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Sun aligns directly over Kaaba in rare celestial event

The zenith coincides with the Dhuhr prayer in Mecca, official says

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Sun aligns directly over Kaaba in rare celestial event, offering Muslims precise Qibla direction

Uber rolls out women-only ride option in Saudi Arabia

New Uber feature lets women riders book other drivers; community support programs launched

The initiative comes seven years after the Kingdom lifted the ban on women driving.

flyadeal summer flights return to top spots

Saudi low-cost carrier boosts seasonal capacity amid growing demand

These destinations are returning to flyadeal's network for the third consecutive summer.

Watch: Saudi fined for wearing night thobe in public

Code enforces SR100 fine for first-time violations and SR 200 for repeat offences

A video shared by the Ministry of Interior shows a man being stopped by a police officer and informed that his attire violates Article 4 of the Public Decency Regulations, which prohibit clothing considered inappropriate for public spaces.

Saudi sets 1-year limit on foreign driving licences

GCC residents can drive freely, but others must follow new conditions

According to the authority, visitors may use an international or foreign licence to drive in the Kingdom for up to one year from their date of entry, or until the licence expires — whichever comes first. Photo for illustrative purposes.

SR2,000 fine for shoulder driving, phone use

'Such practices not only violate the law but endanger lives — including your own'

The Directorate also highlighted that using a mobile phone while driving remains one of the primary causes of road accidents. Illustrative image.

Saudi Arabia: 21,000 violators of laws held in a week

Campaign part of Kingdom’s broader efforts to reinforce public order

Border security units also intercepted 2,072 people attempting to cross into Saudi Arabia illegally. Of those, 47 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 52 per cent were Ethiopian. Illustrative image.

GCC residents can now invest in Saudi stock market

Saudi CMA lifts barriers to support Vision 2030, boost Kingdom’s regional financial clout

The Saudi Stock Exchange, also known as the Tadawul, in Riyadh

10 unlicensed travel agencies closed in Riyadh

Ministry cracks down on unauthorised operators as part of effort to regulate industry

The inspections specifically targeted agencies that were either operating without permits or conducting activities beyond the scope of their approved services. Illustrative image.

Pakistani without passport mistakenly flies to Jeddah

Pakistani man flying Lahore to Karachi mistakenly boards flight to Jeddah this week

The passenger realised the error two hours into the journey when it became clear the flight was bound for an international destination.

AI to become core part of Saudi public education

Students will be introduced to AI concepts through interactive learning modules

A classroom at Al Darrah public school in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia sets sail with new cruise regulations

New cruise rules reflect Saudi Arabia’s vision to lead in global maritime tourism

The city faced demand to put cruise ship tourists ashore swelling to 300,000 people by 2026, from 160,000 last year.

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