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Argentine football star Lionel Messi has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday along with his family for his second visit to the Kingdom as Saudi Tourism Ambassador.
Messi to explore more Saudi tourism destinations during second visit
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Argentine football star Lionel Messi has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday along with his family for his second visit to the Kingdom as Saudi Tourism Ambassador.Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb welcomed Messi with a message on Twitter.“I am happy to welcome Saudi Tourism Ambassador Lionel Messi and his family on his second vacation in Saudi Arabia. We are happy to share our authentic Saudi welcome with you all,” he said.In May 2022, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) announced that the Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina footballer is its new official brand ambassador.Messi is expected to visit more tourism destinations in the Kingdom during his second visit. He toured Historical Jeddah and enjoyed the Red Sea during his first visit one year ago.Just...
May 01, 2023

Messi to explore more Saudi tourism destinations during second visit

Saudi military commander receives Iranians, including diplomat, evacuated from Sudan
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia accorded a warm reception to the Iranian evacuees from Sudan upon their arrival in Jeddah. Maj. Gen. Ahmed Al-Dubais, commander of the Armed Forces in the western region, was in the forefront of the officials receiving them.While receiving Hassan Zarankar, the chargé d'affaires of the Iranian embassy in Saudi Arabia, Al-Dubais said: “You are our neighbors and friends and the loved ones. We wish you a happy stay in Saudi Arabia.”In a video posted by Al-Ekhbaria Television, he continued saying: “These are in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership and the minister of defense to take care of you and provide all the care and everything you need.”In another video posted by Al-Arabiya channel, which was widely circulated on social...
May 01, 2023

Saudi military commander receives Iranians, including diplomat, evacuated from Sudan

The Public Prosecution has stated that the grace period set for citizens to obtain licenses for their illegal weapons and ammunition, without being held accountable, will end after 5 days.
Deadline for licensing illegal weapons ends after 5 days
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Public Prosecution has stated that the grace period set for citizens to obtain licenses for their illegal weapons and ammunition, without being held accountable, will end after 5 days.Five days remain for the deadlines before it expires on May 6, corresponding to Shawwal 16, the Public Prosecution said.It has clarified that those who seek to issue the license must first book an appointment through the Absher platform at the nearest weapons department or division in the regions and governorates.Individuals are also required to bring with them all the conditions written in Absher regarding carrying or owning individual firearms, then bringing the weapons they wish to license without ammunition.The Public Prosecution stipulated the need to bring a copy from...
May 01, 2023

Deadline for licensing illegal weapons ends after 5 days

The culprits were arrested including six people receiving the shipment in Riyadh and Jeddah, consisting of three residents, a Syrian citizen with a visitor's visa, a resident holding the Sudanese nationality and a Saudi citizen.
GNDC foils attempt to smuggle over 5 million amphetamine pills
JEDDAH — Saudi authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle 5,280,000 pills of amphetamine and arrested six people involved in the crime.Spokesperson of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) Maj. Marwan Al-Hazimi has said that the security services monitoring drug trafficking and drug dealers, which endanger the security of the Kingdom and its young people.“We have foiled an attempt to smuggle 5,280,000 pills of amphetamine hidden in a shipment of stones and building supplies passing through the Islamic port of Jeddah.”The attempt was foiled in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).The culprits were arrested, including six people receiving the shipment in Riyadh and Jeddah.They were three residents — a Syrian citizen with a visitor's...
May 01, 2023

GNDC foils attempt to smuggle over 5 million amphetamine pills

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) announced that it has carried out 43 life-saving trips in April.
Saudi Red Crescent carries out 43 life-saving trips in April
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) announced that it has carried out 43 life-saving trips in April.SRCA’s announcement came while revealing the efforts of the air ambulance team during the month of April to save the lives of patients.The total number of the transported cases carried out by the air ambulance has reached 46 trips, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority said.Regarding the Saudi cities which had the largest number of transported cases, Riyadh comes first with 25 trips, followed by Makkah with 10 trips, then Madinah with 6 trips.
May 01, 2023

