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Pricing of the Apple iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max in Saudi Arabia

September 14, 2024

The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max is now available for pre-order in Saudi and below are the pricing.

iPhone 16;

  • 128GB – SAR 3,799.00
  • 256GB – SAR 4,299.00
  • 512GB – SAR 5,299.00

iPhone 16 Plus;

  • 128GB – SAR 4,199.00
  • 256GB – SAR 4,699.00
  • 512GB – SAR 5,699.00

iPhone 16 Pro;

  • 128GB – SAR 4,699.00
  • 256GB – SAR 5,199.00
  • 512GB – SAR 6,199.00
  • 1TB – SAR 7,199.00

iPhone 16 Pro Max;

  • 256GB – SAR 5,699.00
  • 512GB – SAR 6,699.00
  • 1TB – SAR 7,699.00

The new iPhones are available for pre-order in any of the local retailer and leading telecom in the Kingdom.

To know more about the new iPhones, you can checkout the links below.

Price of AirPods 4 and AirPods Max in Saudi Arabia   

September 11, 2024

Pricing

  • AirPods Max – SAR 2,399.00
  • AirPods 4 – SAR 599.00
  • AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation – SAR 829.00

AirPods 4 and AirPods Max is now available for pre-order starting today and will be available in stores beginning Friday, September 20th.

You can now preorder HONOR Magic V3 in Saudi Arabia

September 3, 2024

Ahead of its official launch this Sept 5th, you can now preorder the HONOR Magic V3 from Jarir and at Extra.

HONOR Magic V3 (12GB + 512GB) will retail for SAR 6,899 or around ₱104k.

Here are the specs of the HONOR Magic V3;

  • Display: 7.92 inches (inner)/ 6.43 inches (outer) OLED, 2344×2156 Pixels (inner)/ 2376×1060 Pixels (outer), 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Octa-core
  • GPU: Adreno 750
  • RAM:12GB
  • Storage: 512GB
  • OS: MagicOS 8.0.1 (Based on Android 14)
  • Rear Camera:
  • 40MP Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2)
  • 50MP Wide Camera (f/1.6, OIS)
  • 50MP Telephoto Lens Camera (f/3.0, OIS)
  • Front Camera:
  • 20MP Wide Camera (f/2.2) (Interior screen)
  • 20MP Wide Camera (f/2.2) (Exterior screen)
  • Battery: 5150mAh Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 66W SuperCharge Charger and support for 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
  • Cellular Network: 5G/4G+/4G/3G/2G
  • Dual SIM Support for nano SIM and eSim each
  • Connectivity and Location: Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, IR Remote Control, GPS(L1+L5) /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou(B1I+B1C+B2a)/Galileo(E1 + E5a) /QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • Sensors: Gravity Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall sensor, Barometer sensor, Color temperature sensor, NFC, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
  • Water and Dust Resistance: IPX8
  • Dimensions HxWxD: 156.6 mm x 74.0 mm (fodled)/145.3 mm (unfolded) x 9.2 mm (folded)/4.35mm (unfolded)
  • Weight: 226g (Black) / 230 g (Others)
  • Colors: Reddish Brown, Green and Black

HONOR Pad X8a now available for Preorder in Saudi Arabia

August 8, 2024

Honor Arabia latest tablet is now available for preorder in Saudi Arabia. The HONOR Pad X8a is available for preorder for SAR 599.00. The tablet is discounted from its original price of SAR 749. Plus if you preorder before Aug 14th, you will get a free HONOR Pad X8a Cover and a 12 Months Screen Protection Service-Pad X8a, both are worth SAR228.

You can preorder the HONOR Pad X8a directly from HONOR KSA website.

