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...
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines.
These were developed in...
A new 10-year UAE 'Blue Residency' announced recently could create hundreds of job opportunities for those who care about the environment, experts have said....
Citizens of many countries struggle and find it challenging to get visa-free entry to many countries.
However, some countries from Africa, Oceania and Asia regions...
The UAE has introduced a 180-day multiple-entry permit allowing expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency offered to individuals...
