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Saudi nuclear watchdog, IAEA confirm no radiation detected after US strikes on Iran
TEHRAN — Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission confirmed on Sunday that no radioactive contamination has been detected in the Kingdom or across the Gulf region following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.The statement was issued hours after Washington announced airstrikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, including the heavily fortified Fordo facility.“The Kingdom and the Gulf’s environment remain safe. No radiation traces have been recorded as a result of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites,” the Saudi authority said.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) echoed the findings, confirming that there has been no increase in off-site radiation levels reported so far.“IAEA will provide further assessments on the situation in...
June 22, 2025

Saudi nuclear watchdog, IAEA confirm no radiation detected after US strikes on Iran

SDAIA notes that generative AI can reduce operational costs by 30% or more through task automation and productivity enhancement.
SDAIA: Generative AI spending to hit $202 billion by 2028
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has released a new report titled "Generative Artificial Intelligence: Promising Prospects for a Better Future," shedding light on the transformative impact of generative AI technologies and the substantial economic opportunities they present.The report emphasizes the acceleration of global investment and adoption of generative AI, a technology that enables machines to create content such as text, images, code, and simulations by learning patterns from vast datasets.Unlike traditional AI — which is generally limited to classification, prediction, and recommendations — generative AI is capable of complex and creative output across industries.Citing research from Deloitte, SDAIA notes...
June 22, 2025

SDAIA: Generative AI spending to hit $202 billion by 2028

Saudi transport minister concludes visits to Russia and France to boost logistics partnerships
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser has concluded an official visit to the Russian Federation and France, accompanied by a delegation representing various sectors of the Kingdom’s transport and logistics system.In Russia, Al-Jasser attended the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and participated in its main session, which was addressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.He also took part in multiple dialogue sessions, including one titled "Partnership between the Public and Private Sectors to Achieve National Goals," where he highlighted the Kingdom’s National Strategy for Transport and Logistics Services.The session underscored the need for active private sector involvement in financing and...
June 22, 2025

Saudi transport minister concludes visits to Russia and France to boost logistics partnerships

Saudi Arabia urges restraint after US strikes Iranian nuclear sites
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has expressed deep concern over the escalating developments in Iran, particularly the recent targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States.In a statement issued on Sunday, the Kingdom reaffirmed its previous condemnation of any actions that violate the sovereignty of Iran, referencing its earlier position made public on June 13, 2025. At the time, Riyadh had denounced the attack as a breach of international norms and called for urgent de-escalation.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of exerting all possible efforts to maintain regional stability by exercising restraint and avoiding further escalation.Saudi Arabia also urged the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts during this critical period...
June 22, 2025

Saudi Arabia urges restraint after US strikes Iranian nuclear sites

The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,206, of whom 32 percent were Yemeni nationals, 65 percent Ethiopian nationals, and three percent belonged to other nationalities.
Saudi Arabia deports 7,238 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 12,066 illegal residents were arrested in Saudi Arabia in a week. The arrests were made during the inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 12 and June 18, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,333 violators of the Residency Law, 3,060 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,673 violators of the Labor Law. The ministry said that a total of 7,238 illegal residents were deported while 6,244 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 2,209 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the...
June 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia deports 7,238 illegal residents in a week

The Tourism Ministry’s inspection tours covered several regions and cities, including Asir, Al-Baha, Taif, and Jeddah over the past two months.
Tourism ministry intensifies inspections in summer tourist destinations
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has intensified its inspections of summer tourist destinations across Saudi Arabia. These inspections aimed to ensure that hospitality facilities of all types carry the necessary licenses from the ministry and comply with approved quality standards, coinciding with the launch of the Saudi Summer season.The inspection tours covered several regions and cities, including Asir, Al-Baha, Taif, and Jeddah, over the past two months.The ministry's inspection teams carried out more than 2,800 visits to summer destinations. These visits assessed the quality of services provided, the availability of safety requirements, and cleanliness levels, while also confirming that facilities had obtained the necessary licenses to operate.The ministry...
June 21, 2025

Tourism ministry intensifies inspections in summer tourist destinations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan delivered the Kingdom’s position during the opening session of the 51st Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted in Istanbul.
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, urges return to negotiations
Saudi Gazette reportISTANBUL — Saudi Arabia on Saturday renewed its condemnation of Israel’s “blatant aggression” against Iran, calling the attacks a violation of Iranian sovereignty and a breach of international laws and norms that threaten regional security and stability.Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan delivered the Kingdom’s position during the opening session of the 51st Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted in Istanbul.He called for an immediate halt to military operations, urged all parties to avoid escalation, and emphasized the need to return to diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the international community.Prince Faisal also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause,...
June 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, urges return to negotiations

The skies over Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere witnessed the summer solstice at 5:42 AM Makkah time on Saturday, June 21.
Summer season begins astronomically on Saturday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The skies over Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere witnessed the summer solstice at 5:42 AM Makkah time on Saturday, June 21. At this moment, the sun came directly overhead above the Tropic of Cancer (latitude 23.5° N), marking the beginning of astronomical summer. This year, the astronomical summer will last 93 days, 15 hours, and 37 minutes.The Jeddah Astronomical Society President Eng. Majed Abu Zahra said that on this day, the sun rises from the far northeast and sets in the far northwest. At noon, the shadows of objects are the shortest of the year, and the sun's apparent path takes its highest arc northward, placing it at its highest altitude in the sky of the year, especially in areas north of the equator.Abu Zahra pointed out...
June 21, 2025

Summer season begins astronomically on Saturday

The Saudi security authorities have arrested 20 drug smugglers in massive security operations carried out across the Kingdom within the last 24 hours.
20 drug smugglers nabbed within 24 hours
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi security authorities have arrested 20 drug smugglers in massive security operations carried out across the Kingdom within the last 24 hours. Those arrested include citizens and violators of border security regulations. The arrests were made in the regions of Tabuk, Asir, the Northern Borders, and Jazan, for their involvement in promoting or smuggling narcotics.In the Tabuk region, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested six citizens and Egyptian residents for promoting hashish and amphetamine, in addition to pills subject to medical circulation regulations. In the Asir region, a citizen was arrested for promoting 8,000 pills subject to medical circulation regulations. In the Northern Borders region, two citizens were arrested for...
June 21, 2025

20 drug smugglers nabbed within 24 hours

Second Saudi Airlines flight diverted in Indonesia over bomb threat in one week
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — For the second time in less than a week, a Saudi Airlines flight from Jeddah to Indonesia has been diverted following a bomb threat, Indonesian authorities confirmed Saturday.Flight SV5688, which departed King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and was scheduled to transit through Muscat before landing in Surabaya, Indonesia, was rerouted to Kualanamu International Airport in Medan after air traffic controllers in Jakarta received a call about a possible explosive device onboard.The plane was carrying 387 passengers. Upon arrival in Medan, officials from the Regional Airports Authority began inspecting the aircraft while operations at the airport on Sumatra Island continued normally, said authority chairman Asri Santosa. The diversion comes just days...
June 21, 2025

Second Saudi Airlines flight diverted in Indonesia over bomb threat in one week

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