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Saudi Arabia weather: Dust warning issued for Riyadh and the Eastern Province during the holiday

The National Center for Meteorology warns of weather conditions in Saudi Arabia, alerting to winds and dust storms in Riyadh and the Eastern Province and reduced visibility coinciding with the mid-year school break.

12.01.2026

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Details of the second phase of the Umrah awareness program 1445

The Minister of Islamic Affairs launches the second phase of the program to raise awareness among pilgrims, aiming to provide 18 million advocacy and technical services in Makkah and Madinah to serve the guests of God.

12.01.2026

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The 10th Honey Festival kicks off in Al-Ardiyat: Supporting beekeepers and boosting the economy

Under the patronage of the Governor of Al-Ardiyat, the 10th Honey Festival kicked off with the participation of 30 beekeepers. Learn about the festival's role in supporting sustainable agriculture and marketing Saudi honey.

12.01.2026

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The Saudi ambassador to Ethiopia praises the efforts of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center

The General Supervisor of the King Salman Relief Center met with the Saudi Ambassador to Ethiopia, where they discussed relief affairs and the Ambassador praised the Kingdom’s leading humanitarian role globally.

12.01.2026

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Death of the mother of Prince Shaqran bin Saud: Royal Court statement and prayer time

The Royal Court announces the death of the mother of Prince Shaqran bin Saud bin Abdulaziz. Find out the time and location of the funeral prayer in Riyadh and details of the official statement.

12.01.2026

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Violators of environmental regulations apprehended in Tabuk: Special Security and Protection Forces efforts

Special security and protection forces apprehended two residents in Tabuk for exploiting sedimentary rock. Learn more about the incident, the Kingdom's efforts in environmental protection, and the numbers for reporting violations.

12.01.2026

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The first elite camp to prepare the Kingdom's talented athletes for the 2026 Olympics has begun

Mawhiba Foundation launches its first elite camp with the participation of 214 students in Riyadh, Jeddah and Indonesia, to prepare Saudi teams to compete in 30 international Olympiads in 2026.

12.01.2026

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The penalty for printing the beautiful names of God on commercial packaging

Learn about the legal details of the Ministry of Commerce’s decision to prohibit the printing of the Beautiful Names of God and Quranic verses on packages, and the penalties for violators according to Article 7.

12.01.2026

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Social Security: Enabling 100,000 beneficiaries and eligibility requirements

Learn about the developments in social security in Saudi Arabia and the empowerment of 100,000 beneficiaries through employment and training pathways, eligibility requirements, and financial support for the most needy families.

12.01.2026

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Al-Ahsa Health Cluster: 34,000 surgeries and reduced waiting times to 10 days

The Al-Ahsa Health Cluster achieved a qualitative accomplishment in 2025 by performing 34,000 surgical operations and reducing the waiting time to 10 days, supported by robotic surgery technologies and Vision 2030.

12.01.2026

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