During Eid Al-Adha, Jawazat Announces Its Working Hours
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced holiday working hours in a number of regions during Eid Al-Adha.
Saudi Jawazat stated that its departments will operate from ...
July 04, 20222125Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Cabinet Appoints Its First Female Deputy Secretary General
In the latest sign that Saudi Arabia is looking to diversify its workforce, two women have been appointed to senior positions in government.
According to a royal decree issued on Sunday, Shihana Al...
July 04, 2022317Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Medical Team Saves Pilgrim Suffering From Severe Angina Pectoris
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported that a Saudi medical team treating an Iranian Hajj pilgrim at the King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC) in Mecca has saved his life after he suffered from severe ...
July 04, 2022226Category: Saudi Arabia
1 Million Pilgrims Attend Saudi Arabia's Biggest Hajj Since The Pandemic
Islam's holiest city, Mecca, has been filled with white-robed pilgrims since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the biggest pilgrimage in its history.
Security forces patrolled the ancient city, th...
July 04, 2022333Category: Saudi Arabia
Unauthorised Vehicles Cannot Enter Mecca And Holy Sites In Saudi Arabia
Local media reported that Saudi Arabia has banned unauthorised vehicles from entering Mecca.
Traffic police have been deployed at the entry points into Mecca to prevent vehicles without permits fro...
July 05, 2022577Category: Saudi Arabia
Ministry Of Tourism: Tourist Visa Holders Cannot Perform The Hajj Pilgrimage
A visit visa holder for tourism purposes is not eligible to perform Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia.
Those who obtain a tourist visa cannot perform Hajj while in the Kingdom or perform Umrah during Ha...
July 05, 2022401Category: Saudi Arabia
Pilgrim Buses Cannot Display VIP Stickers
Domestic transportation companies have been ordered not to place "VIP" stickers on buses used by pilgrims during Hajj by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Okaz newspaper reported that the m...
July 05, 2022388Category: Saudi Arabia
Termination Rights Of Workers On Unlimited-term Contracts - MHRSD
In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development revealed the worker's rights upon termination of an indefinite contract.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources, a ...
July 07, 2022591Category: Saudi Arabia
On The First Day Of Tashreeq, Pilgrims Continue Stoning At Jamarat
On Sunday, the first day of Tashreeq, pilgrims performed stoning rituals at Jamarat in Mina. After exiting ihram the previous day, they threw pebbles at all three Jamarat, or Satan-representing pillar...
July 10, 2022205Category: Saudi Arabia
Medical Team From Saudi Arabia Saves Iranian Official's Life During Hajj
A Saudi Arabian medical team rescued the head of the Iranian medical mission during the Hajj season, Mohammad Reza Gholamreza Refatiani, who suffered a heart attack while performing Hajj rituals.
A...
July 11, 2022312Category: Saudi Arabia
The Uniform Requirement For Taxi Drivers Goes Into Effect
A decision by the Transport General Authority (TGA) to require taxi drivers to wear uniforms came into effect on Tuesday, July 12. Violations of uniform regulations will result in fines.
Drivers of...
July 12, 2022461Category: Saudi Arabia
During The Hajj Season, Saudi Arabia Issues Over 763,000 E-visas
According to Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued more than 763,000 electronic visas during this year's Hajj pilgrimage.
Employee...
July 12, 2022188Category: Saudi Arabia
The Ministry Of Hajj Will Open Bookings For Umrah On July 19
After this year's Hajj season concludes, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will open booking for Umrah on July 19.
From Tuesday, Dhul Hijjah 20, people wishing to perform Umrah can book an appoint...
July 13, 2022271Category: Saudi Arabia
Pakistani Pilgrim Was Saved From Brain Death
An urgent surgical intervention by a Saudi medical team saved a Pakistani pilgrim's life.
An urgent surgery was performed by the neurosurgery department of King Abdulaziz Hospital, a member of ...
July 14, 2022267Category: Saudi Arabia
First Monkeypox Case Reported In Saudi Arabia
In Riyadh, the Ministry of Health detected the first monkeypox case on Thursday.
According to the ministry, the infected person is receiving medical care in accordance with approved health procedur...
July 15, 2022835Category: Saudi Arabia
As Of July 30, Construction Sites Must Be Fenced
According to the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRA), the mandatory fencing of construction sites for residential buildings will go into effect on July 30, 1444 AH, the first d...
July 15, 2022661Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Inflation Rises To 2.3%
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) reported that Saudi Arabia's inflation rose to 2.3% in June 2022.
A measure of inflation is the change in the cost of living between a current peri...
July 16, 2022337Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Girl Becomes World's Youngest Female Author
As reported by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), a young Saudi girl has broken Guinness World Records by becoming the world's youngest woman to publish a book series (Treasure of the Lost Sea, Portal of t...
July 16, 2022638Category: Saudi Arabia