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Saudi Arabia Announces Special Discount Season from August to October 2026

Saudi Arabia Announces Three-Month Special Discount Season from August 1 to October 31, 2026 Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has announced a new Special Discount Season that will run for three months, from August 1 to October 31, 2026. The initiative aims to encourage retail sales, support businesses, and provide shoppers with significant savings on

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Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa: Estimated Cost and How to Apply from Pakistan

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Saudi Arabia has officially introduced a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing eligible pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within a 12-month period. Under the new policy, travelers can make multiple entries, while the total cumulative stay cannot exceed 90 days per year. The visa is intended exclusively for Umrah and cannot be used

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Saudi Arabia’s Most Used Apps, Websites, Search Engines and AI Platforms in 2025

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Saudi Arabia has released its Saudi Internet Report 2025, offering a detailed look at how people across the Kingdom use the internet. Published by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), the report highlights the country’s most popular social media apps, websites, search engines, and artificial intelligence platforms. The findings reflect Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving

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Saudi Arabia Allows Visit Visa Extension Online Through Absher: Eligibility, Conditions, and Step-by-Step Process

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Saudi Arabia has made it easier for eligible visitors to extend their visit visas without visiting a Jawazat office. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has confirmed that both Saudi citizens and expatriate residents can apply for visit visa extensions online through the Absher platform, provided all required conditions are met. The service is available

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Saudi Arabia Introduces One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa: Everything You Need to Know

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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new one-year (365-day) multiple-entry Umrah visa, making it easier for eligible pilgrims to perform Umrah more than once without applying for a new visa each time. The new policy, effective from 19 July 2026, is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to improve pilgrimage services and support the goals

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Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Issuance and Renewal for Domestic Workers

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Published: July 19, 2026Category: Saudi Arabia | Iqama | Domestic Workers | Jawazat Saudi Arabia has announced a new initiative that allows domestic workers and similar categories to obtain or renew their Iqama (residence permit) for a period starting from three months, providing greater flexibility for employers and improving residency services. The initiative has been

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Saudi Arabia Academic Calendar 2026–2027 (1448 AH): School Holidays & Important Dates

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The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced the Academic Calendar for the 2026–2027 school year (1448 AH), outlining the official schedule for students, teachers, and schools across the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah, and all other regions. The new academic year officially begins on 23 August 2026, when students return to classrooms. Teachers

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How to Change the Translated Name on Iqama Through Muqeem Portal (Step-by-Step Guide)

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How to Change the Translated Name on Iqama Through Muqeem Portal (Step-by-Step Guide) Saudi Arabia Introduces New Muqeem Service to Correct English Name on Iqama Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has introduced a new service through the Muqeem Portal that allows establishments to modify the translated (English) name on a resident’s Iqama and

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan

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Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of the continued Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, reaffirming its full support for the three brotherly nations. In an official statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom condemns the attacks in the

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🇵🇰 Pakistan Embassy Consular Visit – Eastern Region (Dammam)

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh will hold a Consular Visit in the Eastern Region to provide consular and NADRA-related services for the Pakistani community. 📅 Dates: 24–25 July 2026🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location:Pakistan Embassy Consular CampTamimi Compound,2nd Industrial Area, Abqaiq Road,Dammam Region, Saudi Arabia. During this consular camp, eligible applicants

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