Frost was observed forming in exposed locations as the cold wave continued to impact the northern regions of the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia cold wave sees temperatures drop to zero

NCM warns of falling temperatures and active winds across regions

Where will Cristiano Ronaldo stay after retirement?

Portuguese football star is looking ahead to play in his final World Cup this year

Cristiano Ronaldo

Saudi Arabia raises Saudisation targets in key jobs

New rules aim to expand job opportunities and improve pay for Saudi nationals

A view of Riyadh skyline. Higher targets and salary thresholds introduced to support local employment.

Saudi Arabia approves SR217 billion 2026 borrowing plan

Saudi Arabia’s total financing needs for 2026 estimated at SR217 billion ($57.9 billion)

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Thousands of illegal residents deported in Saudi Arabia

The crackdown also target facilitators of irregular migration within the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia: Over 12,000 illegal residents deported in one week

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour 2026 kicks off in Riyadh

The 2026 edition of the World Cup will be the largest in the competition's history

FIFA Legend Alessandro Del Piero unveiled the trophy on the tarmac

Road accident in Medina kills four from Kerala family

Three daughters critical after vehicle collides with truck near Medina

The accident occurred while the family was returning to Jeddah after performing Umrah in Mecca. [Illustrative image]

New Saudi rules ban certain names for public facilities

Government bodies must follow official categories and approval rules

Saudi Cabinet approves unified naming rules for facilities

Saudi Arabia to build $2.7b government data centre

Hexagon Data Centre to transform Saudi Arabia's digital landscape

Saudi data centre

Saudi Arabia arrests 116 officials

Anti-corruption authority investigates 466 people over bribery and abuse of office

Nazaha questioned 466 people during a nationwide campaign targeting bribery and the abuse of official positions in December 2025.

Saudi Arabia introduces sugar-based tiered excise tax

The system classifies sweetened drinks into four tiers

Sweetened beverages now taxed in four tiers

SR8b phase-3 road projects launched in Riyadh

Major road upgrades to be implemented over 4 years to ease congestion, boost connectivity

An aerial view shows Kingdom Tower in the Saudi capital Riyadh. [Illustrative image]

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