Friday, May 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia

Saudi announced 50 percent discount on traffic fines

Riyadh: In Saudi Arabia, a large reduction in traffic fines has been announced. This year, 50 percent discount is given for fines till April 18 and 25 percent for fines recorded after that. According to the order of King Salman...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 5th April 2024

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 3,335.85 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 2,860.00 Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Saudi Arabia per tola according to their needs...

A significant reduction in remittances by expatriates; At a five-year low

RIYADH: Expatriate remittances from Saudi Arabia hit a five-year low. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) stated in a report released the other day that the lowest amount of remittances in five years was recorded in February this year. Expatriate remittances...

Saudi Arabia and UK sign cooperation program

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom on Tuesday signed a cooperation program between the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This was during a virtual meeting held between Saudi...

Heavy rain and hailstorm in parts of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Widespread rain in Saudi Arabia. Heavy snow and wind. Flood threat in southern region. Many dams were opened. The southern region of Asir province receives the heaviest rainfall and snowfall. Sunday was the heaviest snowfall in history. It...

Saudi Arabia launches 3 government initiatives to reduce the waste of blessings

Innovative programs to combat food waste and provide assistance to those in need. Among these programs is the “Donate” program, which provides an electronic platform to facilitate donations, in addition to the “Shakur” program, which targets companies providing food...

Saudi Arabia and China have signed a new chapter in cultural cooperation

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and China have signed a new chapter in cultural cooperation. A number of agreements have been signed to develop cultural partnerships. Saudi Culture Minister Amir Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister...

International services to start soon from newly constructed Red Sea Airport in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: International flights to the Red Sea International Airport, which has been completed along with the new tourism resorts along the Red Sea and the coast of Saudi Arabia, are starting. The first flight from Dubai will land here...

UAE Banks Lead Regional Revenue Surge as Digitalization Slashes Branch Costs Across Gulf

Saumitra Sehgal, Head of Financial Services in the Middle East at Roland Berger, a global strategy consultancy, said that the revenue of the UAE bank branches is the highest in the region at US$18.6 million per branch for retail...

Eid al-Fitr holiday announced for private sector in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: A four-day short festive holiday for private companies in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued an order in this regard. The ministry has stated that there will be a four-day holiday for private...

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