RIYADH — Public bus transport projects across Saudi cities recorded a sharp increase in ridership during the first quarter of 2025, surpassing 23 million passengers in 15 cities, according to quarterly data released by the Transport General (...)
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, (...)
JEDDAH/MADINAH — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday received the first groups of pilgrims arriving to perform Hajj 2025, including those traveling under the "Makkah Route" initiative, as flights from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Malaysia landed in Jeddah (...)
JEDDAH — The President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, chaired the 16th meeting of the Steering Committee for Activating the National Strategy for the Aviation Sector on Thursday in Jeddah.
Al-Duailej (...)
Lebanon will place all weapons under the control of the state but will wait for the "right conditions" to implement the plan, President Joseph Aoun said on Sunday.
Speaking after a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, (...)
TAIF — Host nation Saudi Arabia clinched a thrilling spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final after defeating South Korea 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time, in front of a packed crowd at Okaz Club Stadium on Monday night.
In a (...)
TAIF — Taif roses are at the top of the list of aromatic plants and one of the agricultural and cultural treasures that Saudi Arabia is proud of.
It's considered a symbol of agricultural identity and their fragrant scent spreads throughout Saudi (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser revealed that work is underway to restructure and develop the infrastructure and implement several projects in the aviation sector, including the King Salman International Airport (...)
JEDDAH — More than 6.8 million passengers including pilgrims passed through four Saudi airports during Umrah season 2025 — from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal, the Matarat Holding Company has announced.
The four airports are King (...)
The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, "Reef Saudi," has concluded the "Bazaar Reef Saudi," which took place from March 13 to 21 (Ramadan 13–21) at Roshn Front in Riyadh.
The event witnessed remarkable attendance and engagement from (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense called on the public to take utmost vigil and caution amid forecast of expected heavy rains across most regions of Saudi Arabia until Friday.
The directorate advised people to stay in safe areas, and (...)
MAKKAH — Sarar in the Taif governorate in the Makkah region recorded the highest rainfall at 64 mm, among 10 regions that witnessed rain on Friday.
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture stated in its report on rainfall across all (...)
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Education has approved an additional holiday on April 20-21, 2025 for students and education staff in Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif to support the success of the Formula 1 race hosted in Jeddah as part of Jeddah Season (...)
JEDDAH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has warned that most regions of Saudi Arabia will continue to be affected by moderate to heavy thunderstorms from Wednesday until next Sunday.
There is a possibility for moderate to heavy rain, (...)
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has officially launched the Saudi Architecture Characters Map, featuring 19 distinct architectural styles inspired by the Kingdom's diverse geographical and cultural characteristics. It (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution, remain in safe areas, and avoid valleys and flood-prone locations as heavy thunderstorms continue to affect most regions of Saudi Arabia until next (...)
RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that most regions of Saudi Arabia will continue to be affected by moderate to heavy thunderstorms starting Friday and continue until Monday.
There is a possibility for light to moderate rain (...)
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced the successful localization of chia cultivation in a number of relatively advantageous areas of Saudi Arabia, especially in Makkah region.
This underscores the ministry's efforts (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Council of Ministers reiterated its full support for the resolutions adopted by the Extraordinary Arab Summit for Palestine, held in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday. Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Lebanon on Tuesday underscored the importance of strengthening Arab cooperation and coordinating positions on key regional and international issues.
In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the official visit of (...)
RIYADH — King Abdul Aziz, the founder of the Third Saudi State, was a visionary leader and statesman who set Saudi Arabia on the path to modernization. His charismatic personality, wisdom, and leadership had a profound impact on those around him. He (...)
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, (...)
RIYADH — The Roads General Authority (RGA) has announced the reopening of Al-Hada Road in Taif for traffic from 5:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 20, after completing maintenance works.
The maintenance works that completed within less than two months aimed (...)
RIYADH — The Criminal Court in Taif sentenced a Pakistani resident to six months in prison and deportation after convicting him of commercial cover-up. He was found guilty of violating the Anti-Commercial Cover-Up Law through engaging in the (...)
RIYADH — Riyadh will host the 4th edition of the Global Airports Forum in December this year. The forum, marking its largest edition to date, will take place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on December 16-17, 2025. The (...)
