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Failing to keep safe distance between vehicles is a traffic violation: Saudi authorities

Failing to keep safe distance between vehicles is a traffic violation: Saudi authorities

Saudi traffic authorities warn drivers to maintain a safe distance between vehicles, with fines for violations reaching up to 300 riyals.

Civil Defense urges caution as severe weather hits parts of Makkah region

Civil Defense urges caution as severe weather hits parts of Makkah region

Deputy foreign minister commends outgoing Egyptian ambassador

Deputy foreign minister commends outgoing Egyptian ambassador

Two expatriates arrested for public decency violations at Jazan massage center

Two expatriates arrested for public decency violations at Jazan massage center

King Abdulaziz Public Library highlights Saudi-French cultural ties with rare collections and translations

King Abdulaziz Public Library highlights Saudi-French cultural ties with rare collections and translations

Border Guard rescues Gulf national after boat breaks down off Khafji

Border Guard rescues Gulf national after boat breaks down off Khafji

Saudi minister Adel Al-Jubeir receives newly appointed Indian ambassador

Saudi minister Adel Al-Jubeir receives newly appointed Indian ambassador

Saudi Arabia offers condolences to Pakistan over Islamabad hospital fire victims

Saudi Arabia offers condolences to Pakistan over Islamabad hospital fire victims

Border Guard in Asir arrests four Ethiopians for smuggling 200 kg of khat

Border Guard in Asir arrests four Ethiopians for smuggling 200 kg of khat

Saudi Arabia wins UN award for global land restoration model

Saudi Arabia wins UN award for global land restoration model

Four Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling over 72,000 regulated pills

Four Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling over 72,000 regulated pills

Fintech lending to Saudi industrial projects surges 130% in H1 2026

Fintech lending to Saudi industrial projects surges 130% in H1 2026

Rafha Quran memorization society opens registration for 1448 academic year

Rafha Quran memorization society opens registration for 1448 academic year

Saudi Alzheimer's charity scores 99.9% in governance assessment

Saudi Alzheimer's charity scores 99.9% in governance assessment

Saudi Commission completes matching for 2026 Saudi Board programs

Saudi Commission completes matching for 2026 Saudi Board programs

Saudi man arrested in Eastern Province for trafficking hashish and amphetamines

Saudi man arrested in Eastern Province for trafficking hashish and amphetamines

Saudi, Qatari and Turkish foreign ministers discuss efforts to ease regional tensions

Saudi, Qatari and Turkish foreign ministers discuss efforts to ease regional tensions

Citizen detained for illegal grazing in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

Citizen detained for illegal grazing in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

National Institute for Education Development, Google explore digital tools in classrooms

National Institute for Education Development, Google explore digital tools in classrooms

Al-Baha Municipality conducts over 35,000 inspections in H1 2026

Al-Baha Municipality conducts over 35,000 inspections in H1 2026

Saudi traffic authority warns drivers over failing to yield to pedestrians

Saudi traffic authority warns drivers over failing to yield to pedestrians

Weqaa intensifies field inspections for fall armyworm in Al-Jouf maize fields

Weqaa intensifies field inspections for fall armyworm in Al-Jouf maize fields

Al-Baha Development Office hosts workshop for holiday home investors

Al-Baha Development Office hosts workshop for holiday home investors

Environmental Security seizes citizen for transporting local firewood in Asir

Environmental Security seizes citizen for transporting local firewood in Asir

Human Resources Ministry unveils draft penalties for disability social centers

Human Resources Ministry unveils draft penalties for disability social centers

Transport General Authority urges use of licensed school transport as academic year begins

Transport General Authority urges use of licensed school transport as academic year begins

Education and media ministries launch registration for gifted media school in Madinah

Education and media ministries launch registration for gifted media school in Madinah

Ihsan Medical initiatives in Jazan empower patients, improve access

Ihsan Medical initiatives in Jazan empower patients, improve access

Qassim showcases palm and date services at Buraidah International Carnival

Qassim showcases palm and date services at Buraidah International Carnival

Al-Baha Red Crescent branch congratulates authority on 2026 First Aid World Cup win

Al-Baha Red Crescent branch congratulates authority on 2026 First Aid World Cup win

Saudi Arabia joins regional initiative to combat sand and dust storms in West Asia

Saudi Arabia joins regional initiative to combat sand and dust storms in West Asia

Four Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish and khat

Four Ethiopians arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish and khat

