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Sight Ramadan crescent on Tuesday

The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday evening (Shaban 29 corresponding to May 15).     In its announcement, the Supreme Court called on

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Why animation and storytelling are growing in Saudi Arabia

There is a large audience for animated films in the Kingdom, according to Verve Studios’ animator 23-year-old Saudi Ola Sfeeran.  “It gives us a great opportunity to actually work and present new kinds of animation related to

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New television channel SBC to focus on Saudi and Arab drama

A new television channel to be launched in the Kingdom during Ramadan will specialize in Saudi and Arab drama.   The Saudi Broadcasting Corp. channel SBC will promote drama and art productions featuring leading Arab actors and

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9 World Class Players We Will Probably Never See After The 2019 World Cup

The 2019 World Cup is just over a year away. The countdown has started and with it the realisation that many players may never play a World Cup after

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Saudi Arabia Goes For Full On Entertainment, After Opening Cinemas Announces Movie Channels

Saudi Arabia's ambitious reform drive takes another step forward this week, with the launch of a new public TV channel that seeks to lure young

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9 Major Differences between living in Riyadh and Jeddah

If you are new to Saudi Arabia and have an option to settle down in any one of these two cities namely Riyadh and Jeddah, I think you have landed the

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The World’s longest straight road record is now held by Saudi Arabia

As a driver, I would love to sit back and drive on a smooth long road. But we know that most of the roads are curvy. To reach your destination, you need to take the turns, go through roundabouts and so. There are very few roads that would lead you

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Saudi Arabia says to lift driving ban on women from June 24

Saudi women will be allowed to start driving in the kingdom from June 24, the General Department of Traffic Director General Mohammed al-Bassami said on Tuesday.   "All the requirements for women in the kingdom to start driving have

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A “Year of Hunger” – When Saudis had nothing to eat for the full year

Our parents might have heard some strange stories from their ancestors about the year 1909 which is said to be a harsh year in the Kingdom because in that year Saudis suffered to such extent that some of them perished while searching for a mouthful

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8 Acts that can land you in Jail in Saudi Arabia

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some activities, that might be legal elsewhere, may let you get into deep trouble in Saudi

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Health

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

3 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some

French company Carmat announces first implant of its

3 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some

5 reasons to add eggs to your diet

4 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some

6 Things That Will Happen If You’ll Eat A Lot Of Nut

4 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Home Care & Precautions

4 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some

Sports

Qatar Handball Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate

3 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some

Fati delights, Jovic disappoints, optimism for Atletico

4 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some

Saudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal

4 years   ago

We all know that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim state and Islamic law prevails in the country. Some laws here are a bit too rare for many people. Some