This is in accordance with the official Umrah calendar announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the year 1447
The ministry also emphasised on the importance of complying with Hajj regulations
The initiative highlights ongoing efforts to adopt modern technologies and smart mobility innovations
Musk, who also heads Tesla, used the occasion to float his wider ambitions for the region
A slate of high-profile business deals across Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi are being unveiled this week
F-15SA aircraft flanked Air Force One as it approached King Khalid International Airport, in a show of military pageantry
HUMAIN will develop one of the world’s most powerful multimodal Arabic large language models (LLMs) and provide localised, regional, and global AI capabilities
Motorists have been advised to avoid several roads, particularly around the Diplomatic Quarter and central Riyadh
Business leaders including Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser will also be on the trip
The world’s biggest oil exporter reported a net profit of $26.01bn for the first three months of 2025
The airline is selling a 30 per cent stake to investors in the first IPO by a Gulf airline in almost 20 years
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
Employees have the right to object to test results within 30 days of notification and its framework aligns with international best practices
The ministry emphasised that penalties will increase based on the number of violating individuals accommodated, sheltered, or assisted
The Labour Law allows employees to take paid leave to perform Hajj once during their period of service
The “Saudi Land” pavilion attracted over 46,000 visitors and featured immersive activations promoting summer destinations like Aseer, Al Baha, Soudah, and Taif
Job vacancy announcements and interviews must not contain any form of discrimination, including those based on gender
illegal infiltrators attempting to perform Hajj—whether residents or overstayers—will be deported to their home countries
The airline, which is aiming to launch in the fourth quarter, has hired 500 employees
The ministry requires establishments to issue Hajj permits for their seasonal workers and emphasises that violators will face penalties
A joint initiative concerning Syria has been announced by Saudi Arabia and Qatar
The council warned that non-compliance could pose significant risks, including threats to pilgrims’ safety and health and degradation of service quality
The ministry also announced a similar penalty on Tuesday, April 22, for overstaying expatriates
The aviation industry in Saudi Arabia is currently in a phase of expansion, aligning with the nation’s goals for economic transformation
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
The initial implementation covers all establishments, regardless of size, located in the major cities of Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al-Khobar
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
The campaign includes tax and customs exemptions, streamlined visa issuance, and financial equivalence exemptions for foreign professionals
Target markets include Europe, the Gulf, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and Indonesia, in line with the National Tourism Strategy
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