Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Public Security authority has started cracking down on individuals who violate regulations regarding the Hajj pilgrimage without proper permits. This enforcement is active in various locations including Makkah, the central area, holy sites, the Haramain train station, security checkpoints, screening centers, and temporary security checkpoints. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has […]
Riyadh: Persistent economic growth, underpinned by programmes and initiatives linked to Vision 2030 aare contributing to rising demand for office space across the Kingdom, which has resulted in rising Grade A rents rising by 8% in Riyadh, 3.8% in Jeddah and by 3.5% in the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) over the last 12 months, according […]
Three Boeing 777-300 aircraft will first receive Starlink’s game-changing Wi-Fi connectivity by the fourth quarter of this year, with the entire modern fleet being upgraded with this cutting-edge technology over the next two years. Dubai: Qatar Airways, a multiple award-winning airline, has announced the introduction of Starlink’s innovative high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its […]
Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority has announced the expansion of the asphalt surface cooling initiative in multiple areas within holy sites for Hajj. According to a report by agencies on Thursday, the objective of the initiative is to reduce temperatures in neighborhoods and residential areas, lessen energy consumption for cooling buildings, and moderate the effects […]
The world’s best airlines have been rated and ranked in an influential award ceremony hosted by AirlineRatings.com. Qatar Airways was named Airline of the Year for 2024, surpassing previous winners like Air New Zealand, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific Airways, and Emirates. Also read: Etihad Airways partners with five airlines, easing travel connections for passengers The […]
Abha: Abha International Airport is officially Saudi Arabia’s first silent airport. The airport authorities announced the decision to transform the airport into a silent one on Thursday. This means there will no longer be announcements regarding takeoff, boarding, last calls, and other passenger announcements. The airport administration has embraced the silence and closed the last […]
Abu Dhabi: On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates will host the second regional workshop aimed at combating the unlawful trade and proliferation of small arms and light weapons among member states of the League of Arab States (LAS). Taking place over three days at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, the workshop […]
Riyadh: The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has discovered troubling efforts to hide or destroy evidence and potential collusion among food inspectors following the recent food poisoning incident in Riyadh. In response, the authority is intensifying its investigations and has pledged that severe accountability measures will be enforced against any negligent officials, including those whose […]
Saudi Arabia will prohibit visit visa holders from entering Makkah until June 21, as announced by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry has announced entry restrictions for Makkah during the upcoming Hajj period. This restriction applies to all visit visa holders, regardless of type, from May 23 to June 21, 2024. Saudi visit visa Hajj […]
Kuwait proposes that 10 percent of the profits from the Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development would be allocated to the support of Palestine, as announced by Dr Anwar Al-Mudhaf, Kuwait’s Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs. Discussions with agencies on the sideline of the Joint Annual Meetings […]
Qatar will ban individuals from leaving the country if they have numerous unpaid traffic fines. This restriction will be enforced starting September 1 and is one of several traffic regulations established by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry of Interior in Qatar, through the General Directorate of Traffic, announced the regulations and procedures for obtaining […]
