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Riyadh Airport continues to see flights arriving and departing following recent disruption ✈️🇸🇦, Portugal has a new nationwide face-covering law travellers should know about 🇵🇹⚠️, and Saudi drivers could face fines of up to SAR 900 for polluting vehicles. 🚗💨💸

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LOVIN NEWS

🇵🇹 Portugal Just Introduced A Nationwide Face-Covering Ban With Fines Up To €3,000

• 🇵🇹✈️Starting September 23, 2026, Portugal’s new law prohibits clothing intended to conceal or obstruct the face in public spaces, including public streets and places open to the public.

• The rule is broader than religious clothing specifically: the legal text applies generally to clothing that conceals the face. It also extends to events, sporting activities and demonstrations.

• There are several exceptions, including face coverings for health, work, artistic, entertainment, security or weather-related reasons, as well as on aircraft, in diplomatic or consular premises, and in places of worship or other sacred spaces.

• Travellers should also know there are penalties: violations can carry fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, depending on whether the offence is considered negligent or intentional.

• For Saudi travellers specifically, the practical takeaway is to understand the new rules before visiting Portugal, particularly for anyone who normally wears a full-face covering such as a

💡 Summary:

Portugal’s new public face-covering law takes effect on September 23, meaning travellers will need to keep their faces visible in most public spaces unless one of the law’s listed exceptions applies. For Saudis heading to Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve or elsewhere in Portugal, it’s an important new local rule to know before travelling.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

🏆 Riyadh’s Next Generation Is Making Moves And Ready For The Vote

The first-ever Lovin’ Riyadh Awards are celebrating The Lovin’ Rising Star category that is putting the spotlight on young talents who are already making their mark, and they’re only getting started.

This year’s nominees are being recognised for:

• 🌟 Showing standout talent from an early age

• 🏆 Turning passion and hard work into impressive achievements

• 🚀 Making moves well beyond their years

• 🇸🇦 Representing an exciting new generation of Saudi talent

• 🗳️ Voting is open: The public vote closes on 28 September, with Riyadh deciding who becomes the category’s first-ever winner.

MEET THE NOMINEES AND CAST A VOTE HERE

LOVIN NEWS

✈️ Riyadh Airport Is Keeping Flights Moving After Recent Rumours

• ✈️🇸🇦 King Khalid International Airport experienced significant delays and cancellations on Saturday, September 19, with Flightradar24 temporarily showing its highest disruption level.

• Flight-tracking data later showed arrivals and departures gradually resuming, after operations were reportedly interrupted for around two hours.

• By Sunday, Flightradar24 was showing a low disruption level, with flights continuing to arrive and depart from Riyadh.

• One aviation report says the airport handled 745 flights over a 24-hour period — 361 arrivals and 384 departures — and around 100,000 passengers. However, those specific figures come from an aviation platform rather than an official airport statement, so they’re best presented as reported figures.

• Some flights are still experiencing delays or cancellations, meaning passengers should check directly with their airline before heading to the airport.

💡 Summary:

After significant disruption on Saturday which created some closure rumours, King Khalid International Airport is operational and flights are continuing to move through Riyadh. Current flight-tracking data shows conditions have eased considerably, although individual flights may still be affected — so checking your specific flight remains the safest move

LOVIN COMMUNITY

🏆 Five Feed Favorites Are Ready For Your Vote

The first-ever Lovin’ Riyadh Awards are celebrating the way some people just make your feed better. The Lovin’ Feed Favorite category celebrates the creators bringing personality, entertainment and unique content to our screens every day.

This year’s nominees have earned their spots by:

• ✨ Bringing Saudi humour from social media to the big screen

• 🎙️ Giving interviews and conversations a fresh Gen Z perspective

• 🇸🇦 Celebrating Saudi culture and language through entertaining content

• 🎬 Making the leap from online comedy to standout cinema performances

• ❤️ Turning everyday family moments into content people love watching

• 🗳️ Voting is open: The public vote closes on 28 September, with Riyadh deciding who becomes the category’s first-ever winner.

MEET THE NOMINEES AND CAST A VOTE HERE

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• Riyadh at dawn, but make it National Day season 💚🌅 ⁠⁠

• Saudi security officer carefully slows down traffic and escorts an elderly man safely across the street 🥺🤍⁠

• The purest form of loyalty comes straight from a child’s heart ✨💚⁠⁠

LOVIN COMMUNITY

🚗 Polluting Cars Could Land Drivers A Fine In Saudi Arabia

• 💨 Saudi Traffic regulations classify driving a vehicle that causes environmental pollution on public roads as a traffic violation.

• The fine ranges from SAR 500 to SAR 900, so excessive or polluting vehicle emissions could end up costing drivers more than expected.

• The rule is about environmental pollution caused by the vehicle, rather than simply seeing a small amount of normal exhaust from a car.

• For drivers, it’s another reason to pay attention to warning signs like unusual or excessive exhaust smoke and get potential mechanical problems checked rather than ignoring them.

• The regulation ultimately encourages drivers to keep their vehicles properly maintained while reducing pollution on Saudi roads.

💡 Summary:

A smoky exhaust could be more than just a sign your car needs a trip to the mechanic. Driving a vehicle that causes environmental pollution on Saudi public roads can result in a SAR 500–900 fine, making proper vehicle maintenance important for both your wallet and the roads.

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