HONOR Pad X8a

Here’s the specs of the HONOR Pad X8a;

  • Display: 11 inches TFT LCD (IPS) display, 1920 x 1200 resolution 16.7 million colors
  • CPU: Snapdragon 680 4G Mobile Platform, Octa-core 4*Cortex-A73@2.4GHz + 4*Cortex-A53@1.9GHz
  • Storage: 64GB/128 GB
  • OS: MagicOS 8.0 (Android 14)
  • Rear camera: 5MP camera (Fno2.2 AF)
  • Front camera: 5MP camera (Fno2.2 FF)
  • Connectivity: Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz), BT5.1 Supported BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, OTG and USB Supported
  • Sensors: Accelerate, Ambient Light and Gravity sensor
  • Audio: 1xmicrophone, 4xspeaker, (HONOR Histen)
  • Dimension: 256.97mm x 168.46mm x 7.25mm (WxHxT)
  • Battery: 8300 mAh lithium ion battery
  • Weight: Approx. 495g (with battery)
  • Colors: Space Gray

Expatriate Dependents Can Now Seek Employment in Saudi Arabia

July 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a new program allowing expatriate dependents holding dependent visas to find employment in the country, particularly in the healthcare and education sectors. This initiative aims to regulate the employment of dependents within the country without requiring a sponsorship transfer.

To apply for this free service, individuals can log in to the Ajeer platform, complete the required contract, and obtain a dependent’s permit. Eligibility criteria include the employer being registered and compliant with Ministry regulations, and the dependent being at least 18 years old with necessary qualifications.

The Ministry has also released a comprehensive guide outlining services provided to expatriates by various government agencies, including information on residency, healthcare, education, and more. This guide details all the services provided to expatriates by other governmental entities. The report includes services from the Ministries of Human Resources and Social Development, Interior, Health, Commerce, Education, Foreign Affairs, Municipalities and Housing, Justice, Media, Hajj and Umrah, Communications and Information Technology, Environment, Water and Agriculture, Tourism, and Islamic Affairs, as well as from the authorities of Zakat, Tax and Customs, Human Rights, Communications and Space Technology, and the Capital Market Authority, along with the Board of Grievances and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

Source: Saudi Gazette, Okaz

Nothing CMF Phone 1 Now Available in Saudi Arabia, starts at SAR 799.00

July 23, 2024

Nothing CMF Phone 1 is now available in Saudi Arabia, just 10 days after the company officially announced the device.

Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is a mid-range smartphone powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) and Mali-G615 GPU. The 6.67” Super AMOLED display boasts a 1080 x 2400 resolution at 395ppi and has a peak brightness of 2000 nits. It also includes an under-display optical fingerprint scanner.

The CMF Phone 1 features a dual-rear camera setup: a 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) lens and a 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) lens. It can capture up to 4K video recording at 30 FPS and 1080p recording at 30 or 60 FPS. The front-facing camera is a 16 MP, f/2.0 (wide) lens that can record 1080p video at 30fps.

The CMF Phone 1 packs a 5000 mAh non-removable battery with 33W fast charging and supports 5W reverse wired charging. It runs Nothing OS 2.6 (powered by Android 14) and comes with 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates. You can find the full specs of Nothing CMF Phone 1 .

The phone measures 164 mm x 77 mm x 8 mm (HxWxD) and weighs 197 g. You can choose from light green, black, or orange colors.

The CMF Phone 1 is available at Jarir and Extra. It comes in two variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage for SAR 799.00 and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage for SAR 1,099.00.

HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro Now Official in Saudi Arabia

July 17, 2024

HONOR has officially launch the HONOR 200 Series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to kick things up, Honor is offering preorder gifts for those who will preorder the smartphone from July 17th to July 24th.

The free gifts are HONOR Choice Watch Black worth SAR 249.00 and a 12-month Screen Protection Service (1 time) that’s valued at SAR 599.00. Aside from the free preorder gifts, you can also avail of big discounts if you will also buy HONOR Choice wearables like the Earbuds and Smartwatch.

