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The new amendments include revising the duty category on a number of goods, most notably natural honey products and chemical compounds.
Duties revised on certain products as per amended GCC Customs Tariff Schedule
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Mohammed Al-Jadaan has approved a number of amendments to the Integrated Customs Tariff Schedule for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Duties will be imposed on certain categories of products as per the amendments which will come into force on October 6 this year. This was revealed in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura. The amended provisions will be applied in accordance with the new tariff schedules.The new amendments include revising the duty category on a number of goods, most notably natural honey products and chemical compounds. The customs duty category has been set at 5 percent on natural...
May 17, 2025

Duties revised on certain products as per amended GCC Customs Tariff Schedule

The amended article 15 requires 24-hour private civil security guards for certain types of commercial establishments, such as hotels, banks, exchanges and money transfer shops, hospitals, and gold and jewelry stores.
Law amended to limit service of private security guards to 8 activities during work hours
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has amended Executive Regulations of the Law of Private Security Services under which service of private security guards is limited to eight activities during work hours. Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif has approved amendment of article two of the regulations in this regard. The amendments also stipulate that 24-hour service of security guards are available for 15 vital commercial activities.According to the amended article, facilities that are required to provide private civilian security service during work hours include private and international educational and training facilities; wedding and event halls; private clinics, medical centers, and complexes; and facilities licensed by Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General...
May 17, 2025

Law amended to limit service of private security guards to 8 activities during work hours

Baghdad summit: Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Palestinian displacement, backs Syrian reintegration
Saudi Gazette reportBAGHDAD — Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its unequivocal rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians “under any circumstances,” Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir said Saturday during the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad.He reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.“The exceptional circumstances facing the Palestinian cause require us to intensify joint efforts to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people and to stop the crimes and violations committed by the Israeli occupation forces,” Al-Jubeir said.He described these acts as flagrant violations of the UN Charter and international law.Al-Jubeir emphasized the need for a...
May 17, 2025

Baghdad summit: Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Palestinian displacement, backs Syrian reintegration

President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi reviewed the work of SDAIA's technical teams at 11 airports in seven countries under the Makkah Route Initiative 2025.
SDAIA president checks Hajj tech readiness across 11 international airports
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi reviewed the work of SDAIA's technical teams at 11 airports in seven countries under the Makkah Route Initiative 2025, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Interior as part of Pilgrim Experience Program, one of the programs of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. He highlighted the importance of serving pilgrims and the need for greater efforts to ensure the initiative's success.This update followed a virtual meeting held on Friday by Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi with the SDAIA teams working on this year's Makkah Route Initiative. Also present were SDAIA Vice President Eng. Sami bin Abdullah Muqeem and Director of the National Information Center at SDAIA...
May 17, 2025

SDAIA president checks Hajj tech readiness across 11 international airports

King Salman.
King approves awarding King Abdulaziz Medal to 200 citizens for organ donation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the awarding of the King Abdulaziz Medal of Third Class to 200 Saudi men and women for donating one of their major organs, whether from a living or brain-dead person.The King’s decision comes in the wake of an increase in the number of organ donors among the Saudi citizens. According to a recent report of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT), a total of 1,706 people had donated their organs during the year in 2024, up 4.9 percent compared to 2023. These included 1,284 kidney transplants and 422 liver transplants.The report revealed that the number of people who expressed, through the Tawakkalna app, their wish to donate their organs after death reached 540,346. Last year, 393 organs...
May 17, 2025

King approves awarding King Abdulaziz Medal to 200 citizens for organ donation

Donald Trump
Trump: Non-oil sources will generate 50% of Saudi Arabia's future revenues
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — US President Donald Trump said that within a few years 50 percent of Saudi Arabia's income will come from non-oil sources. He made the remarks while commenting on his recent visit to Saudi Arabia and two other Gulf states in a television interview with Fox News.Trump’s statement validates the performance results of the annual Vision 2030 report. According to the report, non-oil activities in Saudi Arabia have contributed 51 percent of real GDP in 2024, driven by Vision 2030, marking an all-time high. The report is based on analysis by the Ministry of Economy and Planning of data from the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).In the interview, Trump stated that former President Joe Biden has not handled the Middle East well. “The Middle East...
May 17, 2025

Trump: Non-oil sources will generate 50% of Saudi Arabia's future revenues

Saudi students win 23 awards at ISEF 2025 in Ohio
Saudi Gazette reportCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The Saudi national team secured 23 awards, including 14 grand prizes and nine special awards, at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2025), held from May 10–16 in Columbus, Ohio.The competition drew over 1,700 participants from 70 countries.Three Saudi students placed second, five placed third, and six received fourth-place honors across various scientific categories.The awards reflect the Kingdom’s rising global presence in science and innovation.This year’s delegation included 40 students presenting cutting-edge projects in fields such as energy, environmental engineering, medical sciences, plant sciences, and materials science.Saudi Arabia’s total medal count at ISEF since its first participation in 2007 has now...
May 16, 2025

Saudi students win 23 awards at ISEF 2025 in Ohio

Saudi student joins global panel at ISEF 2025 for second year in a row
Saudi Gazette reportCOLUMBUS — Saudi student Areej Abdullah Al-Qarni has been selected for the second consecutive year to participate in a high-level panel discussion with global experts in science, technology, and medicine at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2025), held this year in Columbus, Ohio.Chosen from among hundreds of students worldwide, Al-Qarni’s selection underscores her outstanding performance and continued excellence in scientific research.She is part of a 41-member Saudi national team competing alongside over 1,700 students from 70 countries for top awards at the world’s largest platform for high school research and innovation.This year, Al-Qarni is presenting a project focused on carbon capture through cooling—an innovative approach to...
May 16, 2025

Saudi student joins global panel at ISEF 2025 for second year in a row

Saudi Ministry of Health launches multilingual awareness kit for Hajj 1446
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi Ministry of Health has released the Health Awareness Kit for the Hajj season of 1446 AH.The initiative supports ongoing efforts to enhance public health awareness and prevention during Hajj and aligns with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program.The comprehensive kit includes health guidelines in eight languages — Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Persian, Indonesian, Malay, and Turkish — ensuring accessibility to pilgrims from across the globe.Key components of the kit include guidance on preventing heat exhaustion, such as the use of umbrellas to avoid direct sun exposure and the importance of regular hydration.The resources aim to ensure that pilgrims can perform their rituals in good health...
May 16, 2025

Saudi Ministry of Health launches multilingual awareness kit for Hajj 1446

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed honors AOU startup winners advancing AI and sustainability
RIYADH — Arab Open University (AOU) concluded its inaugural Startup Competition 2025 at its Riyadh campus, celebrating a range of innovative student-led projects with awards presented by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal.The competition highlighted AOU’s commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to foster a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy.The top prize went to Jadwalna, an AI-powered tourism platform that delivers personalized travel experiences across Saudi Arabia while offering service providers intelligent marketing and payment tools.Second place was awarded to Sakina, a mental health platform utilizing culturally aware AI to provide round-the-clock emotional support and wellness resources.Eco Bin—a smart...
May 16, 2025

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed honors AOU startup winners advancing AI and sustainability

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