RIYADH: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting the Saudi national football team by creating fan viewing areas across the Kingdom during the FIFA World Cup 2026. As part of the initiative, municipalities…
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RIYADH: Expatriate remittances from Saudi Arabia increased by 16 percent year-on-year in April 2026, reaching SR14.65 billion, according to figures released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The data showed that despite the annual increase, remittance transfers by expatriates declined…
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RIYADH: The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with Tuwaiq Academy, will host the Global Security and Technology Summit (GSTS) in Riyadh from December 18 to 20, 2026. The event will be held under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime…
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RIYADH: The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) has announced that one of its upcoming events has been selected for inclusion in the official program of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2026), which will be held at…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) reached $1.31 trillion in 2025, with non-oil activities contributing 55 percent of the overall economy, according to the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2025 Annual Report. The report highlighted progress across several key…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy recorded a 3 percent year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026, with non-oil sectors serving as the main driver of expansion, according to preliminary estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The data…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced that individuals who apply for any type of visit visa on behalf of people who perform or attempt to perform Hajj without an official permit, or who enter or remain in Makkah…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed that holders of visit visas, regardless of the visa category, are not permitted to perform Hajj. The ministry emphasized that obtaining an official Hajj permit remains a mandatory requirement for undertaking the…
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RIYADH: A mutual visa exemption agreement between Saudi Arabia and Russia officially came into effect on Monday, May 11, 2026, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without a visa for short-term visits. The implementation of the agreement reflects the…
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MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the completion of its administrative and field preparations for managing pilgrim movement during the Hajj season, including transportation to the Jamarat site for the stoning ritual, access to the metro system…
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