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Saudi Arabia Stands With Pakistan, Saudi Champions in Korea, 23 New Absher Delegation Services & More!
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We’ve got an impactful lineup for you today! First up, Saudi Arabia expressed deep condolences and solidarity with Pakistan following a tragic hospital fire in Karachi that claimed the lives of 14 newborns 💔🕊️ Meanwhile, managing administrative tasks just got a whole lot easier as Absher updated its electronic delegation feature to allow representatives to handle 23 distinct passport and residency services on your behalf 📲📄 Plus, major gaming news drops in the capital as platform giant Roblox announces plans to open its regional MENA headquarters in Riyadh 🎮✨
Let’s get into it! 👇🏼
LOVIN NEWS
🏢 Major Move: Roblox picks Riyadh for its Middle East & North Africa headquarters, joining Saudi's booming gaming ecosystem.
🇸🇦 Player Hype: Local creators and fans reacted with huge excitement online.
💼 Job Application Jokes: Players are joking that years of playing and building games can finally go on their CVs.
🚀 Future Growth: Marks a big shift from playing games as kids to potential careers in their home city.
💡 Summary:
Roblox is opening its regional MENA headquarters in Riyadh, sparking viral excitement and job-application jokes among Saudi players ready to turn their gaming skills into careers.
LOVIN NEWS
🥈 Mohammed Al-Qurayea (Pole Vault — Silver Medal): Cleared a height of 3.40 meters to secure second place and claim silver for the Kingdom.
🥉 Sarah Al-Hilal (Heptathlon — Bronze Medal): Totaled 3,856 points across the 7-event discipline to earn third place on the global podium.
🌐 Global Stage: Competing among over 7,400 veteran athletes representing 106 nations.
💡 Summary:
Saudi Arabia bagged its first medals at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, thanks to a silver medal performance by Mohammed Al-Qurayea in the pole vault and a bronze medal finish by Sarah Al-Hilal in the heptathlon.
LOVIN COMMUNITY
🤝 Delegate 23 Services: Authorize someone else to manage passport renewals, Iqama services, visas, and permits online.
🇸🇦 Citizen Representative: Authorized individual must be a Saudi citizen.
💻 Active Accounts: Both parties need active Absher accounts (cancelable anytime).
💡 Summary:
Skip the Jawazat office, Absher lets users authorize a Saudi citizen to complete 23 passport, Iqama, and visa services remotely.
LOVIN COMMUNITY
🕯️ Devastating Loss: A fire broke out in the Mother & Child Health ward at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad, claiming the lives of 14 newborn babies.
⚠️ Cause of Blaze: Investigators believe the fire was triggered by an air-conditioning unit compressor explosion or short circuit.
🇸🇦 Saudi Support: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement expressing sincere condolences and solidarity with the families and the people of Pakistan.
💡 Summary:
A tragic fire at Islamabad’s PIMS Hospital killed 14 newborns, prompting official condolences and solidarity from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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LOVIN COMMUNITY
🔴 Red Alerts Elsewhere: Heavy rain, strong winds, and flash floods hit several regions across the Kingdom, including Makkah, Al-Bahah, Asir, and Jazan.
🌤️ Clear Skies in Capital: Riyadh stays green on the weather map with zero rain clouds and clear, sunny skies.
☕ Mini Vacay Vibes: An ideal week to visit the capital, escape the storms, and grab an iced coffee in the sunshine.
💡 Summary:
While weather red alerts hit multiple Saudi regions with heavy rain and storms, Riyadh enjoys clear, sunny weather, making it a bright spot for a mini getaway.
🍿 Sharable bits and tips!
🐾👑 A friendly stray cat steals the spotlight and wins over restaurant staff in Riyadh.
🚗💥 A terrifying wake-up call as a car crashes straight through a living room wall in Saudi Arabia.
🏃♂️🚘 A kid’s attempt to skip school backfires when his brother chases him down by car.
REGIONAL FAVORITES
🇧🇭WEEKEND HOTLIST: 5 Weekend Activities To End Your August In Bahrain With
🏝️ New Amwaj Residents’ Beach: Amwaj residents can check out a newly opened beachfront strip featuring dedicated spots for swimming and evening strolls.
🏊♀️ Private Swimming Lessons: Small-group, UK-certified female coaching sessions for kids, teens, and ladies on Saturdays at the Royal Golf Club, Riffa.
🎬 Free Family Movie Night: Time Out Market Bahrain (City Centre) is hosting a free screening of Brave from 4 PM–6 PM on Friday.
🦞 Seafood Night Returns: Hilton Bahrain in Juffair brings back its Seafood Night on Thursday from 7 PM–10 PM with live cooking stations and seafood paella.
🍹 Afro-Caribbean Party Brunch: SOL Lounge at The Diplomat Radisson Blu hosts a Friday brunch (1 PM–5 PM) and after-party (5 PM–7 PM) with international dishes and live DJ sets.
💡 Summary:
From new beachfront launches and seafood feasts to free family movie screenings and energetic party brunches, Bahrain is stacked with events to kick off the cooler weather this weekend.
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