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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

Soccer 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 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...

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 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

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...

RIYADH: A new cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Investment and Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman Center will see Saudi Arabia enhance its entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Al-Ahsa region. The deal signed with the center, also known as Sana, focuses on attracting pioneering companies and innovators while fostering a business-friendly environment...

Saudi Arabia and The Bahamas convened at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London during the 49th Session of the Facilitation Committee to explore avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the maritime sector, on March 11, 2025 The Saudi delegation, led by Permanent Representative Eng...