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Saudi Commerce Ministry discusses price hike in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce organized a workshop to discuss the impact of the Ukraine crisis on global and local markets, including the price rise.Prices of basic consumer goods and commodities as well as the manufacturing costs registered a steep rise in the wake of the Russian-Ukraine conflict, in addition to the big jump in the costs of shipping and logistics services.The ministry said 12 government agencies, the Federation of Saudi Chambers and representatives of 70 major companies, including retailers and wholesale dealers operating in the food and beverages sector, participated in the workshop.Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qassabi stressed the government’s keenness to overcome all challenges and obstacles facing the private sector,...
April 08, 2022

Saudi Commerce Ministry discusses price hike in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict

No injuries were reported as a result of the ruckus and legal measures were taken against two people involved in it.
Security forces investigate ruckus inside Makkah Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security started investigations into a quarrel that took place between two people in the Al-Mas'a area of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday.No injuries were reported as a result of the ruckus and legal measures were taken against two people involved in it.The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security called upon all to the respect the sanctity of the place and observe serenity and calm during the performance of Umrah and prayers at the Two Holy Mosques.
April 08, 2022

Security forces investigate ruckus inside Makkah Grand Mosque

Slovenian PM receives Saudi minister of economy
RIYADH — The Slovenian Prime Minister, Janez Jansa, received in Ljubljana on Thursday the Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim.During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways of cooperation in a number of fields.Al-Ibrahim also met with the Slovenian Minister of Digital Transformation, Mark Boris Andrijanic where they discussed joint areas of cooperation and ways to develop them.On the other hand, Al-Ibrahim met with State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Stanislav Rascan, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Andrej Cus, and Mayor of Ljubljana Zoran Jankovic, during which they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in all fields. — SPA
April 08, 2022

Slovenian PM receives Saudi minister of economy

Post COVID economic support estimated at 13.9% of Saudi GDP — Minister
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammad Al-Jadaan said the Kingdom overcame the coronavirus pandemic due to the speed of response and unprecedented measures it took to protect citizens and residents as well as to support economic activity, which were estimated at 13.9% of gross domestic product (GDP).He added that several Arab countries began to recover from the COVID-19 effects and return to economic growth, Saudi Press Agency reported.The minister expects - according to the estimates of the Arab Monetary Fund (IMF) - that the combined economic growth of Arab countries to rise to nearly 5% in 2022, compared to 2.9% a year earlier.This is driven by several factors, including the relative improvement in global demand, high growth rates of the oil and gas sectors, as well as the...
April 08, 2022

Post COVID economic support estimated at 13.9% of Saudi GDP — Minister

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SAMA halts opening of bank accounts online
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — All banks in Saudi Arabia will halt opening new accounts for clients through online platforms “until further notice” as per new instructions from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Saudi Gazette learned from well-informed sources.The new instructions which will come into effect as of Sunday, April 10, include opening accounts for individuals and institutions as part of new measures to tackle fraud.SAMA told the banks and financial institutions that opening new accounts shall be introduced only through their branches, which allows bank employees to verify the identity of the person who is opening the account.As per the new instructions, non-Saudi clients will no longer be able to add money transfer beneficiaries online. Instead, they have to do it in person....
April 08, 2022

SAMA halts opening of bank accounts online

Public sector employees can check personal and employment data on ministry's app
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced on Thursday that public sector employees can now check and review their personal and employment data through the ministry's app.The MHRSD said it added the feature for public sector employees to enable them to review their employment data, qualifications, number of service years, historical record, sick leaves, as well as the status of grievances that have been submitted by them.The MHRSD's application for individuals was launched earlier during the ministry's participation in the LEAP Conference held in Riyadh from 1 to 3 February 2022. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology under the name of "One Eye on the...
April 08, 2022

Public sector employees can check personal and employment data on ministry's app

Saudi Health Ministry denies rumors on fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Assistant Deputy Minister of Health for Preventive Health Dr. Abdullah Asiri has denied reports that Saudi Arabia will give a fourth booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to people in the age group 60 and above.The announcement was made by Dr. Asiri, according to Akhbar 24, after he confirmed that the rumor about a 4th dose of the vaccine was totally incorrect.Additionally, Dr. Asiri has also denied what has been circulated recently on social media regarding the changes in the individuals' health status in Tawakkalna application 6 months after receiving the booster dose.Dr. Asiri clarified the definition of the health status (Immune - Completed COVID-19 vaccine doses) on Tawakkalna app will be shown on the screen of every individual above 18 who received...
April 08, 2022

Saudi Health Ministry denies rumors on fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

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'Kinder Surprise Maxi' removed from Saudi store shelves
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) on Thursday issued a warning on the possibility of "Kinder Surprise Maxi" chocolate causing food poisoning.The SFDA said the warning was issued after reports that some batches of the product manufactured in Belgium were likely to be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.The Rapid Alert Center received a report about the possibility of contamination in Kinder Surprise Maxi chocolate with batch numbers 'L004L03 and L005L03-AD' and the expiration date October 1, 2022, the SDFA said.The SFDA confirmed that it took all necessary measures to ensure that the local markets are free of Kinder Surprise Maxi.Consumers should not buy the product with these batch numbers, the SFDA advised, noting that the product...
April 08, 2022

'Kinder Surprise Maxi' removed from Saudi store shelves

Al-Khalidi and Al-Rubai qualified to the next stage in the recitation segment.
World listens to call to prayer from Quba Mosque in 'Otr Elkalam’ show
RIYADH — The sixth episode in the qualifying round of Otr Elkalam (Scent of Speech) show, the international Holy Qur’an and call to prayer competition, witnessed the muezzin of Quba Mosque raising the adhan (call to prayer).The episode saw exceptionally strong competition between the six contestants in the recitation of the Holy Qur’an branch and the call to prayer branch.In Thursday's episode, viewers from all over the world listened to Saudi muezzin Anas Sahloul of Quba Mosque adding a flavor of Madinah's Ramadan to the show. Sahloul raised the adhan in the same manner he used raise it in the Quba Mosque, the first mosque to be founded on piety.Turkish muezzin Mohsen Kara came to the show with exceptional experience. He had delivered the call to prayer in several countries,...
April 08, 2022

World listens to call to prayer from Quba Mosque in 'Otr Elkalam’ show

(Courtesy file photo - BBC)
The cookies chef: Story of a woman who found success in Riyadh Season
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Ghada Al-Omran, a young Saudi chef, began experimenting with cooking at a young age, notably with her favorite meal — cookies, which she associated with childhood memories until she recreated it and now serves to coffee shops, working families, and others.She revealed in an interview with Al Arabiya.net that her aunt vivified her love of cookies, which she used to make and carry with her all the time and which were known for their delicious taste.Al-Omran also revealed that she planned to include it in her Ramadan meals as a snack between the two iftar hours, either alone or with a cup of coffee or milk, and that her daughter wanted to include it in her school lunch box.And when it came to the preparation process, she said, "I start by preparing the...
April 08, 2022

The cookies chef: Story of a woman who found success in Riyadh Season

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