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ZATCA foils bid to smuggle 1.8 million Captagon pills at Al-Batha border
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1,847,952 amphetamine tablets and 184,001 grams of narcotic substances through the Al-Batha border crossing.According to ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi, the illegal substances were discovered concealed within a shipment labeled as "sanitary tools."Upon undergoing routine customs procedures, including security scanning technologies and the use of detection dogs, authorities uncovered the hidden contraband.Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of three individuals who were identified as the intended recipients of the shipment inside the Kingdom.Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority’s commitment...
May 30, 2025

ZATCA foils bid to smuggle 1.8 million Captagon pills at Al-Batha border

Saudi Arabia elected vice president of WHO Executive Board for 2025–2028 term
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has been elected vice president of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board for the 2025–2028 term during the board’s 157th session held recently at WHO headquarters in Geneva.The Kingdom’s membership in the Executive Board follows its election during the 78th session of the World Health Assembly, which concluded this week.Saudi Arabia will serve as one of 34 member states tasked with implementing the Assembly’s decisions and monitoring priority health programs and policies at both the regional and global levels.The election of Saudi Arabia as vice president of the Executive Board marks a key milestone and reflects growing international confidence in the Kingdom’s influence in shaping global public health strategies and...
May 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia elected vice president of WHO Executive Board for 2025–2028 term

Saudi Passports Department announces working hours during Eid Al-Adha holiday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced its working hours during the Eid Al-Adha holiday for 1446 AH across its branches in various regions of the Kingdom, to ensure continued service for urgent cases.The department affirmed its readiness to receive emergency cases that require in-person service and cannot be completed through the Ministry of Interior's Absher electronic platform.Beneficiaries must book an electronic appointment in advance before visiting the offices. In Riyadh, the passport office at the Al-Rimal branch will operate daily from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the Eid break.In Jeddah, the Sairafi Mall and Tahlia Mall branches will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., starting Sunday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 5 (June 9, 2025),...
May 30, 2025

Saudi Passports Department announces working hours during Eid Al-Adha holiday

Interior minister chairs Hajj committee meeting in Makkah, praises coordination efforts
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, met on Thursday with Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy emir of Makkah Region and Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, along with other committee members, at the Makkah Emirate headquarters.During the meeting, the interior minister emphasized the commitment of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to ensuring that pilgrims receive the highest standards of service, enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and comfort.Prince Abdulaziz praised the ongoing efforts and coordination between the Supreme Hajj Committee and the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah at the...
May 30, 2025

Interior minister chairs Hajj committee meeting in Makkah, praises coordination efforts

Crown Prince, Canadian PM discuss bilateral ties in phone call
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss aspects of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.The two leaders reviewed current ties and explored opportunities to further enhance and develop cooperation across various fields.The conversation emphasized the shared commitment to strengthening collaboration and advancing mutual interests between Saudi Arabia and Canada. — SG
May 30, 2025

Crown Prince, Canadian PM discuss bilateral ties in phone call

King receives letter from Putin on Saudi-Russian ties
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has received a written message from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The letter was delivered to Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji during his meeting with Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov at the Foreign Ministry in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the ongoing cooperation between the two countries and discussed key regional and international developments. They also exchanged views on efforts to address common challenges and enhance mutual interests.
May 30, 2025

King receives letter from Putin on Saudi-Russian ties

King Salman and Crown Prince receive letters from Egypt’s President El-Sisi
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received two written messages from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi concerning bilateral relations between the two countries.The letters were delivered to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji during his meeting on Thursday in Riyadh with Egypt’s Ambassador to the Kingdom, Ihab Abu Seree’.During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the deep-rooted brotherly ties and ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. They also discussed issues of mutual interest.
May 30, 2025

King Salman and Crown Prince receive letters from Egypt’s President El-Sisi

Temporary closure of heritage hotels in historic Jeddah for seasonal maintenance
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has announced the temporary closure of heritage hotels in the Historic Jeddah area as part of a seasonal maintenance plan aimed at preserving high-quality cultural and hospitality experiences for visitors.The closure supports the Ministry’s broader efforts to restore and sustain heritage buildings through a project that involves the renovation and adaptive reuse of 34 traditional structures, transforming them into culturally authentic hotels that retain their architectural character and original elements.The first phase of the initiative saw the launch of three heritage hotels — Beit Jokhdar, Beit Al Rayess, and Beit Kedwan — following extensive restoration in line with UNESCO guidelines and international...
May 30, 2025

Temporary closure of heritage hotels in historic Jeddah for seasonal maintenance

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed leads Saudi Sports for All delegation at MESIF 2025 in London
LONDON — The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA), led by its President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, participated in the Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF) 2025 held on May 27–28 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.Sponsored by the Saudi Ministry of Investment with strategic support from the Ministry of Sports, the forum brought together over 300 delegates, including representatives from regional sports ministries, sovereign wealth funds, and private sector entities across the MENA region.Prince Khaled praised the forum organizers and sponsors for creating a platform that brought together key stakeholders from across the GCC and beyond.“MESIF connects the regional sports ecosystem and enables meaningful collaboration across sectors,” he noted.SFA Managing...
May 30, 2025

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed leads Saudi Sports for All delegation at MESIF 2025 in London

The percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families reached 50.6 percent of the total housing occupied by families, while the average size of the Saudi family reached 4.9 individuals.
GASTAT: Saudi families occupy 4.4 million homes
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed on Thursday that the total number of homes occupied by Saudi families reached 4.4 million. This figure records an increase of 233,000 houses compared to the houses registered in the census of 2022, with a growth rate of 2.7 percent.The percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families reached 50.6 percent of the total housing occupied by families, while the average size of the Saudi family reached 4.9 individuals.The results of the housing survey for the year 2024 showed that the percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families in the type of apartments is the highest, representing 45 percent, followed by villas, with 31 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families.The GASTAT survey indicated...
May 30, 2025

GASTAT: Saudi families occupy 4.4 million homes

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