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Saudi Arabia welcomes France’s move to recognize State of Palestine
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of France’s intention to formally recognize the State of Palestine, describing the move as a “historic decision” that reinforces international support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.In a statement issued Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised France’s position as a reaffirmation of global consensus on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.The Kingdom said the move aligns with international law and United Nations resolutions, calling for a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.“The Kingdom underscores the importance of continued efforts by...
July 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes France’s move to recognize State of Palestine

Syria adopts Saudi investment protection agreement to attract investors
Saudi Gazette reportDAMASCUS — Syria has formally adopted a Saudi-developed agreement for the protection of foreign investors, laying the foundation for future investments flowing into the country.The move marks a key milestone in Syria’s efforts to rebuild its economy with support from Saudi expertise, which has driven transformative growth in multiple sectors in recent years.The announcement was made during a ministerial session of the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum 2025, held Thursday with the participation of senior ministers and officials from both countries.Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih said Syria was entering a new phase with strong appetite for investment and discovery of opportunities.“We are confident that Syrians will revive their country’s economy....
July 24, 2025

Syria adopts Saudi investment protection agreement to attract investors

Riyadh Metro transported more than 23.6 million passengers. (File picture)
Saudi train ridership tops 36.5 million in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s rail sector recorded more than 36.5 million passengers using train services in the second quarter of 2025, up by 1 million compared to the first quarter, according to figures released Thursday by the Transport General Authority (TGA).Urban rail services saw strong growth, with over 33.8 million passengers using metro systems across the Kingdom.Riyadh Metro led the figures, transporting more than 23.6 million passengers.The automated people mover at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah followed with over 7.76 million users, while Princess Nourah University’s campus rail in Riyadh saw over 512,000 passengers.Intercity train services also witnessed a 10% year-on-year increase, with over 2.67 million passengers traveling between...
July 24, 2025

Saudi train ridership tops 36.5 million in Q2 2025

Mem by Ayman Zedani, winner of 1st IAP edition. (Supplied)
Ithra announces open call for 7th Ithra Art Prize with expanded exhibition format
Saudi Gazette reportDHAHRAN — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced the open call for the 7th edition of the Ithra Art Prize, one of the world’s most generous grants for contemporary artists from the Arab world.With a top award of $100,000 and a new format including five additional finalists, the prize offers an unparalleled platform for regional creatives.Submissions are now open and will be accepted until October 16, 2025. For the first time in the prize’s history, five finalists will receive production grants to showcase their works alongside the winner in a collective exhibition at Ithra in spring 2026.The final winner will be selected during the exhibition, which marks a return of the prize’s centerpiece event to Ithra’s home in Saudi Arabia’s...
July 24, 2025

Ithra announces open call for 7th Ithra Art Prize with expanded exhibition format

Al-Kholood club.
Saudi Arabia privatizes three football clubs
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Sports announced Thursday the privatization of the three football clubs— Al-Ansar, Al-Kholood, and Al-Zulfi — under the Kingdom’s broader sports investment and privatization initiative.Ownership of the clubs has officially been transferred to private investors following the completion of regulatory procedures and company formation by the National Center for Privatization.Al-Zulfi FC will now be owned by Najm Al-Salam Company, Al-Kholood by Harburg Group, and Al-Ansar by Awda Al-Baladi & Sons Company.This follows the August 2024 announcement of six clubs slated for privatization: Al-Ansar, Al-Okhdood, Al-Kholood, Al-Zulfi, Al-Orouba, and Al-Nahda.The three remaining clubs — Al-Nahda, Al-Okhdood, and Al-Orouba — are still under...
July 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia privatizes three football clubs

Saudi non-oil exports reach $8.2 billion in May despite drop in oil trade
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose by 6 percent year-on-year in May 2025 to reach SR31 billion ($8.2 billion), according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics on Thursday.However, national non-oil exports (excluding re-exports) declined by 1.8 percent, while re-exports surged by 20.5 percent compared to May 2024.Overall merchandise exports dropped by 14 percent due to a 21.8 percent plunge in oil exports. As a result, the share of oil exports in total exports fell from 72.1 percent in May 2024 to 65.6 percent in May 2025.Imports, on the other hand, increased by 7.8 percent, leading to a 68.4 percent year-on-year decline in the trade balance surplus.The ratio of non-oil exports (including re-exports) to imports...
July 24, 2025

Saudi non-oil exports reach $8.2 billion in May despite drop in oil trade

Turki Alalshikh promises record-breaking Riyadh Season, global comedy festival and major film projects
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh has announced that the upcoming Riyadh Season will be "very different," with global surprises, top-tier performances, and blockbuster events.In a video posted to his official X account, Alalshikh said the ongoing Esports World Cup, offering more than $70 million in prizes, has already energized Riyadh with momentum that will continue for weeks.Among the biggest highlights is the World Comedy Festival, the largest of its kind, scheduled from September 26 to October 9 at Boulevard Riyadh City.It will feature over 50 world-renowned comedians including Kevin Hart, Russell Peters, Sebastian Maniscalco, Whitney Cummings, Gabriel Iglesias, Bill Burr, and Andrew Schulz.The festival will also host...
July 24, 2025

Turki Alalshikh promises record-breaking Riyadh Season, global comedy festival and major film projects

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic nations condemn "Israeli sovereignty" move in West Bank
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia, alongside key Arab and Islamic countries, has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s recent declaration calling for the imposition of so-called "Israeli sovereignty" over the occupied West Bank, denouncing it as a blatant and unacceptable violation of international law.In a joint statement issued on Thursday by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the condemnation was supported by Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the League of Arab States, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.The group of nations described the Israeli move as a “flagrant breach” of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, including Resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973),...
July 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic nations condemn "Israeli sovereignty" move in West Bank

Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih announced during the opening that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the formation of a high-level Saudi-Syrian Joint Business Council.
Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum 2025 seals $6.4 billion in deals, new joint business council formed
Saudi Gazette reportDAMASCUS — The Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum 2025 concluded in Damascus on Thursday with the signing of 47 agreements and memorandums of understanding valued at SR24 billion ($6.4 billion).Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih announced during the opening that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the formation of a high-level Saudi-Syrian Joint Business Council, emphasizing the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Syria’s reconstruction and economic integration.The forum was held in the presence of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and attended by more than 100 Saudi private companies and 20 government entities.The forum is seen as the launch of a new investment era, aiming to foster partnerships across energy, infrastructure, industry, real estate, finance,...
July 24, 2025

Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum 2025 seals $6.4 billion in deals, new joint business council formed

Interior Ministry launches new digital services on Absher platform
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami on Wednesday inaugurated a new set of digital services offered by Public Security via the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform.Under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior, the launch took place during the “Digital Transformation Forum: Technology and the Future” held at the Public Security headquarters in Riyadh.The newly launched services include several additions to the “Absher Individuals” platform, such as transferring vehicle ownership to businesses and new features for air rifle permits, including ownership transfer and license renewal.On the “Absher Business” portal, new features include the “Accident Report” service and several services...
July 23, 2025

Interior Ministry launches new digital services on Absher platform

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