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The local authorities in Al-Khobar have closed a popular restaurant after reporting of several cases of food poisoning.
Popular restaurant closed in Al-Khobar over food poisoning
Saudi Gazette report AL-KHOBAR — The local authorities in Al-Khobar have closed a popular restaurant after reporting of several cases of food poisoning. Specialized teams are carrying out investigation into the food poisoning cases involving the restaurant. The conditions of those affected by food poisoning are reportedly stable.The closure of the restaurant is for a period of 30 days, in light of violations involving food quality, workers' compliance with sanitary clothing and equipment, and storage conditions.This punitive measure follows intensified inspections on the part of the municipal and health authorities amid the significant rise in temperatures and humidity experienced in the Eastern Province during the current period.As part of a periodic and intensive inspection...
August 20, 2025

Popular restaurant closed in Al-Khobar over food poisoning

The Royal Saudi Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 150, a multinational maritime task force, from the Royal New Zealand Navy during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Support Activity, in Bahrain on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia assumes command of Combined Task Force 150
Saudi Gazette report MANAMA — The Royal Saudi Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 150, a multinational maritime task force, from the Royal New Zealand Navy during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Support Activity, in Bahrain on Tuesday. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).Royal New Zealand Navy Commodore Rodger Ward turned over command to Royal Saudi Navy Commodore Fahad S. Al Joaid. The handover ceremony was also attended by Chief of Staff of the Saudi Naval Forces Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Gharibi; Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Naif Al-Sudairy; and a number of officials, ambassadors, and military attachés.After assuming command of the task force, Fahd Al-Joaid delivered a speech in which he...
August 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia assumes command of Combined Task Force 150

Abdulaziz Al-Quaishish — Director of the Office of the Saudi Ambassador in London.
Saudi researcher challenges idealized view of democracy, highlights monarchy’s strengths through Swiss model
LONDON — Saudi researcher Abdulaziz Al-Adham Al-Quaishish has presented an academic study that questions the conventional portrayal of democracy as the “ideal” system of governance, using Switzerland as a case study.His work deconstructs the mechanisms of direct democracy, emphasizing its inclusivity and citizen participation while also highlighting the structural complexities and sluggish decision-making it often entails.The study, inspired by Al-Quaishish’s master's thesis comparing democratic and monarchical systems, reflects on the Swiss model and its relevance—or lack thereof—to other nations.He argues that democracy is not a universal formula but a context-driven experience, molded by a country’s history, society, and cultural fabric.Al-Quaishish concludes that...
August 20, 2025

Saudi researcher challenges idealized view of democracy, highlights monarchy’s strengths through Swiss model

Security authorities in Riyadh arrested a group of expatriates for stealing electrical cables from schools and public and private facilities in the capital city.
Several expatriates arrested in Riyadh for stealing electrical cables from schools and other facilities
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Security authorities in Riyadh arrested a group of expatriates for stealing electrical cables from schools and public and private facilities in the capital city. It was found that they had stored the stolen cables in illegal warehouses and yards, and used to resell them through retail outlets.The Public Security announced via its X social media account that the suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal action.It is noteworthy that the Riyadh Education Department has notified about 51 schools in the capital city that they would temporarily switch over in-person classes to remote learning until Thursday, after electrical cables were found stolen from their school buildings.In a letter addressed to the principals of these...
August 20, 2025

Several expatriates arrested in Riyadh for stealing electrical cables from schools and other facilities

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the granting of a foreign operator certificate to VistaJet to operate on-demand private flights domestically in Saudi Arabia.
GACA grants license to VistaJet as first foreign private domestic flight operator in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the granting of a foreign operator certificate to VistaJet to operate on-demand private flights domestically in Saudi Arabia. This makes VistaJet, a company specializing in operating private aircraft, the first foreign private aviation company to obtain such a certificate to operate domestic flights within the Kingdom.This certificate is granted following the authority’s decision to allow foreign private jet operators to conduct on-demand flights within the Kingdom starting May 1, 2025, after the company fulfills all requirements and standards outlined in the executive regulations of the Civil Aviation Law.Issuing the air operator certificate to the company is considered one of the key pillars in...
August 20, 2025

