The Authority fines companies for failing to deliver postal shipments, ensuring beneficiary rights
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia issues strict guidelines for national flag usage: Report
The Saudi ministry emphasised proper storage requirements, noting that the flag should not be kept in an inappropriate place that would cause it to be damaged or untidy
ceasefire
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Zelenskyy agrees to halt fighting for 30 days in US-brokered deal
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal emerges from Saudi talks as Zelenskyy accepts Trump plan and awaits Putin decision
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al-Fitr 2025: Saudi Arabia announces 4-day holiday for private, non-profit sector, says report
Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar
Airline
Saudi budget carrier flyadeal launches summer 2025 programme with new Salalah route; adds six destinations
The expansion will begin on June 19, 2025
drugs
Saudi Arabia drug bust: Authorities seize 1.36mn narcotics at UAE-Saudi border
The pills were found hidden in a shipment that entered Saudi Arabia through the port
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Crown Prince, Ukrainian President meet to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanks Saudi Arabia for its efforts in promoting peace
ACWA Power
Saudi’s ACWA Power launches first overseas innovation hub in Shanghai with $2.8mn investment
Saudi-based firm focuses on green energy, hydrogen, and desalination tech in China
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 20,700 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 20,700 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
International Women's Day
Saudi women are the real champions of luxury hospitality – the world should take notes
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women driving sustainable hospitality in Saudi Arabia, blending luxury with environmental and social responsibility for a brighter future
halal
Tanmiah, Griffith Foods partners to boost Halal culinary innovation across Middle East
The companies will explore the establishment of a joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Beyond ONE
Beyond ONE partners with TIMWETECH to boost digital content access in Saudi Arabia, Oman
The tie-up will enable customers to subscribe to premium streaming, gaming, and infotainment services without needing traditional banking relationships
Goldman Sachs
PIF and Goldman Sachs team up to bring major investments to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s PIF and Goldman Sachs Asset Management sign deal to bring private credit and public equity investments to Saudi Arabia
automotive industry
UAE automotive market posts over 15% growth, 77% surge in inquiries for Chinese brands in 2024: Report
Saudi Arabia surpassed a significant milestone last year, exceeding 1 million vehicle registrations for the first time
halal food market
Al Watania Poultry, Halal Devco join forces to boost Saudi Arabia’s poultry exports
The initiative will aim to expand Saudi poultry exports to new global markets
Mortgage
Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company secures $906mn mortgage portfolio deal with Saudi National Bank
The deal marks one of the largest mortgage refinancing transactions in Saudi Arabia
Alwaleed Philanthropies
‘Women have run out of excuses’: Princess Lamia on what it takes to build the next generation
HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud on empowerment, transformation, and why the future belongs to those who seize it
