جريدة الكترونية سعودية

Masar Makkah Launches Pilot Operations with New Digital Visitor Package Around the Grand Mosque

Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of the Masar Destination in Makkah, has launched the initial operational phase of the project, including the pilot opening

14 March، 2026

Kingdom

Bank AlJazira Closes SAR 1.46 Billion AT1 Sukuk at 6.35% Under Its SAR 5 Billion Programme

Bank AlJazira announced on March 12 the successful conclusion of its Additional Tier 1 (AT1) sukuk offering, raising SAR 1.46 billion through a private placement to qualified investors across Saudi Arabia. The

14 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Ali Clay Holds the Top Spot on Watch It for a Third Week as Saudi Audiences Follow the Ramadan Drama

As Ramadan 1447H draws toward its final nights, one Arabic drama has dominated viewing habits across the Arab world for three consecutive weeks: Ali Clay (علي كلاي), the social action thriller starring

14 March، 2026

Entertainment

Saudi Arabia’s Eid Al-Fitr Set for March 20 as IAC Confirms Crescent Will Not Be Visible on March 18

Saudi Arabia is now just days away from Eid Al-Fitr 1447H, with the International Astronomical Center (IAC) confirming that the crescent moon of Shawwal will not be visible on the evening of

14 March، 2026

Kingdom

Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal Face Crucial Round 27 Tests as Roshn Saudi League Title Race Heats Up

Round 27 of the Roshn Saudi League delivers two of the most significant fixtures of the season on Saturday evening, as league leaders Al-Nassr travel to face Al-Khaleej in Dammam while an

14 March، 2026

Kingdom

Saudi Airports Gear Up for Eid Al-Fitr Travel Surge as Airlines Expand Capacity for the Holiday Rush

With Eid Al-Fitr 1447H expected to fall on Friday March 20, Saudi Arabia’s airports are bracing for one of the year’s busiest travel periods as millions of residents and citizens depart for

14 March، 2026

Kingdom

SACO’s Online Sales Surge 59% in 2025 as Saudi Hardware Retailer Prepares New E-Commerce Platform

Saudi Company for Hardware (SACO) recorded a 59% surge in online sales during 2025 compared to the previous year, the company’s Chief Executive Officer Abdel-Salam Bdeir announced in an interview with Argaam.

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Millions Mark Jumu’ah al-Wida’ at the Grand Mosque as Ramadan 1447H Nears Its End

Millions of worshippers are gathering today at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah for Jumu’ah al-Wida’, the farewell Friday prayer of Ramadan 1447H. Observed on the last

13 March، 2026

Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Merchandise Imports Rise 2% to SAR 84.2 Billion in December 2025

Saudi Arabia closed 2025 with steady trade momentum as merchandise imports rose 2% year-on-year to approximately SAR 84.2 billion in December, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Saudi Capital Market Authority Approves Riyad Bank’s SAR 40 Billion Capital Increase

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved Riyad Bank’s application to raise its capital from SAR 30 billion to SAR 40 billion, in what stands as one of the most significant

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Umm Al-Qura Cement Logs 4% Profit Dip to SAR 45.8 Million in 2025 as Sector Faces Pricing Pressures

Umm Al-Qura Cement Company reported a full-year net profit of SAR 45.8 million for 2025, marking a decline of approximately 4 percent compared to the prior year, as the Saudi cement sector

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia Prepares for Eid Al-Fitr as Moon Sighting Set for March 18

Saudi Arabia is counting down to Eid Al-Fitr 1447H, with the official crescent moon sighting expected to take place on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, corresponding to the 29th of Ramadan. Should

13 March، 2026

Kingdom

Mouwasat Medical Services Reports 27% Profit Jump to SAR 822 Million for Full Year 2025

Mouwasat Medical Services Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading private hospital groups listed on the Saudi Exchange under ticker 4002, reported a 27 percent increase in net profit for the full year

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

CATRION Signs SAR 262 Million Catering Contract with King Faisal Specialist Hospital

Saudi catering group CATRION Catering Holding Co. has signed a five-year general services contract to provide catering services for patients, companions, and staff at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC)

13 March، 2026

Health

Saudi Grocery Basket Prices Vary by Up to 20% Across Retailers as Ramadan Shopping Peaks

