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Saudi Arabia attracts 25 global startups in research and innovation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has attracted 25 international startups specializing in research, development, and innovation (RDI) as part of its Global Startup Attraction Program, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Investment and the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority.The companies, drawn from strategic sectors, include firms in future health, energy and industry, education and human capital, and environmental sustainability.The majority — 13 firms — focus on future health, while six are in sustainability and basic needs, and three each in education and energy.The program is designed to increase private sector participation in RDI, support talent development, and create high-skilled jobs.The targeted outcomes by 2030 include generating over SR25 billion in...
May 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia attracts 25 global startups in research and innovation

The Ministry of Interior has penalized 15 people for violating the Hajj rules and regulations.
15 people penalized for transporting 61 unauthorized pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has penalized 15 people for violating the Hajj rules and regulations. The ministry announced that the Hajj Security Forces arrested eight Saudi citizens and seven expatriates at the entry points to Makkah while transporting 61 individuals without Hajj permits.Administrative decisions were issued by the seasonal administrative committees under the ministry against the transporters, their accomplices, and the unauthorized pilgrims. Penalties included imprisonment, fines of up to SR100,000, publishing names of the violators in the local media at their personal expense, deportation of resident offenders with a 10-year reentry ban after serving their sentences, and judicial petitions to confiscate the vehicles used in the offenses.A fine...
May 25, 2025

15 people penalized for transporting 61 unauthorized pilgrims

Police in the Makkah region have arrested two Kyrgyz residents for posting fraudulent advertisements targeting visit visa holders, misleading them into believing they could perform Hajj without a permit.
4 Kyrgyz and Indonesian nationals arrested in Makkah for fake Hajj campaign
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Police in the Makkah region have arrested two Kyrgyz residents for posting fraudulent advertisements targeting visit visa holders, misleading them into believing they could perform Hajj without a permit.The two suspects facilitated the transport of 87 visit visa holders and sheltered them in two rented locations within the city of Makkah for a fee. Legal action has been taken against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution. The visa violators have also been referred to the relevant authorities to face legal penalties.In a related incident, security patrols in Makkah have arrested two Indonesian residents for engaging in fraud by posting deceptive advertisements on social media for fake Hajj campaigns. In the advertisement, they falsely...
May 25, 2025

4 Kyrgyz and Indonesian nationals arrested in Makkah for fake Hajj campaign

Saudi and Chinese officials discuss consumer complaints in auto sector
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce held a joint meeting with representatives from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia to discuss urgent consumer-related challenges in the Kingdom’s fast-growing Chinese automotive sector.The session, which also included participation from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), focused on identifying solutions to enhance consumer protection and improve after-sales services provided by Chinese car dealers and manufacturers operating in the Saudi market.Officials reviewed the current and projected growth of Chinese vehicle sales in the Kingdom, along with persistent consumer complaints related to after-sales performance and service quality.The goal, according to the Ministry,...
May 25, 2025

Saudi and Chinese officials discuss consumer complaints in auto sector

Mataf area ready for Hajj 1446 with capacity of 107,000 pilgrims per hour
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has confirmed the full readiness of the Mataf area to receive pilgrims for Hajj 1446, as part of comprehensive organizational plans to ensure safety, comfort, and high-quality services for worshippers at the Grand Mosque.The authority announced that the tawaf capacity of the Mataf has reached 107,000 pilgrims per hour, spread across the ground level, first and mezzanine levels, and upper floors, including the rooftop.In total, the Mataf can accommodate up to 203,000 worshippers across all levels during peak hours.Officials said that the entire Mataf area has been made accessible exclusively for pilgrims performing tawaf.Dedicated entrances and main and side gates have been...
May 25, 2025

Mataf area ready for Hajj 1446 with capacity of 107,000 pilgrims per hour

Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the 2025 edition of the “Saudi Summer” program under the theme
Al-Khateeb launches 'Saudi Summer’ program 2025 titled 'Color Your Summer'
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the 2025 edition of the “Saudi Summer” program under the theme "Color Your Summer" at a workshop organized by the authority on Saturday.The event brought together over 120 partners from across the Kingdom’s tourism ecosystem, including representatives from both public and private sectors.The workshop fostered collaboration in preparation for the upcoming summer season, aligning efforts to achieve the program’s goals and maximize its economic and tourism impact.Running from May to September 2025, the Saudi Summer program will feature six distinct destinations—from the moderate-climate coastal escapes of Jeddah and the Red Sea to the cool,...
May 25, 2025

Al-Khateeb launches 'Saudi Summer’ program 2025 titled 'Color Your Summer'

Commerce Ministry unveils updated digital commercial registration with QR code access
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has introduced a redesigned digital commercial registration (CR) certificate for businesses in Saudi Arabia, featuring a more streamlined format and improved data accessibility.The updated CR now consists of a single-page electronic certificate containing all relevant business information.Users can instantly access detailed data by scanning a QR code displayed on the left side of the certificate.This update coincides with the implementation of the new Commercial Registry Law and its executive regulations.Among the key changes is the transition to a unified national CR per establishment, consolidating all activities under one license regardless of geographic location within the Kingdom.The revised system also eliminates the traditional...
May 25, 2025

Commerce Ministry unveils updated digital commercial registration with QR code access

Saudi Insurance Authority strips licenses from 28 insurance firms in sector shake-up
Saudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — The Insurance Authority (IA) has issued final decisions to revoke the licenses of several insurance and brokerage companies operating in Saudi Arabia, as part of broader corrective measures to stabilize and enhance the sector’s performance and credibility.The decisions, based on the Cooperative Insurance Companies Control Law and relevant regulations, follow a series of actions initiated on August 28, 2024, and are intended to safeguard the rights of insured individuals and beneficiaries while supporting financial stability.Among the companies whose licenses have been revoked are Shire Insurance Agency Company, Al-Bulurat Insurance Brokerage Services Company, Al-Sabil Asia Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage Company, Al-Aman Insurance and Reinsurance...
May 25, 2025

Saudi Insurance Authority strips licenses from 28 insurance firms in sector shake-up

Saudi students gathered to celebrate the graduation of 50 Saudi scholarship recipients from prestigious US universities at Harvard University on Friday.
Saudi students graduate from Harvard, MIT, and other top US universities
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi students gathered to celebrate the graduation of 50 Saudi scholarship recipients from prestigious institutions, including Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University, and Tufts University.In a ceremony held at Harvard University on Friday, Saudi Cultural Attaché to the United States and Canada Tahani Albaiz expressed pride in the scientific and research contributions of Saudi students at international academic institutions.The graduates' fields of study included public health, law, public administration, oral biology, engineering, and modern technology.
May 25, 2025

Saudi students graduate from Harvard, MIT, and other top US universities

Saudi Arabia raises wage support for 43 tourism jobs
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has announced an increase in wage support for Saudi workers in the tourism sector, raising the financial contribution provided through the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) from 30% to 50%.The updated support applies to 43 job roles and licensed tourism activities, as part of the ministry’s broader effort to localize the sector and empower national talent.The initiative is part of the "Ahlaha" program, which aims to equip and employ Saudi nationals in tourism-related professions by enhancing job stability, workforce sustainability, and overall attractiveness of tourism careers for citizens.The ministry emphasized that the move aligns with its ongoing collaboration with relevant government entities to increase...
May 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia raises wage support for 43 tourism jobs

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