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All federal stories from Riyadh.
New U.S. visa restrictions are redirecting international travelers toward Saudi Arabia, forcing city officials to adjust marketing campaigns and infrastructure plans for the 2026 summer season.
Three major government directives issued this week reshape everything from commercial licensing to public transport-here's what cuts through the official language.
A nationwide spending slowdown leaves the city scrambling to maintain infrastructure projects and staff salaries amid rising costs.
Riyadh's efforts to consolidate power through new federal oversight mechanisms face pushback from provincial administrations unwilling to cede control over local budgets and hiring.