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Saudi Arabia scraps 7,200 visas in labour crackdown

Inspection teams conducted around 250,000 field visits to private firms during Q1 of 2026

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More than 7,200 visas issued to violating establishments and key government services suspended for them after uncovering thousands of labour-related breaches during nationwide inspections.

Saudi Arabia expands workplace childcare plans

It aims to boost women’s participation in the labour market

Saudi government authorities directed to work on expanding childcare nurseries at public and private sector workplaces with large numbers of employees, as part of efforts to boost women’s participation in the labour market.

Visa-free travel: Saudi Arabia, Russia ease entry rules

Mutual visa waiver opens 90-day stays as Riyadh and Moscow mark 100 years of ties

All passport holders gain visa-free access, boosting tourism and business links

Hajj 2026: Here is what pilgrims need to know

From Ihram rules to Day of Arafah, here is a simple guide to Islam’s holiest pilgrimage

The Hajj pilgrimage offers believers a chance for forgiveness, renewal and spiritual peace.

Over 11,000 residency violators arrested in a week

Nationwide campaign against illegal residency intensifies

Saudi security forces intensified nationwide crackdown on labour and residency violators.

Saudi separates conjoined twins after 16-hour operation

The procedure was completed across 10 stages with the participation of 35 consultants

The operation is the third successful separation of conjoined twins from Tanzania and the 71st procedure carried out under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme.

Early Islamic inscription on Hajj route found in Hail

Discovery highlights early pilgrimage history

The Islamic inscription dates back to the first century Hijri along the historic Darb Zubayda pilgrimage route in the Hail region.

flyadeal suspends regional routes until end of May

Airline cites regional developments, offers rebooking options

flyadeal cancels regional flights amid Middle East tensions.

MSC launches Europe–Gulf corridor via Saudi ports

New route combines sea and land transport

Jeddah Islamic Port

Expat jailed over illegal drug promotion

Convicted of violating Practising Healthcare Professions law

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health

LIV uncertainty opens door for PGA Tour returns

Saudi Arabia is set to end financial backing of LIV Golf next season

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm may look for a return to the PGA Tour

11 people fined for illegal antiquities trade

Move aims to protect cultural heritage in the Kingdom

The Heritage Commission fined 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory licences.

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