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Man arrested for illegal hunting in King Salman Royal Reserve

Man arrested for illegal hunting in King Salman Royal Reserve

A Saudi national was detained for hunting without a permit in King Salman Royal Reserve, found with an air rifle, ammunition, and 30 wild animals.

Ministry of Islamic Affairs awarded ISO certification for quality management

Ministry of Islamic Affairs awarded ISO certification for quality management

Saudi education enters new phase focused on integrated system, expert says

Saudi education enters new phase focused on integrated system, expert says

Cheque must be presented to bank within 30 days, lawyer warns

Cheque must be presented to bank within 30 days, lawyer warns

Mecca joint defense pact marks new regional alliance, expert says

Mecca joint defense pact marks new regional alliance, expert says

Border Guard launches seabed cleanup initiative in Madinah

Border Guard launches seabed cleanup initiative in Madinah

Education minister unveils new system, highlights major quality and scholarship achievements

Education minister unveils new system, highlights major quality and scholarship achievements

Mecca joint defense pact is defensive, not offensive: analyst

Mecca joint defense pact is defensive, not offensive: analyst

Early medical screening helps identify issues affecting student focus

Early medical screening helps identify issues affecting student focus

Sudan, Saudi Arabia seek full integration across all sectors: FM

Sudan, Saudi Arabia seek full integration across all sectors: FM

Mecca joint defense pact supports US push for burden-sharing, analyst says

Mecca joint defense pact supports US push for burden-sharing, analyst says

Civil Defense mandates cooperative insurance for high-risk business licenses

Civil Defense mandates cooperative insurance for high-risk business licenses

Family disputes can impact students’ performance, expert warns

Family disputes can impact students’ performance, expert warns

Saudi and Sudanese foreign ministers sign joint coordination council agreement

Saudi and Sudanese foreign ministers sign joint coordination council agreement

Sudanese resident arrested in Jazan for transporting six border violators

Sudanese resident arrested in Jazan for transporting six border violators

Saudi education curricula updated annually to meet job market needs

Saudi education curricula updated annually to meet job market needs

Over 37,000 education staff to be promoted next month, says minister

Over 37,000 education staff to be promoted next month, says minister

Saudi and Sudanese foreign ministers pledge to strengthen bilateral ties

Saudi and Sudanese foreign ministers pledge to strengthen bilateral ties

Teacher attendance system tied to school’s own plan, expert says

Teacher attendance system tied to school’s own plan, expert says

First striped hyena birth recorded in NEOM reserve after reintroduction

First striped hyena birth recorded in NEOM reserve after reintroduction

Saudi Arabia boosts fruit self-sufficiency under Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia boosts fruit self-sufficiency under Vision 2030

Seventy percent of Saudi scholarship students enrolled at top 50 global universities

Seventy percent of Saudi scholarship students enrolled at top 50 global universities

Education minister launches unified Education Portal

Education minister launches unified Education Portal

Education minister launches unified Education Portal

Education minister launches unified Education Portal

Madrasati platform serves over 11 million users, says education minister

Madrasati platform serves over 11 million users, says education minister

Saudi was world's best teacher for 2025, education minister says

Saudi was world's best teacher for 2025, education minister says

Education minister unveils tech platform for 500,000 teaching staff

Education minister unveils tech platform for 500,000 teaching staff

Over 72 Saudi teachers win local and international awards in past year

Over 72 Saudi teachers win local and international awards in past year

Education minister: Over 240,000 educators to receive training

Education minister: Over 240,000 educators to receive training

Teachers to remain on campus until end of school day, says education minister

Teachers to remain on campus until end of school day, says education minister

Saudi education minister announces curriculum updates and AI integration

Saudi education minister announces curriculum updates and AI integration

Education minister: New education law will boost quality standards

Education minister: New education law will boost quality standards

Education minister: Partnership with SDAIA, Humane aims to ease teachers’ workload

Education minister: Partnership with SDAIA, Humane aims to ease teachers’ workload

