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A draft regulation proposes maximum jail term of five years and SR10 million fine for manufacturing or importing banned or counterfeit pesticides.

December 24, 2025

The General Directorate of Passports issued 17,767 fines and penalties for residency and labor violations. (File photo: SPA)

December 24, 2025

Recent rainfalls filling Mahna Oasis with water, attracting visitors. (SPA)

December 24, 2025

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The islands host over 180 species of plants and more than 200 species of birds, alongside mangrove forests that support unique biodiversity. (SPA)

Bayada Island is ideal for diving, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and water skiing. (SPA)

Taif emerges as a sanctuary for Arabian horse heritage

Al-Daqal Castle: A timeless sentinel in the mountains of Abha

Hadiyah Castle served pilgrims as a key stop and water source

Al Qabil Village: An oasis of ancient palms and historic mud homes in Najran

PIF announces “Wadi Al Disah Development Project” in Mohammed bin Salman Natural Reserve

New female chiefs ready to take up roles beyond women’s affairs

Expat wins first prize in
Qur'an memorization contest

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Google to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle claims over unauthorized data collection

Former US congressman George Santos sentenced to over 7 years for fraud and identity theft

Death toll from Typhoon Trami rises to 81 in the Philippines as relief efforts ramp up

The statement quoted the newly assigned prime minister as saying, during a reception of the UN representative in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert, that his manifesto focuses on utility issues and combating corruption.

Rescuers find 10 more survivors of sunken boat in Indonesia

December 22, 2025

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Snow on the mountains for Trojena. (SPA)

December 21, 2025

More than two million turkeys have been culled in the US since late August due to avian flu

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IsraelI minister backtracks on pledge to build Gaza settlements

Australian state passes sweeping anti-terror law after Bondi shooting

US visa ban targets former EU Commissioner, four others over alleged social media censorship

Pfizer says patient in hemophilia drug study died after serious side effects

Ukraine and US agree on most points of peace plan, Zelensky says

European leaders voice support for Denmark after Trump’s latest Greenland threat

Explosion kills 2 at nursing home outside Philadelphia

Airplane lands itself after in-flight emergency, in a first for aviation automation

US Justice Department draws bipartisan backlash over heavy redactions in newly released Epstein documents

Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to deploy National Guard to Chicago

Australian arrested after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, prosecutors say

Panda signs Miles Exchange Agreement with AlFursan, linking everyday shopping with travel rewards for the first time

Genesys targets launch of full-service Genesys Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia by end of 2026 as ‘Experience Economy’ accelerates

Qatar International Food Festival returns with its 15th edition in January

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Architects Leaders Forum Saudi, Big 5 Talks and CIAAD Masterclasses emphasize key industry challenges, opportunities and solutions at January edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi

AlUla Development Company appoints John Pagano as managing director

Cristiano Ronaldo buys luxury home at Saudi Red Sea resort

Salary transfer of all domestic workers must be through official channels effective from January 1

Cold snap grips Saudi Arabia as temperatures plunge across multiple regions

Benzema strike lifts Al Ittihad past Nasaf in AFC Champions League Elite

Jeddah to host AFC Champions League Elite Finals 2026

Mbappe matches Ronaldo’s calendar-year goals record for Real Madrid

Al Ahli cruise past Al Shorta to seal AFC Champions League Elite last-16 place

Al Hilal edge Sharjah to stay perfect in AFC Champions League Elite

Saudi Arabia exit Arab Cup after semi-final loss to Jordan

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Al Qadsiah appoint Brendan Rodgers as head coach in landmark move

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