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Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PLAYBOOK to advance collaboration in women’s entrepreneurship, knowledge sharing and financial services innovation.

The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has announced the addition of seven new languages to its website and GOSI app as part of its efforts to help customers, who do not speak Arabic or English, better access its digital services.

Saudi Arabia’s valid mining licenses increased by 524 to reach 2,925 in 2025, while the cumulative number of discovered mineralization sites rose to 5,680, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

RIYADH —In-place pavement recycling equipment reduces maintenance costs by about 26 percent and shortens project timelines by about 40 percent, according to the Roads General Authority (RGA).

Debris from intercepted ballistic missiles caused material damage to a building, a project under construction, and a vehicle in Riyadh on Tuesday, according to the Civil Defense.

More than 54 million shipments and parcels were delivered in Saudi Arabia during the third quarter of 2026, the Transport General Authority (TGA) said in its quarterly statistical bulletin, reflecting sustained growth in e-commerce and logistics.

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the opening of traffic on the extension of the Third Ring Road completion project, one of four ring roads surrounding Makkah.

The Commercial Transactions Law, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, permits those aged 15 years to engage in trade, provided they obtain authorization from their guardian or custodian, or from the court.

Saudi citizens can now apply for the United States' Global Entry program, allowing eligible travelers to benefit from expedited immigration processing upon arrival at US airports, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm commitment to advancing regional de-escalation, underscoring its strong support for all initiatives aimed at easing tensions, particularly the mediation efforts spearheaded by Qatar and…

Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned consumers about the possible presence of small glass fragments in several Arla Protein Pudding products.

The Saudi Ministry of Sports issued on Monday regulations governing ticket sales and resale for sports competitions and events in Saudi Arabia, aimed at protecting consumers' rights, curbing unauthorized practices, and strengthening compliance and oversight.