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Katy Perry opens Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia in style

Katy Perry's powerful vocals opened sixth edition of the starry Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia

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Katy Perry opens Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Shah Rukh Khan at Joy Awards 2026: Icon steal spotlight

Gulf News was on the lavender carpet capturing all the colour, the action, and buzz

Shah Rukh Khan at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

Shah Rukh Khan, Katy Perry dazzle Joy Awards 2026

Gulf News is at the star-studded Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh to get you the inside scoop

Global stars shine as Shah Rukh Khan, Forest Whitaker headline Joy Awards in Riyadh

Unified GCC visa and the future of regional mobility

How a single visa could reshape mobility, tourism and security across the Gulf

A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is expected to launch soon — giving non-GCC nationals a simpler way to explore the region without multiple visa hassles.

Saudia - Air India pact: A win for Indian travellers

New partnership brings single-ticket travel, more cities and smoother connections from Feb

Air India passengers arriving in Jeddah or Riyadh will be able to connect seamlessly onto Saudia-operated flights to cities including Dammam, Abha, Gassim, Gizan, Madinah and Taif.

Saudi Arabia finds nearly 8 million ounces of new gold

Saudi mining giant reports major gold and base metal additions as exploration accelerates

Maaden’s flagship Mansourah Massarah project now holds an estimated 116 million tonnes grading 2.8 grams per tonne of gold for a total resource of 10.4 million ounces.

Saudi Arabia: Airspace won’t be used against Iran

US embassy in the kingdom urges personnel to exercise 'increased caution

Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major-General Mohammed Bagheri receiving Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Tehran on April 17, 2025. Saudi Arabia has informed Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used to attack it

Riyadh Metro guide to routes, fares and stations

Everything you need to know about the Riyadh Metro, from routes, stations to ticket prices

Trains are seen parked at a parking station during a tour of the Riyadh Metro in the Saudi capital.

World’s fastest roller coaster opens — tickets, details

Saudi Arabia opens its first Six Flags with world-record rides

How much will it cost to ride the world’s fastest roller coaster at Saudi Arabia’s Six Flags park?

Sacred names of Allah banned on packaging

Ministry bans names of God on commercial packaging to prevent misuse

Saudi Arabia bans use of divine names of Allah on commercial packaging

Nestlé recall in UAE, MENA: All Updates you must know

Toxin concerns, safety measures, refund options: How the recall unfolded across region

The Emirates Drug Establishment posted images of some of the affected products' tins and asked the public to report related cases, if any.

Cold wave to grip Saudi Arabia as temps fall below zero

National meteorology officials urge caution as a mass of cold air moves across regions

The cold spell will bring a noticeable fall in temperatures across the northern, central and eastern regions. (For illustrative purposes only.)

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