RIYADH — More than 6.5 million vehicles underwent periodic technical inspections across Saudi Arabia in 2025, marking an increase of approximately 500,000 vehicles compared to the previous year, according to the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). SASO also…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Operating Revenues Index increased by 6.1 percent year-on-year in June 2026, while the number of building permits issued across the Kingdom rose by 20.3 percent, according to preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics…
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RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has highlighted the importance of providing children with a balanced and nutritious breakfast as schools across Saudi Arabia prepare to reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23, marking the start of the new…
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JEDDAH — The meteorological summer season in Saudi Arabia is nearing its end, with autumn set to begin on September 1, according to Hussain Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Al-Qahtani said the transition to autumn will…
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RIYADH — The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has allocated SR9.518 billion in the August 2026 issuance under the Saudi Arabian Government SAR-denominated Sukuk Program. The issuance was divided into five tranches, with each portion carrying a different value and…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will send a 144-athlete delegation representing 19 national teams to compete at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, in Japan. The Asian Games are scheduled to take place in Nagoya from September 19 to October 4,…
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PARIS — Saudi Team Falcons were crowned Rocket League champions at the Esports World Cup 2026 after defeating Spacestation Gaming 4-0 in the Grand Final. After three years of competing in the tournament, Team Falcons secured their first Rocket League…
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JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and active winds are expected to affect parts of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 48°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM).…
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MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun a series of preparatory meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries ahead of the 2027 Hajj season as part of early planning efforts to strengthen coordination, improve…
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RIYADH — As Saudi Arabia prepares for the return of male and female students to public schools for the new academic year on Sunday, August 23, the Ministry of Education has launched an online student transfer service for parents who…
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