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The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has set a fine of SR500 for the graffiti violation and it will be doubled upon repetition along with the correction of the violation.
Municipal ministry: Up to SR1000 fine for public hygiene violations committed by individuals  
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has identified three violations pertaining to individuals, including citizens and expatriates, with regard to public hygiene. The updated table of penalties, ranging from SR100 and SR1000, will be implemented effective from Sunday, Oct. 15.The violations included tampering with and damaging hygiene containers, the fences surrounding them, or the hard floors on which they are fixed, and the violators will face a fine of SR1000, together with compensation for the value of the damage. The fine is doubled in the event of repetition of the violation along with repair of the damage.There will be a fine of SR500 for the violation of changing the locations of hygiene containers or using them for a purpose other...
October 11, 2023

Municipal ministry: Up to SR1000 fine for public hygiene violations committed by individuals  

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) organized at its headquarters in Riyadh a seminar titled “Rights and Care for the Elderly”, held on the occasion of the Arab Day for Older Persons.
HRC experts: Saudi Arabia, a regional and global model of care for the elderly
RIYADH — The Human Rights Commission (HRC) organized at its headquarters in Riyadh a seminar titled “Rights and Care for the Elderly”, held on the occasion of the Arab Day for Older Persons.The Arab Day for Older Persons is celebrated this year for the first time since it was adopted to be observed annually on Oct. 10.The seminar held under the patronage of Human Rights Commission President Dr. Hala Bint Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri; specialists from government sectors, civil society institutions and other concerned parties participated.Experts at the seminar commended the great care for the elderly in the Kingdom under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, and due to the direct interest and support of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.Participants...
October 11, 2023

HRC experts: Saudi Arabia, a regional and global model of care for the elderly

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has announced the launch of the Development of Electronic Waste Management Regulations initiative.
CST announces a global initiative to develop e-waste management regulations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has announced the launch of the Development of Electronic Waste Management Regulations initiative.The announced initiative will lead to experimental implementation of regulations in Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Paraguay. As for its objectives, it will contribute to laying the foundation for building regulations and standards to reduce e- waste globally.CST said that the volume of electronic waste reaches 54 million tons annually, while 17% of it is recycled, contributing to reducing carbon emissions to 15 metric tons.The Development of Electronic Waste Management Regulations initiative aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia's...
October 11, 2023

CST announces a global initiative to develop e-waste management regulations

According to the Saudi law, the secrecy and privacy of psychiatric patients should not be breached and their personal information and data can be shared only by specified authorities
Public Prosecution: 3-month jail, SR50000 fine for revealing secrets of a mentally ill person
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Public Prosecution warned against revealing the secrets of a mentally ill person. Those who commit this crime will be penalized with a maximum three months in prison and a fine amounting to not more than SR50000 or one of these two penalties.According to the Saudi law, the secrecy and privacy of psychiatric patients should not be breached and their personal information and data can be shared only by specified authorities and this is only for reasonable and justified purposes.The Saudi mental health system emphasizes the confidentiality of the mental patient information. Exclusions are made only at the request of the public or local mental health council, the judiciary or an investigative body. Such disclosure of information will be allowed based on...
October 11, 2023

Public Prosecution: 3-month jail, SR50000 fine for revealing secrets of a mentally ill person

The Saudi Ministry of Defense said that the three-week exercise aims to build mutual trust and enhance cooperation between the Royal Saudi Navy and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Naval Forces.
3-week Saudi-Chinese joint naval drill begins
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and China have launched a joint naval exercise at a naval brigade camp in Zhanjiang in Guangdong province of China on Monday.The Royal Saudi Navy, represented by the Special Marine Security Group, and its counterpart from the Chinese Navy Special Forces are taking part in the joint drill Code-named Blue Sword -3. The Saudi Ministry of Defense said that the three-week exercise aims to build mutual trust and enhance cooperation between the Royal Saudi Navy and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Naval Forces.The ministry stated that the exercise also aims to exchange experiences and develop the capabilities of the participants in the field of maritime counterterrorism and maritime piracy, in addition to raising the level of training and combat...
October 11, 2023

