Eid al-Adha enjoys special significance because the Day of Sacrifice marks the climax of Hajj or Pilgrimage, the fifth pillar of Islam. This annual pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia is an obligation only for those men and women who are physically and…
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The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that Saudi Arabia will allow the entry of travelers from 11 countries starting from May 30, 2021, following a suspension due to the corona-virus pandemic. Travelers from the below listed countries will be allowed to enter the Kingdom…
Read moreThe mobile application “Tawakkalna” will be used to check the immunization status of citizens and residents. An official source at the Ministry of Interior stated, people who have been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine approved in Saudi Arabia will only be able to enter any…
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Eid al-Fitr is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide, which marks the end of Ramadan, (the holy month of fasting). Eid al-Fitr is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, which is the tenth month in the Muslim (lunar) calendar. A common greeting during…
Read moreAll unvaccinated expats need to go into institutional quarantine upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia as part of measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Kingdom, announced by the Ministry of Interior on Monday. The procedure will come into force on Thursday, May…
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The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has instructed all aviation companies, including general and private aviation, that are operating at the Kingdom's airports, over the procedures related to Nationals travel abroad effective from May 17. The Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that the…
Read moreThe holy month Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and a great opportunity for all Muslims to purify their mind, body, heart and soul by fasting and praying to Almighty Allah. During Ramadan there is an increased offering of the Salat, with…
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Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Suleman has inaugurated a program titled “Shareek” with new investments amounting to SR 12 trillion, to boost the role of strengthen the partnership with the private sector for local companies in Saudi Arabia. The program, which will continue until 2030, and…
Read moreThe ministry of Commerce has set five conditions for a foreigner to either own a business or enter into partnership with a Saudi investor, in accordance with the corrective period for violators of the anti-tasattur regulations. The first and second conditions are that the…
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Saudi Arabia’s annual “Noor Riyadh” festival of light and art combining the highest quality of light artworks across the city started on Thursday, March 18,2021 and will continue till April 3, 2021. The festival will light-up the night sky of Riyadh city with dazzling interactive…
Read moreThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced that employment contracts for expatriate workers in the private sector can now be accessed and updated through its QIWA platform. This service will benefit the Business owners to streamline the process, help attract best…
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Administrative and Labor Counselor Talaat Abdel Rahim Naqro answered the inquiries, in an interview with “Previously”, saying that the initiative was issued in accordance with the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Decision No. (51848) dated 3/19/1442 AH, that includes the amendment of some…
Read moreIn 1908, against a backdrop of terrible working conditions and exploitation, 15,000 women took to the streets in New York protesting for shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. The next year the Socialist Party of America announced a National Women’s Day to honor the…
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Saudi Arabia has suspended entry to the Kingdom for non-citizens from 20 specific countries, including diplomats, health practitioners, and their families, to help curb the spread of the corona-virus pandemic, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday citing an official source at the Interior Ministry.…
Read moreThe General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) clarified that those expatriates, who left the Kingdom on exit and reentry visa and did not come back before the expiry of the visa, are not allowed to reenter the Kingdom for a period of three years. This is…
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