Friday, November 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s Riyadh Air is going to start its first flight from October, sales network will expand to 125 countries

Saudi's Riyadh Air is going to start its first flight from October, sales network will expand to 125 countries Saudi Arabia's new airline Riyad Air is moving quickly towards the launch of its first flights later this year. The airline...

The application process for Hajj pilgrimage 2026 will run till July 31, know what are the rules

Regarding Hajj pilgrimage 2026, it has been clarified by the Saudi government that children below the age of 12 years will not be allowed to participate in Hajj 2026. This rule has been implemented keeping in mind the safety...

Dr. Abeer Al Obaidi becomes Saudi’s first female professor of international law and human rights

Dr. Abeer Al Obaidi becomes Saudi's first female professor of international law and human rights Dr. Abeer Al Obaidi is the first woman in Saudi Arabia to receive the prestigious title of Professor in International Law and Human Rights. She...

Sharjah announces up to 35% discount on traffic fines paid within 60 days

Sharjah announced a 35% discount on traffic fines if payment is done within 60 days of committing the offence. If payment is made after 60 days and before 1 year, a 25% discount shall be applied. However, this does not apply...

Saudi Arabia launches visa extension initiative to mark start of Hijri New Year

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new initiative to mark the beginning of the Hijri New Year, allowing holders of expired visit visas — of all types — a 30-day window to leave the country legally. According to the Kingdom's General...

Saudi Airlines launches flights to El Alamein and Salalah

Saudia has announced the launch of its flights to El Alamein, Egypt, departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, with three weekly flights scheduled in one direction, and also via King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with a...

Saudi Arabia offers free Hajj to 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims

A thousand Palestinians who lost family members in the ongoing conflict with Israel have been invited to perform Hajj this year at the expense of Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz. The invitation has been also extended to Palestinians whose...

Saudi Arabia Govt Announces New Policy For Residency Permit Iqama Renewal

Riyadh : The Saudi Arabian government has announced a new Iqama (residency permit) policy for expatriates. The rules related to Iqama renewal have been changed in this. The Saudi government says that expatriates face administrative difficulties in Iqama renewal. In...

Saudi Arabia announces deadline for Umrah pilgrims to enter, leave country

The final date to enter Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrims is April 13, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah said. This move comes as part of preparations for Haj season, authorities added. The final date for pilgrims to depart is...

Saudi Stock Exchange Announces Founding Day Holiday Date

Saudi Stock Exchange announces a Foundation Day holiday on February 23, 2025, to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the first Saudi state. Saudi Stock Exchange announced that the holiday Foundation Day will be on Sunday, February 23rd.2025, corresponding...

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UAE energy firms turn to automation and AI to boost resilience

Emerson officials explain that advanced automation and AI are reducing outage times and improving safety in the UAE’s energy industry. They stress that while digital tools aid resilience, physical redundancy still protects capacity.

UAE teen Riyan Malhan clinches historic Youth Olympic badminton gold

Riyan Malhan became the first Emirati to capture a Youth Olympic gold medal in badminton, beating France’s Mady Sow in the final. The triumph follows his earlier Asian junior titles and highlights UAE’s rising badminton program.

Moroccan King Sets Priorities for Southern Regions After UN Mission Ends

King Mohammed VI chaired a meeting in Rabat to reinforce Morocco’s territorial integrity and the well‑being of residents in the south. He directed ministries to act on security, development and international commitments after the UN mission concluded.

Bahrain’s King welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister, praises growing ties

King Hamad of Bahrain welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Fadh Al‑Zaydi, noting significant progress in bilateral relations. Both leaders pledged continued collaboration on security and regional stability.

DIP Holding Sets IPO Price at Dhs1.12 per Share, Valuing Firm at Dhs9.7bn

DIP Holding announced a final IPO price of Dhs1.12 per share, representing a Dhs9.7bn valuation. The offering, representing 20% of its capital, is expected to generate Dhs1.9bn in proceeds.