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Hail undergoes rapid development, leveraging rich heritage and unique geography

Hail undergoes rapid development, leveraging rich heritage and unique geography

Hail is witnessing a surge in development, investment, and tourism, transforming its heritage and geography into economic opportunities and vibrant destinations.

Al-Bukayriyah date market grows to 250 tons daily after 17 seasons

Al-Bukayriyah date market grows to 250 tons daily after 17 seasons

Jeddah Islamic Port passport officers welcome Umrah pilgrims

Jeddah Islamic Port passport officers welcome Umrah pilgrims

Pakistani nationals arrested in Asir for hashish trafficking

Pakistani nationals arrested in Asir for hashish trafficking

Saudi Media Academy signs partnership with Zanjabeel to boost creative output

Saudi Media Academy signs partnership with Zanjabeel to boost creative output

Employees liable for failing to report known violations, says legal expert

Employees liable for failing to report known violations, says legal expert

Rainfall chances rise as countdown to end of summer begins in September

Rainfall chances rise as countdown to end of summer begins in September

Two arrested in Al-Jouf for illegal sale of regulated medical pills

Two arrested in Al-Jouf for illegal sale of regulated medical pills

Border guards in Jazan arrest Ethiopians for smuggling 20kg of khat

Border guards in Jazan arrest Ethiopians for smuggling 20kg of khat

Saudi customs foil attempt to smuggle 1.9 million amphetamine pills

Saudi customs foil attempt to smuggle 1.9 million amphetamine pills

Yanbu education official: comprehensive plan underway to boost readiness for new school year

Yanbu education official: comprehensive plan underway to boost readiness for new school year

School transport in Yanbu ready to ensure safe student services

School transport in Yanbu ready to ensure safe student services

Dammam records highest temperature at 47°C, Abha lowest

Dammam records highest temperature at 47°C, Abha lowest

Red Crescent official: 'The First Eight' program boosts emergency response before ambulance arrival

Red Crescent official: 'The First Eight' program boosts emergency response before ambulance arrival

Saudi Arabia maintains key role in supporting OIC and Palestinian cause, analyst says

Saudi Arabia maintains key role in supporting OIC and Palestinian cause, analyst says

Red alert issued for heavy rain, strong winds in Rahat and Madrakah

Red alert issued for heavy rain, strong winds in Rahat and Madrakah

Digital District to cement Riyadh’s status as leading tech hub, says columnist

Digital District to cement Riyadh’s status as leading tech hub, says columnist

General Authority unveils smart solutions for Two Holy Mosques facilities at LEAP

General Authority unveils smart solutions for Two Holy Mosques facilities at LEAP

Saudi Red Crescent wins World First Aid Cup, highlighting training and innovation

Saudi Red Crescent wins World First Aid Cup, highlighting training and innovation

UN land restoration award highlights Saudi Arabia’s environmental leadership

UN land restoration award highlights Saudi Arabia’s environmental leadership

Saudi-German roundtable in Berlin explores sports investment opportunities

Saudi-German roundtable in Berlin explores sports investment opportunities

Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected across several Saudi regions

Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected across several Saudi regions

Education minister visits Al-Jouf technical training, urges alignment with job market

Education minister visits Al-Jouf technical training, urges alignment with job market

Saudi deputy foreign minister meets Palestinian foreign minister in Jeddah

Saudi deputy foreign minister meets Palestinian foreign minister in Jeddah

Four arrested for illegal hunting in King Salman Reserve

Four arrested for illegal hunting in King Salman Reserve

King Salman Humanitarian Center repatriates 154 Somali refugees from Yemen

King Salman Humanitarian Center repatriates 154 Somali refugees from Yemen

Saudi Arabia re-elected to lead Arab Administrative Development Organization executive council until 2028

Saudi Arabia re-elected to lead Arab Administrative Development Organization executive council until 2028

Saudi traffic authorities fine 2,534 vehicles for parking in disabled spaces

Saudi traffic authorities fine 2,534 vehicles for parking in disabled spaces

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry signs executive program with Tajikistan's religious committee

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry signs executive program with Tajikistan's religious committee

Crown prince receives letter from Bangladesh PM on strengthening ties

Crown prince receives letter from Bangladesh PM on strengthening ties

Saudi Arabia maintains key role in OIC, backs unified stance on Palestine

Saudi Arabia maintains key role in OIC, backs unified stance on Palestine

Saudi foreign minister attends OIC emergency meeting in Jeddah

Saudi foreign minister attends OIC emergency meeting in Jeddah

Missing Sudanese woman found safe in Makkah, police say disappearance was voluntary

Missing Sudanese woman found safe in Makkah, police say disappearance was voluntary

Innovation and entrepreneurship program boosts Hajj and Umrah services

Innovation and entrepreneurship program boosts Hajj and Umrah services

Saudia and Garuda Indonesia expand partnership to boost connectivity

Saudia and Garuda Indonesia expand partnership to boost connectivity

Saudi Red Crescent in Al-Baha hails national policy to boost emergency safety

Saudi Red Crescent in Al-Baha hails national policy to boost emergency safety

Air Defense Forces chief inspects new systems, oversees live-fire drill in Al-Sulail

