Friday, November 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Finland sign deal to promote ‘indoor hygiene solutions’

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Finland have stepped up joint efforts in infection prevention by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place at the Finnish Embassy in Riyadh on Wednesday. Knowledge-exchange links are being built on Saudi Arabia’s...

Latest bid to resolve Arab-Qatari relationship crisis ends in failure: Egypt

CAIRO: Renewed attempts by Kuwait on behalf of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt at reconciliation with Qatar have failed to reach an agreement. Bassam Rady, spokesman for the Egyptian presidency, on Wednesday told a talk show on Sada...

Saudi Arabia: Maximum family visit extension set at 180 days

Cairo: Saudi authorities have said that the total extension of a foreign family visit must not exceed 180 days. “Instructions make it obligatory that the total of extension must not exceed 180 days,” the kingdom’s General Directorate of Passports said. The...

Saudi Arabia: Activists want solutions for problems faced by women drivers

Abu Dhabi: Saudi activists have presented a number of proposals and solutions to problems women face as they attempt to obtain driver’s licenses in the kingdom. They said these issues varied between high fees, shortage of driving schools, and the...

Saudi Arabia: Explosive-laden boat attacks fuel tanker in Jeddah port

Abu Dhabi: An oil tanker off Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah was attacked on Monday by a smaller boat rigged with explosives, causing a small fire onboard the ship, but all sailors on board escaped without injury and...

Combating COVID-19 Saudi Arabia to open Prophet’s Mosque to public gradually from Sunday

The worshipers might be allowed to enter the mosque from Fajr prayers on Sunday morning. From May 31, Sunday Prophet's Mosque in the holy city of Madinah will gradually open to the public announced by Saudi Arabia. According to a report...

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Indian Ambassador meets Bahrain Navakerala officials to discuss diaspora welfare

Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, was received by Bahrain Navakerala leaders. The talks centered on the welfare of the Indian community and ongoing support projects.

Dubai GDRFA earns world‑first 7‑star rating for future‑ready immigration services

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai has been awarded a 7‑star rating by the Global Innovation Institute for its future‑shaping initiatives. Highlights include a 3.4‑second “Red Carpet” immigration process and an AI‑driven Future Radar system.

UAE Friday Forecast: Cloudy Skies, Dusty Winds and Rough Seas Expected

The National Centre of Meteorology predicts cloudy conditions and strong northwesterly breezes for Friday, 13 November. Temperatures will hover around 30 °C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Oman’s First Submerged Ecological Museum Opens in Mirbat with Giant Marine Sculptures

The Dhofar governorate has launched the country's first submerged ecological museum off Mirbat's coast. Six large concrete figures, including a whale and dolphin, now sit 20‑22 metres below sea level.

Muscat Municipality warns residents about illegal truck parking in neighborhoods

Muscat Municipality has issued a warning against illegal parking of trucks and heavy vehicles in residential zones. Authorities say the practice hampers traffic flow, threatens safety and harms the visual appeal of neighbourhoods.