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A total of 1708 people were arrested in connection with drug smuggling.
Border Guards arrest 1,708 drug smugglers and seize huge cache of drugs  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Border Guards foiled attempts to smuggle huge cache of drugs into Saudi Arabia.A total of 1708 people were arrested in connection with drug smuggling. They included 995 Ethiopian border security violators, 695 Yemeni nationals who violated the Border Security Law, 3 Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese nationals, and 15 Saudi citizens.The seized drugs included 350,644 amphetamine pills, 1,526,629 tablets subject to medical regulation, 2.6 tons of hashish, and 144 tons of khat. The smugglers were arrested in the border regions of Tabuk, Jazan, Asir, and Najran.This comes within the framework of the Ministry of Interior's anti-drug campaign through flawless monitoring of drug smuggling and trafficking activities that target the security...
August 18, 2025

Border Guards arrest 1,708 drug smugglers and seize huge cache of drugs  

Saudi and Syrian officials sign the agreement in the presence of Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih and Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar in Riyadh on Monday.
Saudi Arabia and Syria sign pact to promote and protect investment
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih and Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar have signed an agreement to promote and protect investment between the two countries. The pact was inked on the sidelines of a roundtable meeting that began in Riyadh on Monday morning.Senior Saudi and Syrian officials emphasized that the agreement is the culmination of ongoing efforts to activate strategic partnerships and expand the base of joint investments. It aims to create an attractive legal and investment environment as well as to provide practical frameworks that guarantee investment protection. This would also facilitate the flow of capital, contributing to the development of vital sectors including industry, services,...
August 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Syria sign pact to promote and protect investment

The Civil Status Agency has launched a new version of birth and death certificates.
New version of birth and death certificates feature English-language data and a QR code
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Civil Status Agency under the Ministry of Interior has launched a new version of birth and death certificates. The new birth and death certificates feature English-language data and a Quick Response (QR) code, which allows document information to be verified and printed via the Absher platform.The new version incorporates the latest technologies and the highest standards of printing security. The launch of the new version of these documents is part of developing electronic transactions aimed at providing smart digital solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to beneficiaries.
August 18, 2025

New version of birth and death certificates feature English-language data and a QR code

The visit follows the outcomes of last month’s Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, which was held under the patronage of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and brought together over 100 Saudi companies and 20 Saudi government entities.
Syrian minister to visit Riyadh on Monday to deepen economic cooperation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia will welcome a Syrian delegation to Riyadh on Monday, led by Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, for an official visit aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries.The delegation includes representatives from both nations’ private sectors and reflects a shared commitment to enhancing regional integration and building economic bridges.The visit follows the outcomes of last month’s Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, which was held under the patronage of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and brought together over 100 Saudi companies and 20 Saudi government entities.The forum concluded with the signing of 47 investment agreements in key sectors valued at more than SR24 billion ($6.4 billion).The deals span...
August 18, 2025

Syrian minister to visit Riyadh on Monday to deepen economic cooperation

King Salman and Crown Prince condole with Pakistan president over flood victims
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences and sympathy to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari over the victims of the floods in northern Pakistan, which resulted in scores of deaths, injuries, and missing persons.In a cable sent to President Zardari, the King said: “We have learned of the news of the floods in the north of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the resulting deaths, injuries and missing persons. As we send our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to you, the families of the deceased and the people of Pakistan, we ask God Almighty to shower His mercy and forgiveness on the deceased, as well as to bestow their families with patience and solace, to grant the...
August 18, 2025

King Salman and Crown Prince condole with Pakistan president over flood victims

Moderate to heavy rainfall would continue to experience most regions of Saudi Arabia from Monday until the middle of next week.
NCM forecast: Moderate to heavy rains to hit most Saudi regions from Monday  
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Moderate to heavy rainfall would continue to experience most regions of Saudi Arabia from Monday until the middle of next week, according to the forecast of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).There will be rainy conditions in the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Tabuk, and Madinah, with a chance for light to moderate rainfall in parts of the Riyadh region.The NCM stated that heavy rainfall is expected in the highlands of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah. The center called on the public to follow its weather reports on its website and media platforms and to adhere to the instructions of the relevant authorities to ensure public safety.
August 17, 2025

NCM forecast: Moderate to heavy rains to hit most Saudi regions from Monday  

Dr. Fahd Toonsi.
Dr. Fahd Toonsi appointed chief of Saudi Red Sea Authority  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Dr. Fahd Toonsi, advisor at the Royal Court, has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA). A royal approval was issued in this regard, the Saudi Press Agency reported.The SRSA Board of Directors thanked Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the appointment. “The approval comes as an extension of the continuous support provided by the wise leadership to enhance the Kingdom's position on the world map and enable a thriving coastal tourism economy,” the board said in a statement.On his part, Toonsi expressed his gratitude to Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb for the efforts made while he was chairing the SRSA Board of Directors in the past, and the tangible achievements that contributed...
August 17, 2025

Dr. Fahd Toonsi appointed chief of Saudi Red Sea Authority  

The Saudi team who won medals in the 2025 International Standards Olympiad was accorded a warm welcome at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday.
Saudi team winning International Olympiad medals accorded warm welcome in Riyadh  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi team who won medals in the 2025 International Standards Olympiad was accorded a warm welcome at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday. The Saudi team has won the Kingdom’s first-ever international Olympiad gold medal, along with two silver medals, at the event held from August 12 to 14 in Siheung, South Korea. A total of 40 teams from around the world participated in the competition.Those who were present at the airport to receive the Saudi team included Secretary General of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) Abdulaziz Al-Kraidis, and several officials from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization and the Ministry of Education as well as several parents. They...
August 17, 2025

Saudi team winning International Olympiad medals accorded warm welcome in Riyadh  

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved a Saudi-developed medical device for marketing.
SFDA grants marketing authorization for Saudi-made medical device
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved a Saudi-developed medical device for marketing. This innovative tool is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures, the SFDA said in a statement. The device is a hand-worn tool that features a magnetic holder on the back of the hand to secure suture needles during knot-tying. This design allows surgeons to use both hands with ease, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needle injuries during operations. Before granting approval, the device underwent a thorough evaluation process, including a review of technical documentation and clinical evidence to ensure its safety and effectiveness.According to SFDA, the device is protected by two registered patents in both Saudi...
August 17, 2025

SFDA grants marketing authorization for Saudi-made medical device

King Salman
King issues orders to relieve 3 senior officials of their positions
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH— Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal order relieving Assistant Minister of Defense Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi of his position.In two other decrees, the King also removed two other senior government officials from their positions. They are Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Madi, chairman of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and Ghassan bin Abdulrahman Al-Shibl, advisor at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.
August 17, 2025

King issues orders to relieve 3 senior officials of their positions

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