Saudi Arabia announces new property rule for foreigners
- 24-Jun-2026
Saudi Arabia has rolled out a new online platform allowing foreign investors, residents, and companies to apply digitally for ownership of property in the country. Officials describe this invitation as part of its efforts to open the real estate market to greater international participation. The new portal, named Saudi Properties, has been introduced by the […]
Saudi Riyal remains steady against PKR and Bangladeshi Taka
- 22-Jun-2026
Saudi Riyal Remains Steady Against PKR and Bangladeshi Taka, Enhancing Remittance Benefits for Migrant Workers - SAR to PKR, SAR to BDT
Saudi Arabia arrests over 15,000 residency, labour and border violators in one week
- 21-Jun-2026
Saudi Arabia arrested 15,288 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out over the past week, the Interior Ministry said. The arrests were made during joint operations conducted with relevant government agencies between June 11 and June 17. Those detained included 7,864 people for residency violations, 4,576 […]
Saudi Arabia rolls out mandatory occupational fitness screening for workers
- 21-Jun-2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sector. Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sector. […]
Saudi Arabia: Deadline approaches for appeals on traffic fines
- 17-Jun-2026
The Transport General Authority (TGA) of Saudi Arabia has called on individuals and businesses to submit objections to outstanding traffic fines issued before 1 November 2024. The Saudi Arabia authority, in its statement, said the initiative is designed to give affected parties the opportunity to exercise their legal right to challenge penalties, while it also […]
Saudi Arabia announces duration of mid-day work ban
- 15-Jun-2026
The Ministry for Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of Saudi Arabia has announced that the midday work ban under direct sunlight applies to all private-sector establishments. The restriction, which came into effect on 15 June 2026, will remain in place until 15 September 2026. During this period, private-sector employees are prohibited from working under […]
What to do if your salary is delayed — 30-day rule, worker rights
- 15-Jun-2026
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has clarified the official process employees should follow if their wages are delayed, as part of new enforcement rules under the Wage Protection Program and Qiwa platform. The 30-Day Rule: When You Can File for Enforcement According to MHRSD, if an employee does not receive […]
Saudi Arabia launches legal action against social media user
- 12-Jun-2026
The General Authority of Media Regulation of Saudi Arabia has referred a social media user to the Public Prosecution after detecting alleged offensive remarks directed at a brotherly state during an audio chat session on a social media platform. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the General Authority of Media Regulation of Saudi Arabia has […]
Saudi Defense Ministry denies reports of attack on Prince Sultan Air Base
- 08-Jun-2026
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense on Monday denied reports circulating on social media claiming that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj had come under attack. Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, said the reports were inaccurate and urged the public to rely on official sources for information. Al-Maliki […]
JEC Tower: World’s tallest building passes 100-storey milestone in Saudi Arabia
- 05-Jun-2026
The world’s future tallest skyscraper has reached a significant construction milestone, with Saudi Arabia’s JEC Tower now rising to 102 storeys as it advances rapidly towards its planned height of more than one kilometre (0.62 miles). The project had reached 69 storeys as recently as November last year, but construction has since accelerated sharply. The […]