Riyadh Metro and Buses: Darb Card, Tickets, Fares and Discounts
Riyadh Metro and bus fares explained: 2-hour, 3-day, 7-day and 30-day passes, First Class, the Darb card and app, child and student discounts, and rules.
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Arabic Coffee Etiquette in Saudi Arabia: 6 Customs Every Guest Should Know
Invited to a Saudi home, office or majlis? Knowing basic Arabic coffee etiquette saves you a confused moment when the small cup keeps getting refilled. UNESCO lists Arabic coffee as intangible cultural heritage and describes it as a symbol of generosity and hospitality, with rules of etiquette passed down informally from one generation to the…
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Al-Tawqi Season 2026-2027 Opens at King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve: What to Know
Al-Tawqi Season is back for a second year. The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has launched the 2026-2027 edition, which runs from October until April and offers nature, adventure and heritage experiences inside the reserve (Tfaseel, from SPA). Here is what has been confirmed so far, and how to plan a visit. What was…
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia: All 8, From Hegra to Al-Faw
There are eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia, according to UNESCO’s own list for the Kingdom, checked on 17 October 2026 (UNESCO World Heritage Centre). Seven are cultural sites and one is a natural site. Here they are in the order they were listed, with the details UNESCO gives for each. 1. Hegra…
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Al-Hutaymah Crater in Ha’il: A Visitor’s Guide to Salma Geopark’s Volcano
Al-Hutaymah Crater (also written Al-Hutaima) is described by SPA as one of northern Saudi Arabia’s most striking geological landmarks. It sits east of Salma Mountain, measures 1.25 km across and drops 110 metres deep (Arab News, from SPA). It is also a highlight of the Salma UNESCO Global Geopark. If you have already seen Ha’il’s…
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Saudi FDI Inflows Rose 33.5% to SR159.1 Billion in 2025: The Key Numbers
Saudi FDI inflows (foreign direct investment coming into the Kingdom) reached SR159.1 billion in 2025, up 33.5 percent from SR119.2 billion in 2024, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) (Saudi Gazette). Here are the main numbers, which sectors they went to, and what they can and cannot tell you. The headline figures All…
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Saudi Team Separates Fijian Conjoined Twins After a 12-Hour, 45-Minute Surgery
A Saudi medical and surgical team has successfully separated Fijian conjoined twins in Riyadh, in an operation that took 12 hours and 45 minutes over nine stages (Saudi Gazette). It is the first time the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program has operated on twins from Fiji, and the 74th separation in the program’s history. The operation…
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How to Authorise Someone to Drive Your Car on Absher
How to add an authorised driver to your vehicle on Absher: the Manage Vehicles steps, the conditions, and the limits on how long an authorisation lasts.
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Buying or Selling a Car in Saudi Arabia: How Absher Vehicle Ownership Transfer Works
How to sell or buy a private car through Absher: conditions, the one-hour buyer window, fees to check before you pay and how payment is protected.
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Planning Stock and Hours for Ramadan and Peak Seasons: Tips for Saudi Retailers
Ramadan retail planning in Saudi Arabia: forecast stock from last year, set evening hours, prepare staff, license any discounts and keep prices displayed.
