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High-end restaurants must now provide a full table service experience.
Saudi Arabia issues new regulations for fine dining restaurants
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued a set of new regulations to organize the operations of fine dining restaurants in Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to attract investment and enhance the business environment in the hospitality sector.Under the updated rules, high-end restaurants must now provide a full table service experience, including welcoming guests from the entrance to their table and offering valet parking.The regulations also include a dress code policy and prohibit the presence of visible cashier counters.Drive-thru services are strictly banned at fine dining establishments, as the ministry emphasized that the overall “experience” is central to luxury dining and cannot be delivered through fast service or exterior...
July 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia issues new regulations for fine dining restaurants

Baboon sightings in Riyadh linked to illegal pet release: wildlife center
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife has addressed a widely circulated video showing baboons in parts of Riyadh, confirming that the issue is being actively monitored and managed.In a statement, the center said the majority of the problem has already been addressed, and efforts are ongoing to complete the remaining measures. pic.twitter.com/qmjhRJk6kJ — .. (@vidvid12121) July 20, 2025 It clarified that the baboons observed are not within their natural habitat range and attributed their presence to individuals who had kept the animals as pets and later released them.The center emphasized the dangers of owning wild animals and urged the public to report similar cases through its dedicated hotline.The video, which sparked public concern, showed several...
July 21, 2025

Baboon sightings in Riyadh linked to illegal pet release: wildlife center

Over 50 million parcels delivered in Saudi Arabia in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s parcel delivery sector saw more than 50 million shipments completed during the second quarter of 2025, reflecting the growing demand for courier services across the Kingdom, the Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Monday.According to the TGA, Naqel topped the list with the lowest number of escalated complaints—only two per 100,000 shipments. It was followed by J&T, iMile, GFS, and DHL, each recording four complaints per 100,000 parcels.RedBox came next with five complaints, followed by SPL (6), Aramex (9), SMSA (15), AJEX (17), Star Links (26), UPS (41), and FedEx with the highest at 111 complaints per 100,000 parcels.The authority emphasized its commitment to ensuring service quality by processing complaints only after giving...
July 21, 2025

Over 50 million parcels delivered in Saudi Arabia in Q2 2025

Saudi Arabia designates sites for seven new mining complexes
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the allocation of sites for seven mining complexes across the regions of Riyadh, Makkah, Asir, and Al-Baha, as part of its efforts to enhance transparency.According to ministry spokesperson Jarrah Al-Jarrah, the designated locations include four in the Riyadh region: the “Tamir 2” complex in Al-Majma’ah (1.99 sq km), a site in Afif (10.38 sq km), the “Tayri” complex in Rumah (37.88 sq km), and “Dawadmi 6” (30.62 sq km).In the Makkah region, a site was allocated for the East Faydat Al-Musallam complex in Taif, covering 25 sq km.In Asir, the ministry expanded the Al-Hadbah and Al-Qurain complex in Bisha to reach a total area of 72.78 sq km.Meanwhile, in Al-Baha, a new complex was...
July 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia designates sites for seven new mining complexes

Saudi municipalities crack down on unlicensed housing subdivisions
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has affirmed that municipal authorities across Saudi Arabia are continuing efforts to detect and address violations related to the unauthorized subdivision of residential properties intended for investment.The ministry emphasized its commitment to curbing irregular practices that bypass approved municipal permits, citing their negative impact on urban quality of life and neighborhood integrity.In a statement issued Monday, the ministry identified key violations such as subdividing housing units into smaller spaces, adding internal doors, and modifying exits through building setbacks all without the required licenses.These actions, it noted, pose risks to public safety, strain infrastructure and municipal...
July 21, 2025

Saudi municipalities crack down on unlicensed housing subdivisions

Saudi Arabia leads globally in water safety standards as drowning deaths drop 17%
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has achieved global leadership in water safety and drowning prevention standards, following the adoption of its National Drowning Prevention Policy, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced.The ministry revealed a 17% decrease in drowning fatalities, attributing the progress to the effectiveness of nationwide safety programs and their social and economic impact.The announcement came during a workshop held to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25.Launched in collaboration with the Public Health Authority (Weqaya) and various government bodies, the ministry has activated the awareness campaign through internal programs and its digital platforms to promote safe behavior around water and strengthen...
July 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia leads globally in water safety standards as drowning deaths drop 17%

Yara and Lara in stable condition after successful separation surgery
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), confirmed the stable condition of conjoined Saudi twins Yara and Lara, four days after their successful separation surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh.Dr. Al-Rabeeah said that the twins’ vital signs are now normal and they remain on ventilators in the intensive care unit.He noted that their intestines have begun to regain function, and a nasal feeding tube will be used to gradually introduce nutrition.He added that the twins are under close observation and are receiving antibiotics to prevent infection, with good healing progress.Doctors anticipate weaning the twins off ventilators within the next four days, pending...
July 21, 2025

Yara and Lara in stable condition after successful separation surgery

Saudi delivery sector logs 101 million orders in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector recorded a growing performance in the second quarter of 2025, with more than 101 million orders processed across the Kingdom, the General Transport Authority announced on Monday.The Riyadh region led in total order volume, registering over 45.68 million orders — equivalent to 45% of nationwide activity. It was followed by Makkah with 21.47 million orders (21%), and the Eastern Province with 16.1 million orders (15%).Other regions saw notable figures as well: Madinah (4.71 million orders, 4%), Asir (3.61 million, 3%), Qassim (2.93 million, 2%), Tabuk (1.8 million, 1.77%), Hail (1.65 million, 1.64%), Jazan (1.2 million, 1.22%), Al-Jouf (779,000, 0.77%), Najran (666,000, 0.66%), the Northern Borders (552,000, 0.54%), and...
July 21, 2025

Saudi delivery sector logs 101 million orders in Q2 2025

King Abdullah financial district in Riyadh.
Foreign startup licenses in Saudi Arabia surge 118% to 550 by mid-2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The number of foreign startups licensed under Saudi Arabia’s "Riyadi" initiative has reached 550 as of mid-2025, marking a 118% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Investment.This surge comes as part of national efforts to position the Kingdom as a regional hub for entrepreneurship by facilitating international startup entry and creating a flexible regulatory environment that fosters innovation and attracts investment.The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at) has also issued 364 licenses for business incubators and accelerators across the country.These entities have played a vital role in attracting international entrepreneurs and supporting their growth journey — from early...
July 21, 2025

Foreign startup licenses in Saudi Arabia surge 118% to 550 by mid-2025

Saudi Railways transports 8 million passengers, 15 million tons of freight in H1 2025 performance
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced record operational results for the first half of 2025, transporting 7.93 million passengers across over 21,000 trips on its North, East, and Haramain High-Speed train networks — an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2024.The strong performance was bolstered by exceptional service during the Hajj season, which saw 1.2 million pilgrims transported via the Haramain line and 1.8 million via the Mashair Metro, totaling over 2,100 Hajj-related train journeys.On the freight side, SAR moved 14.93 million tons of minerals and goods — up 13% year-on-year — helping remove over 700,000 truck trips from the Kingdom’s roads.This shift resulted in fuel savings exceeding 72 million liters and a reduction of 190,000 tons...
July 21, 2025

Saudi Railways transports 8 million passengers, 15 million tons of freight in H1 2025 performance

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