Saudi Arabia bans several cosmetic products
- 10-Aug-2026
The Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) in Saudi Arabia has announced a ban on cosmetic products for external use that are packaged in forms resembling pharmaceutical products, including syringes, ampoules and vials. The new rules will come into effect from 1 January 2027, according to a circular issued to manufacturers and importers of cosmetic products. […]
Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11 civilians as kingdom warns of wider threat
- 07-Aug-2026
An attack by Yemen’s Houthis on southern Saudi Arabia wounded 11 civilians on Thursday, a military official said, as the kingdom warned that coordinated attacks by the Houthis and Iraqi militias were imminent. Major General Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government, said early Friday the attack in southern […]
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign defence pact on Friday
- 07-Aug-2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, sources close to the Saudi military and government told AFP. Regional powers are looking to strengthen security ties against a backdrop of war between the United States and Iran, which has drawn in Gulf states and disrupted shipping through […]
Saudi Arabia introduces new service for foreign workers
- 07-Aug-2026
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has launched a new electronic service that allows individuals to request the transfer of foreign workers from private-sector establishments to individuals, subject to a set of regulations and conditions. The initiative is intended to regulate the transfer of workers from private sector establishments to […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif to ‘undertake’ two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia
- 06-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to depart for Saudi Arabia this evening on a two-day official visit, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources. The premier will be accompanied by a high-level delegation. During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to hold a key meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin […]
Saudi Arabia adds 40 new services to Tawakkalna App
- 06-Aug-2026
Saudi Arabia’s Tawakkalna app added 40 new digital services last month, in July 2026, developed in partnership with 24 government entities, as part of the App’s ongoing efforts to expand the range of digital services available through the comprehensive national platform. The new services are intended to make it easier for users to access a […]
Saudi Arabia allows partial land ownership for THESE people
- 05-Aug-2026
Saudi Arabia has approved a framework allowing investors to develop residential projects under a partial land ownership system, as part of efforts to boost investment in the housing sector and expand access to home ownership. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday, chaired by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, […]
Saudi Arabia simplifies ‘Iqama’ rules for foreign workers
- 04-Aug-2026
Saudi Arabia has made it easier for foreign residents to report lost ‘Iqamas’, the official permit required for employment and identification, by transferring the service to the government’s digital ‘Muqeem portal’. Millions of expatriates live and work in Saudi Arabia and are issued an Iqama. Earlier, reporting a lost Iqama involved visiting multiple government offices, […]
Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 law violators in one week
- 02-Aug-2026
Authorities in Saudi Arabia arrested 14,154 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws during nationwide joint inspection campaigns conducted over one week. The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has said 14,154 people were detained between 23 and 29 July. Those arrested included 7,103 people accused of violating residency regulations, 3,654 for breaching border […]
Saudi Arabia set for first total solar eclipse in 77 years
- 28-Jul-2026
Globetrotters, stargazers, and eager astronomy enthusiasts worldwide are directing their gaze towards the Middle East as Saudi Arabia prepares to host an astronomical marvel of the 21st century. On August 2, 2027, the Kingdom will be treated to its first total solar eclipse in 75 years, where large swathes of the western and southern regions […]