Saudi Arabia

Saudi Yoga's first int'l championship a historic feat; first Saudi woman to referee tournament [details]

Backed by Nouf Al-Marwaai's efforts, Saudi Yoga Committee has been instrumental in promoting the practice in Arab countries.

Jun 9, 2023

World's largest modern downtown coming up in Riyadh; gives off Wakanda vibes [Watch]

The downtown will be completed in 2030 and is expected to generate 180 billion Saudi Riyals ($48.6 billion) to non-oil GDP and feature an iconic museum, a technology and design university, an immersive multipurpose theater, and more than 80 entertainment and culture venues.

Feb 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia introduces electronic visa for stop-over passengers

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry introduced an electronic visa service on Monday for passengers who are stopping over in the country.

Jan 31, 2023

Tourist visa vs Family visit visa: Confusion persists over new rules; Many Indians stranded in Saudi Arabia [details]

The grey area for many Indians is visa validity and period of stay. A multiple entry tourist visa is valid for one year and permissible period of stay in total is 90 days.

Dec 12, 2022

No police clearance certificate required for Indians travelling to Saudi; move hailed [details]

Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced that Indian nationals will no longer be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to obtain a visa there.

Nov 17, 2022

Non-Muslim YouTuber's claim of entering Mecca triggers row

The claim by a Telugu YouTuber that he visited Islam's holiest site Mecca in Saudi Arabia has sparked a row with a section of netizens calling for action against him for violating the Saudi rules which do not permit a non-Muslim to enter the grand mosque.

Aug 3, 2022

Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling to 16 nations, including India [List of 16 Nations given]

Saudi Arabia has banned citizens from travelling to 16 countries, including India, over the Covid-19 situation in those nations, the media reported

May 23, 2022

Saudi Arabia lifts most Covid restrictions; indoor masks still mandatory [details]

Saudi Arabia has announced the lifting of most the precautionary measures against Covid-19, citing the improved pandemic situation in the country.

Mar 6, 2022

Oil prices at a 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Oil prices at 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Oil prices are climbing on fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will disrupt supply chains across the world, BBC reported.

Feb 22, 2022

Abaya not necessary; Saudi Prince hailed as champion of women's rights [details]

The police and judiciary in Saudi Arabia have always enforced a strict dress code, requiring women to wear abaya and sometimes even cover their hair and faces.

Feb 20, 2022

Saudi-led coalition expands aerial bombardment against Houthis in Yemen: Source

On Saturday the Coalition Spokesperson Brigadier General Turki Al Maliki announced that "the coalition's leadership has asked Yemeni citizens and travelers not to use roads leading from the provinces of Marib and al-Bayda to the districts of Harib, Ain, Bayhan, and Usaylan."

Jan 16, 2022

No fake beauty at this beauty pageant, no lip-jobs or artificial touch ups; 40 participants barred

This annual beauty pageant in Saudi Arabia is a serious business but for their favourite desert animal -- the camel -- attracting a whopping winner's prize of $66 million. Unfortunately, partakers go to all extent to fake it. It's now spreading to other Middle-East countries.

Dec 11, 2021

Omicron detection in Saudi Arabia airport rings warning bells in Tamil Nadu; here's why

The Tamil Nadu health department is on high alert after a person tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia.

Dec 2, 2021

Why Reliance and Aramco call off their whopping $15 billion deal: Explained

RIL and Aramco inked a non-binding letter of intent in August 2019 for the Saudi giant to buy a 20% share in Reliance's Oil to chemical business for $15 billion.

Nov 22, 2021

World's first non-profit city launched in Riyadh; many next-level cities in pipeline globally [what to expect]

The city will host academies, colleges, a science museum, creative center and will also include a range of institutions aimed at promoting arts and culture.

Nov 16, 2021

8000-yr-old Saudi Arabian camel sculptures reflect common meeting point for nomadic tribes [Study]

Scientists believe that the camel carvings acted as a meeting point for nomadic tribes.

Sep 28, 2021

UAE simplifies visa rules for expats; introduce Green Visa, Freelance Visa [what's changed]

Despite the fact that expats account for more than 80% of the UAE's population, their residency and work permits are strictly enforced. This is gradually changing, as the government becomes more open to the concept of lowering regulatory barriers for rich expats and investors.

Sep 8, 2021

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