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The HADAF said in a statement that the number of beneficiaries of the training, empowerment, and guidance services and programs, carried out by the Fund, during the first quarter of this year reached 1.18 million.
Saudi beneficiaries of HADAF support jump 93% to 143,000 in 1Q 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) has extended support to hire as many as 143,000 Saudi men and women in the private sector establishments during the first quarter of 2025 and this figure showed a jump of 93 percent compared to the same period last year.The HADAF said in a statement that the number of beneficiaries of the training, empowerment, and guidance services and programs, carried out by the Fund, during the first quarter of this year reached 1.18 million, a growth rate of 4 percent compared to the first quarter of last year.The number of establishments that benefited from the HADAF support programs during the same period exceeded 98,000 in various sectors of the labor market across the Kingdom. This number recorded a growth rate of 37...
May 21, 2025

Saudi beneficiaries of HADAF support jump 93% to 143,000 in 1Q 2025

Domestic liquidity in the Saudi economy recorded notable growth during the first quarter of 2025, increasing by SR134.4 billion.
Liquidity in Saudi economy rises by over SR134 billion in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Domestic liquidity in the Saudi economy recorded notable growth during the first quarter of 2025, increasing by SR134.4 billion (4.6 percent). Total liquidity reached SR3055.872 billion by the end of the quarter, compared to SR2921.472 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.On an annual basis, liquidity rose by SR232.126 billion, representing a growth rate of 8.2 percent compared to the same period in 2024, when liquidity stood at SR2823.745 billion, according to data published in the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for March 2025.The bulletin recorded a monthly growth of approximately one percent or SR22.188 billion, marking the highest liquidity level in the Kingdom’s history. The increase reflects the...
May 21, 2025

Liquidity in Saudi economy rises by over SR134 billion in Q1 2025

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has deployed data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at King Abdulaziz International Airport and Jeddah Islamic Port to streamline entry procedures for pilgrims.
SDAIA deploys AI solutions to streamline pilgrim entry at Jeddah airport and Islamic Port
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has deployed data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at King Abdulaziz International Airport and Jeddah Islamic Port to streamline entry procedures for pilgrims. The effort included preparing technical infrastructure at designated entry points to accommodate Hajj arrivals by air and sea.SDAIA provides comprehensive technical and operational support to ensure smooth operations at the Hajj terminals of King Abdulaziz International Airport. This includes equipping workstations, integrating them with government systems, preparing data centers, and securing primary and backup communication services to ensure uninterrupted functionality.SDAIA also installed and activated biometric stations at the airport, upgraded...
May 21, 2025

SDAIA deploys AI solutions to streamline pilgrim entry at Jeddah airport and Islamic Port

Pilgrims can now activate eSIM cards digitally upon arrival in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Authorities in Saudi Arabia have enabled international pilgrims to activate eSIM cards directly through service provider applications, offering seamless digital connectivity upon arrival in the Kingdom.The joint initiative is led by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and licensed telecom providers.The service allows pilgrims to request eSIM cards from local providers, which are then verified and activated digitally via biometric verification through the “Absher” platform.This process ensures that pilgrims are connected as soon as they arrive, eliminating the need to visit service branches or wait until reaching their accommodation.The initiative is part of CST’s broader efforts...
May 21, 2025

Pilgrims can now activate eSIM cards digitally upon arrival in Saudi Arabia

The Ministerial Committee reiterated its demands to the international community to assume its moral and legal responsibilities and to immediately intervene to put pressure on Israel to immediately lift the blockade, cease its aggression and violations, and comply with UN resolutions.
Arab-Islamic Committee welcomes statement of leaders of UK, France, and Canada on Gaza aggression
RIYADH — The Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza welcomed on Tuesday the joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and the demands to end the war on Gaza and immediately allow access of humanitarian aid to the strip.The Ministerial Committee shared the opposition expressed by the three leaders to military operations and the continued full-fledged assault against the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza. The committee voiced its grave concern over Israel’s continued blockade on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and called for the immediate and sustainable surge of lifesaving humanitarian aid at scale for Palestinians in need throughout Gaza. The...
May 21, 2025

