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Riyadh Metro’s Western Station begins full operations

Riyadh Metro’s Western Station begins full operations

Largest station in the metro network can handle more than 60,000 rail passengers an hour and includes parking for 600 vehicles

15 May 2026 12:53 PM IST

Saudi foreign minister holds talks with Iran, Pakistan on regional tensions

Saudi foreign minister holds talks with Iran, Pakistan on regional...

12 May 2026 1:39 PM IST

Silverlines Trading Company debuts Skybags at LuLu Hypermarket’s Travel Fest 2026 in Riyadh

Silverlines Trading Company debuts Skybags at LuLu Hypermarket’s Travel Fest 2026 in Riyadh

Skybags enters the Saudi market under its “Move in Style” tagline

11 May 2026 5:08 PM IST

Al Hilal beat Al Kholood to clinch historic 10th King’s Cup title

Al Hilal beat Al Kholood to clinch historic 10th King’s Cup title

Al Hilal SFC staged a dramatic comeback from an early shock to secure a record-extending title win

9 May 2026 7:32 PM IST

Saudi health authority monitors Hantavirus reports, says risk to Kingdom remains low

Saudi health authority monitors Hantavirus reports, says risk to Kingdom remains low

Advisory urges travellers to follow hygiene and safety measures, avoid rodent exposure and rely on official updates

9 May 2026 11:52 AM IST

Hajj 2026: Tawakkalna app extends services for Makkah Route pilgrims

Hajj 2026: Tawakkalna app extends services for Makkah Route pilgrims

Pilgrims can access permits and travel documents digitally before departure

8 May 2026 11:30 AM IST

Saudi health authorities release multilingual Hajj guide

Saudi health authorities release multilingual Hajj guide

The material is available in eight languages

8 May 2026 12:47 AM IST

Haramain high-speed train raises Hajj capacity to 2.2m seats

Haramain high-speed train raises Hajj capacity to 2.2m seats

Daily services will rise to 142 during peak days

8 May 2026 12:39 AM IST

Grand Mosque introduces cloud-based system to handle visitor inquiries

Grand Mosque introduces cloud-based system to handle visitor inquiries

A unified hotline now connects callers directly to available scholars

7 May 2026 12:42 PM IST

Maharashtra Day celebration in Riyadh features cultural events, health camp

Maharashtra Day celebration in Riyadh features cultural events, health camp

The celebration was organised by Me Marathi Parivar Riyadh (MMPR)

6 May 2026 1:33 AM IST

Saudi completes phase two of Mount Arafat shading, cooling project

Saudi completes phase two of Mount Arafat shading, cooling project

New canopies and misting systems expand shaded areas for pilgrims fivefold ahead of the 2026 Hajj season.

5 May 2026 12:48 PM IST

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia deploys world’s largest road survey fleet

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia deploys world’s largest road survey fleet

The authority is working to reduce road fatalities to fewer than five per 100,000 people

5 May 2026 1:59 AM IST

Saudi health authorities list illnesses that prevent Hajj permits

Saudi health authorities list illnesses that prevent Hajj permits

Conditions include pregnancy in the final three months.

30 April 2026 7:13 PM IST

French foreign minister begins Gulf tour with stop in Riyadh

French foreign minister begins Gulf tour with stop in Riyadh

Jean-Noel Barrot will visit Doha, Abu Dhabi and Muscat as Paris seeks closer coordination with Gulf states

30 April 2026 12:46 AM IST

Muslim World League chief calls for global AI ethics framework

Muslim World League chief calls for global AI ethics framework

Speaking at a conference in Morocco, Mohammed Al Issa warns of risks in unregulated systems and urges limits

30 April 2026 12:40 AM IST

GCC leaders meet in Jeddah for emergency talks on regional security

GCC leaders meet in Jeddah for emergency talks on regional security

Gulf states review defence coordination after recent strikes on energy sites

28 April 2026 11:45 PM IST