Saudi Arabia welcomes integration of SDF into Syrian military institutions

Saudi Arabia welcomes integration of SDF into Syrian military institutions

Three Ethiopian residents arrested in Riyadh for trafficking regulated pills

Three Ethiopian residents arrested in Riyadh for trafficking regulated pills

Qassim Environment Ministry pavilion showcases palm and date services at Buraidah Date Carnival

Qassim Environment Ministry pavilion showcases palm and date services at Buraidah Date Carnival

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Wednesday

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Wednesday

Saudi environment minister visits Pakistan to boost food production ties

Saudi environment minister visits Pakistan to boost food production ties

Madinah education authority announces locations for admissions and services committees

Madinah education authority announces locations for admissions and services committees

Three falcons fetch SAR 349,000 at International Auction Platform for Falcon Production Farms 2026 finale

Three falcons fetch SAR 349,000 at International Auction Platform for Falcon Production Farms 2026 finale

Tabuk governor honors winners at 39th annual excellence awards

Tabuk governor honors winners at 39th annual excellence awards

Saudi Arabia issues 38,000 occupancy certificates in H1 2026, up 55%

Saudi Arabia issues 38,000 occupancy certificates in H1 2026, up 55%

Light rain falls across parts of Madinah

Light rain falls across parts of Madinah

Saudi man fined for illegal grazing in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

Saudi man fined for illegal grazing in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

National Guard minister meets western sector tribal regiment leaders in Jeddah

National Guard minister meets western sector tribal regiment leaders in Jeddah

Citizen arrested for illegal camping in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve

Citizen arrested for illegal camping in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve

Saudi Red Crescent welcomes approval of national emergency response safety policy

Saudi Red Crescent welcomes approval of national emergency response safety policy

Riyadh police arrest man seen harassing woman, assaulting another in video

Riyadh police arrest man seen harassing woman, assaulting another in video

Traffic authority to launch online license plate auction via Absher Wednesday

Traffic authority to launch online license plate auction via Absher Wednesday

Islamic affairs minister orders Friday sermon to focus on traffic law awareness

Islamic affairs minister orders Friday sermon to focus on traffic law awareness

Civil Affairs: Lost national ID replacement now available via Absher

Civil Affairs: Lost national ID replacement now available via Absher

Environmental violations detected in King Abdulaziz and Imam Faisal bin Turki reserves

Environmental violations detected in King Abdulaziz and Imam Faisal bin Turki reserves

Saudi anti-corruption chief thanks leadership after GlobE Network info-sharing deal

Saudi anti-corruption chief thanks leadership after GlobE Network info-sharing deal

Makkah Municipality steps up school area preparations as students return

Makkah Municipality steps up school area preparations as students return

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property thanks leadership for national policy approval

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property thanks leadership for national policy approval

Al-Rajhi welcomes approval of unified GCC volunteer work system

Al-Rajhi welcomes approval of unified GCC volunteer work system

New rules for documenting land transactions to boost real estate supply: minister

New rules for documenting land transactions to boost real estate supply: minister

Saudi Arabia signs privileges agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh participants

Saudi Arabia signs privileges agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh participants

Traffic authorities in Qassim respond to car crash into shopfront

Traffic authorities in Qassim respond to car crash into shopfront

Nusuk app streamlines Hajj bookings with integrated digital services

Nusuk app streamlines Hajj bookings with integrated digital services

Two arrested for unlicensed hunting in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

Two arrested for unlicensed hunting in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

Health minister thanks leadership for approving national emergency safety policy

Health minister thanks leadership for approving national emergency safety policy

Qassim Municipality begins demolition of unsafe buildings in Buraidah

Qassim Municipality begins demolition of unsafe buildings in Buraidah

Cabinet bars land transfers under white land tax until dues paid

Cabinet bars land transfers under white land tax until dues paid

Saudi Cabinet approves unified GCC volunteer work system

Saudi Cabinet approves unified GCC volunteer work system

Saudi Cabinet approves national policy to boost emergency safety in public places, workplaces

Saudi Cabinet approves national policy to boost emergency safety in public places, workplaces

Cabinet hails success of King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition

Cabinet hails success of King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition

