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Saudi Arabia’s capital markets regulator has opened a public consultation on proposed rules governing real estate ownership by listed companies, investment funds and special purpose entities, including properties located in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The Capital Market Authority invited relevant and interested participants in the capital market to submit feedback on the

Saudi Arabia has begun construction works on the third runway at King Salman International Airport, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Riyadh’s future aviation hub and strengthening the airport’s readiness to support long-term growth in air traffic demand. King Salman International Airport, a Public Investment Fund company, said the third runway is a

Saudi Crown Prince and Russian President Saudi Arabia and Russia on Monday signed a landmark mutual visa exemption agreement for citizens of both countries, according to Gulf News. The two countries finalized the deal in Riyadh during the Saudi–Russian Investment and Business Forum, that brough together Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy and Head

Saudi Arabia has executed 17 individuals in just three days, according to reports from state media on Monday the country’s fastest rate of capital punishment since March 2022, when 81 people were executed in a single day. The Saudi Press Agency confirmed that two Saudi nationals were executed on Monday for what were described as

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on October 23, 2024. — AFP  RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched a bold new artificial intelligence company central to its strategy and investments just before US President Donald Trump’s visit.  The move is part of the kingdom’s big plans to become a global leader in AI

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Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension on issuing new short-term visas including business visit visas (both single and multiple-entry), e-tourist visas, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria. The moratorium, set to take effect on April 13, 2025, applies to nationals of India, Egypt, Pakistan, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, Nigeria

In a major policy shift, Saudi Arabia has announced new visa restrictions affecting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria. The directive, which takes effect on April 13, 2025, suspends the issuance of several categories of short-term visas for citizens of the listed countries. The affected visa categories include single and multiple-entry business visas, tourist e-visas