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300 Saudis to lose jobs as ministry nullifies contracts
The Education Ministry has decided to terminate work contracts of 300 daily wage employees in Hafr Al-Baten. The surprise move has drawn the indignation of affected workers who urged authorities to review “the unjust and arbitrary”
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490,000 new jobs await Saudis in retail sector
About 490,000 jobs at sales outlets of 12 business activities will be Saudized by the beginning of next Hijri year, said Mahmoud Mazi, retail sector development manager at Small & Medium Enterprises Authority. Saudis will be employed in sale
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First flight operates from new Jeddah airport
The first commercial flight to land at the new King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah has signaled a major milestone for the facility, due to open early next year. Operations are being phased in at the airport, with the commercial
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Saudi Shoura Council approves amendment to traffic law
The Shoura Council on Tuesday approved the amendment of the Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/85) on Nov. 7, 2007, which was amended by Royal
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King Salman receives Yemeni president
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Yemeni President Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi on Tuesday in Jeddah. The
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Saudi Arabia denies Macron's charge it held Lebanese PM captive
In an interview with broadcaster BFM TV last week, Macron claimed credit for heading off war in Lebanon, which was plunged into crisis after Hariri
Read MoreMashaer train ticket cost increased from SR250 to SR400
The cost of Mashaer train ticket has been increased from SR250 to SR400, according to the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. The Mashaer metro is a shuttle train operating only during the Haj days between holy sites. The ministry has informed
Read MoreFirst flight to land at new Jeddah airport today
The new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) will have the soft opening on Tuesday with the landing of a domestic flight from Al-Qurayyat. The airport will start full domestic and international services by the beginning of
Read MoreAll set for the 12th edition of Saudi Souq Okaz
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) is gearing up for the 12th edition of the historic Souq Okaz. The SCTH is preparing to host the popular annual festival in Taif with a range of new events to promote tourism, arts and
Read MoreHow much Cash can I take out of Saudi Arabia?
Many of the expatriates, who are working in Saudi Arabia, generally transfer money or funds back to home country and families to support their families. But to avoid taxes and duties on transfer of funds, many expats prefer to find someone to
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