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6-month extension granted to correct status of runaway domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

6-month extension granted to correct status of runaway domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

The extended time aims to give domestic workers, who are still staying in the Kingdom after running away from their employers, a chance to correct residency status

UAE: Travelling for Umrah? How to get mandatory vaccine; health tips to stay safe

UAE: Travelling for Umrah? How to get mandatory vaccine; health tips to stay safe

Travellers are advised to take the vaccination 10 days before travelling in order to build immunity against the disease

Hajj 2026 registration now open for Muslim-minority countries via Nusuk platform

Hajj 2026 registration now open for Muslim-minority countries via Nusuk platform

Here's how pilgrims and guides can register on the official Nusuk Hajj platform

UAE Rulers offer condolences to Saudi King over passing of Khalid bin Mohammed

UAE Rulers offer condolences to Saudi King over passing of Khalid bin Mohammed

Their Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers sent similar messages of condolences to the Saudi King

Saudi Arabia: Ithra Museum showcases 50 Arab Women redefining Modern Art

Saudi Arabia: Ithra Museum showcases 50 Arab Women redefining Modern Art

A new show at Ithra Museum in Dhahran celebrates 50 women artists from the Arab world who have revolutionised the history of modern art in the region

Saudi Arabia removed as host of inaugural Esports Olympics in 2027

Saudi Arabia removed as host of inaugural Esports Olympics in 2027

It stated there was 'mutual agreement' with the Saudi National Olympic Committee over the decision

Pakistan PM, Saudi Crown Prince meet in Riyadh, discuss electrical interconnection project

Pakistan PM, Saudi Crown Prince meet in Riyadh, discuss electrical interconnection project

The two leaders launched an economic cooperation framework between the two countries to strengthen trade

UAE President offers condolences to Saudi King over passing of Princess Nouf bint Saud

UAE President offers condolences to Saudi King over passing of Princess Nouf bint Saud

Dubai's Ruler along with the Chairman of the Presidential Court also sent similar messages to the king

Saudi executes man for murders, kidnapping, joining foreign terrorist group

Saudi executes man for murders, kidnapping, joining foreign terrorist group

His crimes also included shooting at security officers and vehicles

Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging domestic workers recruitment, permit fees

Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging domestic workers recruitment, permit fees

Employers who violate these regulations will face fines of up to SR20,000 and a 3-year ban on recruiting domestic workers, and could face a permanent ban and doubled penalties for repeated offences