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Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic bodies condemn Israeli minister’s ‘provocative’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and several Arab and Islamic organizations have condemned in the strongest terms the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accompanied by more than 1,200 settlers, calling it a “provocative” act and a blatant violation of the historical and legal status quo of the holy site.In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that such repeated violations by Israeli officials would inflame tensions in the region.The Kingdom renewed its call on the international community to take immediate action to halt these practices, which it said undermine peace efforts and contravene international laws and norms.Jordan’s Foreign Ministry also condemned the...
August 03, 2025

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic bodies condemn Israeli minister’s ‘provocative’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Saudi Arabia approves new Medical Referral Center with 15 key responsibilities
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has established a new Medical Referral Center under the Ministry of Health, tasked with overseeing and organizing medical referral procedures for treatment both inside and outside the Kingdom.The move, approved by the Council of Ministers and published in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura on Friday, outlines 15 core responsibilities for the center.The center will regulate and follow up on medical referrals, including setting procedural and operational rules for air medical evacuations, coordinating with relevant agencies, and deciding on evacuation requests within and outside the Kingdom.It will also handle the review of medical leave reports for civil service employees exceeding 30 days domestically, and all sick leave reports issued abroad, as...
August 02, 2025

Saudi Arabia approves new Medical Referral Center with 15 key responsibilities

Saudi Arabia produces over 122,000 tons of high-quality local grapes during peak summer season
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi markets are witnessing a surge in locally grown summer fruits this August, with domestic grapes taking center stage for their superior quality and high demand over imported varieties.The Kingdom produces more than 122,300 tons of grapes annually, meeting market needs nationwide.Known for their rich nutritional value and pleasant taste, Saudi grapes also play a vital role in various food processing industries.According to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, grape cultivation in the Kingdom has seen significant growth due to substantial government support, the adoption of advanced farming techniques, and good agricultural practices.Major grape-producing regions include Tabuk, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jouf, Madinah, Asir, and Taif.Popular local...
August 02, 2025

Saudi Arabia produces over 122,000 tons of high-quality local grapes during peak summer season

Saudi Arabia detains over 22,000 residency, labor, and border violators in one week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s joint field security campaigns to track and apprehend violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations have resulted in the arrest of 22,147 offenders across all regions of the Kingdom between July 24 and July 30, the Ministry of Interior announced.Of those arrested, 13,835 violated residency regulations, 4,772 breached border security laws, and 3,540 violated labor laws.Authorities also detained 1,816 individuals attempting to illegally cross into Saudi Arabia — 36% Yemeni nationals, 62% Ethiopian nationals, and 2% of other nationalities — as well as 34 people attempting to leave the Kingdom unlawfully.The crackdown further led to the arrest of 20 individuals accused of transporting, sheltering, or employing violators and...
August 02, 2025

Saudi Arabia detains over 22,000 residency, labor, and border violators in one week

HR ministry proposes strict rules for advertising domestic labor services
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has proposed a set of regulations for advertising domestic labor services, aiming to protect workers’ dignity, curb misleading promotions, and ensure transparency.The draft “Regulations for Advertising Domestic Labor Services,” posted on the “Istitlaa” public consultation platform, prohibits ads containing words or phrases that could undermine the dignity of foreign or domestic workers.It also bans false or misleading claims that could deceive customers, whether directly or indirectly.Under the proposed rules, the ministry’s name or logos — as well as those of related platforms such as “Musaned” or “Ajeer” — cannot be used in advertisements.Ads must be in Arabic, though additional...
August 02, 2025

HR ministry proposes strict rules for advertising domestic labor services

Saudi Gazette publishes full text of new foreign property ownership law
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Gazette has obtained an official copy of Saudi Arabia’s “Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law” and is publishing the complete English text of its 15 articles below.The law consists of 15 articles and will come into force 180 days after its publication.The new framework allows non-Saudis — including individuals, companies, and non-profit entities — to own or acquire rights to real estate within geographic areas to be designated by the Council of Ministers.It introduces provisions for foreign companies, investment funds, and special-purpose entities to own property across the Kingdom, including Makkah and Madinah, under strict conditions.While the law grants wider ownership rights, it places restrictions on sensitive locations, limiting property...
August 02, 2025

Saudi Gazette publishes full text of new foreign property ownership law

Saudi Arabia, Canada hold first political consultations in Ottawa
Saudi Gazette reportOTTAWA — Saudi Arabia and Canada held their first round of political consultations in Ottawa on Thursday, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations between the two countries.The consultations were chaired by Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Saudi Arabia’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Alexander Lévêque, Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister for Europe, Arctic, and Middle East Affairs.During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields and exchanged views on a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest.The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework for regular political consultations between their respective foreign ministries.
August 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia, Canada hold first political consultations in Ottawa

Haram imam warns against fake social media accounts, misuse of technology
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Sheikh Yasser Al-Dosari, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, urged Muslims in his Friday sermon to verify news before sharing it and avoid spreading content from paid or fake social media accounts that fabricate statements and false fatwas.Al-Dosari warned that many of these accounts deliberately spread misinformation to distort reputations and sow division in society.He stressed that every person is accountable before God for what they publish and share online.Highlighting the Kingdom’s pioneering role in harnessing technology to serve communities, he praised Saudi Arabia’s vision and steady steps in the digital field.However, he cautioned against misuse, saying that smartphones have turned, for some, from tools of connection into means of...
August 01, 2025

Haram imam warns against fake social media accounts, misuse of technology

Saudi anti-graft authority investigates 425 employees, detains 142 in July corruption cases
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced on Friday that it investigated 425 public employees and detained 142 individuals in corruption cases during July 2025. Some of those detained were later released on bail.In a statement, Nazaha said it carried out 2,354 inspection rounds and pursued a number of criminal and administrative cases throughout the month.The suspects and detainees include employees from the Ministries of Interior, Defense, National Guard, Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Education, Health, Justice, Human Resources and Social Development, in addition to officials within the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority itself.Charges brought against them include bribery and abuse of power, according to the...
August 01, 2025

Saudi anti-graft authority investigates 425 employees, detains 142 in July corruption cases

Saudi customs thwarts smuggling of over 817,000 amphetamine pills at Al-Batha crossing
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) foiled two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 817,733 illicit pills through Al-Batha border crossing in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province.In the first case, officials discovered 797,647 pills of the narcotic amphetamine (commonly known as Captagon) hidden inside the rear tire cavity of a truck.In the second attempt, inspectors seized 20,086 prohibited pills concealed in various parts of another truck arriving at the crossing.ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls across the Kingdom’s entry points and preventing smugglers from bringing in narcotics and other banned substances.The authority said these efforts are part of its broader strategy to enhance community security and protect the...
August 01, 2025

Saudi customs thwarts smuggling of over 817,000 amphetamine pills at Al-Batha crossing

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