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Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb emphasized that Saudi Arabia's tourism sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion under Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program.
Al-Khateeb: WEF provides Saudi Arabia an opportunity to amplify its achievements through global collaboration

Al-Khateeb: WEF provides Saudi Arabia an opportunity to amplify its achievements through global collaboration

The number of operations carried out through the Absher Individuals platform has exceeded 6,022,000 operations.
Over 8.5 million e-transactions carry out via Absher in December  
January 20, 2025

Over 8.5 million e-transactions carry out via Absher in December  

The 'Professional Verification' service was introduced in line with a decision of the Council of Ministers that seeks to ensure that expatriate workers must possess verified academic and scientific qualifications and the practical skills required by the Saudi labor market before their arrival in the Kingdom.
HR Ministry expands ‘Professional Verification’ service for workers from 160 countries
January 20, 2025

HR Ministry expands ‘Professional Verification’ service for workers from 160 countries

Violations of foreign trucks in Saudi Arabia surged 203 percent to more than 26,000 during the year 2024 compared to 8,569 violations in 2023.
Violations of foreign trucks surge 203% to over 26,000 in 2024
January 20, 2025

Violations of foreign trucks surge 203% to over 26,000 in 2024

The Ministry of Justice said that labor courts contributed to shortening the average lifespan of a labor case to just 20 days.
Saudi labor courts issued 130,000 rulings last year, up 21% from 2023
January 20, 2025

Saudi labor courts issued 130,000 rulings last year, up 21% from 2023

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Trump pardons 6 January perpetrators as he signs slew of executive orders on first day in office
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Trump pardons 6 January perpetrators as he signs slew of executive orders on first day in office

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Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction
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Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

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Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization
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UK far-right group exposed in undercover investigation
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UK far-right group exposed in undercover investigation

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Knife attacker admits murdering three girls at UK dance class
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Knife attacker admits murdering three girls at UK dance class

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Col. Adel Al-Mutairi, official of the Special Forces for Road Security, said that the aircraft is equipped with radars and sensors to avoid collisions and assist in landing.
Interior ministry introduces drone to enhance road security
January 20, 2025

Interior ministry introduces drone to enhance road security

Riyadh police arrest 9-member gang involved in 33 financial fraud crimes
January 20, 2025

Riyadh police arrest 9-member gang involved in 33 financial fraud crimes

GASTAT: Average annual inflation rises to 1.7% in 2024
January 20, 2025

GASTAT: Average annual inflation rises to 1.7% in 2024

Prince Sultan University launches groundbreaking AI initiative in collaboration with Intelmatix
Prince Sultan University launches groundbreaking AI initiative in collaboration with Intelmatix
January 20, 2025

Prince Sultan University launches groundbreaking AI initiative in collaboration with Intelmatix

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas awards the Star of Jerusalem Medal to the Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Naif Al-Sudairi during a ceremony in Ramallah on Sunday.
Palestinian president awards Star of Jerusalem Medal to Saudi ambassador
January 19, 2025

Palestinian president awards Star of Jerusalem Medal to Saudi ambassador

According to the Ministry of Commerce’s report, 521,969 commercial registrations have been issued in 2024, compared to 368,038 in 2023. 
60% surge in commercial registrations in 2024
January 19, 2025

60% surge in commercial registrations in 2024

The Saudi-Portuguese Business Council delegation met with key Portuguese officials, including a number of ministers and mayors of Porto and Leiria.
Saudi Arabia and Portugal agree to explore collaboration in diverse sectors
January 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Portugal agree to explore collaboration in diverse sectors

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