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AIB has formed a task team to probe into the circumstances and causes of the accident.
Pilot dies as light sport plane crashes after takeoff from Thumama airport, near Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The pilot of a light sport aircraft died in an accident after taking off from Al-Thumama Airport, near Riyadh on Tuesday morning.The Saudi Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB) said in a statement that it had received information that a Tecnam light sport plane had an accident after taking off from Thumama Airport.“The preliminary information indicates that the plane took off from Thumama airport at around 6:30 am, with its Saudi trainee pilot was on a training flight. Five minutes after take-off, a distress call was sent by the pilot and then the connection was lost.”The AIB statement said that a search plane was sent by the Aviation Academy, and it located the wreckage five kilometers north of Thumama Airport.The bureau stated that the concerned security...
August 16, 2022

Pilot dies as light sport plane crashes after takeoff from Thumama airport, near Riyadh

King, Crown Prince congratulate presidents of Gabon, Indonesia
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has also sent a cable of congratulations to President Ali Bongo on the occasion.The Saudi leaders expressed their best felicitations and wished the President constant good health and happiness and the government and people of the Gabonese Republic steady progress and prosperity.Also on Tuesday, King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to President Joko Widodo of Indonesia on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has also sent a similar cable of congratulations to President...
August 16, 2022

King, Crown Prince congratulate presidents of Gabon, Indonesia

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman led the annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday early morning.
Crown Prince leads washing of Holy Kaaba
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, led the annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday early morning. Upon the arrival at the Grand Mosque, the Crown Prince, accompanied by Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki, was received by Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince performed tawaf (circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba) and observed two rak’ahs of voluntary prayer. After that, he headed to the inside of the Kaaba, where he led the washing ceremony and then performed the two rak’ahs of prayer.Those who attended the washing...
August 16, 2022

Crown Prince leads washing of Holy Kaaba


Saudi Arabian bowlers Abdul Rahman Al-Khelaiwi and Sultan Al-Masri finished first to win gold by the Saud bowling team in the doubles in the Arab Bowling Championship being held in Cairo.
Saudi bowling team wins gold in doubles in Arab Championships in Cairo
Saudi Gazette reportCAIRO — Saudi Arabia’s bowling team clinched gold in the doubles in the Tenth Arab Bowling Championship for Men and the Sixth Arab Bowling Championship for Women, being held in Cairo from Aug. 11 to 19. Saudi Arabian bowlers Abdul Rahman Al-Khelaiwi and Sultan Al-Masri finished first with 1443 points and 1292 points respectively, while United Arab Emirates’ bowlers Muhammad Al-Attar and Nayef Okab came second whereas Ali Haider and Asil Al Roumi from Qatar came in the third position.Assistant coach of the Saudi bowling team Majed Al-Aslani congratulated the team members for the victory. He valued the Kingdom’s support, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for the bowling team. “This support...
August 16, 2022

Saudi bowling team wins gold in doubles in Arab Championships in Cairo

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji received the letter at the ministry’s headquarters while receiving non-resident Ambassador of Costa Rica to Saudi Arabia Francisco Chacon Hernandez.
Crown Prince receives letter from Costa Rican President
RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, has received a letter from the President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, regarding the solid and close bilateral relations that connect the two friendly countries and peoples and means to develop them at all fields.On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji received the letter at the ministry’s headquarters while receiving non-resident Ambassador of Costa Rica to Saudi Arabia Francisco Chacon Hernandez.According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the two sides went over bilateral relations between the two countries, means to enhance them in various fields, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. — SG
August 15, 2022

Crown Prince receives letter from Costa Rican President

Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani during a meeting with lawyers recently in Riyadh.
Justice Ministry issues 2,317 law practice licenses in 12 months
RIYADH — The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has issued 2,317 and renewed 1,082 law practice licenses in the past 12 months.Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani said in a recent meeting with lawyers: “For quality judicial output, the ministry’s efforts focus on professional training.”“Lawyers are an essential part of the justice system, providing a professional dimension for achieving judicial goals and safeguards.”The ministry has enabled users of the Najiz portal to inquire about licensed lawyers through a list of lawyers classified by name and city, and to inquire about status of filed applications. The e-services also include applying for law practice license, renewal of license, and registering and transferring trainee lawyers. — SG
August 15, 2022

Justice Ministry issues 2,317 law practice licenses in 12 months

The event will explore five sub-themes covering a broad range to deliver on its ambition to contribute to the development of a more stable and resilient Cyberspace.
Rethinking global cyber order at the Global Cybersecurity Forum
RIYADH — The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF), a leading platform driving the global cybersecurity agenda founded and hosted by the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), announced on Monday its return between November 9-10, 2022.The theme for the two-day event is 'Rethinking the Global Cyber Order' with the forum addressing the rapidly evolving macroeconomic, geo-political, and strategic considerations shaping global cybersecurity.Following its 2020 debut and the Virtual dialogue in 2021, this year’s in-person event will be held in the Saudi Capital, Riyadh.The event brings together key decision-makers and executives from around the globe, including high-level government officials, C-Suite executives, international organizations, expert communities, NGOs and...
August 15, 2022

Rethinking global cyber order at the Global Cybersecurity Forum

SAMA had launched the first phase of the inter-bank instant money transfer system (sarie) on Feb. 20, 2021.
SAMA explores prospect of raising upper ceiling for inter-bank instant transfers up to SR80,000
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in cooperation with the financial sector, is currently studying the prospect of raising and determining the upper ceiling for inter-bank instant transfers.The upper ceiling, which is expected to range between SR60,000 and SR80,000, will be implemented by the end of 2022, marking the second phase of the inter-bank instant transfer service.It is noteworthy that SAMA had launched the first phase of the inter-bank instant money transfer system (sarie) on Feb. 20, 2021 and the new system helped financial entities, companies and individuals, to carry out inter-bank instant money transfers around the clock basis.Ziad Alyousef, deputy governor of SAMA for development and technology, said that the old payment system that handles...
August 15, 2022

SAMA explores prospect of raising upper ceiling for inter-bank instant transfers up to SR80,000

The total investments in the industrial sector until last June amounted to SR1,361 trillion, while the total number of factories stood at 10,675.
501 industrial licenses issued in first half of 2022
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has issued the "Monthly Bulletin for Industry and Mining" for June 2022. The bulletin sheds light on the most important figures and indicators that monitor the activities of the industrial and mining sectors in Saudi Arabia and highlights the number of changes witnessed by the two sectors concerning new and existing investments, and the shift in job opportunities.According to the bulletin, the total investments in the industrial sector until last June amounted to SR1,361 trillion, while the total number of factories stood at 10,675. It also indicated that the active number of mining licenses in the sector amounted to 2,100.The issue showed that the number of new industrial licenses issued by the ministry from January 2022...
August 15, 2022

501 industrial licenses issued in first half of 2022

Saudi Arabia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased by 6.8 percent in July 2022 compared to the same month of 2021, down from 8.1 percent in the previous month of June, according to a report of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Saudi Wholesale Price Index up by 6.8% in July
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased by 6.8 percent in July 2022 compared to the same month of 2021, down from 8.1 percent in the previous month of June, according to a report of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).Machinery prices showed the highest increase during the last month. The increase resulted mainly from the increase in metal products, machinery and equipment prices (+5.0percent) that have a relatively high weight in the index.Metal products, machinery and equipment prices increased by 5 percent due to the increase of general-purpose machinery prices (12.1 percent) and fabricated metal products prices (6.4 percent) due to their weight in the index.Other transportable goods increased by 5.7 percent, due to the increase...
August 15, 2022

Saudi Wholesale Price Index up by 6.8% in July

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