Can Foreign Drivers with a Foreign License Operate Vehicles in Saudi Arabia? Moroor Clarifies
Can Foreign Drivers with a Foreign License Operate Vehicles in Saudi Arabia? Moroor Clarifies In Saudi Arabia, the General Traffic Department, commonly known as Moroor, has provided clear guidance on the eligibility of foreign drivers who are hired to operate vehicles within the Kingdom using their foreign driving licenses. Moroor addressed this issue through its […]
Saudi Arabia and Philippines Sign Pact to Enhance Filipino Employment in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia and Philippines Sign Pact to Enhance Filipino Employment in the Kingdom Officials representing the private sectors of Saudi Arabia and the Philippines have come together to formalize an agreement that seeks to facilitate the influx of skilled Filipino workers into the Kingdom. This collaborative effort, recently cemented through a memorandum of understanding, aims […]
Saudi Arabia Emerges as the Middle East Fastest-Growing Travel Market, Surpassing the UAE
Saudi Arabia Emerges as the Middle East Fastest-Growing Travel Market, Surpassing the UAE Saudi Arabia has outpaced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to claim the title of the Middle East’s most rapidly expanding travel market. In a remarkable turn of events, the Kingdom has achieved a staggering 107 percent surge in gross bookings for the […]
Annual Istimara Renewal and Issuance Fee Implemented in Saudi Arabia
Annual Istimara Renewal and Issuance Fee Implemented in Saudi Arabia In a significant development, Saudi Arabia has introduced an annual fee for renewing and issuing Istimara, impacting vehicle owners in the country. The new regulation, which is set to be rolled out in two phases, will primarily target owners of new light vehicle models from […]
How Ras Al Khaimah Thriving Hospitality Sector Fuels Economic Growth
How Ras Al Khaimah Thriving Hospitality Sector Fuels Economic Growth The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly emerging as a tourism hotspot, with plans to expand its hospitality sector that will see over 12,700 hotel rooms available in the region. The goal is to attract a staggering 1.11 million tourists by the year 2025, […]
Cruise Tourism Takes Center Stage in Saudi Arabia as Swan Hellenic SH Diana Sets Sail
Cruise Tourism Takes Center Stage in Saudi Arabia as Swan Hellenic SH Diana Sets Sail In a momentous occasion for cruise tourism in Saudi Arabia, Swan Hellenic’s luxurious vessel, the SH Diana, embarked on its maiden voyage, gracing the shores of Yanbu, Jeddah, and Baridi Island with its presence. The arrival of this splendid cruise […]
Extending Visit Visas in Saudi Arabia Made Easier through Online Process
Extending Visit Visas in Saudi Arabia Made Easier through Online Process Visitors to Saudi Arabia can now conveniently extend their visit visas online without the need to physically visit the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). The Saudi Jawazat has issued a reminder to individuals in the Kingdom holding various types of visit visas to comply […]
Makkah Bus Project Introduces Passenger Fees Starting November 1
Makkah Bus Project Introduces Passenger Fees Starting November 1 In a significant development, the Makkah Bus Project, managed by the General Transport Center under the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC), is set to implement passenger charges starting from November 1, 2023. This initiative marks a new phase in the project’s evolution, […]
Saudi Arabia PIF and Hyundai to Construct a $500 Million Car Factory in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia PIF and Hyundai to Construct a $500 Million Car Factory in the Kingdom In a significant development aimed at bolstering Saudi Arabia’s automotive industry, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has entered into a contract with South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company to establish a state-of-the-art car manufacturing facility in the Kingdom. […]
