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Saudi Traffic Directorate sets 6 conditions for heavy trucks on roads

The General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia has mandated six conditions for truck and heavy equipment drivers while their vehicles are traveling on roads. Firstly, truck drivers are required to use the rightmost lane on multi-lane roads. Secondly, they should adhere to the permitted times for entering or exiting cities. It is also stipulated that transported loads must be securely covered and fastened to prevent them from falling. The drivers are prohibited from transporting passengers in trucks not designed for that purpose. It is also mandated that drivers have to place a triangular warning sign or reflector at a sufficient distance behind the truck when it is stopped at night. Sixthly, they should comply with the permitted dimensions and weight limits for loads to avoid violations and hazards. The directorate emphasized that truck drivers’ compliance with traffic regulations and instructions is a fundamental element in enhancing road safety and protecting all road users. It also states that implementing the announced regulations is a shared responsibility between drivers and regulatory authorities. The directorate considers compliance with these requirements the first line of defense in reducing the risks associated with truck traffic. It also contributes to raising the level of traffic […]

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GASTAT launches survey to measure values and behaviors in Saudi society

The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has launched a survey on the values and behaviors of Saudi society to measure the extent to which citizens embody key principles and values in their daily lives and interactions. According to GASTAT, the survey aims to assess citizens’ adherence to values such as positivity and moderation, as well as their pride in the Kingdom’s heritage, the Arabic language, their religion and homeland. Data will be collected through field visits and self-completion surveys.

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Border Guard seizes 380 kg of khat, 249,000 tablets in Jazan and Asir

Border Guard land patrols arrested 11 violators of the Border Security Law and seized 380 kg of khat, 8 kg of hashish and 249,000 tablets in three separate operations across Jazan and Asir. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Da’ir Sector arrested nine Ethiopian nationals, violators of the Border Security Law, for smuggling 240 kilograms of khat. In a separate operation in the Al-Da’ir Sector in Jazan, Border Guard land patrols thwarted the smuggling of 249,000 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations and 8 kilograms of hashish. Meanwhile in Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Raboua Sector arrested two Yemeni nationals, violators of the Border Security Law, for smuggling 140 kilograms of khat. The initial legal procedures were completed in all three cases, with the suspects and seized items handed over to the competent authority. The public can report information by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, 999 in other regions for security patrols, 994 for the Border Guard, or 995 for the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. Reports can also be submitted to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control via email at 995@gdnc.gov.sa. Authorities stressed that all reports will […]

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Riyadh activates traffic diversion as Thumamah Road development advances

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has implemented a traffic diversion on Thumamah Road as development continues on its 8-kilometer eastern section. The project aimed at increasing road capacity to more than 200,000 vehicles per day. It includes the construction of three bridges, three tunnels and four major intersections at Airport Road, Saeed bin Zaid Road, Sheikh Hassan bin Hussein bin Ali Road and Al-Sahabah Road. The traffic diversion at the intersection will redirect traffic to the parallel road on the northern side of Thumamah Road, providing three lanes in each direction. In addition, construction is currently underway on a bridge and tunnel at the intersection of Thumamah Road and Al-Sahabah Road. A service lane has also been provided for adjacent buildings to maintain traffic flow during construction of the tunnel, bridge and at-grade intersection, while alternative routes and directional signs have been put in place to ensure road-user safety and regulate traffic. The project, part of the third group of the Ring Roads and Main Roads Development Program, aims to improve traffic flow and reduce journey times and traffic delays. The wider program includes the construction and development of more than 500 kilometers of Riyadh’s road network through […]

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“Riyadh In Difficult Position”: Saudis Shutter Critical East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its 7 million-barrel-a-day East-West pipeline following multiple drone attacks, exposing a massive vulnerability in a critical export route used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz during more than six months of US-Iran conflict. The closure puts new pressure on Saudi oil exports as the pipeline designed to bypass the Hormuz chokepoint becomes a target. The Energy Ministry described the shutdown as precautionary while emergency crews secured the pipeline and assessed its safety. Here’s the ministry’s statement: An official source at the Ministry of Energy stated that the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions was subjected to multiple attacks on the morning of Thursday, 10 September 2026. The pipeline was shut down as a precautionary measure. The attacks resulted in a number of injuries, and medical care was provided to those affected. The source said emergency and specialised technical teams responded immediately following the attacks, taking the necessary measures to secure the pipeline and assess its safety in line with approved safety procedures and emergency response plans, in coordination with the relevant authorities. Any further developments will be announced in due course. The shutdown deepens an already severe export squeeze on the kingdom. Saudi oil […]