Saudi Cabinet urges keeping Hormuz, Bab Al-Mandab straits open and secure

Saudi Cabinet urges keeping Hormuz, Bab Al-Mandab straits open and secure

Saudi Cabinet welcomes new Saudi-French strategic partnership initiatives

Saudi Cabinet welcomes new Saudi-French strategic partnership initiatives

Saudi Cabinet hails crown prince's visit to France, highlights strong bilateral ties

Saudi Cabinet hails crown prince's visit to France, highlights strong bilateral ties

Saudi Cabinet approves national intellectual property policy, 12 new decisions

Saudi Cabinet approves national intellectual property policy, 12 new decisions

GCC welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terrorism sponsor list

GCC welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terrorism sponsor list

Saudi waste management center unveils $533m investment opportunities

Saudi waste management center unveils $533m investment opportunities

Saudi authorities arrest man for hashish trafficking in Hail

Saudi authorities arrest man for hashish trafficking in Hail

Saudi health research institute signs MoU with France’s Sanofi during crown prince’s visit

Saudi health research institute signs MoU with France’s Sanofi during crown prince’s visit

Makkah education authority sets new school hours, morning assembly at 6:45am

Makkah education authority sets new school hours, morning assembly at 6:45am

Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terrorism sponsors list

Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to remove Syria from terrorism sponsors list

Saudi grand mufti praises Ikram Food Bank's efforts to reduce food waste

Saudi grand mufti praises Ikram Food Bank's efforts to reduce food waste

Madinah Development Authority opens registration for restaurant, café excellence program

Madinah Development Authority opens registration for restaurant, café excellence program

Sukkari dates lead sales at Buraidah International Dates Carnival 2026

Sukkari dates lead sales at Buraidah International Dates Carnival 2026

Islamic University of Madinah ranks ninth in Saudi Arabia in Nature Index 2026

Islamic University of Madinah ranks ninth in Saudi Arabia in Nature Index 2026

Al-Baha Chamber hosts workshop on entrepreneurs’ journey from idea to impact

Al-Baha Chamber hosts workshop on entrepreneurs’ journey from idea to impact

Ethiopian nationals arrested in Asir for smuggling 32 kg of hashish

Ethiopian nationals arrested in Asir for smuggling 32 kg of hashish

Saudi Ministry of Culture to open cultural center in Paris

Saudi Ministry of Culture to open cultural center in Paris

Saudi leaders congratulate Uruguay president on Independence Day

Saudi leaders congratulate Uruguay president on Independence Day

Absher platform completes over 50 million digital transactions in July 2026

Absher platform completes over 50 million digital transactions in July 2026

Saudi border guards detain man for violating marine safety rules in Mecca region

Saudi border guards detain man for violating marine safety rules in Mecca region

Saudi UN envoy urges commitment to Jeddah Platform pledges on Sudan

Saudi UN envoy urges commitment to Jeddah Platform pledges on Sudan

Tamr Cast platform spotlights experiences at Buraidah Date Carnival

Tamr Cast platform spotlights experiences at Buraidah Date Carnival

Health minister: Saudi leadership prioritizes human health

Health minister: Saudi leadership prioritizes human health

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Tuesday

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Tuesday

Two arrested for transporting local firewood in Madinah region

Two arrested for transporting local firewood in Madinah region

Heatwave and dust storm warning for Eastern Province

Heatwave and dust storm warning for Eastern Province

Public transport ridership in Saudi Arabia tops 26 million in Q2 2026

Public transport ridership in Saudi Arabia tops 26 million in Q2 2026

GCC stresses need to boost national capacity against money laundering, terror financing

GCC stresses need to boost national capacity against money laundering, terror financing

Monsha'at refunds over 255 million riyals to eligible SMEs

Monsha'at refunds over 255 million riyals to eligible SMEs

Second edition of Zad Al-Ilm initiative launched in Makkah

Second edition of Zad Al-Ilm initiative launched in Makkah

Registration opens for 2026 World Robot Olympiad in Saudi Arabia

Registration opens for 2026 World Robot Olympiad in Saudi Arabia

Crown prince attends state dinner hosted by French president at Élysée Palace

Crown prince attends state dinner hosted by French president at Élysée Palace

Man fined for illegal camel grazing in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

Man fined for illegal camel grazing in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

Three major road projects launched in Tabuk at SAR 176 million

Three major road projects launched in Tabuk at SAR 176 million

Transport minister inspects Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk

Transport minister inspects Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk

Saudi crown prince, French president issue joint statement to boost strategic partnership

