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CST Report Places Saudi Arabia First in Global ICT Development for Consecutive Year
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission released the fifth edition of its Sustainability Report on August 23, 2026,…
SFDA Imposes SR1.575 Million in Fines on 17 Pharmaceutical Establishments for Regulatory Breaches
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority levied fines totaling SR1.575 million on 17 pharmaceutical establishments for violations recorded…
GASTAT Records 2.3 Percent Annual Rise in Saudi Construction Costs for July
Saudi Arabia's construction costs rose 2.3 percent year-on-year in July 2026 with non-residential expenses increasing faster than residential…
GASTAT Data Reveals Over 15 Million Umrah Performers in Saudi Arabia in Early 2026
The General Authority for Statistics reported this week that 15,233,767 people performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the…
Saudi Border Guard Thwarts Smuggling of 3.6 Million Pills and 141 Tons of Khat and Hashish
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Border Guards announced on August 23, 2026, that it seized 942,485 amphetamine tablets…
NCM Issues Red Alerts for Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Risks in Saudi Regions
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology issued red alerts for heavy rain exceeding 10 millimeters per hour with…
Saudi Ministry Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian Security Bus Near Damascus
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a terrorist attack on a Syrian Internal Security Forces bus in…
Saudi Arabia Caps GCC-Registered Vehicle Stays at 90 Days Under New Cabinet Controls
Saudi authorities will restrict GCC-registered private vehicles to a maximum 90-day stay within any 365-day period starting August…
Saudi authorities arrest 14,260 violators during week of joint inspections
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced on August 22, 2026, that security forces arrested 14,260 illegal residents and…
Ministry Announces Return of Over 4.5 Million Students to Saudi Public Schools This Sunday
The Saudi Ministry of Education has confirmed that more than 4.5 million students will return to public schools…
ZATCA Records 1,039 Contraband Seizures Across Saudi Ports in One Week
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority announced on August 22, 2026 that it had carried out 1,039 contraband…
Madinah Police Arrest Two Expatriate Women on Prostitution Charges
Saudi Public Security announced on August 20, 2026, that Madinah region police arrested two expatriate women for engaging…
General Directorate of Passports Adds 23 Services on Absher Through Electronic Authorization
The General Directorate of Passports announced on August 22, 2026, that 23 services covering passports, visas, iqama and…
Saudi Mission Welcomes Syria IAEA Agreement on Legacy Nuclear Issues
The Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to international organizations in Vienna stated on August 22 that it welcomed…
Saudi Foreign Ministry Condemns Kabul School Blast Injuring 42 Children
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 21, 2026, condemned a grenade attack three days earlier at…