RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) of Saudi Arabia has announced a new regulation requiring bus drivers to wear uniforms starting April 25. This mandate applies to drivers involved in specialized transport, bus rental and guidance, (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has endorsed the findings of a report by the Independent Committee assessing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
The report highlights UNRWA's crucial role in (...)
RIYADH — Riyadh's King Fahd Cultural Center premiered "Zarqa Al Yamama," the first Saudi opera, marking a significant cultural milestone.
This major Arab cultural event, produced by the Theatre and Performing Arts Commission, will offer 10 (...)
RIYADH — Under the patronage of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the 82nd class of cadets celebrated their graduation at King Abdulaziz Military College.
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials including Vice (...)
RIYADH — Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdali, spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Health, reported several food poisoning cases in Riyadh, with 15 confirmed incidents traced back to a single establishment, which has since been closed.
The affected individuals (...)
Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced Riyadh Season's first international event in Los Angeles.
The event, set for August 3 at BMO Stadium, features a World Super-Welterweight title fight between (...)
The fifth edition of L'Oréal Derma in Riyadh gathered over 500 dermatologists, researchers, and skincare specialists.
This environmentally conscious event emphasized sustainability by utilizing recyclable and eco-friendly materials. It also (...)
RIYADH — Public Security Director Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami said that the Public Security has 28 units to exchange information on human trafficking crimes occurring across Saudi Arabia. "The national referral mechanism in cases of human (...)
RIYADH — The internet penetration in Saudi Arabia stood at 99 percent while the percentage of online shopping jumped to 63.7 percent during the year 2023. This information was contained in the Saudi Internet Report 2023, published by the (...)
RIYADH — More than halfway through its "Saudi Vision 2030" journey, Saudi Arabia has demonstrated notable progress, with 87% of the 1,064 initiatives either completed or advancing as planned.
This achievement underscores the Kingdom's substantial (...)
RIYADH — The 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League (MWL), led by Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, has met to address several critical issues affecting the Islamic world.
Representatives (...)
RIYADH — Eight years have passed since the launch of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, a bold strategic initiative introduced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on April 25, 2016. This ambitious roadmap seeks to transform the Kingdom by leveraging its (...)
RIYADH — The Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) announced Saudi Arabia's accession to the membership of the World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC). As of June, the Kingdom will officially implement the ATA Carnet temporary entry system for goods, making (...)
RIYADH — Riyadh will host the "GREAT FUTURES" trade exhibition on May 14 and 15. The governments of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom are organizing the expo, which will focus on business, tourism, and cultural exchange.
British Deputy Prime (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Cyprus agreed on Thursday mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and special passports.
The agreement was concluded by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Cypriot Counterpart (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the results of an independent committee's report on the performance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the results of (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the ongoing and undeterred heinous war crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condemnation of these crimes, the latest of which was (...)
RIYADH — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially opened its first regional office in Riyadh, as the first office in the Middle East.
The inauguration coincided with a conference titled "Industrial Policies to Promote Economic (...)
RIYADH — Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi, assistant speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, met on Wednesday with a delegation of senior aides and advisors of US Congress members at the council's headquarters in Riyadh.
The meeting is part of the delegation's (...)
DAMMAM — Eng. Mahmoud Abdulhadi, deputy minister of tourism for destination enablement, revealed that the cost of government fees in the hospitality sector decreased by 22 percent in the current year. "The Tourism Investment Enablers Program (TIEP) (...)
AL Ojaimi Industrial Group, a pioneer in the electrical manufacturing sector, announced the inauguration of its new joint venture with REPL International, the REPL Industry Company factory in Riyadh. This strategic initiative is set to enhance the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has said that hosting a special meeting of the World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia comes as a confirmation of the country's pioneering role in strengthening joint international efforts to confront (...)
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health revealed that hospital emergency departments had received 38 emergency cases of injuries caused by fireworks during this year's Eid Al-Fitr celebrations.
The ministry confirmed that most of the victims were children (...)
RIYADH — The Shoura Council on Tuesday issued directives to update the rules and regulations related with premium residency. The council session, presided over by its Deputy Chairman Dr. Meshaal Al-Sulami, sought the updating of the rules to collect (...)