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The Kingdom is known for its diversity of tourist attractions.
Saudi Arabia ranked second fastest-growing tourism destination globally
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked 13th globally, advancing by 12 places, on the World Tourism Organization (WTO) index, among the top countries receiving international tourists in 2022. It was placed 25th in 2019.The number of international tourists who visited the Kingdom, for all travel purposes, hit 16.6 million in 2022, WTO reported.The Kingdom also advanced 16 places in the international tourism revenue index, hitting 11th place in 2022, compared to 27th place in 2019 globally, according to the World Tourism Barometer report for May 2023 issued by the WTO.The Kingdom continued to make progress in the tourism sector, receiving about 7.8 million international visitors for various purposes during the first quarter of 2023. This represents the sector's highest quarterly performance, up...
May 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia ranked second fastest-growing tourism destination globally

King Mswati III held a lunch banquet in honor of Qattan and the accompanying delegation, during which the King expressed his country's support for Saudi Arabia's bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh.
King of Eswatini receives Saudi Advisor, backs Riyadh's bid to host Expo 2030
LOBAMBA — King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini received on Tuesday the Saudi Advisor at the Royal Court Ahmed Qattan.During the meeting, Qattan conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman to King Mswati III and their wishes to the government and people of the Kingdom of Eswatini for further progress and prosperity.King Mswati III extended his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince, and the government and people of Saudi Arabia, stressing the keenness of the Kingdom of Eswatini to develop bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields.The two sides discussed relations between the friendly countries and ways to support and develop...
May 17, 2023

King of Eswatini receives Saudi Advisor, backs Riyadh's bid to host Expo 2030

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session held at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia approves health insurance for domestic workers
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved the application of health insurance rules for domestic workers. The rules were framed by a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Council of Health Insurance and with the membership of several entities.The rules will apply if a household employs four or more domestic helps.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session held at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.At the outset of the session, the Cabinet welcomed the leaders of the member states of the Arab League Council coming to participate in the 32nd meeting at the summit level, which will be hosted by the Kingdom next Friday, based on its keenness to sustain joint cooperation at all levels.The Cabinet dealt with the latest political...
May 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia approves health insurance for domestic workers

The girl, who is the second year student of the elementary school, was transferred first to Qaryat Al-Ulya General Hospital, and then to Nairiyah General Hospital.
Girl student hurt after falling from second floor of school in Eastern Province
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — A girl student sustained serious injuries after falling from second floor of a school in Qaryat Al-Ulya in the Eastern Province on Tuesday. The condition of the student is reported to be stable while the authorities started investigation into the incident. The student’s father said that her daughter was found unconscious, lying in a pool of blood in the backyard of the school. He said that the school security guard found her at the end of a search after all other girl students of the elementary school had left the school premises. The girl, who is the second year student of the elementary school, was transferred first to Qaryat Al-Ulya General Hospital, and then to Nairiyah General Hospital.Saeed Al-Bahes, spokesman of the education department in the...
May 16, 2023

Girl student hurt after falling from second floor of school in Eastern Province

The Regeneron ISEF 2023, the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition, started at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on May 14.
Princess Reema: Saudi delegates to ISEF 2023 are ambassadors of their country
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar held a virtual meeting with the Saudi science and engineering team participating in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2023. A total of 35 outstanding Saudi boys and girls are participating in the event.Addressing them remotely, Princess Reema remided the students that they are ambassadors of their country. She highlighted the importance of representing the country in a way that befits the name of the Kingdom.Princess Reema expressed her pride over the arrival of Saudi students to participate in this competition. “Success and winning are two different things, and you have succeeded in reaching this stage, and not winning prizes does not mean that you...
May 16, 2023

Princess Reema: Saudi delegates to ISEF 2023 are ambassadors of their country

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi delivering a lecture on “Strategic transformations in the Saudi employment market” at the Saudi Economic Association in Riyadh on Monday.
Saudization decisions lead to create over 500,000 jobs since 2019
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi emphasized that all employment market strategy initiatives will be completed before the end of 2025. “The localization decisions for professions and activities have been instrumental in creating jobs for more than 500,000 male and female citizens in the private sector since 2019,” he said. The minister made the remarks while delivering a lecture on “Strategic transformations in the Saudi employment market” at the Saudi Economic Association on Monday. Al-Rajhi noted that the strategy has scored many achievements that contributed to the flourishing of the Saudi labor market, and its results manifested in the economic indices of unemployment rates, economic participation of the labor...
May 16, 2023

Saudization decisions lead to create over 500,000 jobs since 2019

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif addressing commanders of the security sectors participating in the security campaign to combat drugs at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh.
Interior minister: Anti-drug security campaign is delivering tangible results
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif lauded the great efforts made by the security men in the fight against drugs, sensing their role in safeguarding the security of the homeland and protecting it from the danger of the drug scourge. While reviewing the progress of work of the central operations room at the ministry’s headquarters here, the minister reaffirmed that the campaign, with the support, directives, and leadership of the Crown Prince, is achieving tangible results. “The campaign is still in its initial phase, and the strong strikes against drug dealers and smugglers are continuing, and will remain firm and will not leave room for drug smugglers or dealers to target our youth or tamper with the Kingdom’s security in any way,”...
May 16, 2023

Interior minister: Anti-drug security campaign is delivering tangible results

The Via Riyadh neighborhood is distinguished by the Salmani architectural style that blended modernity and luxury, simulating the Kingdom’s original heritage and identity.
Riyadh’s Salmani style luxurious hub ‘Via Riyadh’ finally opens
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi capital city of Riyadh opened one of its most luxurious tourist and entertainment destinations ‘Via Riyadh’ on May 11. The neighborhood is distinguished by the Salmani architectural style that blended modernity and luxury, simulating the Kingdom’s original heritage and identity. Opening of the most luxurious entertainment destination in the Saudi capital city will be a landmark initiative in the Kingdom’s incredible journey in the entertainment sector for the year 2023.The architecture of Via Riyadh is built in the Salmani style based on King Salman’s six core values: authenticity, human-centricity, livability, continuity, innovation and sustainability; and it is built with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. There is an...
May 16, 2023

Riyadh’s Salmani style luxurious hub ‘Via Riyadh’ finally opens

The council issued a statement praising the role Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman plays in following up and supervising the campaign that aims at protecting the Kingdom, its citizens and gains.
Council of Senior Scholars commends joint security campaign against narcotics
RIYADH — The Council of Senior Scholars has commended the joint security campaign against narcotics across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its 93rd session held in Taif on Sunday.The council issued a statement praising the role Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman plays in following up and supervising the campaign that aims at protecting the Kingdom, its citizens and gains.The council also called on the public to cooperate with relevant authorities through reporting all those who promote, sell, buy, gift and import narcotics. — SPA
May 16, 2023

Council of Senior Scholars commends joint security campaign against narcotics

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that it was following up with great regret the raid on the residence of the head of the military office of the Kuwaiti embassy and the Jordanian embassy in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.
Saudi Arabia expresses regret over Kuwaiti, Jordanian embassies' incidents in Sudan
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that it was following up with great regret the raid on the residence of the head of the military office of the Kuwaiti embassy and the Jordanian embassy in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.The Foreign Ministry expressed, in a statement, the Kingdom's total rejection of all forms of violence and sabotage towards diplomatic missions and representations.Saudi Arabia called on all Sudanese parties to abide by the truce in accordance with the results of the recent Jeddah talks, and to engage in political channels that sought to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the crisis in Sudan. — SPA
May 16, 2023

Saudi Arabia expresses regret over Kuwaiti, Jordanian embassies' incidents in Sudan

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