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An expatriate was arrested for attempting to transport 35 unauthorized pilgrims in a bus to the Makkah city.
3 people arrested for transporting 42 unauthorized pilgrims to Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Hajj security forces have arrested three persons for transporting 42 individuals to Makkah in violation of the Hajj rules and regulations.In the first case, an expatriate was arrested for attempting to transport 35 unauthorized pilgrims in a bus to the Makkah city. The arrested persons were referred to the competent committee for the enforcement of applicable penalties.In another incident, Hajj security forces arrested two individuals for transporting seven expatriates in a vehicle, driven by one of them, to Makkah in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions. They were referred to the competent authority to impose the prescribed penalties against them.
May 11, 2025

3 people arrested for transporting 42 unauthorized pilgrims to Makkah

Saudi, UK foreign ministers discuss regional situation in phone call  
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom David Lammy on Sunday.During the call, the two ministers reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments and the efforts being made to address them.
May 11, 2025

Saudi, UK foreign ministers discuss regional situation in phone call  

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshaal Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid in Kuwait.
King Salman invites Gulf leaders to attend Gulf-US summit
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has extended invitations to leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to attend the Gulf-US summit, scheduled to be held in Riyadh. The summit is part of US President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE this week. The US president will arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday, May 13.Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshaal Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a written letter from the King, including an invitation to attend the summit. The letter was delivered by the Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid during a meeting in Kuwait.Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman received a written message from King Salman including an invitation to attend the Gulf-US Summit. Saudi Ambassador to Oman...
May 11, 2025

King Salman invites Gulf leaders to attend Gulf-US summit

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US State Department: Trump's talks with Gulf leaders will focus on regional security, defense, and investment
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — US President Donald Trump's talks with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar will focus mainly on regional security, defense, energy, and investment issues, according to US State Department's Regional Spokesperson Sam Werberg.Trump will review with the Gulf leaders the ongoing cooperation to address common challenges. Reports showed that the talks will focus heavily on business deals rather than geopolitics. His tight focus on business deals and investments is expected to boost him with his base back home.Trump is scheduled to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, May 13, on the first leg of his three-nation Gulf tour, the first ever international tour after assuming presidency in January this year. Trump made an impromptu...
May 11, 2025

US State Department: Trump's talks with Gulf leaders will focus on regional security, defense, and investment

King and Crown Prince congratulate Pope Leo XIV
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as Pope of the Vatican. The King and the Crown Prince sent separate cable of greetings to the pope.Pope Leo XIV is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was elected pope in the 2025 conclave on May 8, following the death of Pope Francis.
May 11, 2025

King and Crown Prince congratulate Pope Leo XIV

Saudi Arabia’s industrial production rises 2% in March
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released the Industrial Production Index (IPI) results for March 2025, revealing a 2.0% increase in the general index compared to the same month last year.The growth was primarily driven by a 5.1% year-on-year rise in manufacturing activities and a significant 15.0% increase in the water supply, sanitation, waste management, and treatment sector.Meanwhile, the mining and quarrying activity index edged down by 0.2%, and the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector declined by 0.9% year-on-year.Oil-related activities saw modest growth, with the index rising by 0.5%, while non-oil industrial activities posted a 5.6% increase compared to March 2024, reflecting continued diversification efforts...
May 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s industrial production rises 2% in March

Saudi Export Development Authority concludes trade mission to US
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Export Development Authority organized a trade mission in cooperation with the Saudi-American Business Council, with the participation of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and the Saudi Export-Import Bank. The delegation visited Detroit and New York from May 5 to 8.As many as 34 Saudi companies from various sectors, including food, building materials, communications and information technology, transportation and logistics, and healthcare participated in the mission. Representatives of the companies met with a number of US importers through bilateral meetings and business matching meetings, which resulted in the signing of several export agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two sides.The mission made field visits to...
May 11, 2025

Saudi Export Development Authority concludes trade mission to US

Saudi Arabia leads peace push as first nation to dispatch envoy to India and Pakistan
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key diplomatic force in defusing the recent military escalation between India and Pakistan, becoming the first country to dispatch a special envoy to both nations amid rising regional tensions.In a swift and coordinated effort guided by the Kingdom’s leadership, Saudi Arabia worked to contain the fallout from a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in April, which triggered a wave of cross-border hostilities.The Kingdom’s proactive diplomacy helped pave the way toward a ceasefire agreement announced on May 10.Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan initiated early contact with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts in late April, urging both sides to exercise restraint and emphasizing the importance of resolving...
May 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia leads peace push as first nation to dispatch envoy to India and Pakistan

Aramco posts $26 billion Q1 profit, declares $21.1 billion dividend
Saudi Gazette reportDHAHRAN — Saudi Aramco reported on Sunday a net income of $26.0 billion for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $27.3 billion in the same period last year, as global economic uncertainty and energy market conditions affected crude oil prices and volumes sold.The company declared a base dividend of $21.1 billion for the first quarter, a 4.2% increase year-on-year, in addition to a performance-linked dividend of $0.2 billion. Both will be paid in the second quarter of 2025.Operating cash flow for the quarter was $31.7 billion, while free cash flow stood at $19.2 billion, down from $22.8 billion in the same quarter of 2024. Capital expenditures were $12.5 billion, reflecting Aramco’s ongoing investment in long-term strategic growth.Aramco President and CEO Amin...
May 11, 2025

Aramco posts $26 billion Q1 profit, declares $21.1 billion dividend

Madinah recorded over 1.3 million passengers.
Saudi Arabia’s city bus networks record over 23 million passengers in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Public bus transport projects across Saudi cities recorded a sharp increase in ridership during the first quarter of 2025, surpassing 23 million passengers in 15 cities, according to quarterly data released by the Transport General Authority (TGA).The Q1 total represents a 34% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, signaling growing public confidence in bus services as a reliable mobility option that contributes to daily convenience and improved urban quality of life.In Riyadh, ridership exceeded 15 million, while Makkah saw more than 4 million passengers, bolstered by the Ramadan season and continued expansion of services.Madinah recorded over 1.3 million passengers, and Jeddah logged more than 1.1 million.In the Eastern Region (Dammam and Qatif),...
May 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s city bus networks record over 23 million passengers in Q1 2025

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