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Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz newspaper and general supervisor of Saudi Gazette, delivered a speech in which he expressed deep gratitude and profound thanks to Prince Khaled Al-Faisal for patronizing the award ceremony.
Winners of Okaz Award for Most Outstanding CEOs honored
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, graced the ceremony to honor winners of the Okaz Award for the Most Outstanding CEOs in Saudi Arabia for the year 2022.The ceremony to distribute the award instituted by Okaz Organization for Press and Publication was held at Jeddah Hilton Tuesday evening. Several senior officials in the government and private sectors and business leaders attended the event.At the outset of the ceremony, Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz newspaper and general supervisor of Saudi Gazette, delivered a speech in which he expressed deep gratitude and profound thanks to Prince Khaled Al-Faisal for patronizing the event. He underscored the utmost keenness shown by the emir on honoring...
March 22, 2023

Winners of Okaz Award for Most Outstanding CEOs honored

Expats can register birth online through Absher
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — The Agency for Civil Status at the Ministry of Interior announced that electronic birth registration will be available for expatriates through the ministry’s Absher platform.The agency revealed that after completing the process of registration of births electronically, expatriates can make a request for the dispatch of birth certificates to their addresses.
March 21, 2023

Expats can register birth online through Absher

The Public Transport Authority stressed that it is forbidden to operate a taxicab with a canceled operating card.
PTA: Bearing ‘private’ number plates by taxis is a traffic violation
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Public Transport Authority (PTA) revealed that it has monitored public taxis with the new identity, bearing ‘private’ number plates, warning that this is considered a violation of the Traffic Law.The authority stressed that it is forbidden to operate a taxicab with a canceled operating card. It underlined the need to amend the type of its registration in accordance with the Traffic Executive Regulations, which stipulate that the cancellation of the operating card takes place at the request of the licensee after paying the fines and the financial fee.The PTA confirmed that the operating card issued for the car will be deemed canceled under the following circumstances: The death of the licensee; a request from the licensee; canceling the approval issued...
March 21, 2023

PTA: Bearing ‘private’ number plates by taxis is a traffic violation

Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami
Al-Bassami: Booking an appointment is a must to perform Umrah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami said that performing Umrah requires booking an appointment on the Nusuk or Tawakkalna applications. “What is required is to adhere to the dates of appointment because it is part of the measures to organize the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage,” he said while noting that the numbers of appointments are available and are quite sufficient.Addressing a press conference of the commanders of the Umrah security forces in Makkah on Tuesday, Al-Bassami said that the entire mataf (circumambulating area around the Holy Kaaba) has been allocated to the pilgrims, and that is in coordination with the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.The Public Security chief said that the first floor,...
March 21, 2023

Al-Bassami: Booking an appointment is a must to perform Umrah

New Moon
Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday; no crescent sighted
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Muslims in Saudi Arabia will start observing fasting on Thursday, March 23, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. This is in the event of not sighting the crescent moon on Tuesday evening, the Saudi Press Agency reported.The fasting month will commence on Thursday after completing 30 days of Sha’ban, the Royal Court said in a statement quoting the decision of the Saudi Supreme Court.The Crescent Department at the Supreme Court, which held its session on Tuesday evening, said that the sighting of the crescent of Ramadan has not been testified by anyone and therefore Wednesday will be the 30th day of the month of Sha’ban, according to the Umm Al-Qura Calendar, and Thursday will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.The Supreme Court...
March 21, 2023

Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday; no crescent sighted

The draft Sports Law aims to encourage investment in the sports field, with the promotion and attraction of local and international sports investments, enhance transparency and governance procedures in various sports activities and fields, in addition to containing illegal practices.
New Sports Law to curb intolerance and discrimination; promote foreign investments
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — The draft Sports Law, approved by the Shoura Council on Monday, aimed at developing the spirit of decent competition, as well as curbing discrimination, abuse, and intolerance. There are provisions in the law to combat banned drugs, as well as to promote international cooperation in the sports fields.The law also aims to encourage investment in the sports field, with the promotion and attraction of local and international sports investments, enhance transparency and governance procedures in various sports activities and fields, in addition to containing illegal practices.The Council approved the law after listening to the report of its Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee, which was presented by Nasser Al-Deghaither. The report contained the committee’s...
March 21, 2023

New Sports Law to curb intolerance and discrimination; promote foreign investments

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chairs the Cabinet's session at Irqah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday.
King expresses best wishes to citizens and Muslims on occasion of Ramadan
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who chaired the Cabinet session at Irqah Palace on Tuesday here, expressed his best wishes to citizens and Muslims everywhere on the occasion of Ramadan, while hoping that this year's holy month of Ramadan will bear hope and peace for Muslims and the entire world.He directed authorities concerned with serving visitors of the Two Holy Mosques to continue to work with the highest efficiency and excellence to ensure that visitors perform their rituals at ease and with tranquility.Domestically, the Cabinet stressed that the positive estimates credit rating agencies have of the Kingdom's economy reflect the effectiveness of the reforms undertaken by the state, such as developing the public finance management, improving the...
March 21, 2023

King expresses best wishes to citizens and Muslims on occasion of Ramadan

Part of the Saudi Tourism Authority tour in Guangzhou.  — courtesy @SaudiTourism
Saudi Arabia aims to attract 4 million visitors from China
Saudi Gazette reportBEIJING — Saudi Arabia aims to attract over 4 million visitors from China by 2030, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.The Chinese Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Rao Quan met on Tuesday with Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and member of the Board of Saudi Tourism Authority (STA).During the meeting, they discussed aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance the strategic partnership in the field of tourism, in a way that serves common interests, and the importance of unifying international visions and efforts through relevant international organizations.The meeting dealt with the results of the recent Chinese president visit to the Kingdom in December 2022. During the visit, a joint statement issued approving the Kingdom as a tourist...
March 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia aims to attract 4 million visitors from China

The ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and the US discuss the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. (File picture)
Quad underlines commitment to a comprehensive Yemeni-led peace process
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, United States, United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates have underlined their commitment to a comprehensive Yemeni-led peace process under UN auspices.The countries, known as the Quad, recently met to discuss the situation in Yemen and expressed their full support for the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg. The Quad commended the UN for hosting a Yemen humanitarian pledging conference on Feb. 27 but underlined that efforts to strengthen Yemen's economy are fundamental to reducing humanitarian need.The Quad discussed their recent efforts to bolster Yemen's economy, including through external finance.They highlighted the contributions of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates through deposits provided to the Central Bank of...
March 21, 2023

Quad underlines commitment to a comprehensive Yemeni-led peace process

The Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced on Tuesday that a total of 142 people were arrested over corruption charges during the current month of Sha’ban. The arrested persons included employees from several ministries while some of them were released on bail.
Several ministry officials among 142 arrested over corruption
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced on Tuesday that a total of 142 people were arrested over corruption charges during the current month of Sha’ban. The arrested persons included employees from several ministries while some of them were released on bail.The charges against them included bribery, abuse of power, money laundering, and forgery, and the legal procedures against them are being completed before referring them to the judiciary.The Nazaha said that its officials carried out a total of 1631 inspections on several government facilities and probed charges against 251 suspects. They included officials from the ministries of interior, defense, National Guard, foreign affairs, municipal and rural affairs and housing,...
March 21, 2023

Several ministry officials among 142 arrested over corruption

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