Photo: Twitter Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Naseer Al-Jasser has announced that the flying taxis and drones will be tested during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. In a press briefing on Thursday, May 9, Al-Jasser highlights the ongoing competition among specialized transport companies to provide the best transportation options in … Read more
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, the 500 billion dollar mega tourism project, has announced the launch of Jaumur, the largest cosmopolitan luxury community on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. The new destination will be designed to serve the highest standards of future livability and active lifestyle. This new addition promises a … Read more
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 2,22,662) for violations of Haj rules and regulations for the year 1445 AH-2024. The fine is scheduled to be effective from June 2, 2024 till June 20, 2024. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Interior … Read more
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) could avail the sum of $1 billion to Lotus Bank to back its bid to provide funds that could help plug Nigeria’s infrastructure gap, Kafilat Araoye, the chief executive of the Lagos-based non-interest bank, said. The capital support funding facility could help spur growth in the key sectors of the … Read more
Iran tried to use a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened in Banjul, The Gambia, on May 4 and 5, in order to advance its agenda. In general, the meeting did include a declaration supporting the Palestinians. However, that was to be expected. According to a report at the Saudi state … Read more
European Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (ECCKSA) The European Union (EU) is gearing up to open the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s first chamber of commerce in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Wednesday, May 8. The highly-anticipated launch event will take place at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter of … Read more
Manahel al-Otaibi was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by a secret court in Saudi Arabia for “her choice of clothing and support for women’s rights,” according to international media reports from the last week. Saudi officials confirmed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights that al-Otaibi had been sentenced on January 9 … Read more
The United States is expected to transfer fighter jets, armed drones, and other aircraft to Qatar in a move that will supposedly allow for its forces to be repositioned, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Friday morning. According to the report, repositioning forces will allow the US to avoid restrictions on conducting airstrikes … Read more
Photo: SHREE SHREE, one of India’s leading fashion brand, has recently opened its first exclusive outlet at the Riyadh Avenue Mall in Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh. “Saudi Arabia came to a standstill. In awe of an extraordinary launch,” SHREE wrote in a Instagram post. Watch the video here It has also announced a significant expansion … Read more
Manahel al-Otaibi is a feminist and certified fitness instructor who has been advocating for women’s rights for over a decade. She is well-known to the Saudi Arabian authorities for regularly sharing empowering posts on social media. However, she was arrested in November 2022 for “her choice of clothing and support for women’s rights.” Recently, she … Read more
