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Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri receives Saudi Fund for Development Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad in Tunis on Saturday.
SFD signs deal worth over $38 million to enhance infrastructure in Tunisia
Saudi Gazette reportTUNIS — Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad signed on Saturday a new development loan agreement with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir Abdelhafidh to finance the establishment of an Oasis Hub Project in southern Tunisia.The loan, exceeding $38 million, was signed in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Saqr. The agreement reflects the strong bilateral development partnership that has spanned nearly 50 years. The Oasis Hub Project aims to support sustainable rural development through the reclamation of more than 1,000 hectares of agricultural land across various regions of Tunisia. The project includes the drilling and equipping of 22 wells, the expansion of rural villages and their...
June 28, 2025

SFD signs deal worth over $38 million to enhance infrastructure in Tunisia

Three Palestinians have been shot dead after nearly 100 Israeli settlers attacked the village of Kafr Malik in the West Bank on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia slams Israeli settlers’ continued violence    
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the continued violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, against Palestinian civilians. In a statement, the ministry specially noted the recent attacks in the village of Kafr Malik, east of Ramallah in the West Bank.The Kingdom reiterated its condemnation of the continued Israeli violence against unarmed civilians in Gaza, including the targeting of civilian sites housing displaced persons.Saudi Arabia stressed the need to exert all efforts to provide protection for Palestinian civilians and enable them to exercise all their legitimate rights. The ministry reiterated its call for the international community to assume...
June 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia slams Israeli settlers’ continued violence    


The Kingdom’s air navigation network is among the most advanced globally, comprising 20 control towers, two regional control centers covering 15 sectors, and 10 approach control centers.
Saudi Arabia opens airspace to over 1,300 daily flights amid regional crisis
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has opened its airspace to ensure the smooth flow of air traffic and flight routes amid escalating tensions in the region, mobilizing all human and material resources to accommodate a surge in transit flights.On average, more than 1,330 daily flights have crossed Saudi airspace in recent days, nearly double the traffic levels seen before the regional crisis.These additional flights were managed safely and efficiently, backed by cutting-edge technologies and stringent security protocols, in full alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.During this heightened period, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) took proactive measures to open supplementary air corridors to absorb the increased traffic.The Kingdom...
June 27, 2025

Saudi Arabia opens airspace to over 1,300 daily flights amid regional crisis

Saudi Arabia facilitates return of 65,000 Iranian pilgrims after Hajj
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has successfully facilitated the return of nearly 65,000 Iranian pilgrims following the completion of Hajj 1446, with another 11,000 scheduled to depart in the coming days.The coordinated effort reflects royal directives by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aimed at ensuring safe and efficient travel procedures for all pilgrims.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that over 2,000 shuttle trips were organized between Arar Airport and the Jadidat Arar Port, while 200 buses completed more than 1,500 journeys across Iraqi territory to the Iranian border.The Ministry of Interior and General Directorate of Passports also deployed extensive support to ensure the process proceeded safely...
June 27, 2025

Saudi Arabia facilitates return of 65,000 Iranian pilgrims after Hajj

ZATCA foils smuggling of over 730,000 amphetamine pills at Jeddah Islamic Port
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Jeddah Islamic Port has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 732,015 amphetamine pills hidden inside a shipment of wardrobes.ZATCA spokesman Hamoud Al-Harbi said the shipment was uncovered using advanced inspection equipment during routine customs procedures.Following the seizure, coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control led to the arrest of four intended recipients inside the Kingdom.ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening customs security in cooperation with relevant authorities to protect society from illicit substances.The Authority also urged the public to report smuggling attempts through its confidential hotline 1910, email [email protected], or international number 009661910,...
June 27, 2025

ZATCA foils smuggling of over 730,000 amphetamine pills at Jeddah Islamic Port

Saudi Deputy Minister highlights UK investment potential in education at IPSEF London 2025
LONDON — Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Hajri, Deputy Minister of Education for Saudi Arabia, showcased the Kingdom’s robust education investment opportunities during his participation at the International and Private Schools Education Forum (IPSEF) in London on Wednesday, underscoring the deepening Saudi-UK educational partnership.In his keynote speech, Al-Hajri emphasized the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 goals, detailing the regulatory reforms and government support mechanisms designed to attract foreign investment and strengthen private sector participation in Saudi Arabia’s education landscape.He specifically invited British and international education providers to establish and operate schools in the Kingdom through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and land allocation schemes.“We...
June 27, 2025

Saudi Deputy Minister highlights UK investment potential in education at IPSEF London 2025

The initiative is accessible through the “Tawasul” service on the Ministry of Interior’s “Absher” electronic platform
Saudi Arabia grants 30-day grace period to extend expired visit visas for final departure
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced that it started implementing a new initiative allowing the extension of all expired visit visas—regardless of type or designation—for the purpose of final departure from Saudi Arabia.The grace period began on 1 Muharram 1447 AH, corresponding to June 26, 2025 and the visa holders will have 30 days to regularize their status after paying all applicable fees and penalties to facilitate their exit from the Kingdom.The initiative is accessible through the “Tawasul” service on the Ministry of Interior’s “Absher” electronic platform.Jawazat urged all the concerned beneficiaries to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity before the expiry of the deadline.
June 27, 2025

Saudi Arabia grants 30-day grace period to extend expired visit visas for final departure

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan attending the 10th annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank board of governors in Beijing.
Al-Jadaan underscores AIIB to enhance support for low-income countries
Saudi Gazette reportBEIJING — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan emphasized the importance of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) enhancing its support for low-income countries. “The special funds provided by the bank are effective resources that can help bridge financing gaps and engage all members in the development process without exception,” he said while addressing the 10th annual meeting of the AIIB board of governors, held in Beijing, China on June 24-26.During his participation in the governors' roundtable, the minister emphasized the importance of the AIIB's efforts to intensify its cooperation with other development banks and to attract private capital. He noted that private-sector participation in cross-border interconnection projects does not...
June 27, 2025

Al-Jadaan underscores AIIB to enhance support for low-income countries

The International Monetary Fund emphasized the importance of sustaining reform momentum by Saudi Arabia regardless of oil price trends.
Saudi economy demonstrates strong resilient to global shocks; IMF asserts
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience to global economic shocks, with non-oil activities expanding, inflation contained, and unemployment reaching record-low levels, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These developments are in line with the targets of Vision 2030, the IMF said in its 2025 Article IV Concluding Statement. This statement was issued by IMF staff following their visit to discuss the Kingdom's 2025 Article IV consultations.The Saudi Ministry of Finance welcomed the IMF statement, which remarked that “given the current heightened global uncertainty, continued efforts on structural reform are essential to sustain non-oil growth and drive economic diversification.”The IMF staff praised the government’s efforts to...
June 27, 2025

Saudi economy demonstrates strong resilient to global shocks; IMF asserts

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has taken punitive measures against erring food establishments in various regions of Saudi Arabia.
SFDA penalizes food safety violators
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has taken punitive measures against erring food establishments in various regions of Saudi Arabia. It affirmed zero tolerance for any violations affecting food safety.Inspection teams from SFDA, in coordination with relevant government agencies, detected a number of violations related to food safety and quality as part of their ongoing inspections of food establishments. This inspection aims to enhance proactive oversight and limit any practices that lead to contamination or food poisoning.The inspections resulted in the seizure of more than two tons of food of unknown origin, in addition to the destruction of approximately 200 kg of spoiled products unfit for human consumption. Large quantities of food stored in...
June 26, 2025

SFDA penalizes food safety violators

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