July, 2025

• 18 July

  New Saudi Arabia real estate law: Foreigners can own property from January 2026

  

  In a landmark decision on July 8, the Saudi Cabinet approved an updated system that will allow non-Saudis to own properties in the Kingdom from January 2026. The new system is part of ongoing reforms aimed at boosting the real estate sector and attracting foreign direct investment. The announcement was made following a Cabinet session chaired by King Salman bin …

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• 18 July

  ‘Muslim in the Dock’ by Lukman Harees book launch in Colombo

  

  Award-winning UK-based Sri Lankan author, writer and human rights activist Lukman Harees’ latest book on ‘Muslim in the Dock’ will be launched on Sunday, 20th July 2025 at 04.30 pm at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, Colombo, following the recent launch of the book at a well-attended event held in Harrow, London.  The book reflects a bystander’s perspective on how multi-pronged Islamophobia-related …

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• 15 July

  Saudi Arabia bans grocery stores from selling tobacco products

  

  Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned the sale of tobacco products in kiosks and grocery stores across the Kingdom. This is part of an update to the requirements for grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, introduced by the ministry, as part of its efforts to promote the business environment and raise food safety standards …

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• 15 July

  Chief of Saudi Fund For Development opens Wayamba University Township development project

  

  New university buildings and infrastructure in North Western Province to benefit 5,000 Sri Lankan students Saudi Arabia was the only country that did not suspend developmental projects during Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, envoy says COLOMBO: The Wayamba University township, financed by the Saudi Fund for Development, was opened to the public on Monday, marking the latest development initiative completed in …

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• 14 July

  YWMA Launches Smart Learning Classroom in Kalmunai

  

  KALMUNAI : The Young Women’s Muslim Association in collaboration with Rahamath foundation inaugurated a smart classroom recently at Al Azahar Vidyalaya in Kalmunai to cater to the development needs in the rural areas.     Mrs Fawaza Thaha President YWMA,Rahamath Munsoor, Chaiman Rahmath Foundation Ali Akbar Principal Al Azahar Vidyalaya, Mrs Zeeniya Thassim (chief guest) from Canada were present. Distinguished …

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• 11 July

  Zahira College Colombo Karate Committee honours Haazem Hisham

  

  COLOMBO — Zahira College Colombo Karate Committee presented a laptop to student Haazem Hisham at College premises on Wednesday July 2. Haazem Hisham stands out as a remarkable student who exemplifies dedication, discipline, and leadership. He successfully secured university eligibility by achieving commendable results in the 2024 GCE A/L Examination with an A in ICT, C in Combined Mathematics, and …

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• 9 July

  Qatar funded Cataract Removal Surgery project launched

  

  Qatar Charity has implemented a transformative health initiative under its health programme to combat blindness in Colombo City area by its Sri Lankan field office. The Cataract Removal Surgery project, funded by Qatar, has brought light back into the lives of many, which consists of 500 needy patients. Qatar Charity also expects to complete one thousand surgeries at a cost …

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