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Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Faisal Mekdad makes an inspection tour of the headquarters of Syrian embassy in Riyadh.
Mekdad inspects Syrian embassy premises, prior to return of ambassador to Riyadh
Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Faisal Mekdad made an inspection tour of the headquarters of his country’s embassy in Riyadh. The foreign minister’s visit to the embassy premises, the first of its kind in over 11 years, was to personally review the ongoing preparations for the reopening of the embassy. Mekdad and his accompanying delegation arrived in Riyadh on Monday in response to an invitation from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan to attend the second joint ministerial meeting of the Arab countries and the Pacific Islands Group. The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Mekdad visited the headquarters of the Syrian embassy to see the readiness of the building and the ongoing preparations for the reopening of...
June 13, 2023

Mekdad inspects Syrian embassy premises, prior to return of ambassador to Riyadh

The new investments are expected to create more than 4,000 new job opportunities in the food industry sector.
Saudi Arabia targets $20 bln investment in food industries
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Monday that it was targeting to attract investments worth $20 billion in the food industry by 2035. The investment will be used to support the development of the food industry in the Kingdom, including the dairy, bakery, sweets, and beverages sectors.The ministry plans to maximize the value of a number of agricultural crops in which the Kingdom has comparative advantages. The ministry also aims to double the value of exports from $3.7 billion in 2022 to $10.9 billion in 2035.These goals are in line with the objectives of the National Industrial Strategy, which seeks to increase the sustainable growth of food industries.Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef said the ministry was currently working...
June 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia targets $20 bln investment in food industries

Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman with Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev after signing the agreement.
Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan sign MoU to boost energy cooperation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding in the field of energy.Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman held a meeting in Riyadh with Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev to discuss ways of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of energy, in addition to discussing developments in the global energy market.The agreement includes encouraging cooperation in the fields of petroleum and its derivatives, gas and its derivatives, refining, petrochemicals, electricity, renewable energy, clean hydrogen, energy efficiency, storage, and development. The agreement also covers cooperation in the field of circular carbon economy and its technologies aimed at reducing the effects of climate change.The...
June 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan sign MoU to boost energy cooperation

The second ministerial meeting between members of the League of Arab States and the Pacific Small Island Developing States concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Arab League, Pacific island states back Saudi Arabia's bid to host Expo 2030
RIYADH — The second ministerial meeting between members of the League of Arab States and the Pacific Small Island Developing States has expressed support for Saudi Arabia's candidacy to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh. The meeting decided to exert all needed efforts with friendly countries to back the Kingdom's candidacy.The meeting issued a final communique — Riyadh Declaration — on Tuesday.The meeting stressed the importance of ensuring international consultation, adherence to international law and independent and verifiable scientific assessment to protect, preserve and sustainably manage the ocean and its marine resources.The meeting also stressed the centrality of providing finance and technology transfers with respect to environmental issues, in order to implement the just...
June 13, 2023

Arab League, Pacific island states back Saudi Arabia's bid to host Expo 2030

Public Security called on citizens and residents to strictly abide by the regulations and instructions of Hajj and Umrah.
Jail and fine for transporting people without Hajj permits, Public Security warns
JEDDAH — The General Directorate of Public Security stated that anyone caught transporting people without permits to the holy city of Makkah in violation of the Hajj regulations and instructions would be subject to imprisonment for a period of up to 6 months and a fine of up to SR50,000 for each person transported.The directorate pointed out that the financial fine would multiply with the number of violators transported.It stressed that the penalty for the carrier would include confiscation of the vehicle used for transportation based on a court ruling and, in the case of expatriates, deportation after serving the prison term and payment of the fine. The expatriate will be denied entry into the Kingdom in the future for periods specified by the law.Public Security also called on citizens...
June 13, 2023

Jail and fine for transporting people without Hajj permits, Public Security warns

