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In this debut episode of The Riyal Deal presented by Tom Burges Watson on Al Arabiya News, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary reveals why Saudi Arabia is one of the hottest markets for global investors.

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended certain visa categories for 14 countries, including India, effective April 13, 2025, due to congestion and logistical issues during the Hajj season.

Residential mortgages granted to individuals by banks in Saudi Arabia leapt 28% year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 8.91 billion in February 2025, data issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) showed. According ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for 14 countries including India until mid-June 2025 to manage overcrowding and safety during the Hajj season.

Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom’s giant national oil company, on Wednesday, announced the discovery of 14 new oil and natural gas that could add over 80 million cubic feet of gas per day and over ...

For years, pictures shared on social media have shown U.S. Navy ships covered in rust, making them look like they’d been at sea for far too long. Now, Navy Secretary John Phelan said he has a ...

The SAR's search and rescue team on Wednesday night returned home from Myanmar, where they supported relief efforts following a devastating earthquake that struck the country last month.

Saudi Aramco has signed a deal with China’s Sinopec to expand a petrochemicals complex operated by their Yasref joint venture on the Kingdom’s western coast, the Saudi state oil company said ...

All Umrah pilgrims must leave the country by April 29, marking the end of the Umrah pilgrimage season, said the ministry. As the Umrah pilgrimage season is set to begin, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of ...

Failing to do so will result in a fine of SAR 100,000, a sharp increase from the earlier penalty of SAR 25,000. Additionally, Umrah operators whose clients overstay may face severe consequences ...

Umrah Visa Issuance Halted for 14 Countries, Confusion Surrounds Hajj Travel Plans(SPA/AFP) Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens ...