Liquor Will Not Be Sold In The New Duty-free Shops
Local media reported that liquor would not be allowed to be sold at the newly established duty-free shops in the Kingdom's entry ports.
According to the Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority ...
January 07, 20230542Category: Saudi Arabia
2023: Saudi City Of Al-Ula Included In The Seven Wonders Of The World
Al-Ula was selected by Conde Nast as one of the Seven Wonders of the World for the year 2023, as part of its annual classification of the world's most amazing places.
According to the magazine,...
January 07, 20230765Category: Travel
Egyptian Expat Arrested For Harbouring 17 Absconding Women In Riyadh
The Saudi media reported that police in Riyadh arrested an expatriate for illegally employing and accommodating 17 female expatriates who had absented themselves from their official workplaces.
The...
January 07, 20230597Category: Crime News
Registration For Domestic Pilgrims Opens; Hajj Packages Start At SR3,984
Pilgrims from within Saudi Arabia can now register for Hajj 1444 through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Domestic pilgrim packages start at SR3,984, according to the ministry.
Saudis and residen...
January 06, 20230803Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Quran Recitation Contest Offers SR12 Million In Prizes
Local media reported that Saudi Arabia would host an international competition for reciting the Holy Quran and calling on the faithful to pray. The prizes are estimated to be worth $12 million, accord...
January 05, 20230388Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudis Are Now Allowed To Rent Out Housing Units To Tourists Under A New Bylaw
In Makkah, Madinah, and Al-Baha, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has raised the rain status alert and thunderstorm warning to "warning".
It is considered to be a warning from thu...
January 04, 20230459Category: Saudi Arabia
Expat Drowned In Floods In Mecca And Was Found Dead
A local new portal reports that civil defence personnel in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca recovered the body of an expatriate after heavy rains swept him away.
Sabq reported that the Myanmar...
January 03, 20230599Category: Expats
A Digital ID Has Been Launched For Family Members Of Expats
For family members of expatriates, the Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has launched a digital identity (ID) service.
This information is available through the Ministry of Interior's ...
January 03, 20230835Category: Expats
Dairy Companies In Saudi Arabia Raise Prices By Up To 33%
Saudi dairy companies have raised their prices by up to 33 percent, effective Sunday, Jan. 1.
A statement on Almarai Company's official Twitter account attributed the hike to three main reasons...
January 03, 202301065Category: Business
Self-employed Expats In Saudi Arabia Face 3 Penalties
In Saudi Arabia, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) revealed the legal penalties for violating self-employed expats or those working for their own accounts.
An expat who works for his o...
January 03, 20230623Category: Expats
Saudi Arabian Public Holidays For 2023
The list of National or Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia for the year 2023, this year we can expect at least 10 holidays and yes, in these 10 holidays, we have 2 Fridays as well, meaning a loss of two ...
January 02, 202301946Category: Saudi Arabia
Fees For Renewing Residency And Reentering Saudi Arabia Have Doubled For Expats
In a new amendment approved by the Saudi Cabinet, the fees for renewing exit and reentry visas have been doubled.
New amendments stipulate that the exit and return visa fee is SR200 for a single tr...
December 31, 202201108Category: Expats
Flights Are Delayed In Jeddah Due To A Weather Warning
Late Thursday, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) raised the rain alert level in Jeddah to a warning.
Until Friday morning at 11 a.m., the weather warning will remain in effect.
The curren...
December 30, 20220482Category: Weather