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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

According to the approved guide, electricity consumption tariffs for the residential sector have been set, ranging between 18 and 30 halalas per kilowatt-hour per month, while tariffs for the commercial sector range between 22 and 32 halalas per kilowatt-hour.
Revised residential and commercial electricity tariffs to remain same
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority (ECRA) has approved the new Electricity Service Provision Guide, which was published in the official Umm Al-Qura newspaper on Friday. The guide includes updated consumption tariffs and mechanisms for disconnection and restoration as well as cancellation of electricity service.According to the approved guide, electricity consumption tariffs for the residential sector have been set, ranging between 18 and 30 halalas per kilowatt-hour per month, while tariffs for the commercial sector range between 22 and 32 halalas per kilowatt-hour.The current residential electricity tariff in Saudi Arabia, set by ECRA, is 18 halalas per kWh for consumption up to 6000 kWh per month, and 30 halalas per kWh for consumption exceeding...
June 21, 2025

Revised residential and commercial electricity tariffs to remain same

Saudi Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Muajab speaks at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Attorney General: Rapid growth in Saudi legislative environment boosts investment climate
Saudi Gazette report SAINT PETERSBURG — Saudi Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Muajab said that the rapid development witnessed by the Saudi legislative environment has been instrumental in supporting entrepreneurship and enhancing the investment climate. “This is through the modernization of legal systems and the development of regulatory procedures in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030,” he said while addressing the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will conclude on Saturday.The attorney general said that the Public Prosecution has established several specialized prosecution offices to support the investment environment and enhance confidence in the judicial system. “These initiatives align with international best practices and support efforts...
June 21, 2025

Attorney General: Rapid growth in Saudi legislative environment boosts investment climate

Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila addressing the UN Economic and Social Council in Geneva.
Saudi Arabia affirms its unwavering commitment to support global humanitarian issues
Saudi Gazette report GENEVA — Saudi Arabia affirmed its unwavering commitment to support global humanitarian issues and its contributions to alleviating the suffering of those affected by wars and disasters.Addressing the UN Economic and Social Council in Geneva, Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila said that Saudi Arabia, despite global economic challenges, continues its generous approach as one of the largest donor countries in the humanitarian and development fields. The ambassador said that humanitarian crises have become exacerbated by the increase in armed conflicts and the decline in adherence to international humanitarian law, emphasizing that addressing the root causes of...
June 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia affirms its unwavering commitment to support global humanitarian issues

Saudi nuclear authority confirms no radiation risk from regional conflict
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC) has confirmed the safety of the Kingdom’s environment amid rising regional tensions, stating that there have been no radiation leaks affecting the country.In a statement posted Thursday on its official X account, the NRRC said that radiation levels across the Kingdom remain normal and the environment is safe, despite the ongoing military escalation between Iran and Israel.In a follow-up post early Friday, the commission clarified that the military strike on Iran’s Arak research reactor has had no radiological consequences, as the facility is currently free of nuclear fuel.The NRRC reiterated that it has been monitoring developments around the clock, and that its emergency operations...
June 20, 2025

Saudi nuclear authority confirms no radiation risk from regional conflict

International transactions are now subject to a clear 2% fee.
New SAMA rules limit credit card fees: 3% cash withdrawal, 2% foreign purchases, free e-wallet top-ups
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Thursday updated rules for the issuance and operation of credit cards, aimed at lowering costs for customers and increasing levels of disclosure and transparency.The new regulations will take effect within 30 to 90 days.Among the key updates, credit card issuers must notify customers of any changes in fees via SMS, with customers allowed to terminate their agreement within 14 days of receiving the notice. E-wallet top-ups via credit cards are now free of charge.For cash withdrawals below SR2,500, fees are capped at 3% of the transaction amount. For withdrawals of SR2,500 or more, fees are limited to a maximum of SR75.International purchases will now carry a 2% fee of the transaction value.Customers are also permitted...
June 20, 2025

New SAMA rules limit credit card fees: 3% cash withdrawal, 2% foreign purchases, free e-wallet top-ups

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