Arab-Islamic Committee welcomes statement of leaders of UK, France, and Canada on Gaza aggression

The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation in the judicial field.
Saudi Arabia, Japan sign MoU to boost judicial cooperation
Saudi Gazette reportTOKYO — Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani met with his Japanese counterpart Keisuke Suzuki during an official visit to Tokyo to discuss enhancing judicial ties between the two countries.Al-Samaani highlighted the Kingdom’s recent legal and judicial reforms, supported by the Saudi leadership, including the implementation of specialized legislation aimed at achieving prompt and transparent justice.He emphasized advancements such as real-time audio and video documentation of court hearings — both in-person and through virtual litigation — as well as the publication of judicial rulings and the expansion of preventive justice through notarization of enforceable contracts.During the meeting, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at...
May 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia, Japan sign MoU to boost judicial cooperation

KSrelief chief urges stronger response to Middle East crises
Saudi Gazette reportBRUSSELS — The Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, praised international recognition of Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in addressing humanitarian crises, particularly its efforts in lifting sanctions on Syria — actions that helped pave the way for improved humanitarian access and a positive response from the United States.Dr. Al-Rabeeah made the remarks on Wednesday during his participation in the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 in Brussels, speaking at a seminar titled “Crises in the Middle East: The Challenge of Protecting Lives and Respecting International Humanitarian Law.”In his address, he expressed appreciation for the European Commission’s focus on global humanitarian crises,...
May 21, 2025

KSrelief chief urges stronger response to Middle East crises

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef attending a dialogue session at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Wednesday.
Alkhorayef: Saudi Arabia rapidly localizing auto industry, becoming re-export hub
Saudi Gazette report DOHA— Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef highlighted Saudi Arabia's swift progress in localizing the automotive industry during his participation in a dialogue session at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Wednesday. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia would become a re-export hub with its rapid transformation taking place in the automobile industry.The minister highlighted the Kingdom's emergence as a key player in car re-exports, driven by advancements in infrastructure and logistics services. He also discussed the Kingdom's focus on the future of the electric vehicle industry to achieve the goals of transitioning to clean energy, as per the goals of Vision 2030.Alkhorayef noted that industrial transformation, the adoption of...
May 21, 2025

Alkhorayef: Saudi Arabia rapidly localizing auto industry, becoming re-export hub

The agreement was signed by the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce (FSC) and the Kyrgyz Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Saudi-Kyrgyz Business Forum in Bishkek.
Agreement reached to establish joint Saudi-Kyrgyz Business Council
BISHKEK — Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan have signed an agreement to establish a joint Saudi-Kyrgyz Business Council, a significant step towards advancing economic cooperation. The agreement was signed by the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce (FSC) and the Kyrgyz Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Saudi-Kyrgyz Business Forum in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan.FSC Chairman Hassan Alhwaizy emphasized that the council's establishment underscores a mutual commitment and will provide a robust platform for business leaders to cultivate commercial partnerships and leverage ample opportunities between the two nations.Meanwhile, Prime Minister of the Kyrgyztan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with FSC Chairman Hassan Alhwaizy in Bishkek on Tuesday, along with his accompanying delegation of...
May 21, 2025

Agreement reached to establish joint Saudi-Kyrgyz Business Council

The AI-powered robot, tailored for the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, acts as an intelligent reference for religious inquiries, offering direct video calls with muftis for unanswered questions.
New AI-powered robot enhances pilgrim experience at Grand Mosque in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque launched the second iteration of the 'Manarat Al-Haramain Robot' at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Wednesday. This initiative leverages AI and advanced technologies to enhance the spiritual experience of pilgrims.The AI-powered robot, tailored for the presidency, acts as an intelligent reference for religious inquiries, offering direct video calls with muftis for unanswered questions.Inspired by Islamic motifs, the updated robot reflects the beauty of Islamic architecture in the Two Holy Mosques. This blend of authenticity, modernity, advanced technology, and aesthetics aims to enhance pilgrims' experiences by providing easy access to information.
May 21, 2025

New AI-powered robot enhances pilgrim experience at Grand Mosque in Makkah

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