Here are the official pricing for the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro;

HONOR 200

  • 12GB+256GB- SAR 1,699.00
  • 12GB+512GB- SAR 1,999.00

HONOR 200 Pro

  • 12GB+512GB- SAR 2,699.00

Here are the full specs of HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro;

HONOR 200 HONOR 200 Pro
Display 6.7   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2664×1200 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Equal-Depth Quad-Curved Screen, Aluminosilicate glass 6.78   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2700×1224 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Quad-Curved Floating Screen, Aluminosilicate glass
Processor Snapdragon   7 Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-A715 2.63GHz Snapdragon   8s Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-X4 3.0GHz with RF Enhanced Chip HONOR C1+
GPU Adreno 720 Adreno 735
RAM 12   GB 12   GB
Storage 256 GB, 512 GB 512   GB
OS MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14) MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14)
Rear Camera 50MP Wide   Camera(f/1.95 aperture, OIS 50MP Wide   Camera (f/1.9 aperture, OIS)
50MP   Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) 50MP Telephoto   Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS)
12MP   Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2 aperture) 12MP Ultra   Wide Camera(f/2.2 aperture)
Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash,   EIS+OIS Support   for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image   Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS
Front Camera 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support
8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for   4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock 8192×6144   pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Supported 2D face unlock
Battery 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A with supports up to max 66W   Wireless SuperCharge
Sensor Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor.
Cellular 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM) 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM)
Network and Connectivity Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, PC Data Sync, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, OTG   Support
Dimension 161.5   mm x 74.6 mm x 7.7 mm (H x W x D) 163.3   mm x 75.2 mm x 8.2 mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx. 187 g Approx. 199 g
Color Moonlight   White,Emerald Green,Black Ocean   Cyan,Moonlight White,Black

Pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 in Saudi Arabia

July 16, 2024

Samsung official announced the AI powered Galaxy Flip6 and Galaxy Fold6 and if you are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, these two new folding smartphones from Samsung are now available for preorder and below are the price;

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung Galaxy Flip6

  • 12GB RAM + 256 GB Storage – SAR 4,399.00
  • 12GB RAM + 512 GB Storage – SAR 4,899.00

    • Preorders will include 1 Year Samsung Care+, Clear Case with Ring and 15% off Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Samsung Galaxy Fold6

  • 12GB RAM + 256 GB Storage – SAR 7,299.00
  • 12GB RAM + 512 GB Storage – SAR 7,799.00
  • 12GB RAM + 1 TB Storage – SAR 8,799.00

    • Preorders will include 1 Year Samsung Care+, Slim S-Pen Case and 15% off Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds

For specs and other details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

HONOR 200 Series launch in Saudi Arabia this July 17th

July 15, 2024

HONOR KSA will be launching the HONOR 200 smartphone Series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made via their social media accounts as well as the official website of HONOR Saudi Arabia.

HONOR 200 Series is composed of the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro, both have virtually identical specs like the display, RAM, storage and, rear and front camera system. The main difference between the two is that the HONOR 200 using the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the HONOR 200 Pro will be using Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

The HONOR 200 Pro is only available in 512GB storage model, while the HONOR 200 will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage config. Both the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro will have 12 GB RAM. You can checkout the full specs of the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro in the table below.

HONOR 200 HONOR 200 Pro
Display 6.7   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2664×1200 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Equal-Depth Quad-Curved Screen, Aluminosilicate glass 6.78   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2700×1224 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Quad-Curved Floating Screen, Aluminosilicate glass
Processor Snapdragon   7 Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-A715 2.63GHz Snapdragon   8s Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-X4 3.0GHz with RF Enhanced Chip HONOR C1+
GPU Adreno 720 Adreno 735
RAM 12   GB 12   GB
Storage 256 GB, 512 GB 512   GB
OS MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14) MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14)
Rear Camera 50MP Wide   Camera(f/1.95 aperture, OIS 50MP Wide   Camera (f/1.9 aperture, OIS)
50MP   Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) 50MP Telephoto   Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS)
12MP   Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2 aperture) 12MP Ultra   Wide Camera(f/2.2 aperture)
Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash,   EIS+OIS Support   for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image   Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS
Front Camera 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support
8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for   4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock 8192×6144   pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Supported 2D face unlock
Battery 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A with supports up to max 66W   Wireless SuperCharge
Sensor Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor.
Cellular 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM) 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM)
Network and Connectivity Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, PC Data Sync, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, OTG   Support
Dimension 161.5   mm x 74.6 mm x 7.7 mm (H x W x D) 163.3   mm x 75.2 mm x 8.2 mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx. 187 g Approx. 199 g
Color Moonlight   White,Emerald Green,Black Ocean   Cyan,Moonlight White,Black

