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Saudi Arabia online permit for controlled drugs
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Saudi Arabia launches online permit process for controlled medicines

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new digital process for travellers who need to carry controlled medicines, including narcotics and psychotropic substances. The Saudi...

Saudi Arabia Oscar submission
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Saudi Arabia to Submit Oscar Entry for the First Time at the 98th Academy Awards

In a landmark moment for Middle Eastern cinema, Saudi Arabia has officially opened submissions for its debut entry in the International Feature Film...

Rise Tower in Riyadh
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Riyadh’s Rise Tower Could Surpass Burj Khalifa as the World’s Tallest Skyscraper

For over a decade, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa has reigned as the tallest building on the planet, soaring 828 metres into the sky. Now,...

Hajj 2026 hotel capacity expansion
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Saudi moves early to support growing Hajj demand

As preparations begin for Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has launched a dedicated e-service allowing licensed hotels in Makkah and Madinah to apply for...

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Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Food Delivery Robots in Riyadh

Riyadh’s ROSHN Front Business Area has just become home to a fleet of autonomous food delivery robots. This pilot initiative is the result...

Bambi Beach, Jeddah
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Girls-Only Beach in Jeddah Is Turning Heads in the Gulf

Jeddah has just introduced something the Gulf hasn’t quite seen at this scale before—Bambi Beach, a women-only, pink-themed beach space that’s now live...

Saudi Arabia expired visit visa grace period
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Saudi Arabia’s New Visa Initiative Offers Relief for Expired Visit Holders

Saudi Arabia has rolled out a new short-term initiative offering a 30-day extension for visitors whose visas have expired. The update, announced by...

Masmak Palace Museum,
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Masmak Palace Museum in Riyadh Reopens After Restoration

In the heart of Riyadh’s Al-Dirah district, a piece of Saudi Arabia’s heritage has returned to public view. The Masmak Palace Museum, an...

Saudi Arabia foreign property ownership law
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Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Market Is Opening Up

In a significant move, Saudi Arabia has officially introduced a new law that allows foreigners to own or lease property within its borders....

Saudi Arabia fine dining regulations
Local NewsSaudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Introduces Refined Guidelines for Fine Dining Establishments

Saudi Arabia is making a clear move to reshape the dining experience across the Kingdom, introducing detailed new regulations that define and elevate...