Riyadh: Strict inspection and punishment continue against those who violate various laws and stay illegally in Saudi Arabia. In one week, 17,030 foreigners were arrested for violating residence, employment and border security regulations. 10,662 people were arrested for violation...
RIYADH: Those with visit visas in Saudi Arabia are prohibited from entering and staying in Makkah for a month from Thursday. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the decision will be applicable to all types of visit visas.
Holders...
RIYADH: As the Hajj season approaches, the Transport Authority has announced that it has increased services to transport pilgrims to and from Makkah by buses between the country's cities. These services will be available for pilgrims who wish to...
Riyadh: Police arrested four foreign women who committed theft and pickpocketing in Makkah. The Makkah police arrested four Egyptian women for pickpocketing in public places and bus stations.
The police recovered the stolen items from them. This is part of...
Riyadh: Two female students died in a college bus accident in Makkah. Four students were injured. A mini bus carrying female students from Ummul Qura University met with an accident on the fourth ring road in Makkah. The bus...
RIYADH: Registration for I'tikaf (meal gathering) has begun at Masjid-ul-Haram. Registration begins on Sunday and is open until the number of people is reached.
The authority emphasized the need to follow the regulations and guidelines in Masjid-ul-Haram. Applicants age should...
Considering the rush during Ramadan, the Haram General Authority has prepared special facilities for the Umrah pilgrims in Makkah's Masjid al-Haram to facilitate rituals and prayers. 210 doors have been opened exclusively for pilgrims to reduce the rush of...
The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers.
The...
UAE residents hoping to visit Europe “wasted” a whopping Dh20.6 million (€4.93 million) in 2024 due to rejected Schengen visa applications, according to a...
Air Arabia has become the first airline in the region to offer stablecoin-based payment. The Sharjah-based budget carrier has partnered with Al Maryah Community...
