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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to fund Lebanon economic zone: US

Lebanese army prepares plan for Hezbollah’s disarmament that should be ready by August-end

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US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack speaks during a press conference after his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, on August 26, 2025.

Riyadh Metro reaches 100 million passengers milestone

Surging ridership on Riyadh Metro shows city’s need for reliable, modern public transit

The Riyadh Metro, one of the world’s most ambitious urban transit projects, has crossed a significant milestone by welcoming its 100 millionth passenger — less than nine months after its official launch in December 2024.

Mother and child die as flash floods sweep family car

Mud and roadside erosion caused the car to skid into the flood channel

A file picture of submerged cars following heavy rain in Jeddah.

Saudi GDP to grow 4.3% in 2025 amid rising deficit

Higher oil output, strong non-oil activity lift growth, but deficits and debt are rising

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Driving to Saudi Arabia? Here’s how to insure your car

Avoid waiting lines at Saudi border and apply for car insurance in advance

Manafith provides mandatory third-party liability (TPL) insurance for non-Saudi vehicles transiting and entering Saudi Arabia’s borders. Picture used for illustative purposes.

22,222 violators of laws held in Saudi Arabia in a week

Over 12,900 expats deported from Saudi Arabia during the same period

Nearly 20,000 of those arrested were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents. Illustrative image.

Falcon sold for 1.2m at Saudi Falcons Club auction

The annual auction is a trusted platform for falconers, breeders and enthusiasts

Saturday night’s highlight was the sale of a Super White Pure Gyr Farkh from US-based RX farm, which fetched SR1.2 million — the highest price at this year’s auction so far.

UAE leaders condole Saudi King on death in royal family

Their Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers also sent similar messages of condolences

UAE Rulers offer condolences to Saudi King on passing of mother of Prince Fahd bin Muqrin Al Saud

GCC adventurers raise UAE, Saudi flags on Mount Elbrus

A team of 5 Emirati and 4 GCC adventurers succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount Elbrus

GCC adventurers raise UAE, Saudi flags on Mount Elbrus in Europe

Saudi paramedics revive mother after heart stops

Newborn remains healthy as emergency team revives mother in critical rescue

Paramedics in Jeddah carried out a life-saving intervention after a woman went into cardiac and respiratory arrest shortly after giving birth.

Saudi Arabia pension and savings plan for expats

Last year, foreign workers in Saudi Arabia sent home SR144.2 billion

Saudi Arabia is set to roll out a new voluntary pension and savings programme.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donates blood

More than 800,000 Saudis donated blood in 2024, a number expected to increase sharply

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman takes part in an annual blood donation campaign

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