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MERS situation stable, Saudi Arabia assures public

Authorities dismiss rumours sparked by routine WHO report

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‘It’s snowing!’ How cold front transformed the world

From New York to Saudi Arabia, snowfall turns landscapes into magical winter wonderlands

From New York to Saudi Arabia, see how recent snowfall transformed landscapes into magical winter wonderlands

Sub-zero winter in Saudi Arabia: Hail hits minus 10°C

Heavy rain, hail, and freezing temperatures sweep Saudi Arabia

Heavy rain, hail, and freezing temperatures sweep multiple regions, including Qurayyat and Turaif

New UAE visa, Saudi-Qatar rail, New Year holiday & more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Man jumps at Grand Mosque; officer injured in rescue

Security forces act swiftly; both taken to hospital for treatment

Dramatic rescue ends with both taken to hospital for treatment

Where DXB flights rank in 2025’s busiest flight routes

The Dubai–Riyadh route also ranks above New York–London in global traffic

Middle East routes reflects strong demand for business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel.

Banned pesticides: Saudi Arabia plans 5-year jail terms

Draft law targets counterfeit and banned pesticides with tougher penalties

Saudi Arabia plans five-year jail terms for banned pesticides

Saudi cabinet approves KSA-Qatar high-speed train

The train project will support transportation, and boost tourism and economic activity

Saudi Cabinet approves high-speed electric train project linking Kingdom, State of Qatar

Saudi Border Guards rescue 2 sailors stranded at sea

The incident occurred when the vessel broke down at sea, leaving the two men stranded

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When rain hits the desert: Qassim’s sands become a lake

Visitors have been camping along the water's edge to enjoy the scenic landscape

Heavy rains turn Muhanna’s Garden into scenic lake

Riyadh Air’s first jet begins test flight programme

Boeing-led testing in the US begins ahead of certification and aircraft delivery

Riyadh Air's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner completes first test flight, taking the airline closer to launch

Longtime Prophet’s Mosque muezzin Sheikh Faisal dies

Sheikh Faisal was part of a distinguished family tradition of serving the adhan

Known for his gentle voice and solemn presence, Sheikh Faisal was regarded as one of the mosque’s most recognisable muezzins.

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