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British schools set to open in Saudi Arabia

Kingdom partners with UK institutions to expand world-class education

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In addition, two British universities have received approval to open branches in the Kingdom. For illustrative purpose only.

Saudi Arabia declares public holiday for National Day

Government and private sector employees to enjoy a nationwide break

Citizens and residents will celebrate over the coming week with events paying homage to the Kingdom’s heritage, art and culture. Above, Saudi and expat bikers wave national flags as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Riyadh during a parade to mark the Saudi national day.

Saudi Arabia recalls contaminated chicken frankfurters

SFDA orders immediate withdrawal of Al Tarouti product after bacteria found in batch

Red Sea homes priced up to $40m in Saudi property boom

New homes are built on ring-shaped island by sovereign wealth fund's Red Sea Global

The Red Sea, a flagship destination developed by Red Sea Global, is a regenerative tourism destination along the west coast of Saudi Arabia.

Aramco raises $3b in Sukuk issuance listed on LSE

Deal priced with negative new issue premium, showing strong demand and faith in Aramco

Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield.

Five killed in Jazan crash; Saudi Arabia investigates

National Transportation Safety Centre says specialised team investigating causes of crash

Five killed, two injured in Jazan crash

Saudi Arabia emerges as Middle East private jet hub

VistaJet reports 32% membership growth as Kingdom opens domestic routes to foreign firms

The surge in private aviation interest stems from Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 economic transformation plan.

Saudi Arabia sets stiff penalties for illegal transport

Law explicitly bans individuals from offering transport services without a valid licence

Violators of a new law announced by the Transport General Authority in Saudi Arabia face stiff fines and vehicle impoundment for up to 25 days.

Al-Futtaim buys half of Saudi retailer for $670m

Dubai conglomerate also extends SAR 1.35bn loan facility to strengthen partnership

Saudi Arabia's Cenomi has more flagship shopping and lifestyle destinations coming through the project pipeline. Two of them should be ready in second-half 2025.

Four teachers, driver killed in crash in Saudi Arabia

The accident occurred on Monday morning while the group was travelling to school in Jazan

Tragedy in Jazan as four teachers and their driver die in a devastating road accident

Saudi Arabia shuts Arar crossing after drugs seized

Thousands of Iraqi pilgrims stranded after smuggling attempts uncovered at Arar crossing

Smuggling bust forces Saudi to close Arar border

Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Co. awards $5bn in contracts

Riyadh's transformation includes an opera house, an arena, major retail hub

Diriyah is the second Saudi Arabian city to be named Capital of Arab Culture. The Royal Diriyah Opera House, an avant-garde cultural institution in the Kingdom, will be nestled near the Unesco World Heritage Site of Al Turaif in Diriyah.

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