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Arab News
4 days ago
- Arab News
Kingdom arrests 22,497 illegals in one week
Riyadh: Saudi authorities arrested 22,497 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. A total of 13,817 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 5,280 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,400 for labor-related issues. The report showed that among the 1,687 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 61 percent were Ethiopian, 38 percent Yemeni, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. A further 40 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 15 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators, the SPA reported. The Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom, including providing transportation and shelter, could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to SR1 million ($267,000), as well as confiscation of vehicles and property. Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.
Khaleej Times
20-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Can deportees come back? Here's how to apply to return
Question: In 2022, my friend was extradited from the UAE following a financial dispute that escalated into a physical altercation. He is now considering returning to the UAE for a job opportunity. Could you please advise whether he is legally permitted to re-enter the UAE, and what legal or administrative requirements he must fulfill before doing so? Answer: Pursuant to your query, it is assumed that your friend is permanently deported from the UAE. An individual who has been deported may not re-enter the country without obtaining prior approval from the office of the President of the UAE under Article 18 (1) of Federal Decree Law No. 29 of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners, which states that, 'The Alien who has previously been deported may not return to the State without the permission of the President.' Your friend may not return to the UAE following his extradition, as re-entry is subject to approval. To seek re-entry, he may submit a formal application to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) or the Ministry of Interior, along with all relevant documents such as his passport and UAE Identity number (issued when he was residing in the UAE), extradition or deportation order, a detailed explanation of the purpose for return (e.g., employment), and a valid job offer from a UAE-based employer. The application may then be reviewed by the competent authorities, who will issue a decision at their sole discretion. Your friend may engage a qualified legal consultant in the UAE to assist with this process and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.
Arab News
19-07-2025
- Arab News
Kingdom arrests 23,167 illegals in one week
RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 23,167 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. A total of 14,525 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 5,511 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,131 for labor-related issues. The report showed that among the 1,593 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 69 percent were Ethiopian, 30 percent Yemeni, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. A further 41 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 22 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators, the SPA reported. The Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom, including providing transportation and shelter, could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to SR1 million ($267,000), as well as confiscation of vehicles and property. Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Absher processed over 35mln transactions in June 2025
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior's digital platform 'Absher' processed over 35.2 million electronic transactions for users during June 2025, according to a report released Tuesday. A total of 32,980,528 operations were carried out via the 'Absher Individuals' platform, including more than 26.8 million document views using the platform's digital wallet feature, which is available to citizens, residents, and visitors. Meanwhile, the 'Absher Business' platform recorded 2,283,421 operations. Among the Ministry's sectors, the General Security Directorate accounted for 3,239,851 operations. Of those, 2,958,513 were traffic-related transactions processed by the General Directorate of Traffic. The General Directorate of Passports handled 2,131,566 operations, while 581,956 were completed by the Civil Affairs Agency. Within Absher Individuals' public services, 139,472 reports were issued through the Absher Reports service, in addition to 4,810 document delivery requests and 2,199 fingerprint inquiries. The Ministry also revealed that more than 28 million unified digital IDs have been issued via the Absher platform, enabling secure and seamless access to Ministry of Interior services. These services are accessible through Absher Individuals, Absher Business, and Absher Government platforms, as well as through the National Single Sign-On portal (NAFATH), which connects to more than 500 public and private sector entities. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Zawya
Saudi authorities arrest over 21,000 residency and labor violators in one week
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior announced that more than 21,000 individuals were arrested in a nationwide crackdown on residency, labor, and border security violations during the past week. The arrests included over 12,500 violators of residency regulations, 5,500 individuals breaching border security laws, and approximately 3,000 for labor-related offenses. The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to maintain public order and enforce compliance with national regulations. Authorities also intercepted 2,072 individuals attempting to illegally cross into the Kingdom, with 47 percent identified as Yemeni nationals and 52 percent as Ethiopians. An additional 28 individuals were caught trying to exit Saudi Arabia unlawfully. Meanwhile, 37 people were apprehended for facilitating illegal entry, transportation, shelter, or employment of violators, including those covering up such offenses. Currently, 14,000 violators are undergoing legal procedures, with around 12,400 of them being men. The Ministry also reported that 6,200 violators have been referred to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, 3,300 are finalizing travel arrangements, and 10,000 individuals have been deported. The Ministry of Interior reiterated its warning that anyone who assists violators — whether by providing transportation, shelter, or any form of support — faces penalties of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to SR1 million, and confiscation of any vehicles or properties used. Offenders will also be publicly named as part of the punishment. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