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Al-Nassr falter against Al-Khaleej as Martinelli bags hat-trick for Al-Hilal

It was a day of contrasts for last season’s SPL champions and runners-up — Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal — on Matchday 7 of the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League. The title holders dropped two valuable points against a winless Al-Khaleej in their worst performance of the season, while Al-Hilal produced their best yet, hitting Al-Taawoun for six in Qassim. Al-Nassr could not have asked for a worse start against Al-Khaleej. The stifling Dammam heat — reminiscent of their torturous evening against Al-Ettifaq a few weeks ago — combined with a surprisingly well-organised Al-Khaleej side to limit Al-Nassr’s possession, as they ended the first 45 minutes without a shot on target. With an away fixture against Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday, Ange Postecoglou knew that managing the team’s tempo throughout the game was vital. But after losing to Al-Ittihad last Saturday, Al-Nassr could not afford to drop further points in what promises to be one of the most competitive SPL title races in recent memory. It did not help that their opponents were going through their roughest start in recent years. Under head coach Jose Gomes, Al-Khaleej had failed to win any of their first six fixtures, drawing four […]

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14,796 violators of residency, labor and border security laws arrested in a week

Saudi security forces arrested a total of 14,796 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between Sept.3 and Sept. 9, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,504 violators of the Residency Law, 3,783 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,509 violators of the Labor Law. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,273, of whom 44 percent were Yemeni nationals, 55 percent Ethiopian nationals, and one percent belonged to other nationalities. About 25 people were arrested while attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally. A total of 12,057 illegal residents were deported while 18,677 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 3,487 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. Twenty one persons, who were involved in giving transportation, shelter, and employment for violators, were also arrested. A total of 30,257 expatriates, including 28,529 men and 1,728 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce legal measures for their violations. The Ministry of Interior has warned that any person, who facilitates […]

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Houthi projectile injures two, damages mosque and buildings in Jazan

Two people were injured after a projectile launched by the Houthi militia fell in Al-Tuwal governorate in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region on Saturday, the Civil Defense said. The projectile caused material damage to a mosque as well as several buildings and vehicles, according to the Civil Defense spokesperson. The spokesperson said targeting civilian objects constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. The Civil Defense implemented the procedures approved for such incidents, the spokesperson added.

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US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Clears Vienna Hurdle As Congress Review Continues

Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice.com, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Saudi Arabia won’t sign the Additional Protocol but will accept oversight powers over enrichment, conversion and reprocessing that closely mirror it. The underlying US-Saudi 123 agreement, signed July 22, opens a path to domestic uranium enrichment after a two-year study, a break from the UAE’s enrichment-free ‘gold standard.’ Congress is 90 days into reviewing the deal, with Democrats and nonproliferation groups pushing back and two side letters still classified. A planned nuclear cooperation deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia won’t include the toughest inspection regime the U.N.’s atomic watchdog has to offer, but it’s going to come close on the activities that matter most. That’s the picture International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi laid out Monday in Vienna, speaking to reporters during the agency’s September Board of Governors meeting. Riyadh isn’t signing the IAEA’s Additional Protocol, the tool that lets inspectors show up unannounced at sites a country hasn’t even declared. But Grossi said Saudi Arabia is preparing to grant the agency verification and monitoring authority over its most sensitive nuclear activities, uranium enrichment, the conversion step that precedes it, and reprocessing, that functions almost the […]

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Saudi Arabia and 7 Islamic nations welcome UK decision to ban import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements

Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Islamic countries welcomed the decision of the government of the United Kingdom to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and to introduce restrictions on services linked to such settlements. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates expressed the hope that this decision would help mobilize the international community to take similar actions in line with international law and hold accountable settlement organizations and individuals engaged in illegal settlement activities. The ministers also welcomed the Joint Statement on the Two-State Solution issued by the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, confirming their intention to introduce their own national restrictions as well as to support European restrictions on trade in goods with settlements that are illegal under international law, or to actively consider these and other measures in accordance with their respective national procedures. The ministers urged the international community to build on these steps and adopt concrete measures to bring an end to activities that support or sustain illegal Israeli […]

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