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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

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  

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chair the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia and India agree to expand Strategic Partnership Council and enhance coordination within global forums
April 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia and India agree to expand Strategic Partnership Council and enhance coordination within global forums

The release of the endangered animals into the King Khalid Royal Reserve included 20 Arabian sand gazelles, five Arabian Oryx, four wild hares, three steppe eagles, and a Black kite.
Over 30 endangered animals released into King Khalid Royal Reserve
April 23, 2025

Over 30 endangered animals released into King Khalid Royal Reserve

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks at the roundtable meeting at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington on Tuesday.
Al-Jadaan attends US Chamber of Commerce roundtable meeting in Washington 
April 23, 2025

Al-Jadaan attends US Chamber of Commerce roundtable meeting in Washington 

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Expatriates, without an official permit, banned from entering Makkah
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Expatriates, without an official permit, banned from entering Makkah

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

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

SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia and India agree to expand Strategic Partnership Council and enhance coordination within global forums
2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia and India agree to expand Strategic Partnership Council and enhance coordination within global forums

SAUDI ARABIA
Over 30 endangered animals released into King Khalid Royal Reserve
4 hours ago

Over 30 endangered animals released into King Khalid Royal Reserve

SAUDI ARABIA
Al-Jadaan attends US Chamber of Commerce roundtable meeting in Washington 
4 hours ago

Al-Jadaan attends US Chamber of Commerce roundtable meeting in Washington 

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