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General Authority Records 21.6 Million Visits to Prophet’s Mosque During September
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques announced on October 19, 2026 that more than 21.6 million faithful visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah throughout September…
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Saudi Ministry Revises Ice Cream Shop Standards to Strengthen Food Safety
On October 4 2026 the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing updated regulations for ice cream shops across Saudi Arabia introducing mandatory temperature controls allergen disclosure and hygiene protocols while clarifying…
Saudi Food and Drug Authority Registers Jascayd for Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority approved the registration of Jascayd for adult patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on October 3 2026 following evaluation of clinical data that showed reduced…
Lana Komsany Stages True Stories of Saudi Women in Jeddah Premiere
Director Lana Komsany presented her play "I Am Woman" in Jeddah on March 9 2023 drawing from real accounts to examine themes of grief domestic violence rape single motherhood and…
Saudi Interior Ministry Launches Balagh Initiative to Foster Community Security Reporting
The Saudi Ministry of Interior launched the Balagh initiative on October 4, 2026, to build a stronger culture of security reporting among citizens and residents while expanding partnerships that support…
OPEC+ Maintains Oil Production Targets for November Amid Regional Disruptions
OPEC+ announced on October 4, 2026 that its seven core members agreed during a virtual meeting to keep oil output targets unchanged for November, extending a pause after months of…
Saudi Program Delivers Over SR224 Million in Fresh Budget Aid to Yemen
Saudi Arabia provided more than 224 million riyals in new budget support to Yemen on October 4, 2026, to fund operating expenses and salaries as part of sustained efforts to…
National Center for Meteorology Predicts Heavy Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk in Saudi Regions
The National Center for Meteorology forecast heavy thunderstorms capable of triggering flash floods across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of…
Saudi Arabia sets 15-day validity for fruit and vegetable import permits under new guide
The Ministry of Commerce approved a new import licensing guide this week that imposes a 15-day validity period on permits for fruits and vegetables along with a 24-hour advance application…
Saudi Ministry Coordinates with 11 Agencies to Tighten Toy Weapon Import Controls
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce approved a unified licensing guide on October 2 2026 that sets strict requirements for importing toy weapons air rifles and related items after joint preparation…
Ministry of Interior Repatriates 9,992 Violators in Saudi Arabia Enforcement Sweep
The Ministry of Interior deported 9,992 illegal residents in the week through October 2, 2026, after nationwide campaigns uncovered thousands of residency, labor and border security violations across the Kingdom.
Saudi Traffic Directorate waives inspection rule for scrapping damaged vehicles
The General Directorate of Traffic announced on October 3, 2026, that owners of damaged or long-unused vehicles in Saudi Arabia no longer need to complete a periodic technical inspection before…
Saudi Ministry Transfers 135600 Absconding Workers to New Employers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced this week that 135600 absconding workers have been transferred to new establishments through the Qiwa platform since the launch of a…
GCC Finance Ministers Convene in Bahrain to Advance Financial and Economic Integration
GCC finance ministers met in Bahrain on October 1 2026 to review measures strengthening economic cooperation including customs union progress and common market developments while discussing resilience to geopolitical shocks…
Saudi Arabia Retains Global Lead in Date Exports for Fourth Consecutive Year
Saudi Arabia topped global date exports for the fourth year in a row in 2023 with shipments valued at more than 1.463 billion riyals sent to 119 countries according to…
Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Missile Over Asir Injuring Asian Expatriate
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile over Ahad Rafidah in the Asir region on October 2, 2026, resulting in an Asian expatriate sustaining injuries from falling shrapnel along…