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July 20, 2025
Riyadh Municipality cracks down on illegal housing unit divisions in villas, buildings
July 19, 2025
‘Sleeping Prince’ Alwaleed bin Khaled passes away after 20-year coma
BRUSSELS — The European Commission and the High Representative have welcomed the European Council’s decision to authorize the opening of bilateral negotiations with each of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — with the aim of concluding Strategic Partnership Agreements (SPAs).The proposed SPAs are designed to establish modern, ambitious, and comprehensive frameworks for cooperation, tailored to the EU’s shared priorities with each GCC partner.The move follows the 2022 Joint Communication on a Strategic Partnership with the Gulf and builds on momentum from the October 2024 EU–GCC Summit in Brussels.The agreements are set to cover a broad range of sectors, including foreign policy, security, justice, trade...
July 19, 2025
EU launches talks with GCC countries for bilateral strategic agreements
July 19, 2025
Saudi–Japanese cultural fusion shines at Expo 2025 with 'Bisht Kimono'
July 19, 2025
Saudi Arabia welcomes DRC peace agreement signed in Doha
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's new skill-based work permit system marks a major shift in the Kingdom’s labor market regulation, aligning directly with the goals of Vision 2030 to foster a knowledge-based economy, attract global talent, and boost economic diversification.Under the new classification, expatriate workers are grouped into three main categories — high-skill, skilled, and basic — based on a detailed assessment of qualifications, work experience, technical ability, wages, and age.The system, which came into effect for existing workers on June 18 and for new arrivals from July 1, is already prompting businesses across the Kingdom to adapt their workforce planning and recruitment strategies.Speaking to Saudi Gazette, Haider Hussain, Partner at Fragomen,...
July 19, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s skill-based work permit system reshapes expat employment landscape
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) contributed 39% to Saudi Arabia’s non-oil GDP in 2024, amounting to SR986 billion, up from SR949 billion in 2023, according to the program’s annual report.Non-oil exports surged to SR514 billion last year, marking a 13.2% increase from 2023. This included SR217 billion in non-oil commodity exports (up 4%), SR91 billion in re-exports (up 42%), and SR207 billion in service exports (up 14%).The top-performing export sectors included chemicals (SR78.5 billion), metals and products (SR23.3 billion), food and beverages (SR10.5 billion), and electrical equipment (SR42.9 billion).The labor market showed strong momentum, with total employment across NIDLP sectors reaching 2.433 million workers in...
July 19, 2025
NIDLP sectors contribute 39% to non-oil GDP in 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi authorities have arrested 23,167 individuals across the Kingdom in the latest round of joint field campaigns targeting violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations.The operations were carried out between July 10 and July 16, 2025 (corresponding to 15–21 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH), according to a statement by the Ministry of Interior.Among those arrested were 14,525 individuals in violation of residency regulations, 5,511 for breaching border security laws, and 3,131 for labor law violations.During the same period, authorities intercepted 1,593 people attempting to cross into Saudi Arabia illegally. Of those, 69% were Ethiopian nationals, 30% Yemenis, and 1% from other nationalities. Another 41 individuals were caught attempting to leave...
July 19, 2025
Over 23,000 arrested for residency, labor, and border violations in one week
July 19, 2025
Saudi students win 7 international awards in math and informatics olympiads
July 18, 2025
ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 310,000 Captagon pills through Jeddah port
