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Al-Jasser toured key airport facilities and reviewed steps taken to restore smooth passenger movement. (SPA)
Saudi transport minister orders operational review at Riyadh airport after flight disruptions

Saudi transport minister orders operational review at Riyadh airport after flight disruptions

A total of 20,282 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 5,080 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 12,661 violators were deported.
17,880 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week
December 20, 2025

17,880 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will start implementing the mandatory decision to transfer salaries of all domestic workers through official channels by their employers effective from January 1, 2026
Salary transfer of all domestic workers must be through official channels effective from January 1
December 20, 2025

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

Data from the Ministry of Tourism showed that total tourist spending reached approximately SR33 billion during the same period, including both domestic and international tourists.
15 million tourists spend SR33 billion in Riyadh until end of 3Q 2025
December 20, 2025

15 million tourists spend SR33 billion in Riyadh until end of 3Q 2025

The seized items included 81 types of narcotics, 454 prohibited substances, 1,852 types of tobacco and its derivatives, three types of currency, and 19 types of weapons and related materials.
Saudi customs ports record 957 contraband seizures last week
December 20, 2025

Saudi customs ports record 957 contraband seizures last week

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Saudi transport minister orders operational review at Riyadh airport after flight disruptions
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Saudi transport minister orders operational review at Riyadh airport after flight disruptions

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17,880 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week
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17,880 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week

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

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15 million tourists spend SR33 billion in Riyadh until end of 3Q 2025
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15 million tourists spend SR33 billion in Riyadh until end of 3Q 2025

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Jordan confirms participation in US strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria
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Jordan confirms participation in US strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria

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The Riyadh Public Transport Authority announced on Friday the launch of new ticket products starting January 1, 2026.
Riyadh Public Transport to launch semester student tickets and annual tickets for all passengers from January 1
December 20, 2025

Riyadh Public Transport to launch semester student tickets and annual tickets for all passengers from January 1

Riyadh Airport confirms full recovery after widespread flight delays
December 20, 2025

Riyadh Airport confirms full recovery after widespread flight delays

Saudi Arabia opens new emergency camp in Gaza for families displaced by severe weather
December 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia opens new emergency camp in Gaza for families displaced by severe weather

Defense Ministry launches career transition program for military personnel approaching retirement
Defense Ministry launches career transition program for military personnel approaching retirement
December 19, 2025

Defense Ministry launches career transition program for military personnel approaching retirement

The shipment was declared as “dining tables” and was inspected through customs procedures using security screening technologies and live detection methods.
ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 187,000 Captagon pills at King Abdulaziz International Airport
December 19, 2025

ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 187,000 Captagon pills at King Abdulaziz International Airport

King Khalid International Airport said the disruption was caused by the overlap of several operational factors over the past two days. (File photo)
Flight delays disrupt operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
December 19, 2025

Flight delays disrupt operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

The first meeting between US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa brokered by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh last May. (File Photo)
Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to lift Caesar Act sanctions on Syria
December 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to lift Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

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