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5.One visa for 6 Gulf countries: GCC chief says scheme will launch 'soon'
The unified permit, or GCC Grand Tourist Visa, is expected to let tourists visit all six Gulf countries on a single visa, similar to Europe’s Schengen visa
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Saudi mining and quarrying activity surges 19 percent in July RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s mining and quarrying activity rose by 19 percent in July 2026 compared with June, contributing to a 10.4 percent monthly increase in the Kingdom’s overall Industria
Saudi Arabia's mining and quarrying activity rose by 19 percent in July 2026 compared with June, contributing to a 10.4 percent monthly increase in the Kingdom's overall Industrial Production Index (IPI).
Over 140 spiny-tailed lizards released in King Khalid Royal Reserve RIYADH — The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority, in cooperation with the National Center of Wildlife (NCW), has released more than 140 spiny-tailed lizar
The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority, in cooperation with the National Center of Wildlife (NCW), has released more than 140 spiny-tailed lizards at several suitable sites within King Khalid Royal Reserve.
Makkah Border Guard rescue 2 Bangladeshis stranded at sea 1 h ago
Search and rescue teams from the Border Guard in Rabigh in the Makkah region rescued two Bangladeshi residents after their boat broke down at sea.
1.Wizz Air to return to UAE with weekly Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights
Wizz Air had suspended its Abu Dhabi operations on September 1, 2025, and said it exited the joint venture due to geopolitical situations, regulatory challenges and stiff competition
2.Iran attacks Jordan; US, Tehran trade strikes on tankers in Hormuz strait
Stay tuned to Khaleej Times as war escalates in the region, with US and Iran trading strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional countries
3.Saudi Arabia's National Day: Public holiday announced in the kingdom
The occasion is widely celebrated across the country each year with fireworks, air shows, concerts, traditional dances, and family outings
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