Over 17,800 residency, labor violations recorded across Saudi Arabia

A total of 29,771 expatriates, including 28,198 men and 1,573 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce regulations. (SPA)
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Updated 21 December 2025
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Over 17,800 residency, labor violations recorded across Saudi Arabia

  • Border authorities apprehended 1,509 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, of whom 44 percent were Yemenis and 55 percent Ethiopians

RIYADH: During inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia between Dec. 11-17, the Saudi Ministry of Interior recorded 17,880 violations, including 11,190 related to residency, 3,801 to border security, and 2,889 to labor laws.

These inspections are aimed at ensuring compliance with residency, labor, and border security laws in the Kingdom.

Border authorities apprehended 1,509 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally, of whom 44 percent were Yemenis and 55 percent Ethiopians. They also arrested 40 people for attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally.

A further 15 people involved in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators were arrested.

A total of 29,771 expatriates, including 28,198 men and 1,573 women, are currently undergoing procedures to enforce regulations.

Meanwhile, 20,282 individuals were detained for violating the regulations and were instructed to contact their countries’ embassies or consulates to obtain proper travel documents.

In addition, 5,080 were advised to make travel arrangements, and 12,661 were repatriated.

 


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.