3-week Saudi-Chinese joint naval drill begins

Criminal was killed in exchange of police fire while trying to flee after robbing SR1 million in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — One member of a two-member armed gang of robbers was killed and the other injured in exchange of fire by the security forces during a chase in the city of Riyadh. The gang members were fleeing after robbing cash amounting to SR1 million from a money transport vehicle, according to spokesman of Public Security.The spokesman said that the money transport vehicle, belonging to a transport services company, was robbed by armed citizens and an amount of SR1million was seized from it. Immediately after receiving information about the robbery, the security patrol teams launched a massive manhunt for the culprits.The security forces spotted the perpetrators’ vehicle and damaged it. Soon, the criminals got out of the car and tried to escape in a stolen car after...
October 10, 2023

Criminal was killed in exchange of police fire while trying to flee after robbing SR1 million in Riyadh

The total number of Saudi male and female births in all regions of the Kingdom accounted for 417,155 births during last year.
GASTAT: Saudi Arabia records birth of 16,160 twins last year
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded the birth of 16,160 twins during the year 2022, according to the statistical figures released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The GASTAT report, a copy of which was obtained by Okaz/Saudi Gazette, stated that the total number of Saudi male and female births in all regions of the Kingdom accounted for 417,155 births during last year.The Riyadh region recorded a total of 96,619 births among Saudi mothers, including 92,253 single births, 4,140 twin births, and 226 births of triplets and more. In the Makkah region, 82,135 births were registered, of which 78,881 were single births, 3,092 were twin births, and 162 were births of triplets and more.The Madinah region recorded a total of 31,894 births, including 30,624 single...
October 10, 2023

GASTAT: Saudi Arabia records birth of 16,160 twins last year

In its latest World Economic Outlook Report, released on Tuesday, IMF reduced its forecast for the Saudi economic growth in 2023 to 0.8 percent from 1.1 percent.
IMF forecast: Saudi economy will post 4% growth in 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its estimates for the growth of Saudi Arabia’s economy (gross domestic product -GDP) to four percent in 2024.In its latest World Economic Outlook Report, released on Tuesday, IMF reduced its forecast for the Saudi economic growth in 2023 to 0.8 percent from 1.1 percent.According to the latest projections of the Fund, the world economy is limping along, not sprinting.The world economic growth will slow from 3.5 percent in 2022 to 3 percent this year and 2.9 percent next year, a 0.1 percentage point downgrade for 2024, as per its previous estimate issued in July.The IMF indicated a gradual slowdown in global inflation from 8.7 percent in 2022 to 6.9 percent this year and then to 5.8 percent in 2024 due to the...
October 10, 2023

IMF forecast: Saudi economy will post 4% growth in 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the appointment of Dr. Hanan Balkhy as the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.
WHO announces nomination of Dr. Balkhy as regional director for Eastern Mediterranean
RIYADH — The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the appointment of Dr. Hanan Balkhy as the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.Dr. Balkhy received the majority of votes from member states during the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, held in Cairo from Oct. 9 to 12.This nomination is an extension of the excellence and leadership of Saudi competencies in the health field at the local and international levels in light of the wise leadership's support.It also comes as a reflection of the empowerment that women have enjoyed throughout the history of Saudi Arabia and in light of the Saudi Vision 2030.The vision empowers Saudi women assume high-level leadership positions locally and internationally in various fields, especially...
October 10, 2023

WHO announces nomination of Dr. Balkhy as regional director for Eastern Mediterranean

As per the Cabinet decision, Premium Residency holders need to pay an annual fee of SR9600 for each house worker if their number exceeds four.
Saudi Arabia will treat Premium Residency holders like citizens regarding levy for house workers  
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Council of Ministers on Tuesday decided that expatriates, who are holders of Premium Residency, will have the same status of Saudi citizens with regard to payment of annual levy for house workers.The Cabinet approved a proposal to treat the holder of a Premium Residency Permit (Premium Iqama) as a Saudi regarding the number of domestic workers allowed to be recruited without the payment of an annual levy.As per the Cabinet decision, Premium Residency holders need to pay an annual fee of SR9,600 for each house worker if their number exceeds four.However, in the case of expatriates without having a Premium Residency, they have to pay an annual fee of SR9,600 for each house worker if their number exceeds two.The Council of Ministers decided on March 8, 2022,...
October 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia will treat Premium Residency holders like citizens regarding levy for house workers  

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