Saudi Arabia

Severe Hailstorm Hits Riyadh, Amid Thunderstorm Warnings

Riyadh and other parts of Saudi Arabia have had severe weather, with a large hail storm recorded in January 2025. This extraordinary weather event comes after the Kingdom has seen widespread flooding...

Global Passport Ranking 2025: Saudi Arabia Ranks 58th

Saudi Arabia's passport ranking rose to 58th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, marking a significant milestone in global mobility. This is a major increase over prior years and demonstrates the...

Saudi Arabia offers new benefits to importers and exporters

Saudi Arabia has announced a number of new advantages as part of its continuous efforts to increase trade and optimize logistics, targeted at improving the capacities of importers and exporters. The S...

Riyadh hosts high-level international meetings on Syria's future

Diplomats and foreign ministers from around the world convened in Riyadh over the weekend for high-level international consultations on Syria's future, where they discussed the ongoing crisis and poss...

Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium: Energy minister

At a conference in Dhahran on January 13, 2025, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced plans to enrich and sell uranium, marking a major expansion of Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions as...

2025, Year of Handicrafts - Showcasing Saudi Artisan Talents Globally

In an important step to honor and promote Saudi Arabia's rich cultural legacy, the Ministry of Culture formally proclaimed 2025 to be the "Year of Handicrafts." By promoting local craftsmen on a natio...

General Authority Launches Comprehensive Guide for Media Professionals

11 January 2025, A comprehensive handbook aimed at improving the media profession in the Kingdom has been formally launched by the General Authority for Media Regulation (GAMR) in Saudi Arabia. The au...

The Crown Prince is the Most Influential Arab Leader

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been named the Most Influential Arab Leader for the fourth year in a row, according to a recent RT Arabic survey. With 16,998 out of 31,166 votes, or roughly...

Princess Reema, Commitment to Saudi Citizens Amid California Wildfires

The Saudi ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar, reiterated her dedication to the safety and security of Saudi nationals in Los Angeles and the neighboring areas impacted by the...

Saudi Arabia Mandates 30-Day Minimum Validity for Residency Permits

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced a new rule that requires residency permits, or Iqama, to be valid for at least 30 days before final exit visas may b...