RIYADH — The value of transactions processed through the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) instant money transfer system rose 26.1 percent year-on-year to SR7 trillion in June 2026, compared with SR5.5 trillion in June 2025. According to SAMA data, total customer…
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JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several regions of Saudi Arabia through the end of next week, with weather conditions expected to vary in intensity from light showers to heavy downpours. On…
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RIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said a new Cabinet decision will help more eligible Saudi families own homes by accelerating the delivery of developmental housing projects. The Council of Ministers approved a new framework that allows…
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RIYADH — The Tawakkalna App has introduced 40 new digital services during July in collaboration with 24 government entities, further expanding the range of services available through Saudi Arabia’s unified national digital platform. The newly added services aim to make…
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MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved and published the evaluation results of companies that provided services to international pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season. The annual evaluation is part of the ministry’s efforts to improve service…
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RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued a heatwave warning for several parts of the Riyadh region on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to range between 47°C and 48°C. The warning covers Riyadh city, along with Diriyah, Thadiq,…
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JEDDAH — Hot weather is expected to continue across parts of Saudi Arabia on Monday, with temperatures reaching 48°C in some areas, while active winds carrying dust and sand, along with possible thunderstorms, are forecast in several regions, according to…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 96 Audi Q5 vehicles after identifying a defect in the front seat belt pretensioner that could reduce passenger safety in the event of a collision. According to the ministry, the defect…
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RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the Jeddah Road Development Project, a major infrastructure initiative that includes the construction of four new bridges to improve traffic flow and strengthen the city’s road network. The project…
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RIYADH — Riyadh has achieved several major milestones in its preparations to host Expo 2030, with construction and infrastructure work continuing to progress across the project site. According to project updates, more than 8 million cubic meters of excavation and…
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