A comparison of grocery basket prices at major Saudi retail chains and delivery apps during the current Ramadan season has revealed price differences of up to 20 percent for the same basket

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

flynas Posts Record 2025 Profit and Eyes Fleet of 80 Aircraft Ahead of Eid Travel Season

Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flynas closed 2025 with record annual profitability, reporting Q4 revenues of approximately SAR 1.7 billion while setting its sights on a fleet expansion to around 80 aircraft in

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Saudi Banks to Close for Eid Al-Fitr from March 17 to 23, SAMA Confirms

Saudi Arabia’s banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers will observe an official closure for Eid Al-Fitr 1447H from Tuesday, March 17, 2026, through Monday, March 23, 2026, according to the official

13 March، 2026

Kingdom

Saudi Consumer Spending Climbs to SAR 16.1 Billion in Ramadan Shopping Peak

Consumer spending in Saudi Arabia surged to SAR 16.1 billion during the week ending March 7, 2026, reflecting the seasonal lift in purchasing activity that accompanies the holy month of Ramadan, according

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia Opens Logistics Corridors to Manage Diverted Container Traffic

Saudi Arabia has launched a series of dedicated logistics corridors designed to receive containers and cargo diverted from ports in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province, as well as from ports across GCC countries,

13 March، 2026

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia’s Ehsan Platform Sees Ramadan Giving Surge as Laylat Al-Qadr Nights Arrive

Saudi Arabia's Ehsan national charity platform is experiencing a record surge in activity as millions of residents give generously during Ramadan's sacred final nights ahead of Laylat Al-Qadr.

12 March، 2026

Kingdom

The Saudi Times

Eid Al-Fitr 2025 Holidays in Saudi Arabia: When Does the Celebration Begin?

Saudi Billionaire Hassan Jameel A Legend in Investments

Admission Requirements for Free Postgraduate Studies at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Years of Achievements: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the real coronation: proving the pledge of allegiance

Masar Makkah Launches Pilot Operations with New Digital Visitor Package Around the Grand Mosque

Bank AlJazira Closes SAR 1.46 Billion AT1 Sukuk at 6.35% Under Its SAR 5 Billion Programme

Ali Clay Holds the Top Spot on Watch It for a Third Week as Saudi Audiences Follow the Ramadan Drama

Saudi Arabia’s Eid Al-Fitr Set for March 20 as IAC Confirms Crescent Will Not Be Visible on March 18

Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal Face Crucial Round 27 Tests as Roshn Saudi League Title Race Heats Up

Saudi Airports Gear Up for Eid Al-Fitr Travel Surge as Airlines Expand Capacity for the Holiday Rush

SACO’s Online Sales Surge 59% in 2025 as Saudi Hardware Retailer Prepares New E-Commerce Platform

Millions Mark Jumu’ah al-Wida’ at the Grand Mosque as Ramadan 1447H Nears Its End

Saudi Arabia’s Merchandise Imports Rise 2% to SAR 84.2 Billion in December 2025

Saudi Capital Market Authority Approves Riyad Bank’s SAR 40 Billion Capital Increase

Umm Al-Qura Cement Logs 4% Profit Dip to SAR 45.8 Million in 2025 as Sector Faces Pricing Pressures

Saudi Arabia Prepares for Eid Al-Fitr as Moon Sighting Set for March 18

Mouwasat Medical Services Reports 27% Profit Jump to SAR 822 Million for Full Year 2025

CATRION Signs SAR 262 Million Catering Contract with King Faisal Specialist Hospital

Saudi Grocery Basket Prices Vary by Up to 20% Across Retailers as Ramadan Shopping Peaks

flynas Posts Record 2025 Profit and Eyes Fleet of 80 Aircraft Ahead of Eid Travel Season

Saudi Banks to Close for Eid Al-Fitr from March 17 to 23, SAMA Confirms

Saudi Consumer Spending Climbs to SAR 16.1 Billion in Ramadan Shopping Peak

Saudi Arabia Opens Logistics Corridors to Manage Diverted Container Traffic

Saudi Arabia’s Ehsan Platform Sees Ramadan Giving Surge as Laylat Al-Qadr Nights Arrive

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