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Opinion: Lifting the Ban on Women Driving in Saudi Arabia Results in Economic Benefits
After a prolonged debate over allowing women to drive cars in Saudi Arabia, finally the matter was put to rest on June 24 following a royal decree that was issued last year by King Salman. This has finally brought to an end a controversial social
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Story behind oddly-shaped mountain in flat Saudi desert
A weird-looking mountain amid Saudi Arabia’s flat desert stands tall with its unique form, looking like a piece of cake. It is locally known as the famed “Jouda's finger,” and lies on the Joudy path near the Eastern Region, 150
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Saudi Arabia’s first female lawyer and notary: ‘Here’s how society accepted me’
The Saudi Ministry of Justice has issued licenses for twelve female lawyers allowing them to do some notary services. The lawyers, five of them from Jeddah, four in Riyadh, two in Makkah and one in Unaizah.
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Things You Should Not Bring to Saudi Arabia
Filipinos and other foreigners traveling to Saudi Arabia need to aware of its laws. At least in the airport so they know what they can and they
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King Salman approves health care programs
King Salman on Sunday approved the implementation of an electronic sick-leave system, and directed relevant authorities to coordinate with the Civil
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What is the Notice Period under Saudi Labor Law?
A notice is served to the other party of the contract so that the other party can make its arrangement to look for another job or to look for a
Read MoreHaj Ministry opens e-link for Qatari pilgrims for Haj
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has set the link (https://qh.haj.gov.sa) to enable Qatari nationals or foreign residents of Qatar performing Haj by registering their data and choose appropriate services for their needs, Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
Read MoreMore than 594,000 domestic pilgrims apply to perform Haj
The e-portal of the Ministry of Haj and Umrah has, since it was launched mid Ramadan (May 30), received more than 594,000 applications from citizens and legal expatriates to perform Haj this year. According to the ministry's sources, only two
Read MoreSaudi Arabia launches ‘Makkah Road’ initiative for Malaysia pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has officially launched the Makkah Road Initiative by commissioning the first two flights of pilgrims from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The initiative began with ending the entry visas into Saudi Arabia from a pilgrim’s
Read MoreMinistry of Health hospitals rejected 2,000 cases in 2017
The Health Ministry said its hospitals in 20 cities could not accept more than 2,000 patients last year due to several reasons including lack of medical equipment and specialized doctors. Lack of beds, shortage of required service and patients
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