Together with the launch announcement, the company also said that customers can preorder on July 17th as well. The HONOR 200 Series will in retail store and can be purchase online on the 25th of July.

There will be 3 variants for the HONOR 200 Series;

HONOR 200

  • 12 GB + 256 GB
  • 12 GB + 512 GB

HONOR 200 Pro

  • 12 GB + 512 GB

Details about the pricing have not been announced, since the company is currently running a contest to guess the price and win HONOR 200 Series smartphone. I guess, we will know after 2 days on the pricing of the phones.

POCO F6 Series now in Saudi Arabia

July 10, 2024

Xiaomi fans in Saudi Arabia rejoice! Xiaomi’s POCO brand has just introduced the F6 series in the Kingdom. Both the standard F6 and the feature-packed F6 Pro are currently available for preorder on Jarir Bookstore and Noon.

The POCO F6 boasts a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, while the F6 Pro offers a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. As for the display, both models come equipped with a smooth 120Hz, 6.67-inch AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass for added durability.

The distinction between the two models starts with storage and RAM. The F6 offers up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the F6 Pro boasts a maximum of 16GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage.

The camera systems also differ. The F6 features a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main camera powered by the Sony IMX882 sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355). The F6 Pro upgrades to a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera using the Light Fusion 800 image sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The F6 also sports a 20MP front-facing camera, while the F6 Pro features a 16MP front camera.

The POCO F6 and F6 Pro share similar specifications for battery, security, sensors, audio, network, and connectivity. You can check out the detailed specs below for additional information.

F6 F6 Pro
Display 6.67″ CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 2400 nits (peak brightness), 2712 x 1220 resolution @446 ppi, Up to 120Hz refresh rate 6.67″ WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 3200×1440 resolution @526 ppi, 4000 nits at peak brightness, Up to 120Hz refresh rate
Processor Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform
Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz		 Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz
GPU Adreno Adreno
AI Qualcomm AI Engine
RAM 8GB , 12 GB (LPDDR5X) 12 GB , 16 GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS 4.0) 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (UFS 4.0)
OS Xiaomi HyperOS Xiaomi HyperOS
Rear Camera 50MP main camera (Sony IMX882f/1.59)
8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355)		 50MP main camera (Light Fusion 800 image sensor), f/1.6
8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
2MP macro camera, f/2.4
Front Camera 20MP front camera (OV20B -1/4″ sensor size) 16MP front camera
Battery 5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C) 5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C)
Security In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
Sensor NFC support, GPS L1, GLONASS G1, Beidou B1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Gyroscope, X-axis linear vibration motor NFC support, Proximity sensor, 360° Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, IR blaster, Flicker sensor, Beidou, GPS , Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, Data network, Wireless network, Sensor Assisted Positioning
Network and Connectivity Dual SIM support, 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual SIM support, 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Audio Dual speakers Stereo Dual speakers
Dimension 160.5mm x 74.4mm x 7.8mm (HxWxT) 160.86mm x 74.95mm x 8.21mm (HxWxT)
Weight 179g 209g
Color Black, Green and Titanium White and Black

For those interested in preordering from Jarir, here are the prices;
POCO F6
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 1,799

POCO F6 Pro
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 2,199

For additional variations, you can checkout to Xiaomi’s Store in Noon;
POCO F6
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 1,799.00

POCO F6 Pro
– 12GB+512GB – SAR 2,199
– 16GB+1TB – SAR 2,599.00

Toyota Prado 2024 now available in Saudi Arabia

July 2, 2024

After teasing motorist for the past months, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, Toyota Saudi Arabia’s parent company, officially announce that the Toyota Prado 2024 now available in the Kingdom.

