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Saudi e-commerce sales jump to SR69 billion during 1Q 2025

E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards reached their highest levels ever, totaling more than SR69.3 billion during the first quarter of 2025.

Saudi e-commerce sales jump to SR69 billion during 1Q 2025

Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, will deliver the sermon and lead the Juma prayer.

Makkah Grand Mosque Friday sermon to be translated into 35 languages for first time on July 4

July 03, 2025

Makkah Grand Mosque Friday sermon to be translated into 35 languages for first time on July 4

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty during their recent meeting in Istanbul (File photo).

Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss implementing Arab-Islamic Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

July 03, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss implementing Arab-Islamic Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development indicated that the unemployment rate among Saudis dropped to its lowest level, reaching 6.3 percent.

HR Ministry: Saudization instrumental in employing 2.5 million citizens in private sector

July 03, 2025

HR Ministry: Saudization instrumental in employing 2.5 million citizens in private sector

The Saudi security authorities arrested two Saudi citizens and a displaced expatriate in connection with the drug smuggling.

3 arrested after seizing huge cache of amphetamine pills hidden in sheep's intestines in Hafar Al-Batin

July 03, 2025

3 arrested after seizing huge cache of amphetamine pills hidden in sheep's intestines in Hafar Al-Batin

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Saudi e-commerce sales jump to SR69 billion during 1Q 2025

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Saudi e-commerce sales jump to SR69 billion during 1Q 2025

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Makkah Grand Mosque Friday sermon to be translated into 35 languages for first time on July 4

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Makkah Grand Mosque Friday sermon to be translated into 35 languages for first time on July 4

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Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss implementing Arab-Islamic Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

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Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss implementing Arab-Islamic Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

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HR Ministry: Saudization instrumental in employing 2.5 million citizens in private sector

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HR Ministry: Saudization instrumental in employing 2.5 million citizens in private sector

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3 arrested after seizing huge cache of amphetamine pills hidden in sheep's intestines in Hafar Al-Batin

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3 arrested after seizing huge cache of amphetamine pills hidden in sheep's intestines in Hafar Al-Batin

The average daily room rate in hotels fell by 3.4% year-on-year, reaching SR477, while serviced apartments and similar facilities saw an increase of 7.2%, bringing the average rate to SR209.

Hotel occupancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 63% as tourism workforce tops 983,000 in Q1 2025

July 03, 2025

Hotel occupancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 63% as tourism workforce tops 983,000 in Q1 2025

OIC, Arab League and African Union issue emergency appeal on Gaza humanitarian crisis

July 03, 2025

OIC, Arab League and African Union issue emergency appeal on Gaza humanitarian crisis

Ministry penalizes Umrah companies over accommodation violations

July 03, 2025

Ministry penalizes Umrah companies over accommodation violations

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full support for the Palestinian people in pursuit of their legitimate rights, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Saudi Arabia condemns calls for imposing Israeli sovereignty over occupied West Bank

July 03, 2025

Saudi Arabia condemns calls for imposing Israeli sovereignty over occupied West Bank

Prince Faisal and Marco Rubio discuss over phone regional situation

July 03, 2025

Prince Faisal and Marco Rubio discuss over phone regional situation

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia call for immediate end to Gaza catastrophe

July 03, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia call for immediate end to Gaza catastrophe

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman receives Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia agree to bolster bilateral ties

July 02, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia agree to bolster bilateral ties