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The General Department of Traffic has launched an online service to issue short front number plates for sports vehicles having specific technical manufacturing specifications.
Sports vehicles can have now short number plates
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Department of Traffic has launched an online service to issue short front number plates for sports vehicles having specific technical manufacturing specifications.This service was introduced in line with the Ministry of Interior's efforts to improve traffic services in accordance with the required specifications and standards for modern vehicles.The Traffic Department said that the service can be accessed through the Ministry of Interior's Absher platform. The beneficiaries can select on Absher "My Services," then "Vehicle Services," then "Vehicle Management," then selecting the vehicle, and then replacing the number plates. All required procedures can be completed after payment of the service fees.The...
July 17, 2025

Sports vehicles can have now short number plates

Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss Israeli strikes on Syria
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone call on Wednesday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss escalating regional security concerns, including the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory.The call focused on the ongoing Israeli attacks, which intensified on Wednesday with a wave of strikes targeting the Syrian capital Damascus.According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, Israeli warplanes bombed the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab.Footage shared online showed smoke rising from the impact zones following the attacks.The strikes came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promised “painful blows” against Damascus. Local media also reported airstrikes on...
July 16, 2025

Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss Israeli strikes on Syria

GCC secretary-general stresses commitment to completing Gulf railway project on schedule
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi reaffirmed on Wednesday the bloc’s commitment to completing the GCC railway project according to its planned schedule, underscoring its role in enhancing development and prosperity across member states.His remarks came during a progress meeting held at the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh, where senior officials from the Secretariat and the Gulf Railway Authority reviewed the latest updates on the transnational railway initiative.Albudaiwi was briefed by the Authority’s Director General through a visual presentation detailing the project’s current status, implementation milestones, and the ongoing coordination between member states.He commended the advanced progress and efforts made by...
July 16, 2025

GCC secretary-general stresses commitment to completing Gulf railway project on schedule

Saudi minister holds strategic AI and tech talks with French institutions in Paris
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — As part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of strategic meetings in Paris with leading French research institutions and global technology firms.The minister began his engagements with Dr. Bruno Sportisse, CEO of INRIA, France’s national institute for digital sciences and technology.The two sides discussed potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics, including the establishment of joint research labs and researcher exchange programs aimed at talent development.In a separate meeting with Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI, Alswaha reviewed areas of...
July 16, 2025

Saudi minister holds strategic AI and tech talks with French institutions in Paris

Energy minister, IAEA chief discuss Saudi nuclear energy program progress
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, received Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss ongoing cooperation and progress in the Kingdom’s national nuclear energy program.The meeting covered key areas of mutual interest, including technical and regulatory collaboration, advancements achieved through Saudi-IAEA cooperation, and the application of the highest international standards for nuclear safety and security.Discussions also focused on preparations for the International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response, which Saudi Arabia is set to host in December 2025 in Riyadh.The event will be organized in partnership with the...
July 16, 2025

Energy minister, IAEA chief discuss Saudi nuclear energy program progress

GCC and Muslim World League condemn Israeli strikes on Syria
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned Israel’s latest airstrikes on Syrian territory, reaffirming its firm support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and rejecting any foreign interference that could aggravate the suffering of the Syrian people.In a statement issued Wednesday, GCC Secretary-General Jassem Albudaiwi described the Israeli attacks as a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and a breach of international law and norms.He warned that such aggression poses a serious threat to regional stability and constitutes an irresponsible escalation that disregards international efforts to secure peace in Syria and the wider region.Albudaiwi called on the international community to take responsibility for halting these...
July 16, 2025

GCC and Muslim World League condemn Israeli strikes on Syria

Saudi embassy in Indonesia follows up on citizen missing in Bali beach drowning
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Embassy in Indonesia is closely following up on the case of a Saudi citizen who went missing following a drowning incident off the coast of Bali, after receiving a request for assistance from his family.In a statement issued Tuesday, the embassy said it was contacted on July 8 by the family of the missing citizen, Asaad Mohammed Ali Hawsawi, who informed them that he had reportedly drowned and requested the embassy's intervention.Acting on directives from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the embassy said it promptly notified the relevant Indonesian authorities, who initiated search and rescue operations.The embassy added that coordination with local agencies is ongoing, with regular updates being provided to the family.According to...
July 16, 2025

Saudi embassy in Indonesia follows up on citizen missing in Bali beach drowning

Seven Umrah companies suspended for housing pilgrims in unlicensed accommodations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended seven Umrah companies after detecting serious violations, including housing pilgrims in unlicensed accommodations — a direct breach of approved regulatory guidelines. In a statement issued Tuesday, the ministry said the violations pose significant risks to the safety and comfort of pilgrims and confirmed that it had taken immediate legal action against the offending companies, with penalties to follow as stipulated by law. The ministry reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all pilgrims receive their full rights in line with the highest standards of quality and efficiency. It warned that it will not tolerate any company that fails to uphold its contractual obligations or jeopardizes the safety of...
July 16, 2025

Seven Umrah companies suspended for housing pilgrims in unlicensed accommodations

A total of 32,980,528 operations were carried out via the “Absher Individuals” platform.
Absher processed over 35 million transactions in June 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior’s digital platform “Absher” processed over 35.2 million electronic transactions for users during June 2025, according to a report released Tuesday.A total of 32,980,528 operations were carried out via the “Absher Individuals” platform, including more than 26.8 million document views using the platform’s digital wallet feature, which is available to citizens, residents, and visitors.Meanwhile, the “Absher Business” platform recorded 2,283,421 operations.Among the Ministry’s sectors, the General Security Directorate accounted for 3,239,851 operations. Of those, 2,958,513 were traffic-related transactions processed by the General Directorate of Traffic.The General Directorate of Passports handled 2,131,566 operations,...
July 16, 2025

Absher processed over 35 million transactions in June 2025

KSrelief signs Syria wildfire response deal in Latakia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday to provide firefighting equipment and tools to combat wildfires in the town of Kassab in Syria’s Latakia governorate.The agreement was signed in the presence of Syria’s Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed Al-Saleh.Under the agreement, rapid and effective response capabilities to wildfires in Latakia will be strengthened through the technical and logistical support of on-the-ground firefighting teams.Syria’s Deputy Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Ahmad Qaziz, emphasized the importance of the agreement at this critical time, noting that boosting civil defense capabilities is essential with the onset of summer and its...
July 16, 2025

KSrelief signs Syria wildfire response deal in Latakia

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