The new Thumamah Road bridge opened in Riyadh at 6 a.m. on Friday at its intersection with Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) said, as reported by Saudi Gazette (9 October 2026). About six months of work Construction started on 1 April 2026 after the old bridge was demolished….
The Saudi rainfall outlook for October and November 2026 points to a wetter than usual autumn: the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) expects above-average rain across most regions, according to Saudi Gazette (9 October 2026). For Makkah residents, see this rain and flash-flood safety guide. October: above-average rain in most regions For October, the NCM…
Winter in the Kingdom brings welcome relief from the heat, but it also brings chilly nights, sudden downpours and slippery roads. A little preparation at home and in the car goes a long way. This guide covers safe heating, rain and flood precautions, wet-weather driving and where to get official alerts. Quick answer Short answer:…
Your Iqama (resident ID) underpins almost everything in daily life here, from banking to travel. Renewal is mostly handled online, but it involves two platforms and two parties: your employer and the Ministry of Interior’s systems. Here’s how to check where you stand and what happens at renewal time. New to Madinah? See this first-month…
Absher is the Ministry of Interior’s e-services platform, and for most residents it quickly becomes one of the most-used apps on their phone. Whether you need to check a family member’s details, sort out a visa or pay a traffic fine, there’s usually an Absher service for it. This guide explains how to get set…
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) expects October rainfall to be above the seasonal average across most of the Kingdom. Here is a plain summary of the outlook, what a seasonal forecast can and cannot tell you, and where to find official day-to-day forecasts and alerts. Last checked: Monday 5 October 2026 (Asia/Riyadh). Infosaudia is…
The seventh Riyadh Season starts on Wednesday 21 October 2026 and runs for 10 weeks under the theme “Big Time”. This page lists what the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported so far, what has not yet been announced, and where to follow official updates. Last checked: Monday 5 October 2026 (Asia/Riyadh). Infosaudia is an…
Work · Ha’il Ha’il University, Hail Municipality and the Tamkeen Team are running a five-day hackathon on the Al-Ulya neighbourhood. It takes place 25–29 October, and registration closes on 10 October. Last checked: Monday 5 October 2026, 17:15 (Asia/Riyadh). Infosaudia is an independent information site. We are not connected to Ha’il University, Hail Municipality or…
Saudi Arabia has new rules for finding and reviving endowments that have been forgotten or have stopped producing any benefit, and they include a cash reward for people who report one. Here is…
Most visitors to Ha’il head first for the rock art at Jubbah or the forts in the city. Southeast of town, though, is a site that tells a different story about the region: Faid, an old oasis city…