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Saudi traffic speeding fines every driver should know about

Afrah Bari — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:54:10 +0000

Take note of these The General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia, responsible for regulating traffic laws, issuing licences, and managing vehicle records, has announced Saudi traffic speeding fines. As announced by Saudi News via X (formerly Twitter), the Saudi traffic speeding fines range from SAR150 to SAR2,000. First: Roads with a specified speed of 120 […]

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The Ithra Children’s Festival 2026 is happening next week

Afrah Bari — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:15:52 +0000

Something for the kiddos Just in time for summer vacation, the Ithra Children’s Festival 2026 is happening next week, and it’s the perfect place to be for children of all ages. Happening from Tuesday July 7 to Sunday July 26, the Ithra Children’s Festival 2026 is set to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, learning, […]

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Saudi Arabia extends work permit adjustment deadline for expats

Afrah Bari — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:17 +0000

The new deadlines apply to both employers and employees Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has just announced that the deadline for correcting the status of work permits for some expatriate workers has been extended. This is everything you need to know about the Saudi Arabia work permit adjustment deadline for expats. […]

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Riyadh Air launches flights to three new destinations

Afrah Bari — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:12:49 +0000

The carrier now flies to nine destinations Riyadh Air, the country’s new flag carrier, is quickly expanding its network to include destinations worldwide. These are the newest Riyadh Air international destinations you need to know about. If you’ve been as excited as we are to get on board the dreamy indigo aeroplanes and take your […]

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Riyadh Parking is now trialing monthly parking subscriptions

Afrah Bari — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:07 +0000

Here’s what we know Riyadh’s paid parking service, better known as Riyadh Parking, has just revealed a brand-new trial monthly subscription. This is everything we know about the Riyadh Parking monthly subscription. The new announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) and is now available through the Riyadh Parking app. سمعناكم أطلقنا الاشتراك الشهري التجريبي […]

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Gordon Ramsay’s first academy outside the UK is now open in Riyadh

Jumira Hancock — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:48:03 +0000

Riyadh foodies have a new bucket-list experience Ever watched Gordon Ramsay on TV and wondered if you could recreate one of his dishes at home? Now you can. Riyadh is now home to the world’s first Gordon Ramsay Academy outside the UK, giving food lovers the chance to learn from the celebrity chef’s recipes and […]

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Everything you need to know about GTA VI in Saudi Arabia

Afrah Bari — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:06:58 +0000

After years of “we got X before GTA VI” With the upcoming release of GTA 6 in Saudi Arabia comes the sigh of relief for thousands upon thousands of gamers in the country, we’re sure. Here is your complete guide to the As, Bs, and Cs of GTA VI. Part of the beloved action-adventure video […]

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Tashas Group is bringing three exciting dining concepts to Saudi Arabia

Jumira Hancock — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:50:42 +0000

Foodies, watch this space If you’ve been planning an escape to The Red Sea, we’ve got big restaurant news for you. Tashas Group has announced its largest expansion to date, and Saudi Arabia is set to welcome three of its restaurant concepts to The Red Sea destination. The hospitality group, best known for its chic […]

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Everything that’s coming to Jeddah Central, Saudi Arabia’s next waterfront destination

Jumira Hancock — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:08:28 +0000

From an opera house and oceanarium to a yacht marina, beach and luxury hotels, here’s everything you need to know about the new Jeddah Central development If you’ve been wondering what Jeddah’s waterfront could look like in the coming years, Jeddah Central is giving us a clearer idea. Set along the Red Sea coastline, the […]

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Jeddah to host the Formula E 2026-2027 season opener this year

Afrah Bari — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:03:01 +0000

The races are first up on the schedule… After hosting a stellar race weekend earlier in the year, Jeddah will once again be the backdrop for two iconic night races as part of the 2026-2027 season. Here’s everything we know about the Formula E 2026-2027 opener in Jeddah. Racing back to the Red Sea city, […]

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