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

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.

How UAE residents can plan Umrah in 2025

New rules for visas, accommodation, vaccinations and land travel for Umrah

Key updates for UAE residents performing Umrah this year, from visa applications to accommodation and health guidelines.

Riyadh to host UNWTO assembly, focus on AI in tourism

Kingdom becomes first Gulf nation to host UN gathering

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Bride in desert gown? Must-see wonder for UAE explorers

UAE visitors can explore Bride Rock and nearby AlUla landmarks, from canyons to arches

A bride in the desert? A must-see desert wonder for UAE explorers

All visa holders can now perform Umrah: Hajj ministry

Personal, family, tourist, transit, work visas and more now eligible for Umrah

Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah, ministry confirms

Riyadh Season 2025: Saudi mega festival goes global

Saudi capital aims to cement its place on the world stage with new zones, global acts

Riyadh Season 2025 to open on Friday with mega parade, global stars, record-breaking attractions

Saudi Arabia arrests more than 18,600 illegal residents

The arrests included violators of residency, labour, and border laws

Officials also arrested 17 people accused of providing shelter, transportation, or employment to violators.

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