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Saudi Arabia to Raise Electricity and Water Tariffs From January 2027, Orders SR500 Monthly Allowance for Citizens

Saudi Energy and the National Water Company will raise consumption tariffs from January 1, 2027, as King Salman ordered a SR500 monthly allowance for state employees, retirees and social security families.

Saudi Arabia Says 7 Million Square Meters of White Land in Tabuk, Hail and Jazan Have Entered Development or Trading

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing said 7 million square meters of white land in Tabuk, Hail and Jazan have entered development or trading, with fee revenue supporting 21 housing projects.

Saudi Arabia to Raise Electricity and Water Tariffs From January 2027, Orders SR500 Monthly Allowance for Citizens

Saudi Energy and the National Water Company will raise consumption tariffs from January 1, 2027, as King Salman ordered a SR500 monthly allowance for state employees, retirees and social security families.

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Saudi Arabia to Raise Electricity and Water Tariffs From January 2027, Orders SR500 Monthly Allowance for Citizens

Saudi Energy and the National Water Company will raise consumption tariffs from January 1, 2027, as King Salman ordered a SR500 monthly allowance for state employees, retirees and social security families.

Saudi Arabia Localized 27.3% of Military Spending in 2025, Beating 24% Target, Defense Industry Regulator Says

Saudi Arabia localized 27.3% of its military spending in 2025, above the year's 24% target, the General Authority for Military Industries said at a forum in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia Says 7 Million Square Meters of White Land in Tabuk, Hail and Jazan Have Entered Development or Trading

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing said 7 million square meters of white land in Tabuk, Hail and Jazan have entered development or trading, with fee revenue supporting 21 housing projects.

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Iraq and Democracy Strengthened as Voter Turnout Surges to 55 Percent

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Kuwait Commemorates 34 Years Since Last Oil Well Fire

Well extinguishment in Kuwait marks 34 years since Iraqi forces set fire to the last of 737 oil wells in February 1991. The event...