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Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

When can you perform Umrah next? Saudi reveals dates

This is in accordance with the official Umrah calendar announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the year 1447

Hajj 2025 alert: Saudi issues warning ahead of pilgrimage

The ministry also emphasised on the importance of complying with Hajj regulations

Smart transportation: Uber to roll out autonomous cars in Saudi

The initiative highlights ongoing efforts to adopt modern technologies and smart mobility innovations

Elon Musk: Starlink has been approved in Saudi Arabia

Musk, who also heads Tesla, used the occasion to float his wider ambitions for the region

Trump’s Saudi Arabia visit unlocks $600bn in investment deals

A slate of high-profile business deals across Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi are being unveiled this week

WATCH: Saudi F-15s flank Trump’s Air Force One in dramatic Riyadh arrival

F-15SA aircraft flanked Air Force One as it approached King Khalid International Airport, in a show of military pageantry

New PIF company: Saudi Crown Prince launches HUMAIN

New PIF company: Saudi Crown Prince launches HUMAIN

HUMAIN will develop one of the world’s most powerful multimodal Arabic large language models (LLMs) and provide localised, regional, and global AI capabilities

These Riyadh roads are closed as Trump begins Saudi visit

Motorists have been advised to avoid several roads, particularly around the Diplomatic Quarter and central Riyadh

Trump jets into Saudi, UAE and Qatar with trillion-dollar investment ambitions

Business leaders including Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser will also be on the trip

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

5 key takeaways from Aramco’s latest financial results

The world’s biggest oil exporter reported a net profit of $26.01bn for the first three months of 2025

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Saudi airline flynas launches IPO to raise up to $1.1bn

The airline is selling a 30 per cent stake to investors in the first IPO by a Gulf airline in almost 20 years

Hajj 2025: Saudi issues deportation, 10-year ban warnings for violations

Hajj 2025: Saudi issues deportation, 10-year ban warnings for violations

The penalties apply specifically to visit visa holders, while residents found violating Hajj regulations risk deportation and a 10-year ban from re-entering the kingdom

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

Major workforce shift: Saudi Arabia plans new test for employees

Employees have the right to object to test results within 30 days of notification and its framework aligns with international best practices

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia imposes new fine for accommodating visit visa holders

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia imposes new fine for accommodating visit visa holders

The ministry emphasised that penalties will increase based on the number of violating individuals accommodated, sheltered, or assisted

Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

Hajj 2025: Saudi announces 10-day paid leave for employees

The Labour Law allows employees to take paid leave to perform Hajj once during their period of service

Saudi Tourism Authority (sta) secures 14 key global MoUs at ATM 2025

Saudi Tourism Authority secures 14 key global MoUs at ATM 2025

The “Saudi Land” pavilion attracted over 46,000 visitors and featured immersive activations promoting summer destinations like Aseer, Al Baha, Soudah, and Taif

Attention job seekers: Saudi ministry unveils new employment rules

Job seekers alert: Saudi announces new employment rules

Job vacancy announcements and interviews must not contain any form of discrimination, including those based on gender

Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

Hajj 2025: Saudi announces SR100,000 fine, ban for violations

illegal infiltrators attempting to perform Hajj—whether residents or overstayers—will be deported to their home countries

Saudi Arabia’s sports ambitions take off with Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air willing to buy Boeing planes from cancelled Chinese orders

The airline, which is aiming to launch in the fourth quarter, has hired 500 employees

Hajj 2025: Ministry offers seasonal employment during pilgrimage

The ministry requires establishments to issue Hajj permits for their seasonal workers and emphasises that violators will face penalties

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears to World Bank

A joint initiative concerning Syria has been announced by Saudi Arabia and Qatar

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Hajj 2025: Saudi Council reiterates permit requirement for pilgrimage

The council warned that non-compliance could pose significant risks, including threats to pilgrims’ safety and health and degradation of service quality

Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

Hajj 2025: Saudi announces new SR50,000 fine, permit rule

The ministry also announced a similar penalty on Tuesday, April 22, for overstaying expatriates

Flyadeal confirms Airbus jet order for long-haul expansion

The aviation industry in Saudi Arabia is currently in a phase of expansion, aligning with the nation’s goals for economic transformation

Saudi's PIF boosts stake in Saudi Re with $114m investment

IMF cuts Saudi 2025 growth forecast, flags slower oil rebound

Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter and a G20 economy, had previously been expected to see a sharp growth rebound in 2025 on the back of higher crude output

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First phase of Saudisation for these private healthcare jobs begins

The initial implementation covers all establishments, regardless of size, located in the major cities of Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al-Khobar

Riyadh Air unveils luxe cabin interiors ahead of launch

Each seat is ergonomically crafted with plush foam, premium home-inspired fabrics, and tufted stitching designed for deep, restorative comfort whether you’re sitting or sleeping

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

Saudi’s business boost: Here are the latest tax exemptions

The campaign includes tax and customs exemptions, streamlined visa issuance, and financial equivalence exemptions for foreign professionals

Saudi Arabia visitors cross 100 million

Umrah travel expansion: 2.5m airline seats targeted for pilgrims

Target markets include Europe, the Gulf, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and Indonesia, in line with the National Tourism Strategy

Hajj restrictions lifted by Saud Arabia

Travelling for Hajj? Here’s what you need to know

Thanks to technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, expatriates working during Hajj no longer need to visit Jawazat offices in person to obtain their permits