Preparations for the 2026 season began as early as June 8, 2025

Saudi Arabia to begin issuing 2026 Hajj visas in Feb

Saudi Arabia launches early visa timeline, with pilgrim arrivals set for April 2026

Saudi Arabia to issue passports for millions of camels

Kingdom rolls out official camel passports to track ownership, trade and prized herds

New passport system aims to regulate trade, protect owners and manage 2.2 million camels.

1,800 Umrah agencies suspended by Hajj Ministry

Agencies given 10 days to rectify shortcomings as visa issuance is temporarily halted

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

Job title changes suspended for some expat roles

Move targets senior and commercial positions as authorities tighten labour market controls

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Saudi says 'won't let anyone use airspace to harm Iran'

Saudi-Iran dialogue emphasized in Crown Prince's call

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King Khalid Airport Terminal 2 opens, capacity hits 14m

Completion of major redevelopment modernizes Riyadh airport and expands passenger capacity

Terminal 2 opens at King Khalid Airport, boosting capacity

Saudi Arabia braces for subzero temps and thunderstorms

Temperatures to drop between 0°C and −3°C in Saudi Arabia, with frost formation expected

Saudi Arabia faces 0°C to −3°C temps with frost forming across affected regions

A buyer’s guide to owning property in Saudi Arabia

Foreign ownership opens in 2026. What expats and investors should expect

Under the newly introduced real estate ownership framework, UAE citizens and expatriates are now permitted to buy property in Saudi Arabia.

Over 14,000 expats deported in just seven days

Over 11,000 broke residency rules, 3,900 border laws, 2,800 labour offences.

Authorities said 1,762 people were arrested while attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally.

A baby was born on the Riyadh metro

Female team members were on hand to provide immediate assistance

A first for Riyadh metro: A baby was born at Al Andalus station

Nearly 79m worshippers flood Mecca and Medina in Rajab

Nearly 35m visited Mecca and 25m visited Medina during the month

The Grand Mosque in Mecca received nearly 35m worshippers in the lunar month of Rajab.

Saudi Arabia to create 340,000 jobs for nationals

The government rolls out a new phase of its flagship labour market localisation programme

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