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Fantastic four: Saudi women fly the flag for cycling
Before Saudi Arabia’s women drivers there were Saudi women cyclists. Thousands of women around the Kingdom have taken to two wheels in the past few years, and groups of female cyclists are a common sight on city streets. Now four young
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Ukraine visa application centers in Riyadh, Jeddah
The Embassy of Ukraine on Wednesday announced the opening of two visa application centres in Saudi Arabia – in Riyadh and Jeddah – to efficiently serve travellers from the Kingdom to Ukraine in partnership with VFS Global, the
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Video: Man walks 32km for first day of work, boss gifts him car
Young Walter Carr did not want to miss his first day of work as a mover. So when his car broke down and he was unable to find a ride, he set off walking - a distance of 20 miles (32 kilometers). A long night and two very sore feet later, things
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First group of Iranian pilgrims arrives in Madinah
The first batch of Iranian pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom via Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The rest of the
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2.5mn smart power meters to be installed in three years
SOME 2.5 million smart electronic meters will be installed in the coming three years in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. This is
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Pilgrimage planning for Hajj season unveiled
The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques started implementing its plan for the pilgrimage season this year, which lasts for two months from the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to set up trial courts near women facilities
The Saudi Supreme Judicial Council has decided to set up trial offices for traffic violations and accidents next to facilities where women are detained. This initiative aims to expedite their trial in cases of accidents and traffic violations. It
Read MoreKSA donates 100 tons of dates to Indonesia’s poor
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) delivered 100 tons of dates to the Indonesian government on Tuesday to be distributed to the poor and internally displaced families affected by disasters in the
Read MoreMandela’s former aides reveal pivotal role KSA played in his fight for freedom
A century ago today, a boy was born who would grow up to change the world. There was nothing auspicious about his beginnings, although there was perhaps a clue in the name he was given: Rolihlahla, which means “troublemaker” in
Read MoreHeavy rain, thunderstorms expected next week
Heavy to medium rain is expected in various parts of the Kingdom starting next week, according to the General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection. The authority said there were chances of thunderstorms and heavy to medium
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