The Ministry of Interior opened a public awareness initiative called Balagh on Sunday, 4 October. Its aim is to make reporting anything that could affect community safety a normal habit, and to…
A new medicine for a rare lung disease has been cleared for use in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has registered Jascayd, whose active ingredient is nerandomilast, for adults with…
Anyone who brings fresh fruit and vegetables into Saudi Arabia will soon work under tighter paperwork rules. A new import licensing guide, approved by Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi,…
Feature Ha’il, also spelled Hail, sits in northwest Saudi Arabia between granite ranges and the Great Nafud. Visit Saudi calls the destination the mountain heart of the north and, on a separate itinerary page, the Bride of the North. The official pages describe rock art, mudbrick landmarks, markets, and open country, and they treat local…
News A nationwide planting drive is about to start. The National Greening Program said it will open the 2026 National Greening Season on October 7. The campaign, which the program links to the Saudi Green Initiative and Saudi Vision 2030, is aimed at expanding vegetation, slowing desertification, planting native species that suit the local climate,…
News People who buy ice cream in Saudi Arabia, and anyone who runs a shop that sells it, have a clearer set of rules to follow. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has updated the regulations that govern ice cream shops. The ministry says the update is meant to organize how these businesses operate, set…
News Travelers using King Fahd International Airport now have a direct bus link to two cities in the Eastern Province. The Transport General Authority, working with Dammam Airports, has begun the first phase of a passenger service on two shuttle routes: one between the airport and Jubail, and one between the airport and Khafji. Services…
Feature On 11 September 2026 the Ministry of Tourism updated four sets of rules that cover much of a trip inside Saudi Arabia: travel and tourism services, tour guiding, hospitality facilities, and private hospitality units. The Saudi Press Agency and Saudi Gazette both reported the announcement that day. SPA says the aim is to modernize…