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Burak Cakmak was appointed head of Saudi Arabia's Fashion Commission in February. Getty Images via AFP
'Innovative' and 'culturally relevant': Burak Cakmak on Saudi Arabia's future fashion landscape

The chief executive of the kingdom's Fashion Commission talks about the country's future in the global fashion landscape

FashionJune 19, 2021
From left to right: screenwriter Bashayer Abdulaziz, director Mohammed Hassan Alhelayil, actress Zara Al Balouchi and actor Osama Salih during the Saudi Arabia premiere of '40 Years and One Night' in Jeddah. Mariam Nihal / The National
Red Sea Film Festival announces $10 million fund for filmmakers

The new cultural event also launched its first Saudi Cinema Nights initiative on Wednesday

FilmJune 16, 2021
Woman can apply without permission from their male guardian. AFP
More than 450,000 Saudi citizens and residents apply for Hajj permits in 24 hours

Pilgrimage is expected to begin around July 17

Saudi ArabiaJune 16, 2021
Robots will serve bottled water at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. SPA
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A Hajj like no other: the technology making the 2021 pilgrimage possible

It is not the first time Saudi Arabia has used futuristic measures to keep worshippers safe

Saudi ArabiaJune 13, 2021
Pilgrims observe social distancing while circumambulating the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Ministry of Media via AP
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Saudi Arabia restricts Hajj to residents for a second year

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says number of pilgrims allowed will be capped at 60,000

Saudi ArabiaJune 13, 2021
A Nato helicopter flies over the city of Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 29, 2020. Reuters
Islamic leaders hail accord to promote peace in Afghanistan

Afghan and Pakistani scholars signed declaration to support effort to end decades of war

MENAJune 12, 2021
Riyadh. The region is expected to benefit from domestic investment by Saudi Arabia and events such as Expo 2020 Dubai. Reuters
Saudi Arabia outlines progress on Vision 2030 goals

Kingdom outlines developments after look back at social and economic targets

Saudi ArabiaJune 10, 2021
These latest visa rules will help to relieve the burden of Covid-19 in the kingdom. AFP
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Saudis 'excited' to travel as quarantine is scrapped for vaccinated visitors

Non-vaccinated travellers must isolate for only seven days

Saudi ArabiaJune 10, 2021
These latest visa rules will help to relieve the burden of Covid-19 in the kingdom. AFP
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Saudi Arabia extends visas for residents stuck abroad to July 31

Passport authorities will work with the National Information Centre to update visas electronically

Saudi ArabiaJune 08, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah signed a series of cooperation agreements during talks in Riyadh on Sunday. SPA
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait strengthen ties through co-ordination council

Both governments have signed multiple agreements covering a wide range of sectors from sport to scientific research

Saudi ArabiaJune 08, 2021
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to discuss trade and security issues. SPA
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince discusses regional stability with UK foreign secretary

Bilateral trade totals more than $11bn and involves 200 joint ventures

Saudi ArabiaJune 08, 2021
Saudi Arabia's capital city, Riyadh. A new app launched by the country's Ministry of Justice aims to help protect workers from unfair labour practices. Shuttershock
Saudi Arabia launches app to raise awareness of worker rights

The Labour Calculator app aims to get workers, employers and the government on the same page when it comes to rights

GulfJune 07, 2021
US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Jeffrey Feltman, was in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Courtesy Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
US envoy for the Horn of Africa visits Riyadh on regional tour

Jeffrey Feltman met Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al Jubeir and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Saudi ArabiaJune 03, 2021
Visitors walk on the esplanade in front of the Hasan Anani mosque in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah on January 10, 2020. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia updates decision to limit loudspeaker use for mosques

In a country with tens of thousands of mosques, many welcomed the move to reduce decibel levels

Saudi ArabiaJune 01, 2021
Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The Philippines had banned migrant workers from travelling to Saudi Arabia over concerns they would be faced with large bills for hotel quarantine. Reuters
Workers relieved as Philippines lifts Saudi Arabia travel ban

Employers in the kingdom will cover the costs of hotel quarantine

Saudi ArabiaMay 31, 2021
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