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Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan inaugurates the new Saudi embassy building in Moscow on Saturday.
New Saudi embassy building inaugurated in Moscow
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan inaugurated on Saturday the new building of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the Russian capital Moscow. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Russia Abdulrahman Al-Ahmad, and Deputy Minister for Projects and Assets Eng. Khalid Al-Rumaih, along with a number of ministry officials.Upon arrival at the embassy, Prince Faisal unveiled a commemorative inauguration plaque and toured the new premises to view its facilities and departments, following the completion of its furnishing works.The opening of the new building comes as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’...
July 06, 2025

New Saudi embassy building inaugurated in Moscow

The skill-based classification of existing work permits and technical system upgrades began on June 18 for expatriates currently working in the Saudi labor market.
Saudi Arabia unveils new skill-based system for expatriate work permits
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi has issued a decision classifying the work permits of expatriate workers into three main skill categories: high-skill, skilled, and basic.The classification of existing work permits and technical system upgrades began on June 18 for expatriates currently working in the Saudi labor market. The classification would take effect for incoming expatriate workers as of July 1.The ministry has issued a guidance manual outlining all the details of the decision, which is available on its official website.This decision is part of the ministry’s broader efforts to foster a more attractive and efficient labor market, develop human capital, and enhance the business environment, contributing to...
July 06, 2025

Saudi Arabia unveils new skill-based system for expatriate work permits

The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,507, of whom 33 percent were Yemeni nationals, 65 percent Ethiopian nationals, and two percent belonged to other nationalities.
Saudi Arabia deports 8,051 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 17,863 illegal residents were arrested during inspections across Saudi Arabia in a week. The inspections were carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 26 and July 2, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 10,746 violators of the Residency Law, 4,362 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,755 violators of the Labor Law. The ministry said that a total of 8051 illegal residents were deported while 6,839 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 2,392 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the...
July 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia deports 8,051 illegal residents in a week

The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority has approved new amendments to the regulations for detecting, proving, and adjudicating violations in the provisions of the Electricity Law.
Fines for tampering with electricity meter range between SR5000 and SR100000  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority has approved new amendments to the regulations for detecting, proving, and adjudicating violations in the provisions of the Electricity Law. These amendments include increased penalties and updated fine assessment mechanisms after examining the nature and circumstances of each violation.The authority emphasized in the amendments the importance of considering the severity of the violation and aggravating circumstances when determining penalties. The penalties include fines that range between SR5000 and SR100000 for those found guilty of tampering with electricity meter. The fine was set at SR5,000 if the breaker capacity is 100 amps or less, and it will raise to SR15,000 for breaker capacity between 100 and 150 amps....
July 05, 2025

Fines for tampering with electricity meter range between SR5000 and SR100000  

The second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Japan wraps up in Tokyo on Friday.
GCC – Japan negotiations make progress in sealing free trade agreement    
Saudi Gazette report TOKYO — The second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Japan wrapped up in the Japanese capital Tokyo on Friday. The negotiations, which took place from June 30 to July 4, have been instrumental in working out major provisions of a free trade agreement between the two sides in the near future. A Saudi government delegation, led by the General Authority of Foreign Trade, attended the negotiations.The discussions covered several topics, including goods, technical barriers, terms of services, financial and telecommunications services, movement of natural persons, intellectual property, dispute settlement, general provisions, rules of origin, and trade facilitation.During this round, proposed texts...
July 05, 2025

GCC – Japan negotiations make progress in sealing free trade agreement    

The Saudi Aid Platform has revealed the total value of financial assistance provided by Saudi Arabia to around the world is amounted to approximately SR528.4 billion ($140.9 billion).
Saudi Arabia is among world’s top donors with assistance worth SR528 billion  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Aid Platform has revealed that the total value of financial assistance provided by Saudi Arabia to around the world is amounted to approximately SR528.4 billion ($140.9 billion), cementing the Kingdom's position as one of the largest donors globally.The Saudi official platform revealed that Egypt topped the list of countries that benefited most from Saudi aid, with a total of $32.49 billion, followed by Yemen with $27.69 billion, and then Pakistan with $13.19 billion. The list of countries that benefited the most also included Syria: $7.53 billion; Iraq: $7.33 billion; and Palestine: $5.37 billion.These figures reflect the Kingdom's commitment to its humanitarian and development role by supporting peoples and countries in confronting...
July 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia is among world’s top donors with assistance worth SR528 billion  

This increase in oil production, which is equivalent to four previous monthly increments, is in line with “a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals, as reflected in the low oil inventories,” the OPEC Secretariat said in a statement.
OPEC+ further accelerates oil output hike by 548,000 bpd in August
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Eight oil-producing nations of the OPEC+ alliance agreed on Saturday to increase their collective oil production by 548,000 barrels per day in August. The decision to further accelerate oil output hike was taken during a virtual meeting of the eight member countries, comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman.The group held its first meeting—since oil prices jumped and then retreated following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran—to review oil market developments and future outlook. They had been expected to increase their output by a smaller 411,000 barrels per day.This increase, which is equivalent to four previous monthly increments, is in line with “a steady global economic outlook and current...
July 05, 2025

OPEC+ further accelerates oil output hike by 548,000 bpd in August

Saudi Arabia tops global ICT Development Index for 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has secured the top global ranking in the 2025 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ICT Development Index, which assesses the digital progress of 164 countries across universal and effective connectivity.The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) confirmed the Kingdom's leading position, crediting it to sustained national efforts in strengthening competitiveness and driving sustainable growth in the ICT sector.The CST highlighted that Saudi Arabia’s advanced digital infrastructure has been instrumental in enabling the expansion of its digital economy, which reached SR459 billion in 2024, contributing 15% to the gross domestic product (GDP).The Kingdom’s ICT market, valued at SR180 billion in 2024, is the largest and...
July 04, 2025

Saudi Arabia tops global ICT Development Index for 2025

Saudi leadership congratulates President Trump on U.S. Independence Day
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a cable of congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, wishing him continued good health and happiness, and expressing hope for ongoing prosperity for the American people.In his message, King Salman praised the close and evolving relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States, highlighting the deep-rooted ties that continue to strengthen cooperation across various fields.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman also sent a separate congratulatory message to President Trump, extending similar wishes for health and success, and reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the longstanding friendship between the...
July 04, 2025

Saudi leadership congratulates President Trump on U.S. Independence Day

Saudi customs foils attempt to smuggle 646,000 Captagon pills through Jeddah port
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 646,000 amphetamine pills through Jeddah Islamic Port.According to ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi, the narcotics were discovered concealed within a shipment labeled as foodstuffs, specifically fava beans.The illicit cargo was intercepted during standard customs inspection procedures using advanced security screening technologies.Following the seizure, the authority coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, which led to the arrest of three individuals inside the Kingdom who were identified as the intended recipients of the shipment.ZATCA reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to tightening customs control over imports and exports to safeguard the Kingdom and...
July 04, 2025

Saudi customs foils attempt to smuggle 646,000 Captagon pills through Jeddah port

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