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Visa rules, Nusuk and Rawdah changes, transport and season dates — short, with what it means for your trip.

  • More than 800,000 doctors work in Saudi Arabia

    More than 800,000 doctors work in Saudi Arabia

    JEDDAH — The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties revealed that the number of registered healthcare practitioners in the Kingdom surpassed 801,000 by the year 2025. They include 460,000 Saudi practitioners, in addition to nationals of 140 countries. Their number marks a 4.5 percent increase compared to the year 2024. According to recent reports issued by the authority, there are 12590 health practitioners who graduated from the Saudi Board programs for health specialties and the health academy programs during last year. Meanwhile, 10920 training seats were available in health specialization

  • Umrah at a Convenient Time: How to Avoid Crowds in Harame
    Nusuk & Rawdah

    Umrah at a Convenient Time: How to Avoid Crowds in Harame

    The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque urged Umrah pilgrims to plan ahead and identify peak times to facilitate smooth movement and perform the rituals in ease and comfort in the Mataf (area for circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba) and Masaa (area for sai between Safa and Marwa).

  • The Buraidah Dates Carnival Opens 75-Day Season

    The Buraidah Dates Carnival Opens 75-Day Season

    The Buraidah International Dates Carnival has opened in Qassim for its 75-day season, showcasing one of the world's largest dates markets and supporting Saudi Arabia's agricultural economy.

  • Healthcare and Pilgrimage: The Partnership of Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan
    Health

    Healthcare and Pilgrimage: The Partnership of Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan

    TASHKENT — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel in Tashkent on Wednesday during the minister's official visit to Uzbekistan. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and investment.AlJalajel conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, along with their wishes for the president's continued health and for Uzbekistan's continued progress and prosperity.The meeting reviewed the growing bilateral relationship between the two countries and explored ways t

  • Heat in Saudi Arabia: Forecast for August–October 2026

    Heat in Saudi Arabia: Forecast for August–October 2026

    Saudi Arabia is expected to experience warmer-than-normal conditions across most regions from August through October 2026, with rainfall forecast to become more widespread toward the end of the period, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM).