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Saudi minister calls for global reform, highlights Vision 2030 as G20’s fastest development driver
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim affirmed that Vision 2030 has made Saudi Arabia the fastest-advancing G20 nation in sustainable development indicators over the past decade.Speaking at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum in New York, Al-Ibrahim emphasized the urgency of deep, action-driven reforms as the world approaches the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. “Progress alone is not enough,” he said, warning that development confined to intentions fails to drive real change.He stressed the need for a sharper global focus on urgent priorities, with impact-oriented strategies that deliver tangible, sustainable outcomes.Revisiting a call Saudi Arabia made at last year’s forum, Al-Ibrahim reiterated the Kingdom’s proposal...
July 22, 2025

Saudi minister calls for global reform, highlights Vision 2030 as G20’s fastest development driver

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah.
Saudi Cabinet reaffirms Syria support, endorses Gaza ceasefire call
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah, where key regional and international developments were discussed, including Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Syria and the situation in Gaza.The Cabinet reviewed a message received by the King from Eswatini’s King Mswati III, as well as a phone call between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara, during which Saudi Arabia reiterated its firm support for Syria, condemned Israeli aggression on Syrian territory, and rejected external interference in the country’s internal affairs.The Cabinet underscored the importance of the joint statement issued by Saudi Arabia and several Arab nations, reaffirming commitment to...
July 22, 2025

Saudi Cabinet reaffirms Syria support, endorses Gaza ceasefire call

Saudi Arabia backs international call to end Gaza war, urges action on Israeli obstruction
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed a joint statement issued by 26 international partners demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza, the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid, and its safe and swift delivery to civilians in the besieged Palestinian territory.The statement also rejected any demographic changes in the occupied territories and denounced the expansion of Israeli settlements.The Kingdom reaffirmed its firm opposition to what it described as Israel’s inhumane practices, including the systematic obstruction of aid deliveries and the targeting of civilians as they attempt to access basic necessities such as food, medicine, and clean water.Riyadh called on the international community to take swift and practical measures in response to what it views...
July 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia backs international call to end Gaza war, urges action on Israeli obstruction

Saudi Arabia, UK sign new security agreements to deepen future cooperation
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud signed a series of security agreements with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, during an official visit to London aimed at strengthening future cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held under the directives of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, focused on a wide range of internal security issues.Both sides discussed areas of mutual interest between their respective ministries of interior and affirmed their commitment to enhancing strategic cooperation.Prince Abdulaziz stated on X: “Today, in the Joint Security Committee meeting of the Saudi-British Cooperation Program (JPO), we discussed the agenda items and signed several agreements as part of our strategic...
July 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia, UK sign new security agreements to deepen future cooperation

High-end restaurants must now provide a full table service experience.
Saudi Arabia issues new regulations for fine dining restaurants
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued a set of new regulations to organize the operations of fine dining restaurants in Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to attract investment and enhance the business environment in the hospitality sector.Under the updated rules, high-end restaurants must now provide a full table service experience, including welcoming guests from the entrance to their table and offering valet parking.The regulations also include a dress code policy and prohibit the presence of visible cashier counters.Drive-thru services are strictly banned at fine dining establishments, as the ministry emphasized that the overall “experience” is central to luxury dining and cannot be delivered through fast service or exterior...
July 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia issues new regulations for fine dining restaurants

Baboon sightings in Riyadh linked to illegal pet release: wildlife center
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife has addressed a widely circulated video showing baboons in parts of Riyadh, confirming that the issue is being actively monitored and managed.In a statement, the center said the majority of the problem has already been addressed, and efforts are ongoing to complete the remaining measures. pic.twitter.com/qmjhRJk6kJ — .. (@vidvid12121) July 20, 2025 It clarified that the baboons observed are not within their natural habitat range and attributed their presence to individuals who had kept the animals as pets and later released them.The center emphasized the dangers of owning wild animals and urged the public to report similar cases through its dedicated hotline.The video, which sparked public concern, showed several...
July 21, 2025

Baboon sightings in Riyadh linked to illegal pet release: wildlife center

Over 50 million parcels delivered in Saudi Arabia in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s parcel delivery sector saw more than 50 million shipments completed during the second quarter of 2025, reflecting the growing demand for courier services across the Kingdom, the Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Monday.According to the TGA, Naqel topped the list with the lowest number of escalated complaints—only two per 100,000 shipments. It was followed by J&T, iMile, GFS, and DHL, each recording four complaints per 100,000 parcels.RedBox came next with five complaints, followed by SPL (6), Aramex (9), SMSA (15), AJEX (17), Star Links (26), UPS (41), and FedEx with the highest at 111 complaints per 100,000 parcels.The authority emphasized its commitment to ensuring service quality by processing complaints only after giving...
July 21, 2025

Over 50 million parcels delivered in Saudi Arabia in Q2 2025

Saudi Arabia designates sites for seven new mining complexes
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the allocation of sites for seven mining complexes across the regions of Riyadh, Makkah, Asir, and Al-Baha, as part of its efforts to enhance transparency.According to ministry spokesperson Jarrah Al-Jarrah, the designated locations include four in the Riyadh region: the “Tamir 2” complex in Al-Majma’ah (1.99 sq km), a site in Afif (10.38 sq km), the “Tayri” complex in Rumah (37.88 sq km), and “Dawadmi 6” (30.62 sq km).In the Makkah region, a site was allocated for the East Faydat Al-Musallam complex in Taif, covering 25 sq km.In Asir, the ministry expanded the Al-Hadbah and Al-Qurain complex in Bisha to reach a total area of 72.78 sq km.Meanwhile, in Al-Baha, a new complex was...
July 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia designates sites for seven new mining complexes

Saudi municipalities crack down on unlicensed housing subdivisions
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has affirmed that municipal authorities across Saudi Arabia are continuing efforts to detect and address violations related to the unauthorized subdivision of residential properties intended for investment.The ministry emphasized its commitment to curbing irregular practices that bypass approved municipal permits, citing their negative impact on urban quality of life and neighborhood integrity.In a statement issued Monday, the ministry identified key violations such as subdividing housing units into smaller spaces, adding internal doors, and modifying exits through building setbacks all without the required licenses.These actions, it noted, pose risks to public safety, strain infrastructure and municipal...
July 21, 2025

Saudi municipalities crack down on unlicensed housing subdivisions

Saudi Arabia leads globally in water safety standards as drowning deaths drop 17%
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has achieved global leadership in water safety and drowning prevention standards, following the adoption of its National Drowning Prevention Policy, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced.The ministry revealed a 17% decrease in drowning fatalities, attributing the progress to the effectiveness of nationwide safety programs and their social and economic impact.The announcement came during a workshop held to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25.Launched in collaboration with the Public Health Authority (Weqaya) and various government bodies, the ministry has activated the awareness campaign through internal programs and its digital platforms to promote safe behavior around water and strengthen...
July 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia leads globally in water safety standards as drowning deaths drop 17%

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