The Toyota Prado 2024 will have a starting price of SAR 193,775.00 (around Php 3,037,494.51) for its TX-1 model and could cost up to SAR 284,625.00 (Php 4,461,601.73) for its top of the line ADV FIRST EDITION. Toyota Prado 2024 with a diesel engine is also available.

First announced last August 2023 and here’s how Toyota describe the new Toyota Prado 2024;

Built on the TNGA-F global truck platform, the new Land Cruiser is designed, engineered, and tested to survive in the harshest of environments. For this new generation, Land Cruiser is exclusively available with the range-topping i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s slightly smaller and narrower than the outgoing 200 Series model, making it nimbler on the trails, and Land Cruiser features off-road tech that has debuted on the newest generation of Toyota trucks. Limited to 5,000 units for the first two months of production, Land Cruiser will be offered in a First Edition grade that includes two new two-tone paint colors and additional off-road equipment.

HONOR opens its first authorized store in Saudi Arabia

November 5, 2023

HONOR Saudi just open its first authorized store in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East earlier this month. The store is located in Al Hayat Plaza in Dammam, Eastern Region of the Kingdom. Those who visit the store’s opening day received special offers.

Here are some photos as posted by @HonorKSA;

Price for the coming KCON Korean Festival in Saudi

September 28, 2023

We know the when and the who for the upcoming KCON Korean Festival in Saudi, and now we have the answer on the “HOW MUCH” since there have been no official announce on the ticket price for the Korean Festival.

There will be 3 categories of tickets; Entry Ticket will be SR 280.00, Golden Circle is SR 550.00 and VIP will cost SR 1,000.00.

  • VIP : This ticket will include the access to the VIP stand, Free Snacks and Drinks, access to the Gold Circle, and the convention.
  • Gold Circle : This ticket will include the access to the private lounge, the Gold Circle, and the convention.
  • Entry Ticket : This ticket will include the access to the general areas and the convention.

You can get your tickets from TicketMX using this link – https://www.ticketmx.com/en/d/4080/kcon-saudi-arabia-2023

The Music Commission will host the KCON Festival for the second time in the Kingdom on October 6 and 7 at the Mohammed Abdo Theater in Riyadh City Boulevard, with the participation of 14 Korean bands performing an international concert over two days presenting a variety of Korean cultural music as well as allocating an accompanying exhibition concerned with Korean culture.

Exhibition timings: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Concert timings: 10:00 pm – 12:30 am

Ticket categories:
VIP : This ticket will include the access to the VIP stand, Free Snacks and Drinks, access to the Gold Circle, and the convention.
Gold Circle : This ticket will include the access to the private lounge, the Gold Circle, and the convention.
Entry Ticket : This ticket will include the access to the general areas and the convention.
Meet & Greet : An additional ticket added to your basic ticket that let you enjoy the experience of meeting your favorite band and artists.
3 different sessions, 3 different bands per day from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Pricing of iPhone 15s and Iphone 15 Pros in Saudi Arabia

September 18, 2023

For those in Saudi Arabia, the iPhone 15s and iPhone 15 Pros are now available for preorder and will be available in retail store on the 22nd of September. While there is no Online Apple store for Saudi Arabia, you can place your preorder to any of the local retailers in the country.

