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The Ministry of Commerce blocked a non-compliant, untrusted online store based outside Saudi Arabia after it was found advertising counterfeit gold bullion made of copper and coated with gold.
Saudi Arabia blocks foreign online store for selling counterfeit gold bullion
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce blocked a non-compliant, untrusted online store based outside Saudi Arabia after it was found advertising counterfeit gold bullion made of copper and coated with gold to deceive and mislead shoppers.The ministry detected the violation after the store, which targeted the Saudi market, promoted gold bullion of various weights at half the market value. The store was immediately blocked in cooperation with the relevant authorities to protect consumers and enforce the provisions of the E-Commerce Law and its executive regulations.The ministry stressed the importance for all consumers to verify the reliability of online stores before purchasing through the “Enquiry on E-Commerce Documentation” service on the Saudi Business Center...
August 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia blocks foreign online store for selling counterfeit gold bullion

Saudi humanitarian aid convoy laden with essential food supplies arrived in central Gaza on Monday.
Saudi humanitarian aid convoy reaches Gaza  
Saudi Gazette report GAZA — Saudi humanitarian aid convoy laden with essential food supplies arrived in central Gaza on Monday. It was made available by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as part of the Public Relief Campaign for the Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip.The Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, KSrelief’s implementing partner in Gaza, received the aid and oversaw its entry in preparation for distribution to the most vulnerable families across different areas of the strip.The arrival of the aid comes at a time when the residents of the strip are facing dire humanitarian conditions, with the hunger crisis worsening, and food insecurity reaching unprecedented levels.
August 20, 2025

Saudi humanitarian aid convoy reaches Gaza  

Prince Faisal bin Farhan
Saudi FM discusses over phone regional situation with his Qatari, UAE, and Bahrain counterparts
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed over phone on Wednesday the latest regional developments with his counterparts of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.Prince Faisal made phone calls with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.During the talks, they reviewed bilateral relations between their countries. They also discussed the latest international developments, and issues of common interest.
August 20, 2025

Saudi FM discusses over phone regional situation with his Qatari, UAE, and Bahrain counterparts

CONTINUUM ’25: Diriyah Art Futures to launch its first exhibition for emerging new media artists
RIYADH — Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the region’s first hub for new media arts, will open its inaugural exhibition CONTINUUM ’25 in Riyadh on September 13, showcasing works by 11 emerging artists from Saudi Arabia and around the world.Running until November 15, CONTINUUM ’25 marks the first edition of what will become an annual series spotlighting experimental art forms rooted in digital, immersive, and AI-driven media.The exhibition reflects the creative outcomes of DAF’s Emerging New Media Artists Programme, a year-long residency that equips young talents with mentorship and cutting-edge tools.The artists featured include Turki AlQahtani and Khaled Makshoush from Saudi Arabia; Salma Aly (Egypt), Samia Dzaïr (Algeria), Aya Abu Ghazaleh (Jordan), Dhia Dhibi (Tunisia), William...
August 20, 2025

CONTINUUM ’25: Diriyah Art Futures to launch its first exhibition for emerging new media artists

Saudi Arabia invests in next-generation culinary talent with six national studies
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, through its Culinary Arts Commission, has released six national studies detailing the rapid growth and transformation of the Kingdom’s culinary economy.Published on Monday in Riyadh, the research highlights the role of culinary arts in economic diversification, directly aligning with Vision 2030 goals.The findings link workforce development, sustainability, technological innovation, and tourism to emerging investment opportunities and long-term sector growth.The reports underscore the strength of Saudi Arabia’s youthful culinary workforce, with more than 72 percent of professional chefs under the age of 35.This demographic shift is contributing to a new era in the Kingdom’s food and hospitality industries.“These...
August 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia invests in next-generation culinary talent with six national studies

The General Directorate of Passports has issued 111,034 administrative decisions penalizing violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations with imprisonment, penalties, or deportation.
Passports Directorate takes 111,034 decisions to penalize violators in 6 months  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has issued 111,034 administrative decisions penalizing violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations with imprisonment, penalties, or deportation. The decisions were taken through regional committees of the directorate during the six-month period between January 1 and June 30, 2025.The directorate urged citizens, residents, business owners, and individuals to refrain from transporting, employing, sheltering, concealing, or assisting violators of residency, labor, or border security regulations in any way.It called on the public to report violations by dialing the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.
August 20, 2025

Passports Directorate takes 111,034 decisions to penalize violators in 6 months  

SFDA signs MoU with AAMI to strengthen medical device standards and innovation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), aiming to enhance collaboration in the medical device sector, with a focus on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology.The agreement was signed at the SFDA headquarters in Riyadh during a visit by an AAMI delegation led by Chairman of the Board Walt Rosebrough.The delegation reviewed the SFDA’s ongoing efforts in the regulation and development of the medical devices sector and held meetings with senior officials.The MoU was signed by Eng. Ali Al-Dalaan, SFDA Vice President for the Medical Devices Sector, and Robert Burrows, AAMI’s Executive Director of...
August 20, 2025

SFDA signs MoU with AAMI to strengthen medical device standards and innovation

The Nusuk Umrah service allows users to customize their trip by choosing from integrated packages or booking individual services such as visas, accommodation, transportation, and tours.
'Nusuk Umrah' launched for foreign pilgrims to avail services without intermediaries
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched on Wednesday the Nusuk Umrah service, which enables foreign Umrah pilgrims to directly apply for an Umrah visa and book services online without intermediaries.The platform, which is available on https://umrah.nusuk.sa/, aims to improve service quality and enrich the pilgrim experience. Nusuk Umrah is a new option, complementing existing channels like qualified agents. The service allows users to customize their trip by choosing from integrated packages or booking individual services such as visas, accommodation, transportation, and tours.The platform features a user-friendly interface that supports seven languages, integrates with government systems, and offers various payment options for a seamless digital...
August 20, 2025

'Nusuk Umrah' launched for foreign pilgrims to avail services without intermediaries

Saudi ministry issues over 5,000 licenses for group housing, launches urban beautification initiatives
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing issued more than 5,000 licenses for individual group housing properties through the “Balady” platform during the first half of 2025, while launching four major initiatives under the “More Beautiful Cities” program aimed at enhancing urban quality of life and addressing visual blight. As part of broader municipal service upgrades, the ministry introduced a portfolio management system for municipal debts in 15 city authorities and improved awareness of the objection platform across 16 municipalities covering 25 services.The average objection resolution time was also reduced to just nine working days, down from 30 in 2024. In efforts to improve the urban landscape, visual blight surveillance...
August 20, 2025

Saudi ministry issues over 5,000 licenses for group housing, launches urban beautification initiatives

Promotional activities banned during Ramadan iftar meals at Two Holy Mosques
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has released the procedural guide for issuing permits for serving iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan. The guidelines will be applicable to all entities and individuals who wish to serve iftar meals to worshipers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.The authority pointed out that the conditions for obtaining a permit require that the entity be legally registered and licensed by the relevant authorities. They have to adhere to approved health and Shariah requirements, and submit an iftar meal distribution plan approved by the authority.The authority explained that the entity obtaining the permit is obligated to adhere to...
August 20, 2025

Promotional activities banned during Ramadan iftar meals at Two Holy Mosques

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