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Defense minister meets Yemen’s new prime minister, affirms Saudi support
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Yemeni Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik in Riyadh on Monday. They discussed bilateral ties and regional developments.Prince Khalid conveyed greetings and congratulations from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Yemeni leader on his recent appointment, expressing wishes for Yemen’s security, stability, and prosperity.Prime Minister bin Braik conveyed his appreciation to the Saudi leadership and reaffirmed the importance of continued cooperation.The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and supporting Yemen’s economic and development goals.Prince Khalid reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to backing the Yemeni government in serving the aspirations of its people.
May 06, 2025

Defense minister meets Yemen’s new prime minister, affirms Saudi support

Hajj Security Forces in Makkah’s Al-Hijrah district have arrested 42 expatriates, holding various types of visit visas, for violating Hajj regulations.
Hajj Security Forces arrest 42 visa violators in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Hajj Security Forces in Makkah’s Al-Hijrah district have arrested 42 expatriates, holding various types of visit visas, for violating Hajj regulations and instructions.Legal action has been initiated against the violators, and authorities are in the process of arresting those who provided them with shelter, in order to impose the legally prescribed penalties.
May 06, 2025

Hajj Security Forces arrest 42 visa violators in Makkah

Kidana Development Company has started the installation of more than 500 misting fans as part of its shading and cooling project for pedestrian pathways in Mina.
Kidana embarks on shading and cooling of pathways at holy sites
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Kidana Development Company, the main developer of the holy sites and the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has started the installation of more than 500 misting fans as part of its shading and cooling project for pedestrian pathways in Mina.The project spreads over an area of more than 35,000 square meters. The initiative aims to reduce direct exposure to sunlight and provide a more comfortable environment that helps pilgrims perform their rituals with ease and tranquility. The project is part of Kidana’s ongoing efforts to improve services at the holy sites
May 06, 2025

Kidana embarks on shading and cooling of pathways at holy sites

UNESCO delegation, led by Assistant Director General for Natural Sciences Dr. Lidia Brito, visits the North Riyadh Geopark on Monday.
UNESCO delegation visits North Riyadh Geopark to celebrate its inclusion in Global Geoparks Network
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — An official delegation from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), led by Assistant Director General for Natural Sciences Dr. Lidia Brito, conducted a field visit to the North Riyadh Geopark to mark its inclusion in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network — the first achievement of its kind in the Middle East and the Arab world. Director of the Saudi Geopark Initiative Eng. Hussam Al-Turki, along with a select group of officials and experts joined the UNESCO delegation in the tour. The delegation explored the site’s unique geolandmarks, reviewed development plans and administrative facilities, and visited key formations such as Abu Shaddad Cave — home to some of the region’s most remarkable geological features...
May 05, 2025

UNESCO delegation visits North Riyadh Geopark to celebrate its inclusion in Global Geoparks Network

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Qatari Ambassador Bandar Al-Attiyah in Riyadh on Monday.
King and Crown Prince receive Qatari Emir’s invitations to attend Social Development World Summit  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have received two invitations from Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled to take place in Doha from November 4 to 6, 2025.Qatari Ambassador Bandar Al-Attiyah handed on Monday the invitations to Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during their meeting at the ministry headquarters in Riyadh.
May 05, 2025

King and Crown Prince receive Qatari Emir’s invitations to attend Social Development World Summit  

Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, attending the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Riyadh on Monday.
Number of Saudis working in occupational safety professions jumps 130% to 29,000
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — It was revealed in the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference, being held in Riyadh, that there was a 130 percent jump in the number of Saudis working in occupational safety and health professions, reaching more than 29,000. The private sector's compliance rate with safety standards has also risen to 90 percent, while national plans target 72 percent overall compliance by the end of 2024.At the same time, the Saudi aviation sector is confidently moving forward, aiming to serve 300 million passengers annually by 2030 and reach 250 international destinations, as part of a strategy to connect the Kingdom to the world and transform it into an international logistics platform. Total jobs created in the aviation sector reached 270,000.Addressing...
May 05, 2025

Number of Saudis working in occupational safety professions jumps 130% to 29,000

2,077 inspection visits lead to detection of 71 suspected cover-up cases
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH —The Anti-Commercial Cover-Up Department carried out 2,077 inspection visits across the Kingdom during the month of April as part of its drive to crack down on suspected cover-up businesses. During the inspection visits, 71 suspected cases of cover-up were detected, and violators were referred to the competent authorities to complete the investigation procedures and the application of deterrent penalties.The visits aimed at verifying establishments' compliance and detect crimes and violations of the Anti-Commercial Cover-Up Law. The inspection tours covered several activities, most notably retail sales of fruit and vegetable shops, men's salons, building renovations, retail sales of luxury goods and clothing accessories, catering, and restaurants....
May 05, 2025

2,077 inspection visits lead to detection of 71 suspected cover-up cases

This was for the third consecutive year Saudi Arabia is securing the top position in e-government services in the MENA region with a high maturity rate of 96 percent in the overall assessment.
Saudi Arabia tops in e-government services in MENA region for 3rd year in a row
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia emerged topper among the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries in the 2024 Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index, issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). This was for the third consecutive year Saudi Arabia is securing the top position in the MENA region with a high maturity rate of 96 percent in the overall assessment.Digital Government Authority Governor Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan affirmed that this achievement reflects the significant support and interest that the wise leadership has given to the digital government ecosystem, which has contributed to enhancing Saudi Arabia’s position in international rankings. He also highlighted the pivotal role of integration among...
May 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia tops in e-government services in MENA region for 3rd year in a row

According to the quarterly budget performance report, published the Ministry of Finance, revenues from oil stood at SR149.8 billion while non-oil revenues reached SR113.81 billion.
Saudi Arabia's budget posts quarterly deficit of SR58.7 billion
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia posted actual revenues of SR263.62 billion and expenditures of SR322.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025, recording a deficit of SR58.7 billion, the Ministry of Finance has announced on Monday. The total revenues during the three-month period recorded a fall of 10 percent year-on-year.According to the quarterly budget performance report, revenues from oil stood at SR149.8 billion while non-oil revenues reached SR113.81 billion. This shows that the Kingdom continues its efforts to diversify its sources of income and enhance long-term financial sustainability. The budget reflects an increase in public spending as part of the Kingdom's plans to stimulate economic growth and continue implementing major projects under the Saudi Vision 2030.The...
May 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia's budget posts quarterly deficit of SR58.7 billion

Interior minister launches 911 operations center in Madinah
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated the new Unified Security Operations Center (911) in Madinah, the fourth of its kind in the Kingdom under the National Security Operations Center.During his visit, the minister toured the facility’s operational areas, including the call reception hall, dispatch room, and video surveillance center.He also launched the new “incident documentation” service, which allows callers to upload geolocated images and videos when reporting incidents — a feature designed to enhance response speed and service quality.The 911 center in Madinah integrates the operations of 28 emergency and service entities in the region, streamlining coordination among security agencies and improving emergency...
May 05, 2025

Interior minister launches 911 operations center in Madinah

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