The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that individuals holding any visa are now permitted to perform Umrah in… Read More
One Visa Six Countries: GCC Grand Tourist Visa to Launch Soon
The long-awaited GCC unified tourist visa, modeled after Europe’s Schengen system, is expected to enter its pilot phase by the… Read More
Deadline Announced for Payment of Second Installment for Hajj 2026
Applicants under the Government Hajj Scheme 2025 risk losing their opportunity to perform Hajj if they fail to submit their… Read More
Saudi Arabia Introduces New Licensing System for Hajj Pilgrims’ Accommodations
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has unveiled a new licensing framework for seasonal pilgrim housing in Mecca and Medina… Read More
Saudi Arabia Arrests 134 Corrupt Government Employees
Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced that 134 public sector employees were taken into custody in September as… Read More
Saudi Media Regulator Blocks 300,000 Inappropriate Games
Saudi Arabia has blocked more than 300,000 inappropriate games on the popular online game Roblox as part of sweeping media… Read More
GCC Railway Completion Date and Route Map Revealed
The long-awaited GCC Railway is scheduled to be completed by December 2030, connecting all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations—Saudi… Read More
Saudi Arabia Issues New Rules for Travelers Carrying Psychotropic Medicines
The Saudi Aviation Authority has introduced updated regulations for international travelers, requiring the declaration and prior registration of psychotropic and… Read More
Former Imam-e-Kaaba Released After 7 Year Jail in Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities have released Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, the former Imam and Khatib of Al-Masjid al-Haram, after more than seven years… Read More
UAE Residents Must Now Meet New Pre-Requirements for Umrah Visa
Umrah service providers in the UAE are advising expat pilgrims to confirm their transport and accommodation before applying for visas,… Read More
Saudi Arabia Freezes Rent Increase in Riyadh for 5 Years
Saudi Arabia on Thursday began enforcing a five-year freeze on rental prices in the capital, Riyadh, in response to a… Read More
NADRA Announces Special Facility for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a special facility for overseas Pakistanis residing in Saudi Arabia. According… Read More
