A shop worker updates tobacco price labels as Saudi Arabia restricts tobacco shops near schools and mosques.

Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops near mosques, schools

Rules apply to all tobacco shops, including cigarettes, shisha, and e-cigarettes

Saudi Arabia to add tax on sweetened drinks from 2026

New tiered system to calculate tax based on sugar content replaces current flat 50% rate

New system replaces the existing 50% excise tax on the retail price of all sweetened beverages.

Hospital faces probe after family receives wrong body

Family of deceased girl shocked after being handed body of a young man

The incident has prompted an immediate investigation ordered by Prince Faisal bin Mishaal, Emir of the Qassim region.

Man Utd for sale? Turki Al AlShikh fuels speculation

Tweet sparks debate as club considers lucrative Saudi visit during Riyadh Season

Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match against Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 20, 2025.

Saudi Arabia sets new municipal fines up to SR2 million

Framework introduces stricter penalties and automatic escalation for repeat violations

Saudi Arabia sets municipal fines of up to SR2 million under new stricter penalty rules

Eight dead, two injured in Oman road accident

Land Cruiser, truck crash in Wilayat Al Duqm leaves community in shock

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Dubai gold now just Dh13 short of Dh500 mark

Bullion climbed 1% to $4,029 an ounce on Wednesday, after earlier hitting a high of $4049

UAE gold prices spike further, now just Dh13 short of Dh500 mark

Riyadh Air just announced its launch route

The PIF-owned airline startup will embark on its maiden journey on October 26

Riyadh Air to operate daily passenger launch flights to London Heathrow on October 26.

10 experiences in Oman every UAE traveller must have

Wildlife sanctuaries, heritage trails, and green cities make Oman a model for eco-travel

Riyam heights Mutrah, Sultanate of Oman

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi adds direct flights to Damascus

Three weekly flights to connect Abu Dhabi and Damascus, expanding regional air network

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Qatar announces QAR12k marriage allowance, 150% raise

Incentives aim to strengthen family stability, enhance performance of public sector staff

The law, which amends the provisions of Law No. 15 of 2016, was accompanied by Cabinet Decision No. 34 of 2025 updating its executive regulations.

UAE gold nears Dh500 mark with no signs of slowing

Global rally pushes gold futures—key price gauge—past $4,000 an ounce for first time

UAE gold prices just Dh20 shy of Dh500 mark — and there’s no sign of slowing

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