual report of the Saudi Film Commission. The number of films screened reached 504, and these (...)
RIYADH— The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that most regions of Saudi Arabia are expected to be experienced by moderate to heavy thunderstorms until Monday, April 21. These include the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, (...)
