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The GASTAT report showed that the number of Saudis working in tourism activities reached 242,000, representing 25 percent of the total, while the number of non-Saudi workers reached 724,400.
GASTAT: 242,000 Saudis among 966,000 people working in tourism sector

GASTAT: 242,000 Saudis among 966,000 people working in tourism sector

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is streamlining the process of temporary work permits for Hajj through the Ajeer portal, as well as issuing Hajj and Umrah work visas to support businesses employing seasonal workers during Hajj.
HR Ministry unveils its package of services for Hajj 2025
April 24, 2025

HR Ministry unveils its package of services for Hajj 2025

The Ministry of Tourism issued directives to impose ban on accommodation for non-Hajj visa holders in Makkah during the Hajj season 2025.
Ban for non-Hajj visa holders to stay in Makkah from April 29 until end of Hajj season
April 24, 2025

Ban for non-Hajj visa holders to stay in Makkah from April 29 until end of Hajj season

Ali bin Hassan Jaafar
Saudi ambassador to Sudan arrives in Khartoum for first time after outbreak of war  
April 24, 2025

Saudi ambassador to Sudan arrives in Khartoum for first time after outbreak of war  

Saudi ambassador to UK voted MENA diplomat of 2025
Saudi ambassador to UK voted MENA diplomat of 2025
April 24, 2025

Saudi ambassador to UK voted MENA diplomat of 2025

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GASTAT: 242,000 Saudis among 966,000 people working in tourism sector
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GASTAT: 242,000 Saudis among 966,000 people working in tourism sector

SAUDI ARABIA
HR Ministry unveils its package of services for Hajj 2025
3 hours ago

HR Ministry unveils its package of services for Hajj 2025

SAUDI ARABIA
Ban for non-Hajj visa holders to stay in Makkah from April 29 until end of Hajj season
4 hours ago

Ban for non-Hajj visa holders to stay in Makkah from April 29 until end of Hajj season

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Feast of Flavors and Prizes: LuLu Hypermarket kicks off the “World Food Festival” across Saudi Arabia
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Feast of Flavors and Prizes: LuLu Hypermarket kicks off the “World Food Festival” across Saudi Arabia

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Pakistan closes airspace, suspends visaas in tit-for-tat measures against India
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Pakistan closes airspace, suspends visaas in tit-for-tat measures against India

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Saudi non-oil exports surge 14.3 percent to SR26.11bn in February
Saudi non-oil exports surge 14.3 percent to SR26.11bn in February
April 24, 2025

Saudi non-oil exports surge 14.3 percent to SR26.11bn in February

Saudi, Greek ministers co-chair inaugural meeting of Strategic Culture Committee
April 24, 2025

Saudi, Greek ministers co-chair inaugural meeting of Strategic Culture Committee

Ministry of Justice launches centralized court model to enhance judicial efficiency  
April 24, 2025

Ministry of Justice launches centralized court model to enhance judicial efficiency  

The members of Regional Association II (Asia) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), have elected Saudi Arabia, represented by Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Meteorology Dr. Ayman Ghulam, as chair of the region.
Saudi Arabia elected chair of Asia region of World Meteorological Organization
April 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia elected chair of Asia region of World Meteorological Organization

Deputy Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Al-Khereiji attending the 163rd ministerial level session of the Arab League Council in Cairo on Wednesday.
Peace remains the strategic choice for Middle East: Al-Khereiji  
April 24, 2025

Peace remains the strategic choice for Middle East: Al-Khereiji  

The Directorate of Public Security stated that those residents who hold one of the following documents will be exempted from this ban: a work permit or a residency permit (iqama) issued in Makkah, or a Hajj permit.
Expatriates, without an official permit, banned from entering Makkah
April 23, 2025

Expatriates, without an official permit, banned from entering Makkah

The Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that a maximum imprisonment of six months and a fine of up to SR50,000 will be imposed on any sponsors, who fail to report the departure of those expatriate workers under their sponsorship, after the expiry of their entry visas.
6-month jail and SR50,000 fine for sponsors who fail to report departure of overstaying expats  
April 23, 2025

6-month jail and SR50,000 fine for sponsors who fail to report departure of overstaying expats  

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