Saudi Red Crescent carries out 43 life-saving trips in April

Aramco, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel), and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish an integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in Saudi Arabia.
Agreement signed to establish first integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in Saudi Arabia
DHAHRAN — Aramco, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel), and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish an integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in Saudi Arabia.Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, the joint venture complex is expected to be located in Ras Al-Khair Industrial City, one of the four new Special Economic Zones recently announced by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA).The complex would bring together Aramco’s unrivaled energy and industrial services ecosystem, Baosteel’s advanced steel plate industry capability and PIF’s strong financial capabilities and investment expertise.It would be the first facility...
May 01, 2023

Agreement signed to establish first integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in Saudi Arabia

Turki Al-Sheikh said that the initiative represents a major qualitative leap in developing and supporting the musical sector and talented Saudi young men and women who are keen to develop their diverse musical talents.
Turki Al-Sheikh announces workshops to develop music talent of young Saudis
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Al-Sheikh announced the decision to hold musical workshops at the Riyadh-based Merwas international studios.He said that the initiative represents a major qualitative leap in developing and supporting the musical sector and talented Saudi young men and women who are keen to develop their diverse musical talents.The workshops, which will be one of the most important initiatives of GEA in supporting the Saudi musical talent, will be held under the supervision of a group of Arab professional musicians.Turki Al-Sheikh published, through his official account on Twitter, a brochure for the musical workshops that the GEA will organize in association with Merwas, the largest...
May 01, 2023

Turki Al-Sheikh announces workshops to develop music talent of young Saudis

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef starts on Monday an official visit to the Swiss Confederation.
Minister of Industry visits Switzerland, participates in World Economic Forum
RIYADH — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef starts on Monday an official visit to the Swiss Confederation.The visit aims to review promising opportunities in industry and mining, attract valuable investments to Saudi Arabia, and develop new channels of communication for investors in the two countries.During the visit, the minister will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF), meet government officials and visit a number of Swiss companies.The visit is expected to enhance the role of the industry and mining fields, to diversify the economic base, by providing opportunities for investors worldwide.It will identify enablers and incentives for attracting valuable investment in the field, and highlight the Saudi initiatives in these strategic sectors.According...
May 01, 2023

Minister of Industry visits Switzerland, participates in World Economic Forum

The localization of women’s decorating centers such as salons and sewing activities will provide about 7,000 job opportunities, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) said.
Localizing women’s centers and sewing activities to provide 7,000 job opportunities 
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The localization of women’s decorating centers such as salons and sewing activities will provide about 7,000 job opportunities, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) told Okaz/Saudi Gazette.The decision of localizing these activities, which came in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRA), will provide several jobs among the technical administrative professions, MHRSD said.MHRSD added that it seeks to provide more stimulating and productive job opportunities for Saudi men and women, and increase their participation in the labor market.The Ministry denied the existence of agreements with the technical colleges and education to benefit from their outputs to employ the graduates in the women’s...
May 01, 2023

Localizing women’s centers and sewing activities to provide 7,000 job opportunities 

The phrase Heritage Commission is written on a painting made up of 6,088 Saudi Khawlani coffee beans
Saudi Heritage Commission sets Guinness record with Khawlani coffee beans
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has set a record in the Guinness World Records by having the longest phrase, Heritage Commission, written on a painting made up of 6,088 Saudi Khawlani coffee beans, as part of the commission's World Heritage Day events held recently at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center in Riyadh.The commission's representatives received the registration certificate in from Guinness World Records.The Saudi Khawlani is one of the most prestigious types of coffee; it has been associated with the habits, poetry, folk songs and economy of the people of the region. It is the tenth item to be recorded in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Having set this record...
May 01, 2023

Saudi Heritage Commission sets Guinness record with Khawlani coffee beans

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