Saudi crown prince, French president issue joint statement to boost strategic partnership

Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss strengthening ties in Paris

Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss strengthening ties in Paris

Saudi crown prince, French president co-chair strategic partnership council in Paris

Saudi crown prince, French president co-chair strategic partnership council in Paris

Saudi Arabia and France sign major energy and industry agreements

Saudi Arabia and France sign major energy and industry agreements

AlUla strengthens global profile with comprehensive Saudi-French partnership

Saudi king receives letter from UAE president on bilateral ties

Saudi king receives letter from UAE president on bilateral ties

Crown prince receives written message from UK prime minister

Crown prince receives written message from UK prime minister

Royal Commission in Makkah launches second phase of Zad Al-Ilm initiative

Royal Commission in Makkah launches second phase of Zad Al-Ilm initiative

Macron announces Saudi-French project for three theme parks worth €6bn

Macron announces Saudi-French project for three theme parks worth €6bn

Saudi Fund for Development highlights support for Palestinian refugees in Jordan

Saudi Fund for Development highlights support for Palestinian refugees in Jordan

Saudi crown prince's France visit to elevate partnership, says economist

Saudi crown prince's France visit to elevate partnership, says economist

Saudi arrested in Jazan for transporting 13 border violators

Saudi arrested in Jazan for transporting 13 border violators

Iraq says talks with Saudi Arabia on power link make significant progress

Iraq says talks with Saudi Arabia on power link make significant progress

Civil Defense in Tabuk extinguishes fire at educational facility

Civil Defense in Tabuk extinguishes fire at educational facility

Saudi Arabia nominates Hanan Balkhy for WHO director-general post

Saudi Arabia nominates Hanan Balkhy for WHO director-general post

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed by Macron at Élysée Palace

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed by Macron at Élysée Palace

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at Les Invalides in Paris, begins state visit to France

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at Les Invalides in Paris, begins state visit to France

Saudi attorney general, Georgian ambassador discuss legal cooperation in Riyadh

Saudi attorney general, Georgian ambassador discuss legal cooperation in Riyadh

Intercity buses in Saudi Arabia transport over 892,000 passengers in Q2 2026

Intercity buses in Saudi Arabia transport over 892,000 passengers in Q2 2026

Mawhiba official: National Olympiad key to discovering and nurturing talent

Mawhiba official: National Olympiad key to discovering and nurturing talent

Dammam technical college trains students on AI-powered devices

Dammam technical college trains students on AI-powered devices

Northern Borders deputy governor highlights sports' role in quality of life

Northern Borders deputy governor highlights sports' role in quality of life

Saudi ministry recalls over 84,000 Toyota Camry cars for dashboard defect

Saudi ministry recalls over 84,000 Toyota Camry cars for dashboard defect

Border guards foil khat smuggling attempts in Asir and Jazan, arrest 27

Border guards foil khat smuggling attempts in Asir and Jazan, arrest 27

flynas to build advanced pilot and cabin crew training center in Riyadh

flynas to build advanced pilot and cabin crew training center in Riyadh

Saudi ministry recalls over 84,000 Toyota Camry cars for dashboard defect

Saudi ministry recalls over 84,000 Toyota Camry cars for dashboard defect

Saudi Interior Ministry warns expats of fines, jail and deportation for illegal self-employment

Saudi Interior Ministry warns expats of fines, jail and deportation for illegal self-employment

Eat Well platform urges parents to choose healthy school snacks

Eat Well platform urges parents to choose healthy school snacks

Northern Borders education department launches helpline for student counseling

Northern Borders education department launches helpline for student counseling

Saudi traffic authority outlines six safety rules for school bus drivers

Saudi traffic authority outlines six safety rules for school bus drivers

Qassim governor urges students to innovate as school year begins

Qassim governor urges students to innovate as school year begins

International study uncovers new mechanism behind blood clot formation

International study uncovers new mechanism behind blood clot formation

Dozens of Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy security

Dozens of Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy security

Municipalities and housing ministry urges strict food safety to curb poisoning

Municipalities and housing ministry urges strict food safety to curb poisoning

Nigerian executed in Madinah for cocaine smuggling

Nigerian executed in Madinah for cocaine smuggling

Jeddah governor inspects school readiness for new academic year

Jeddah governor inspects school readiness for new academic year

Environmental security arrests three for soil violations in Eastern Province

Environmental security arrests three for soil violations in Eastern Province