GACA grants license to VistaJet as first foreign private domestic flight operator in Saudi Arabia

The Music Commission, under the Ministry of Culture, organized the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir Program in Riyadh on Monday.
First batch of Saudi National Orchestra and Choir Program graduated
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Music Commission, under the Ministry of Culture, organized the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir Program in Riyadh on Monday. Hamed Fayez, deputy minister of culture and vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Music Commission, attended the ceremony held under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Music Commission Prince Badr bin Abdullah.During the 24-month academic program, the graduates pursued specialized educational and artistic programs, formulated by local and international experts to enhance their competence and hone their talents. The graduates were honored in six categories: academic excellence, excellence in development skills, excellence in...
August 20, 2025

First batch of Saudi National Orchestra and Choir Program graduated

The screening, which will be carried out by the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, aims to confirm medical readiness and support early detection within school health programs.
Health Ministry urges parents to complete school fitness screening for first-grade students
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Health urged parents of incoming first-grade students for the 1447 AH (2025–2026) academic year to complete the school fitness screening. The screening, which will be carried out by the MoH, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, aims to confirm medical readiness and support early detection within school health programs. Appointments can be booked through the Sehhaty app, allowing parents to select the time and the appropriate health center.The program verifies school-age immunizations, reviews the student's health status, measures body mass index (BMI), and conducts vision, speech, and hearing screening, dental and oral checks, and a clinical exam. It aims to strengthen preventive health, enable early detection of health...
August 19, 2025

Health Ministry urges parents to complete school fitness screening for first-grade students

As the world marks World Humanitarian Day, Saudi Arabia's contributions through KSrelief paint a bright picture of humanitarian giving that knows no borders, planting hope in the hearts of those affected by crises and disasters worldwide.
Saudi Arabia marks World Humanitarian Day with spending over $141 billion in global aid
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia marks World Humanitarian Day, which falls on August 19, with an extensive history of global humanitarian giving, reflected in aid and development projects totaling over $141 billion across 7,983 initiatives spreading over 173 countries. This sustained commitment solidifies the Kingdom's position as one of the world's largest donor countries.Spearheading these efforts is the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), established on May 13, 2015, as the Kingdom's dedicated international humanitarian arm. Operating with transparency, neutrality, and professionalism, KSrelief has implemented 3,612 projects worth more than $8.141 billion in 108 nations, benefiting millions of people.KSrelief has been at the forefront of...
August 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia marks World Humanitarian Day with spending over $141 billion in global aid

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chairs the Cabinet session in NEOM on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia calls for immediate measures to stop Israeli crimes against Palestinians and their land
Saudi Gazette report NEOM — The Saudi Council of Ministers called on the international community, especially the permanent members of the Security Council, to take immediate measures to compel the Israeli occupation authorities to stop their crimes against the Palestinian people and their occupied land. Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session in NEOM on Tuesday.In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of State, Cabinet Member for the Shoura Council Affairs and Acting Minister of Media Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed said that the Cabinet strongly condemned the statements made by the prime minister of the Israeli occupation government regarding the so-called "Greater Israel Vision" and its complete rejection of...
August 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia calls for immediate measures to stop Israeli crimes against Palestinians and their land

Putin lauds Saudi Crown Prince's efforts to establish peace in phone call  
Saudi Gazette report NEOM — Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded on Tuesday the constructive efforts of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to establish peace. During a phone call with the Crown Prince, Putin appreciated Saudi Arabia's steadfast position in this regard.At the outset of the call, the Russian President briefed the Crown Prince on the outcome of his recent talks with US President Donald Trump. On his part, the Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom's continued support for diplomatic dialogue as a means of resolving international disputes.The two leaders also discussed existing areas of bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia in a number of fields as well as avenues to further enhance them.
August 19, 2025

Putin lauds Saudi Crown Prince's efforts to establish peace in phone call  

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