Presley Chweneyagae, Star of ‘Tsotsi’ and ‘The River’, Dies at 40
Presley Chweneyagae, the acclaimed South African actor best known for his leading role in Tsotsi and the TV series The River, has passed away at […]
Author: The Saudi Times
Al Hilal Officially Signs Ali Lajami from Al Nassr Ahead of New Season
Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal Club officially announced on Tuesday evening the signing of defender Ali Lajami from Al Nassr as part of their preparations for […]
Globant Opens Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, Accelerating Digital Transformation in the Middle East
Globant, a global leader in digital innovation and software development, has officially opened its regional headquarters in Riyadh, marking a major step in the company’s […]
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Announce New Oil Discovery in Partitioned Zone
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have jointly announced a new oil discovery in the Dorra field, located within the maritime Partitioned Zone shared by both countries. […]
Over 30 New Services Added to Nusuk App to Enhance Pilgrim Experience
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the launch of more than 30 new services through the Nusuk app, aimed at streamlining the […]
Saudi Ministers Confirm Full Hajj Preparedness with Over 1.07 Million Pilgrims Already in the Kingdom
Saudi officials, led by various ministers, have officially announced that the Kingdom is fully prepared for the 2025 Hajj season (1445 AH), with all operational, […]
Today United Carton Industries Company Shares Begin Trading on Saudi Stock Exchange at SAR 50 per Share
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) officially welcomed the listing and trading of United Carton Industries Company (UCIC) on the Main […]
Saudi Health Minister No Epidemic Threats Detected During Hajj, No Signs of Disease Outbreaks
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, has confirmed that the health status of pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season (1445 AH) remains stable and […]
Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology and a pioneer of digital transformation in the Kingdom
Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, A Saudi businessman and engineer, and the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology since April 24, 2017, has emerged as […]
Dakar Champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi Aims for Eighth Title in Hail Rally
Saudi motorsport champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi continues his preparations to compete in Baja Saudi Arabia, the opening round of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas, […]
Mohamed Salah Leads Liverpool to Premier League Glory and Clinches Golden Boot
Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah has once again made history, guiding Liverpool to a Premier League title victory for the 2024–2025 season, in a thrilling finale […]
Folk Maritime completes order of 5,600 dry containers
Folk Maritime Services Company, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and emerging leader in regional liner and feeder services, has finalized a strategic agreement with […]
Saudi Supreme Court Urges Muslims to Sight Dhul Hijjah Crescent on Tuesday Evening
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah on the evening […]
Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to Deliver Arafat Day Sermon at Namira Mosque During Hajj 2025
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid will deliver the Arafat […]
New Housing Finance Mechanism Launched to Support Saudi Citizens in Building Their Own Homes
As part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to enhance homeownership opportunities, authorities have introduced a new housing finance mechanism tailored for beneficiaries of the “Land […]
Saudi Tourism Minister Leads Workshop to Launch “Saudi Summer 2025” Program
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, led a comprehensive workshop to announce the launch of the “Saudi Summer 2025” program, aimed at boosting domestic […]
Buildnow is Now Aajil A Bold New Chapter Empowering Saudi Businesses with Speed, Trust, and Growth
Buildnow, the Saudi-born pioneer in Micro and Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) solutions, proudly announces its rebrand to Aajil (عاجل), […]
Saudi Fund Launches Investment Accelerators for Handicraft Sector
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund has unveiled new investment accelerators aimed at supporting the handicraft sector, as part of a broader effort to empower local […]
Saudi Ministry of Interior Visit Visas Do Not Permit Performing Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has clarified that all types of visit visas—including family, tourist, and business visas—do not entitle holders to perform Hajj. The […]
Sudanese Culture Celebrated at Vibrant Jeddah Event
A vibrant cultural event in Jeddah put the spotlight on Sudanese heritage, showcasing the country’s rich traditions in music, art, cuisine, and fashion. The event […]