Below are the Saudi Pricing of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max;


Iphone 15
128 GB – SR3,799.00
256 GB – SR4,299.00
512 GB – SR5,299.00

Iphone 15 Plus
128 GB – SR4,199.00
256 GB – SR4,699.00
512 GB – SR5,699.00


iPhone 15 Pro
128 GB – SR4,699.00
256 GB – SR5,199.00
512 GB – SR6,199.00
1 TB – SR7,199.00

iPhone 15 Pro Max
256 GB – SR5,699.00
512 GB – SR6,699.00
1 TB – SR7,699.00

Lineup for the KCON Korean Festival in Saudi

September 16, 2023

We finally have the official band line up for the coming KCON Korean Festival in Saudi. Of all the 14 bands, I only recognize Super Junior. Looks like the rest of the bands are up and coming bands in the K-POP scene.

For October 6th;

  • Super Junior D&E
  • HighLight
  • Hyolyn
  • Kard
  • Everglow
  • 8turn
  • Riize

For Octoher 7th;

  • Super Junior
  • Oh My Girl
  • Dreamcatcher
  • Tempest
  • The New Six
  • Eleltz U+P
  • Evnne

The KCON Korean Festival will (KCON Riyadh 2023) be on Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City. In addition to the musical performances, there will be an exhibition dedicated to Korean culture. This will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of Korea’s rich history and traditions.

The official Instagram account of KCon also announced the band line for the KCon Riyadh.

Yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus now available for Pre-Order in Saudi Arabia

March 11, 2023

The recently announced ‘yellow’ iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus is now available for pre-order in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The pricing of the Yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are as follows;

iPhone 14

  • 128 GB – SAR 3,799.00
  • 256 GB – SAR 4,299.00
  • 512 GB – SAR 5,299.00

iPhone 14 Plus

  • 128 GB – SAR 4,199.00
  • 256 GB – SAR 4,699.00
  • 512 GB – SAR 5,899.00

You can place your pre-order to your favorite retailers; Jarir, Extra, Xcite and Virgin Megastore.

Steamdeck now available in Saudi Arabia

February 13, 2023

Steamdeck is now available in Saudi Arabia. You can purchase Valve’s handheld gaming computer – Steamdeck from Xcite, which from a quick lookup, appears to be the only local retailer to sell the gaming device. Before, if you want to purchase Steamdeck, you can either need to contact someone from the United States or buy it from the gray/black market.

The Steamdeck is a handheld gaming computer developed by Valve Corporation. Released on February 25, 2022, the Steam Deck can be played as a handheld or connected to a monitor in a similar manner to the Nintendo Switch. Steamdeck is designed to designed for playing Steam-based game, but can also support third-party storefronts like Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, or Origin. The user can also replace the preinstalled SteamOS with a different operating system entirely, since it supports multi-booting.

Here are the pricing of Steamdeck, based on Xcite’s website listings;

  • SAR 2,498.99 – Steamdeck 64GB eMMC
  • SAR 3,199.00 – Steamdeck 256GB NVMe SSD
  • SAR 4,199.00 – Steamdeck 512GB NVMe SSD

Here’s the full specs of the Steamdeck;

Compute
Processor AMD APU
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W
RAM 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
Storage 64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)
512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)

Controls and Input
Gamepad controls A B X Y buttons
D-pad
L & R analog triggers
L & R bumpers
View & Menu buttons
4 x assignable grip buttons
Thumbsticks 2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch
Haptics HD haptics
Trackpads 2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
Gyro 6-Axis IMU

Display
Resolution 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)
Type Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability
Display Size 7″ diagonal
Brightness 400 nits typical
Refresh Rate 60Hz
Touch Enabled Yes
Sensors Ambient light sensor

Connectivity
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
Wi-Fi Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Audio
Channels Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience
Microphones Dual microphone array
Headphone / mic jack 3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack
Digital Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0

Power
Input 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
Battery 40Whr battery. 2 – 8 hours of gameplay

Expansion
microSD UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
External connectivity for controllers & displays USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2y

Size and Weight
Size 298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight Approx. 669 grams

Software
Operating System SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)
Desktop KDE Plasma

Images and video from steamdeck.com

Current pricing of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 phones in Saudi Arabia

