In the Gulf Region, Muslims looked forward to Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 with great enthusiasm, as they anticipated the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, which signified the end of Ramadan. But even after careful preparation, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates failed to spot the crescent, which resulted in the declaration that April 10 would … Read more
 Saudi Arabia has declared a nearly week-long holiday for the public and private sectors. This decision shows the nation’s commitment to maintaining religious and cultural customs and keeping the welfare of its citizens. The extended break, which spans from the 29th day of Ramadan to the 4th of Shawwal offers citizens and residents a great … Read more
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Transport and Logistics Minister, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, heralded the nation’s top ranking for road network connectivity globally. Launching the “Safe Distinguished Roads” initiative in Riyadh he highlighted a remarkable decline of over 50% in serious accidents, fatalities and injuries in recent years. This ongoing campaign now in its fourth consecutive year … Read more
A new visa service designed specifically for overseas students who are keen to study in Saudi Arabia has been launched by the kingdom. In an effort to expedite the application process, the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) together developed the Study In Saudi Arabia visa program. The platform, which … Read more
Saudi Arabia has announced a proposal to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, which is expected to be successful given the absence of rival bids before the world football governing body’s deadline last year. Following FIFA’s decision to limit bids for the 2034 tournament to Asian and Oceania confederations, Saudi Arabia is set to … Read more
The Saudi government has issued an order ahead of Ramadan prohibiting iftar meals on mosque premises because of hygiene concerns. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs underlined the need of avoiding conducting iftar projects inside mosques in order to preserve hygiene standards. The Ministry’s letter highlighted that mosque leaders should designate appropriate locations in the courtyards … Read more
London: In a significant move marking Saudi Aramco’s strategic expansion into South America, the company has finalized the acquisition of 100% equity stake in Esmax Distribucion, a prominent downstream fuels and lubricants retailer based in Chile. This transaction, which was initially unveiled in September 2023, not only signifies Aramco’s inaugural downstream retail investment in the … Read more