Over 415 flights reached King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International in Madinah under the Makkah Route initiative by Monday.
Over 150,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia via Makkah Route
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — As many as 151,533 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from the beneficiary countries of the Makkah Route initiative. Over 415 flights reached King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International in Madinah under the program by Monday.The Ministry of the Interior continues implementing the Makkah Route initiative to provide services for pilgrims coming from seven countries — Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey and Côte d'Ivoire.The initiative aims to complete the pilgrim procedures from their countries, starting with the issuance of electronic visas and collection of vital information, followed by streamlined passport procedures at the departure country's airport.These steps are...
June 13, 2023

Over 150,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia via Makkah Route

The midday work ban would come into force on Thursday, June 15 and will continue until Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
3-month midday outdoor work ban to be in force from June 15
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced that it would start imposing a midday work ban under the sun for all private sector companies and establishments. The work ban will start from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a period of three months. The ban would come into force on Thursday, June 15 and will continue until Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.The ministry will impose work ban, in coordination with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. This is in line with a decision of Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi that aims to preserve the safety and health of workers in the private sector by banning their work in the open under direct sunlight.The ministerial decision compels private sector...
June 12, 2023

3-month midday outdoor work ban to be in force from June 15

The Saudi Arabian Women’s Football National Team finished their preparations for the friendly against the Andorra national football team on Tuesday in the Spanish city of Girona while it will take on the same team again on June 17.
Saudi women’s national team advances in FIFA ranking
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Women’s Football National Team advanced one spot in the official FIFA World Ranking, rising to 170th place. FIFA released its latest rankings on June 9.This was after the Green Falcons drew with its Palestinian counterpart in two friendly matches. It is noteworthy that the Women Green Falcons has been included in the FIFA World Ranking for the very first time on March 24 this year. The team finished their preparations for the friendly against the Andorra national football team on Tuesday in the Spanish city of Girona while it will take on the same team again on June 17.The Finish Head Coach Rosa Lappi-Seppälä included 27 players in the Saudi squad, and they include Sara Khaled, Muna Abdulrahman, Laila Al-Qahtani, Nawal Al-Qalish,...
June 12, 2023

Saudi women’s national team advances in FIFA ranking

The Ministry of Tourism announced on Monday that the UK, US, and Schengen tourism visa holders, as well as permanent residents from any EU country, can get streamlined entry to Saudi Arabia by applying for an instant eVisa via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Saudi Arabia announces streamlined entry for UK, US, and Schengen tourism visa holders
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism announced on Monday that the UK, US, and Schengen tourism visa holders, as well as permanent residents from any EU country, can get streamlined entry to Saudi Arabia by applying for an instant eVisa via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.Holders of a valid tourism or business visa from the US, the UK, or one of the Schengen states have been granted an exception, provided that the visa was used at least once to enter the issuing country.The mentioned exception grants the same entry rights to the visa holder's first-degree relatives, as well as to those who have obtained permanent residence in the US, EU, or UK.Permanent residence holders also grant first-degree relatives access to the Kingdom via an upon-arrival visa at any air, land, and sea...
June 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia announces streamlined entry for UK, US, and Schengen tourism visa holders

Saudization of sales outlets of seven economic activities and the first phase of motor vehicle periodic inspection sector comes into force on Monday.
Saudization of periodic vehicle inspection and 7 sales outlets to create 17,000 new jobs
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced that Saudization of sales outlets of seven economic activities and the first phase of motor vehicle periodic inspection (MVPI) sector has come into force in all regions of the Kingdom on Monday, June 12.This move would lead to create a total of 17,000 jobs for Saudis.The Ministry said that Saudization of the service outlets in MVPI will be implemented in two phases. Fifty percent of jobs will be localized in the first phase while 100 percent Saudization will be implemented in the second phase.Major professions that come under Saudization in this field include site manager, assistant manager, quality manager, financial supervisor, site supervisor, track head, inspection technician,...
June 12, 2023

Saudization of periodic vehicle inspection and 7 sales outlets to create 17,000 new jobs

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