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We’ve got an incredible lineup for you today! First up, only Cristiano Ronaldo could break social media by pulling in 20 million likes on a simple photo post 📱🔥 Next, history meets the future as two of the Kingdom's most beloved classic publications officially shift from traditional print to digital publishing 📰✨ And finally, we bring you the full story behind a recent Ministry-led enforcement action that resulted in heavy fines and a total shutdown 🚘⚠️

Let’s get into it! 🌟👇🏼

LOVIN NEWS

Two Of Saudi’s Longest-Running Publications Are Going Digital

• 📰 Digital Shift for Historic Media: Iconic Saudi publications Al Riyadh and Al Yamamah are taking a major leap toward digital-first publishing, stepping away from their traditional print roots.

• 🏛️ Deep Historical Legacy:

  • Al Yamamah: Founded in 1952 by Hamad Al-Jasser, it was the first media publication issued in Riyadh and recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special commemorative issue.

  • Al Riyadh: Launched in 1965, it grew into one of the Kingdom's most prominent daily newspapers and a major archival record of Saudi history and culture.

• 💭 Nostalgia & Archival Memories: Writers, journalists, and long-time readers have shared nostalgic memories of collecting physical copies, tracing their journeys from student readers to published contributors.

• 📱 Evolving Media Landscape: While transitioning to digital caters to modern demands for speed and instant accessibility, it marks the end of a physical print era that defined Saudi media for over seven decades.
  

  💡Summary:

  Historic Saudi media outlets Al Yamamah (founded in 1952) and Al Riyadh (founded in 1965) are transitioning toward digital publishing. The strategic shift highlights a major evolution in the Kingdom's media landscape—moving from physical print archives built over seven decades to modern digital-first platforms.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Saudi And Oman Are Getting A New Land Link

• 🚛 Land Logistics Corridor: Saudi and Omani logistics companies signed a strategic agreement to establish and activate a dedicated land-based logistics corridor between the two nations.

• 📦 Streamlined Supply Chains: The corridor is designed to optimize cargo transport, streamline customs processes, and improve cross-border storage and logistics operations.

• 🤝 Strengthening Bilateral Trade: The initiative aims to enhance trade flow, support regional business operations, and strengthen economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Oman.

• 🌍 Regional Connectivity: This partnership represents a major step toward building a more integrated and efficient logistics network across the GCC.
  

  💡Summary:

  Saudi and Omani logistics firms have partnered to create a new land-based logistics corridor. The initiative aims to boost cross-border trade, improve supply chain efficiency, and streamline customs and transport operations between the two neighboring Gulf nations.

LOVIN NEWS

The Story Behind The Unnamed Car Dealership Taken Down By The Ministry

• 🏷️ Price Discrepancy Escalate: A minor dispute began at a pharmacy in Taif when a customer noticed an item's shelf price was lower than the register price, leading to an argument with the pharmacist.

• 🔒 Forcible Detention & Seizure: The situation escalated dramatically when the pharmacist reportedly locked the customer inside the pharmacy and forcibly took his mobile phone.

• 📱 Viral Reaction: Details and footage of the incident spread quickly across social media, drawing widespread public backlash and demands for official intervention.

• ⚖️ Ministry Intervention & Referral: The Saudi Ministry of Health investigated, located the pharmacy, and interviewed the pharmacist—who admitted to mistreating the citizen. The case was officially referred to the Committee for Violations of the Health Professions Practice Law for legal action.

💡Summary:

A price dispute at a pharmacy in Taif escalated into a criminal incident after a pharmacist locked a customer inside and forcibly seized his phone. Following widespread viral backlash, the Saudi Ministry of Health investigated the incident and referred the pharmacist to face legal proceedings.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

Only Cristiano Could Get 20M On A Wedding Ring

• 💍 Officially Married: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez tied the knot in an intimate, private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026.

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Guest List: The low-key celebration was attended by their five children—Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda—without a massive celebrity guest list.

• 📲 Minimalist Announcement: Departing from grand celebrity reveals, the couple simply shared a photo of their hands displaying their wedding bands, captioned with "C ❤️ G".

• 🇸🇦 The Riyadh Connection: After meeting in Madrid in 2016, Saudi Arabia became a central hub for the family following Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr in January 2023. The couple officially engaged in Riyadh on August 11, 2025—exactly one year before their wedding.

   

  💡Summary:

  Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married after holding a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, surrounded by their five children. The low-key event came exactly one year after their Riyadh engagement on August 11, 2025, capping nearly a decade together with a simple social media post showing their new wedding bands.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

The Asiatic Lion Is Getting Ready For A Historic Comeback

• 🦁 A Roaring Return: The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve announced a long-term plan to reintroduce the endangered Asiatic lion to Saudi Arabia.

• 📜 Gone for Over a Century: Lions completely disappeared from the Arabian Peninsula by the late 19th century, remaining absent from the region for well over 100 years.

• 🌿 Building the Ecosystem: While no official return date has been set, the reserve has already successfully reintroduced 14 species to rebuild the ecosystem needed for the lions' comeback.

   💡Summary:

  The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has unveiled plans to reintroduce the Asiatic lion to Saudi Arabia after more than a century of absence from the region. To prepare for their historic return, the reserve is actively restoring the local ecosystem and has already successfully reintroduced 14 other species.

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REGIONAL FAVORITES

🇧🇭Kingfish Season Is On Pause: 5 Local Fish To Try Instead At Bahrain’s Fish Markets

• 🚫 Kingfish Net Ban Announced: The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) in Bahrain has instituted a two-month ban on catching Kingfish (Chan'ad) using nets from August 15 to October 15, 2026, to protect fish stocks during their spawning season. Traditional hook-and-line fishing remains permitted.

  🐟 Alternative Local Fish Options:

  • Safi (Rabbitfish): Small and budget-friendly with delicate white meat; typically deep-fried until crispy and served with white rice and daqoos.

  • Hamour (Grouper): Substantial with firm, flakey white flesh that holds marinades well; ideal for oven-baking whole or charcoal-grilling.

  • Sheri (Spangled Emperor): A reliable, mild, and firm catch; great pan-fried with bzar or incorporated into Fish Machboos.

  💡Summary:

  To protect stocks during spawning season, Bahrain has issued a two-month ban on catching Kingfish (Chan'ad) using nets from August 15 to October 15, 2026. While hook-and-line fishing continues, shoppers can turn to local alternatives like Safi, Hamour, and Sheri at fish markets.

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