China has extended its visa exemption for Saudi citizens until December 31, 2026, allowing travel without prior visas under ...

Saudi Arabia is preparing to shorten the validity period of Umrah visas from three months to one month in a move aimed at better managing the growing influx of pilgrims, according to a report by Al ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has reduced the validity period for the entry visa for Umrah from three months to one month from the date of issuance. However, the validity period for ...

Prominent Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini was denied entry into India on Monday despite having a valid visa. The London University professor was forced to turn back from Delhi airport — with no clear ...

The United Arab Emirates has announced a set of new benefits for golden visa holders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced ‘unprecedented’ new measures which will provide services previously ...

Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 with Iraq in the fourth round of Asian qualifying on Tuesday to book a ticket to next year’s World Cup finals. It will be a third straight trip to the finals for the Saudis, who ...

MBC Group’s Majid Al-Ibrahim, former Disney film chief Sean Bailey, AI investor Andrew Chen and Epic Games CCO Charlie Wen will sit on the new venture’s board. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief ...

Saudi Arabia now allows Muslims with any valid visa type to perform Umrah, expanding access under Vision 2030. This move simplifies pilgrimage procedures and supports religious tourism. Alongside, the ...

Saudi retail trends shaping 2025 influence how UAE shoppers choose their favorite brands Dubai: Saudi consumers are voting with their wallets — and the results say a lot about what Gulf residents ...

Saudi Arabia’s new visa rules, Dubai’s $4.2bn mall launch, UAE’s record property sales, and more — here are the top 10 Gulf business stories this week From record UAE property sales and major ...

Saudi Aramco has suspended expansion plans on three chemical projects in the Kingdom as weaker oil prices curb domestic spending, according to a media report. The state oil company is delaying the ...

The government has managed to settle a row between Pakistani investor Sheharyar Chishti and Saudi shareholders in K-Electric (KE), as the former steps down by giving majority stakes to a Saudi ...