Saudi Arabia has also stepped-up precautionary measures for travellers arriving from neighbouring countries affected by the outbreak.

Saudi bans citizens to travel to 3 Ebola-hit nations

Entry for travellers from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan halted as precaution

UK citizens eligible for Saudi ETA, multiple visits

ETA allows stays of up to 180 days a year for tourism, business and short-term study

The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) service reflects the historic and distinguished ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and follows similar travel facilitation offered by Britain to Saudi citizens.

12 Jeddah water bottling plants shut over violations

Serious violations posed risks to public health detected

12 water bottling plants have been shut in Jeddah after inspectors uncovered serious violations that authorities said posed risks to public health.

Saudi opens property portal for foreigners

Non-Saudis can now apply online to own property under new real estate rules

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia warns of dust storms until July 1

Reduced visibility expected from Jeddah to Jazan as strong winds sweep western regions

Forecasters warned that the weather system could lead to a severe reduction in horizontal visibility, with near-zero visibility possible at times in exposed areas.

Saudi Arabia approves foreign property ownership rules

Cabinet endorses executive regulations, designated zones for foreign property ownership

Saudi Arabia approves bylaws allowing wider foreign ownership of real estate

Saudi approves first joint satellite project with Egypt

Cabinet backs landmark space initiative as Riyadh expands strategic tech ambitions

The initiative was approved by the Saudi Cabinet during a session chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz in Jeddah.

Pregnant mother, 4 children die in Riyadh fire

Outpouring of grief after Sudanese mother, four children perish in Saudi capital

The woman, who was in the ninth month of pregnancy, and her two sons and two daughters died from suffocation after the blaze swept through the family's residence in the Saudi capital.

Saudi plan opens parks to 12 new businesses

Commercial uses tied to park size under new planning framework

Parks covering 5,000 square metres or more would be eligible to host men's and women's fitness centres, entertainment venues, childcare facilities.

2 Saudi citizens rescued after boat breaks down at sea

Seafarers urged to follow safety regulations and check vessels before departure

Two Saudi citizens have been rescued after their vessel suffered a mechanical failure at sea off Yanbu governorate in the Medina region.

Saudi Arabia, UAE top picks for Pakistani job seekers

Over 300,000 Pakistanis left for overseas employment during first five months of 2026

Although the conflict disrupted shipping routes and heightened tensions across the Gulf region, demand for overseas employment among Pakistanis appeared largely unaffected.

Saudi Arabia mandates occupational fitness screening

Unfit workers barred from continuing in current jobs

Saudi Arabia has introduced mandatory occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screenings for all workers and employees through a phased rollout covering the public, private and non-profit sector.

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