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GCC leaders affirm unity amid rising regional tensions
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made a series of phone calls on Sunday to leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to discuss escalating tensions in the region following Israeli and U.S. military actions against Iran.Crown Prince Mohammed spoke separately with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.He also received a phone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The conversations focused on recent regional developments, including the ramifications of the Israeli assault on Iran and Sunday’s U.S. strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities.All sides stressed the...
June 22, 2025

GCC leaders affirm unity amid rising regional tensions

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi presenting the Employee Engagement Award in Riyadh on Sunday.
Al-Rajhi: Employee engagement rate in public sector reaches 83.4%
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi said that the Saudi employee engagement indicators for the year 2024 has achieved tangible positive results. "The employee engagement rate for public sector employees reached 83.4 percent, exceeding the set annual target of 76.5 percent. This reflects growing institutional awareness and the authorities' keenness to improve work environments and promote a culture of professional commitment," he said while addressing the annual ceremony of honoring government agencies that achieved the highest levels of employee engagement in 2024. The minister presented the Employee Engagement Award to nine government agencies during the ceremony, which was attended by several government...
June 22, 2025

Al-Rajhi: Employee engagement rate in public sector reaches 83.4%

Jasem Albudaiwi
GCC Chief: Direct targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities risks regional escalation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi emphasized that the events in the region on Sunday, including the direct targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States, will escalate tensions and impact regional security and stability.He stated that the GCC reaffirms the statement issued at the 48th Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council regarding regional developments and reiterates its condemnation of anything that threatens the security and stability of the region.Albudaiwi also stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire, for all parties to make joint efforts to de-escalate tensions, to adopt diplomacy as an effective means of resolving conflicts, and to exercise the highest levels of...
June 22, 2025

GCC Chief: Direct targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities risks regional escalation

GCC General Secretariat assures detection of no abnormal radiation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), through its Emergency Management Centre, announced that, in light of the events witnessed in the region on Sunday, no abnormal radiation levels have been detected in any of the GCC countries to date. Environmental and radiation indicators remain within safe and technically permissible levels.The General Secretariat also stated that, in coordination with the competent authorities in the member states, the situation and its developments will be continuously monitored through monitoring and early warning systems, and that reports issued by these systems will be published on an ongoing basis as soon as they are received.
June 22, 2025

GCC General Secretariat assures detection of no abnormal radiation

The Ministry of Tourism noted that Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever number of inbound tourists, with approximately 30 million visitors in 2024, marking an 8 percent rise compared to 2023
Tourism Ministry: Saudi Arabia tops 100 million visitors for second year in a row in 2024  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed around 116 million domestic and foreign tourists in 2024, and this figure marks an increase of six percent compared to 2023, according to the Ministry of Tourism.In its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, released on Sunday, the ministry stated that total tourism spending for domestic and inbound travel during the last year reached approximately SR284 billion, reflecting an 11 percent year-over-year growth.The ministry noted that Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever number of inbound tourists, with approximately 30 million visitors in 2024, marking an 8 percent rise compared to 2023. Inbound tourism spending in 2024 totaled SR168.5 billion, up 19 percent from the previous year. Domestic tourism also...
June 22, 2025

Tourism Ministry: Saudi Arabia tops 100 million visitors for second year in a row in 2024  

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

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