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HRC President Dr. Hala Bint Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri met with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk at the UN headquarters in Geneva Sunday.
Dr. Al-Tuwaijri, Turk discuss ways to improve protection of human rights
GENEVA — The Human Rights Commission (HRC) President Dr. Hala Bint Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 52nd regular session of the Human Rights Council in the presence of the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN Abdulmohsen Bin Khothaila.During the meeting, the participants discussed several issues of common interest and ways to enhance cooperation and joint bilateral work between the HRC and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner to improve the protection of human rights. — SPA
March 05, 2023

Dr. Al-Tuwaijri, Turk discuss ways to improve protection of human rights

Saudi non-oil private business sector at highest level in 8 years
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —The Saudi non-oil private business activity recorded the highest level in February in eight years, thanks to a strong increase in demand and an optimistic economic outlook, according to a survey published on Sunday.The seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index of the Riyad Bank jumped to 59.8 in February from 58.2 in the previous month, the fastest rate of increase since March 2015. The survey said that improved economic conditions drive confidence in future business activity over the period of the next 12 months.The significant rise in new orders indicates an improvement in the economic conditions for companies. The new orders sub-index rose to 68.7 last month, the highest reading in more than eight years, from 65.3 in January, extending a recent...
March 05, 2023

Saudi non-oil private business sector at highest level in 8 years

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
King approves distribution abroad of 1m copies of Holy Qur’an during Ramadan
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the distribution of one million copies of the Holy Qur’an from the publications of the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an in various sizes.Copies of the Holy Qur’an and its interpretations into 76 languages will also be distributed to religious attachés, Islamic centers, and guidance offices abroad, supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance in 22 countries during Ramadan, 1444AH.On this occasion, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and General Supervisor of the Complex, Dr. Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh commended the support received by Islamic attachés, centers and guidance offices abroad from the wise leadership to help them carry out their duty and...
March 05, 2023

King approves distribution abroad of 1m copies of Holy Qur’an during Ramadan

Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has stated that multinationals relocating their regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia this year are more likely to get tax exemption.
Multinationals relocating headquarters to Saudi Arabia likely to get tax exemption
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has stated that multinationals relocating their regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia this year are more likely to get tax exemption.Al-Falih made these remarks to the British newspaper Financial Times, wheres he noted that the multinational companies that will be included in the exemption are those who relocated their regional headquarters to the Kingdom this year with the aim of securing lucrative government contracts.He said that an announcement will be issued soon to clarify the regulations for the multinational companies."Business is going on as usual for us here inside and outside Saudi Arabia" Al-Falih confirmed, while adding that the operations outside Saudi Arabia will be taxed in those entities’...
March 05, 2023

Multinationals relocating headquarters to Saudi Arabia likely to get tax exemption

Yemeni Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Mohsen Al-Daari and senior Coalition official Maj. Gen. Sultan Al-Baqami visit Thurah front in Yemen’s Abyan governorate.
Yemeni defense minister and senior Coalition official visit Thurah front in Abyan
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Yemeni Minister of Defense Maj. Gen. Mohsen Al-Daari and Commander of the Support Forces in the Coalition Joint Forces to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Maj. Gen. Sultan Al-Baqami visited the Thurah front in Abyan governorate to personally inspect the readiness of troops.They were accompanied by the Commander of the Saudi Force in Aden Col. Dheeb Al-Shahrani, and a number of Saudi military leaders.Also, Maj. Gen. Sultan Al-Baqami and Col. Theeb Al-Shahrani, accompanied by several Saudi military officers, paid a visit to Brig. Gen. Tariq Saleh, member of the Presidential Leadership Council at the headquarters of the National Resistance Forces on the West Coast.During the meeting, they discussed military operations developments and reviewed the procedures and...
March 05, 2023

Yemeni defense minister and senior Coalition official visit Thurah front in Abyan

