Saudi authorities arrested 14,154 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws during nationwide joint inspection campaigns conducted between July 23 and July 29. The Ministry of Interior said the campaigns resulted in the arrest of 7,103 violators of the Residency Law, 3,654 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,397 violators of the Labor
IKEA Alsulaiman has appointed FP7 McCANN as its creative agency of record across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain following a competitive pitch. The appointment marks an expansion of IKEA Alsulaiman’s relationship with Middle East Communications Network (MCN), building on its existing media partnership with Initiative KSA in Saudi Arabia. FP7 McCANN’s creative mandate across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain brings together complementary
Trolley General Trading Company, a leading modern retail platform listed on Boursa Kuwait’s Premier Market, announced its financial results for the first half ended 30 June 2026. The results reflect the continued strength of Trolley’s retail operations, the expansion of its store network and the sustained growth of its business across Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, has celebrated the launch of its inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, establishing its first gateway into Southeast Asia. The inaugural event was celebrated in both cities, kicking off at the check-in at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with airline and airport executives, and continued at Kuala
Saudi Arabia on Thursday unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting international shipping and energy supply routes in the Red Sea region after attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis disrupted one of the world’s busiest trade corridors. The Saudi defence ministry said representatives from 43 countries and the European Union attended an
More than 6,500 BMW vehicles have been recalled by the Ministry of Commerce due to a defect in the driver’s seat wiring harness that may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of smoke emission or a vehicle fire. The recall affects 6,574 BMW 5 Series and 7 Series vehicles from the 2023–2025 model
Gross written insurance premiums in Saudi Arabia increased by 10.7% in 2025 to reach SAR84.3 billion ($22.59 billion), compared with 2024, a report said. The Saudi Insurance Market Report 2025, issued by the Insurance Authority as part of its commitment to transparency, market development, and the effectiveness of supervisory and regulatory operations, highlighted developments and