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Saudi Football Pro League: Week 31 Schedule, Live Results & Scorers
Check Leaders-Mena magazine’s coverage of the Saudi Football League, Pro League matches of the 2024/2025 season. Saturday 10 May 2025 Al-Kholood 1-0 Al-Ettifaq Scorers: M. Maolida 68’ Al-Wehda 1-0 Al-Fateh Scorers: A. Noor Sheik 8’ Al-Khaleej 1-2 Al-Riyadh Scorers: F. Martins 6’ / F. Selemani 90+3’...
Saudi Arabia Suspends Visa For Nigeria, 13 Other Countries Ahead Of 2025 Hajj | Details
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
Saudi Arabia imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians, 13 others
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
Saudi Pro League: Super Eagles 2019 AFCON hero suffers relegation with Al Wehda, clutch Godwin Saviour saves Al Okhdood
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Al Wehda, the club of Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo have been relegated from the Saudi Arabian Pro League, following a 2-1 loss...
Saudi Travel Connect: SAR, flynas Launch Unified Booking
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and flynas Airlines have announced a strategic partnership at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. This collaboration offers a seamless travel experience by integrating flight bookings with the Haramain High-Speed Railway through a unified booking system. The partnership aims to simplify travel procedures...
Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier destination for venture capital funds across emerging markets after it secured $391 million in the first quarter of 2025. The 53 percent year-on-year rise helped propel the Kingdom to becoming the highest-performing country across the Middle East...
Saudi Arabia: The World’s Fastest-Growing Tourist Hotspot Beckons Europeans
Saudi Arabia has rapidly become a tourism destination for Europeans Saudi Arabia has rapidly become a top tourism destination for Europeans, blending adventure, luxury, and sports, with visits surging 24% in 2024. Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, announced this milestone at ITB Berlin 2025, crediting diverse offerings from mega-sporting events to luxury
Oman, Saudi Arabia ink 3 agreements to strengthen trade ties
RIYADH: Oman and Saudi Arabia signed three agreements on trade, legal services, and manufacturing to strengthen economic cooperation and private sector collaboration. The deals, announced at the Omani-Saudi Business Forum in Muscat, include plans for a cloud-based warehouse and inventory management system, specialized legal consultations for the Omani market...
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