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has raised its human cadres to about 12,000 of qualified employees and workers to work in the Grand Mosque during the upcoming Ramadan season.
12,000 employees to work in Grand Mosque during Ramadan 
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has raised its human cadres to about 12,000 of qualified employees and workers to work in the Grand Mosque during the upcoming Ramadan season.The Presidency is keen to enable more than 8,000 volunteer opportunities in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in more than 10 volunteer fields.Additionally, it has planned to achieve more than 200,000 volunteer hours during the holy month of Ramadan, thus, to make the volunteering in the two holy mosques become one of the most organized volunteer environments in the world.The Presidency is also keen to serve the elders, those with disabilities, through enhancing the vehicles service, and increasing its number to reach 10,000 vehicles that...
March 05, 2023

12,000 employees to work in Grand Mosque during Ramadan 

Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani and the Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih have handed law practice licenses to three foreign law firms — Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Latham and Watkins LLP, and Clifford Chance LLP.
Saudi ministers hand first law practice licenses to three foreign firms
RIYADH — Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani and the Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih have handed law practice licenses to three foreign law firms.The firms that were licensed are Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Latham and Watkins LLP, and Clifford Chance LLP.The licenses are the first to be granted to foreign law firms working in the Kingdom after the Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Code of Law Practice regarding licensing regulations.This took place on the sidelines of the International Conference on Justice. Under the theme “Facilitating Access to Justice Through Digital Innovation,” the Conference gathers legal thought leaders and experts from around the world to discuss judicial technologies.It is worth noting that the Ministry had previously approved the...
March 05, 2023

Saudi ministers hand first law practice licenses to three foreign firms

Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani inaugurated the International Conference on Justice in Riyadh Sunday in the presence of ministers, thought leaders and legal experts from around the world.
International Conference on Justice and Judicial Tech Exhibition launched in Riyadh
RIYADH — Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani inaugurated the International Conference on Justice in Riyadh Sunday in the presence of ministers, thought leaders and legal experts from around the world. The two-day conference features 50 international speakers and over 4,000 participants.The minister also inaugurated the Judicial Technology Exhibition, which showcases the latest ICT and AI technology relevant to the judicial sector. The exhibition includes sections such as preventive justice, ADR, judiciary, and enforcement.“I’d like to thank you for attending this conference, which aims to build judicial partnerships and enable sharing expertise to enhance justice enablers worldwide,” the minister said in his opening speech. “I look forward to fruitful outcome for justice sectors...
March 05, 2023

International Conference on Justice and Judicial Tech Exhibition launched in Riyadh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed eminent Saudi media person Salman Al-Dossary as minister of media.
King appoints Salman Al-Dossary as minister of media
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed eminent Saudi media person Salman Al-Dossary as minister of media.In royal decrees issued on Sunday, the King has made several other key appointments.These include appointment of Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Harbi as deputy chief of the General Intelligence and Ibrahim Al-Sultan, minister of state and member of the Council of Ministers.King Salman issued an order appointing Humoud Al-Muraikhi as advisor at the Royal Court with the rank of a minister.The royal decrees also include the appointment of Rakan Al-Tauq as assistant minister of culture and Ismail Al-Ghamdi as assistant minister of Human Resources and Social Development for joint services in the excellent ranks.Abdul Rahman Al-Harkan has been named...
March 05, 2023

King appoints Salman Al-Dossary as minister of media

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Sheikh has issued a circular to all the Ministry’ branches of the need to prepare mosques to serve the worshipers, in preparation to receive the Holy Month of Ramadan 1444AH.
Ministry warns imams of collecting donations for Ramadan Iftar
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Ministry of Islamic Affairs has warned imams and muezzin that collecting financial donations for projects of Iftar for the fasting people and others during Ramadan is prohibited.Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Sheikh has issued a circular to all the Ministry’ branches of the need to prepare mosques to serve the worshipers, in preparation to receive the Holy Month of Ramadan 1444AH.Dr. Al-Sheikh has directed that imams and muezzin must adhere to full regularity in their work, and to avoid absenteeism in Ramadan unless absolutely necessary.If imams or muezzin will be absent, then they must assign someone to perform the work during the absence, Dr. Al-Sheikh said, noting that the mandate shall be with the approval of the...
March 05, 2023

Ministry warns imams of collecting donations for Ramadan Iftar

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