Thursday, November 5, 2026

Saudi

Saudi announced e-visa Permit for citizens of three new countries

Saudi Arabia has allowed electronic visit visas for more countries. Three countries have also been included in Saudi's e-visa scheme. Newly included are the Caribbean countries of Barbados, Bahamas and Grenada. This was announced by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign...

Saudi started exporting mangoes to Jordan

Riyadh: Export of mangoes from Jizan in Saudi Arabia to Jordan Bhichu For the first time, 24 tons of mangoes were exported. It is the first time that Jisan mangoes are being shipped to Jordan. Support of Jizan Regional...

648 Drivers arrested in Saudi for illegal taxi service

Riyadh: 648 people were arrested for carrying passengers without taxi permits at Saudi airports. The Saudi General Transport Authority also announced that 582 cars were seized. So many fake taxis were caught during the period from 17th to 23rd...

Violations of leased buses in Saudi will be monitored from April 21

Riyadh: The Public Transport Authority has announced that the automatic monitoring system for violations related to bus rental activities will start on the 21st of this month. Buses running international services will also come under surveillance. There will be automatic...

Saudi participation at London Book Fair 2024

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission's participation in the London Book Fair 2024, held at the Olympia London Exhibition Center from March 12 to March 14, highlighted Saudi Arabia's commitment to cultural exchange and the promotion of its...

Ramadan 2024: Saudi issued new guidelines regarding donations

Ramadan 2024: The spokesperson of Saudi Arabia's Presidency of State Security has warned that if anyone is caught depositing the money to be donated in the month of Ramadan in an NGO, then action will be taken against him....

Bangladesh Foreign Minister has sought help from Saudi for oil import

Bangladesh Saudi Deal: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmood is on a visit to Saudi Arabia. During a meeting with his Saudi counterpart in the capital Jeddah, he sought Saudi support for crude oil imports. Let us tell you that Bangladesh...

Saudi announced student visa for foreign students

The service for providing visas to foreign students who want to study in Saudi Arabia has started. Education visas are issued through the 'Study in Saudi Arabia' digital platform jointly developed by the Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs. Education...

Majority of Saudi employers project salary hike of up to 5% in 2024

At least 77% of Saudi Arabia's employers project a salary increase of up to 5% in their organization for the current year, according to Hays Middle East. The projected salary increase indicates a positive outlook and shows employers are willing...

Haj big update: Take special care of health in Saudi during Haj, Meteorological Department issued warning regarding heat

Haj big update: An alert has been issued for people going for Haj in Saudi. It has been said that if you are going for Haj in this summer season, then take special care of your health. The Saudi...

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