Saudi Arabia backs Yemeni unity and strengthens internal front, analyst says

Saudi Arabia backs Yemeni unity and strengthens internal front, analyst says

Psychological preparation key for students ahead of new school year, expert says

Psychological preparation key for students ahead of new school year, expert says

Tabuk governor reviews progress on municipal projects

Tabuk governor reviews progress on municipal projects

Health Ministry expands general dentist privileges to 41 procedures

Health Ministry expands general dentist privileges to 41 procedures

Health expert: doctors, practitioners barred from self-promotion

Health expert: doctors, practitioners barred from self-promotion

Monitoring and control center boosts Hajj and Umrah services in Makkah

Monitoring and control center boosts Hajj and Umrah services in Makkah

Saudi Education Ministry opens applications for nursing scholarship at Gulf University

Saudi Education Ministry opens applications for nursing scholarship at Gulf University

Crescent moon and Venus conjunction dazzles Saudi skies

Crescent moon and Venus conjunction dazzles Saudi skies

Saudi Arabia highlights COP16 presidency achievements, pledges ongoing global support

Saudi Arabia highlights COP16 presidency achievements, pledges ongoing global support

Human Resources Development Fund helps employ 329,000 Saudis in H1 2026

Human Resources Development Fund helps employ 329,000 Saudis in H1 2026

Saudi Arabia hands over UN desertification conference presidency to Mongolia

Saudi Arabia hands over UN desertification conference presidency to Mongolia

Saudi king and crown prince congratulate Indonesian president on Independence Day

Saudi king and crown prince congratulate Indonesian president on Independence Day

Imam Turki Reserve reports hatching of seven red-necked ostrich chicks

Imam Turki Reserve reports hatching of seven red-necked ostrich chicks

Grand Mufti receives regional fatwa commissioners, stresses service to public

Grand Mufti receives regional fatwa commissioners, stresses service to public

Jeddah Border Guard detains man for violating maritime safety rules

Jeddah Border Guard detains man for violating maritime safety rules

PIL’s IRF shipping service added to Jeddah Islamic Port

PIL’s IRF shipping service added to Jeddah Islamic Port

Saudi leaders congratulate Gabon president on Independence Day

Saudi leaders congratulate Gabon president on Independence Day

Traffic authority issues four tips to prevent tire blowouts in hot weather

Traffic authority issues four tips to prevent tire blowouts in hot weather

Interior minister orders promotion of 515 anti-narcotics personnel

Interior minister orders promotion of 515 anti-narcotics personnel

Civil Defense urges caution as severe weather hits parts of Asir

Civil Defense urges caution as severe weather hits parts of Asir

Pakistani resident arrested in Riyadh for trafficking 1.2 kg of methamphetamine

Pakistani resident arrested in Riyadh for trafficking 1.2 kg of methamphetamine

Pakistan to continue constructive role with Saudi Arabia, Turkey in regional security, says PM

Pakistan to continue constructive role with Saudi Arabia, Turkey in regional security, says PM

Heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms forecast for Al-Baha

Heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms forecast for Al-Baha

Thunderstorms and rising temperatures forecast for several Saudi regions Monday

Thunderstorms and rising temperatures forecast for several Saudi regions Monday

Saudi Transport Authority issues 1.6 million car rental contracts in Q2 2026, up 4%

Saudi Transport Authority issues 1.6 million car rental contracts in Q2 2026, up 4%

Fourteen new falcon farms boost global presence at international auction

Fourteen new falcon farms boost global presence at international auction

Dust storm warning issued for parts of Riyadh region

Dust storm warning issued for parts of Riyadh region

Qassim University climbs over 100 places in 2026 Shanghai ranking

Qassim University climbs over 100 places in 2026 Shanghai ranking

King Fahd Quran Printing Complex sets new daily visitor record

King Fahd Quran Printing Complex sets new daily visitor record

National Center for Falcons opens public participation for 2027 Hudad international release

National Center for Falcons opens public participation for 2027 Hudad international release

Saudi man arrested for transporting local firewood in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

Saudi man arrested for transporting local firewood in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition participants visit King Fahd Quran Printing Complex

King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition participants visit King Fahd Quran Printing Complex

Riyadh education authority sets school hours for 2027-2028

Riyadh education authority sets school hours for 2027-2028

Canadian farm representative reveals reason behind SAR 1.3 million falcon sale

Canadian farm representative reveals reason behind SAR 1.3 million falcon sale

Wafa Al-Marzouqi becomes Saudi Arabia’s first female consul general

Wafa Al-Marzouqi becomes Saudi Arabia’s first female consul general

Saudi passports authority details online renewal process via Absher

Saudi passports authority details online renewal process via Absher