February 5, 2023

If you’re in Saudi Arabia, below are the pricing of the just announced Samsung Galaxy S23 phones;

Galaxy S23
8GB RAM + 128GB storage – TBA
8GB RAM + 256GB storage – SAR 3,499.00

Galaxy S23+
8GB RAM + 256GB storage – SAR 3,999.00
8GB RAM + 512GB storage – SAR 4,399.00

Galaxy S23 Ultra
8GB RAM + 256GB storage – TBA
12GB RAM + 256GB storage – SAR 5,199.00
12GB RAM + 512GB storage – SAR 5,699.00
12GB RAM + 1TB storage – SAR 6,699.00

Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ last Feb 1, 2023 at their Galaxy Unpacked 2023. In a nutshell, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ are the same phones with different screen size while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the premium version that supports S-Pen and features a 200 MP camera.

You can read more about the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ here.

Changes to Passport Renewal Process at the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh this New Year

January 4, 2023

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh just announced that there will be changes in the passport renewal this 2023. The announcement took effect last Jan 3, 2023, the Consular Section of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will only receive regular passport renewal application through VFS Global both in Riyadh and in Al Khobar. Walk-ins are allowed adn no need for an appointment.

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh will still provide the following services;

  1. Passport applications for newborns
  2. Issuance of emergency travel documents
  3. Resolutions of issues with passport applications
  4. Civil Registry (Reports of Birth, Marriage and Death)
  5. Application for marriage and solemnization of marriage
  6. Correction of entries in birth certificates and marriage contracts registered at the Embassy
  7. Notarial
  8. Visa

DFA welcomes the return of four abused Filipino nurses from Saudi Arabia, November 12th, 2022.

November 14, 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced the safety return of four (4) abused Filipino Nurses from Saudi Arabia.

The four nurses originally filed a labor complaint against their employer for maltreatment, verbal and physical abuse, and unpaid salaries. The employer retaliated by filing cases against them for theft and labor contract violations for which they were eventually detained, to which the 4 OFW lost the case then later detained.

While in detention, DFA provided the workers with legal and welfare assistance and was able to successfully secure their release and repatriated back to the Philippines.

“The release from detention and the repatriation of the four nurses are proof that the DFA remains fully committed to its mandate to assist our distressed overseas Filipinos, especially when they are victims of abuses by their employers,” affirmed DFA Acting Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Eduardo Jose A. De Vega.

Source: Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia launches its own electric vehicle brand – Ceer

November 10, 2022

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the launching of Ceer – “the first Saudi electric vehicle brand that will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s automotive manufacturing sector.” The announcement is part of PIR and Saudi’s plan to diversify the country’s economy, as it moves away from oil dependency.

Ceer will also contribute to Kingdom’s “efforts towards carbon emissions reduction and driving sustainability to address the impact of climate change.” In the official announcement published by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), his Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) said;

Saudi Arabia is not just building a new automotive brand, we are igniting a new industry and an ecosystem that attracts international and local investments, creates job opportunities for local talent, enables the private sector, and contributes to increasing Saudi Arabia’s GDP over the next decade, as part of PIF’s strategy to drive the economic growth in line with Vision 2030.

Ceer is the first Saudi automotive brand that will will design, manufacture and sell a range of electric vehicles for consumers in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. It is projected that Ceer will attract more than US$150 million of foreign direct investment, and create up to 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. Ceer is projected to directly contribute US$8 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2034.

Ceer motors, the company behind Ceer, is a joint venture between PIF and Foxconn, will be using technology from BMW for its vehicle development process. Foxconn will also develop the electrical architecture of the vehicle, to power its infotainment, connectivity and autonomous driving technologies. Each vehicle will be designed and manufactured in Saudi Arabia, and will be tested to the highest global automotive quality control and safety standards. Ceer vehicles are expected to be on the road by 2025.