Air Defense Forces chief inspects new systems, oversees live-fire drill in Al-Sulail

Saudi foreign minister rejects any division or change to Al-Aqsa Mosque's Islamic identity

Saudi foreign minister rejects any division or change to Al-Aqsa Mosque's Islamic identity

Ancient Najran site reveals human settlement dating back 1.8 million years

Ancient Najran site reveals human settlement dating back 1.8 million years

Jeddah Municipality steps up school area preparations for new academic year

Jeddah Municipality steps up school area preparations for new academic year

OIC assistant secretary-general thanks Saudi Arabia for unwavering support

OIC assistant secretary-general thanks Saudi Arabia for unwavering support

Northern Borders women turn traditional skills into thriving businesses

Northern Borders women turn traditional skills into thriving businesses

Environmental security arrests citizen for grazing camels in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

Environmental security arrests citizen for grazing camels in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Reserve

Border Guard in Asir arrests 7 Ethiopians for smuggling 23,000 regulated pills

Border Guard in Asir arrests 7 Ethiopians for smuggling 23,000 regulated pills

Weather alert: rain and strong winds forecast for Najran until evening

Weather alert: rain and strong winds forecast for Najran until evening

Saudi Arabia declared free of dourine in horses by global animal health body

Saudi Arabia declared free of dourine in horses by global animal health body

Arabian oryx recovery hailed as Saudi conservation success story

Arabian oryx recovery hailed as Saudi conservation success story

Border Guard in Tabuk detains two for unlicensed fishing

Border Guard in Tabuk detains two for unlicensed fishing

Border guards in Jazan arrest six Ethiopians for smuggling 100kg of khat

Border guards in Jazan arrest six Ethiopians for smuggling 100kg of khat

Dammam to see highest temperature at 47°C, Abha lowest

Dammam to see highest temperature at 47°C, Abha lowest

Saudi Arabia declared free of dourine in horses by WOAH

Saudi Arabia declared free of dourine in horses by WOAH

Interior Ministry opens applications for public security staff sergeant roles

Interior Ministry opens applications for public security staff sergeant roles

Sudanese resident arrested for driving in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

Sudanese resident arrested for driving in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

Civil Defense urges caution amid severe weather in Makkah region

Civil Defense urges caution amid severe weather in Makkah region

Security patrols in Najran arrest border violator for begging

Security patrols in Najran arrest border violator for begging

Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 60 kg of khat

Three Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 60 kg of khat

Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital in Jazan performs first complex kidney stone removal via PCNL

Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital in Jazan performs first complex kidney stone removal via PCNL

Consumer complaints top 137,000 in Q2 2026, e-stores lead cases

Consumer complaints top 137,000 in Q2 2026, e-stores lead cases

Saudi leaders congratulate Moldova president on Independence Day

Saudi leaders congratulate Moldova president on Independence Day

Riyadh launches digital district to boost global tech standing

Riyadh launches digital district to boost global tech standing

Hail deputy governor attends Saudi German Hospital's 10th anniversary celebration

Hail deputy governor attends Saudi German Hospital's 10th anniversary celebration

Saudi Arabia wins UN award for land restoration leadership

Saudi Arabia wins UN award for land restoration leadership

Nazaha chief discusses anti-corruption cooperation with EU justice official in Vienna

Nazaha chief discusses anti-corruption cooperation with EU justice official in Vienna

Red alert issued for heavy rain, strong winds in Rahat and Madrakah

Red alert issued for heavy rain, strong winds in Rahat and Madrakah

Saudi use of voice and video call apps reaches 89.7%, report finds

Saudi use of voice and video call apps reaches 89.7%, report finds

Traffic authority issues four safety tips for school bus stops

Traffic authority issues four safety tips for school bus stops

Thunderstorms and strong winds expected across several Saudi regions Thursday

Thunderstorms and strong winds expected across several Saudi regions Thursday

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for parts of Makkah region

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for parts of Makkah region

Eastern Province Municipality steps up visual pollution cleanup, compliance efforts

Eastern Province Municipality steps up visual pollution cleanup, compliance efforts

Qassim governor attends Al-Zakir Award ceremony honoring top students in Unaizah

Qassim governor attends Al-Zakir Award ceremony honoring top students in Unaizah

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry concludes training for imams in Montenegro

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry concludes training for imams in Montenegro

Red alert issued for heavy rain in three Saudi regions

Red alert issued for heavy rain in three Saudi regions

Education Ministry and Mawhiba launch National Talent Olympiad

Education Ministry and Mawhiba launch National Talent Olympiad

Riyadh to host fifth LEAP 2026 tech conference with global participation

Riyadh to host fifth LEAP 2026 tech conference with global participation

Fifty ancient trees identified in Al-Baha as part of vegetation survey

Fifty ancient trees identified in Al-Baha as part of vegetation survey

Tabuk governor honors 30 winners of model farm award in 35th year

Tabuk governor honors 30 winners of model farm award in 35th year

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

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

Civil Defense extinguishes fire in vacant building in Jeddah

Civil Defense extinguishes fire in vacant building in Jeddah

Justice minister: Institutional maturity, judicial quality key to next phase of commercial court reform

Justice minister: Institutional maturity, judicial quality key to next phase of commercial court reform

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

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