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Municipalities Ministry Regulates Expatriate Housing with 1,360 Collective Licenses
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing issued more than 1,360 licenses for collective housing facilities that accommodate approximately one million foreign workers as part of tightened…
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Jeddah astronomer ties Suhail star rise to gradual retreat of summer heat across Saudi Arabia
Majed Abu Zahra of the Jeddah Astronomy Society said on August 23, 2026, that Suhail's appearance at dawn the next…
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 first quarter…
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 flash flood…
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 26, 2026,…
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 on Sunday,…
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 residency procedures…
Ministry of Education and KAUST Launch Kingdom’s First Mathematics School for Gifted Students
The Saudi Ministry of Education announced on August 20, 2026, the launch of the kingdom's first school specializing in mathematics…
Saudi Ministry Warns of Full Academic Year Ban from School Buses for Conduct Violations
On August 20, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education clarified that students violating safety and behavior rules on school transport…