Source: SPA, ceermotors.com

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman appointed as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia

September 28, 2022

In a Royal Decree, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman have been appointed by King Salman as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s appointment was made with the exemption to the provision of Article 56 of the Basic Law of Governance, and the relevant provisions contained in the Law of the Council of Ministers.

The Royal Decree also states that Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid Bin Salman will be the Kingdom’s Minister of Defense and Yousef Bin Abdullah Al-Benyan as the Minister of Education.

The King appointed Talal Bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi as assistant minister of defense.

Source: Saudi Gazette
Image: SPA

Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro now available at Jarir

November 3, 2020

After almost two month since it was announce, realme 7 series is now available in Saudi Arabia thru Jarir bookstore. Both the realme 7 and realme 7 Pro will be sold in the Kingdom. Realme 7 Pro will retail for SAR 1,299.00, while the Realme 7 retail for SAR 999.00.

Both the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro will have 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can checkout the full specs of Realme 7 here and the Realme 7 Pro here.

Where you can pre-order Xbox Series X and Series S in Saudi Arabia?

September 22, 2020

If you are on the Xbox faction, this is where you can pre-order Microsoft’s next gaming console.

Both the Xbox Series X and Series S are available with the following retail price;
Xbox Series X 1 TB – SAR 2,299.00
Xbox Series S 512 GB – SAR 1,349 (at Extra, it mentioned that the storage is 1 TB).

The pre-order period starts on September 22nd, 2020 until November 6th, 2020 while quantities last. Shipping for the Xbox Series X is expected to be between November 7th , 2020 and November 12th, 2020, while the shipping for the Xbox Series S will be between November 13th , 2020 and November 18th, 2020.

Saudi Arabia extends curfew to 3:00 PM

March 26, 2020

Three days after imposing a curfew, Saudi government announced that the curfew will now extend to 3:00 Pm in the afternoon from the previous time of 7:00 PM.

The new curfew time took effect today, March 26, 2020, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 1,012. There were also reports that a curfew violators have been apprehended in the Eastern region of the country.

The new curfew time will not affect the previously reported exemption like “employees of the security, military and media sectors, and workers in the sensitive health and service sectors.”

Source: Arab News

Philippine Embassy Advisory on the Imposition of Curfew in KSA

March 24, 2020

With the recent announcement of the nation-wide curfew, the Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia also released an advisory for the OFW in the country.

The advisory provided additional information on the imposed curfew and encourages OFW in the Kingdom to stay at home to prevent the further spreading of COVID-19.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh also deleted the advisory that they released yesterday regarding “the new rule from Saudi Government that all shops except supermarket and medical store will only be open from 6 am to 8 pm.”

Here’s their official statement;

Saudi Government enforces curfew to slowdown the spreading of COVID-19

March 24, 2020

In an effort to slowdown the spread of the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, the Saudi Arabian government has mpose a kingdom-wide curfew for 21 days, which started today, Monday, March 23, 2020.

The curfew will be for the “health and safety of citizens and expatriates” within the Kingdom. Exempted from the curfew “are the employees of the security, military and media sectors, and workers in the sensitive health and service sectors.” The Saudi government released a separate announcement providing additional information on the “Curfews’ Exceptions.” you read the full text of the announcement here.

The Saudi Government is also urging everyone to stay at home during the curfew period and not to leave unless it is extremely necessary.

The curfew was impose a day after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported that there have been more than 500 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Source: SPA
Image By lawepw via flickr

Philippine Embassy’s response on the news regarding the new rule from Saudi Government

March 23, 2020
Philippine Embassy’s response on the news regarding the new rule from Saudi Government

Philippine Embassy in Riyadh just release a statement regarding “the new rule from Saudi Government that all shops except supermarket and medical store will only be open from 6 am to 8 pm.”, which is circulating in different social media platform and being shared to OFW within the Kingdom.

Here’s their official statement;

This is fake news and if ever someone sent this to you, just inform them and stop spreading the news.