France, Saudi Arabia say Palestinian state should be prerequisite for peace process ahead of UN conference

An international conference on the two-state solution sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia is expected to discuss the idea that the establishment of a Palestinian state should be a precondition for any peace process with Israel, rather than a result of …

Saudi Arabia resumes e-visa services for visitors after Hajj concludes

Saudi Arabia has now resumed e-visa applications, the country's tourism authority has said. The e-visa process resumed on June 10, which means travelers from eligible countries can apply online with ease, making it simpler to plan a trip to Saudi this …

Shaping the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka 

As visitors step into the cool, winding streets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, they enter an authentic, living experience. Here, the country’s story is embedded into the architecture and brought to life by Saudi’s …

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Entry to Saudi Arabia now easier for Portuguese

Traveling to Saudi Arabia is now easier for Portuguese citizens, as from this week, it is possible to do so with an electronic visa (e-visa), which can be applied for entirely online, without the need to travel to the Embassy. Visitors from eligible …

Several Arrests Made In Drug Crackdown Across Saudi Arabia

Border Guard patrols in the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir region arrested 14 Ethiopians for smuggling 260 kg of qat In a separate incident, four Ethiopians were arrested for smuggling 28 kg of qat in Al-Farsha governorate Saudi authorities have made …

OpenAI in talks to raise fresh funds from Saudi Arabia’s PIF, India’s Reliance Industries: The Information

OpenAI has held discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Reliance Industries, and UAE’s MGX to participate in its ongoing $40 billion fundraising, US tech publication The Information reported. The talks are part of the second …

Indian expat killed in car crash in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: In a tragic incident, a 52-year-old Indian expatriate, Aju Paul from Ernakulam district in Kerala, died in a car accident in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He had been living in the Kingdom for 25 years and worked with the Saudi National Water Company. He …

Strawberry Moon gives a rare celestial treat in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders

Saudi Gazette report ARAR — Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Region witnessed a rare astronomical spectacle on Wednesday evening, the rising of the full moon of Dhul Hijjah—the Strawberry Moon. This was a unique astronomical phenomenon known as the “ …

OpenAI has discussed raising money from Saudi Arabia investors

OpenAI is looking to raise more funds to fuel its model development and ambitious infrastructure plan Stargate, with the financing led by SoftBank [GETTY] ChatGPT maker OpenAI has talked to Saudi's PIF, India's Reliance Industries and existing …