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Saudi Arabia, represented by the Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Alibrahim, has signed an agreement with Bulgaria to establish a joint committee during an official visit to capital of Bulgaria.
Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria establish joint committee
SOFIA — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Alibrahim, has signed an agreement with Bulgaria to establish a joint committee during an official visit to capital of Bulgaria. Faisal Alibrahim signed the agreement with the Bulgarian Minister of Economy and Industry, Nikola Stoyanov. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the agreement establishes a joint committee to implement the General Agreement on Cooperation between the Kingdom and the Republic of Bulgaria. The joint committee will develop and strengthen bilateral economic relations between both countries and identify new development opportunities in economic fields. — SPA
March 02, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria establish joint committee

As many as 500 Saudi, Arab, and international publishers are showcasing the latest versions of their titles in over 350 pavilions at the first edition of Al-Sharqiya Book Fair, which kicked off at the Dhahran International Exhibition Center (Dhahran Expo) on Thursday.
500 publishers showcase titles as Al-Sharqiya Book Fair opens in Dhahran
Saudi Gazette Report DAMMAM — As many as 500 Saudi, Arab, and international publishers are showcasing the latest versions of their titles in over 350 pavilions at the first edition of Al-Sharqiya Book Fair, which kicked off at the Dhahran International Exhibition Center (Dhahran Expo) on Thursday. The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, under the Ministry of Culture, is organizing the 10-day event that will run through until March 11. The festival of writers and readers, titled “Exhibition, Culture, Civilization, and Art,” is the first book fair of its kind in the Eastern Province.A wide variety of more than 140 cultural and literary events are being held as part of the fair. These include seminars, symposia, dialogue sessions, workshops, poetry evenings, and a...
March 02, 2023

500 publishers showcase titles as Al-Sharqiya Book Fair opens in Dhahran

30-month jail, up to SR25,000 in fine for crossing prohibited land border areas
Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Border Guards warned against crossing the prohibited land border areas in the Kingdom. Violators of the Border Security Law and its executive regulations will be sentenced to 30 months in prison or a maximum fine of SR25,000 or of both, it said in a statement.The directorate called on Saudi citizens and expatriates, who frequently visit wild areas, to stay away from the border areas and adhere to the regulations and instructions that prevent approaching the prohibited land border areas, which have been notified by warning signboards and construction of dirt berms along the borders.The directorate warned all hikers and picnickers against approaching wild areas close to the border areas while emphasizing that it will not show...
March 02, 2023

30-month jail, up to SR25,000 in fine for crossing prohibited land border areas

GASTAT announced that the merchandise exports in Saudi Arabia has recorded an increase by 6.4% in the 4th quarter of 2022, compared to the same period of 2021.
Merchandise exports in Saudi Arabia rose by 6.4% in Q4 of 2022
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced that the merchandise exports in Saudi Arabia has recorded an increase by 6.4% in the 4th quarter of 2022, compared to the same period of 2021.GASTAT said that the value of the merchandise exports has amounted to SR342,4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared the same period of 2021, as its value was at that time amounting to SR321,9 billion.This resulted from increase of the oil exports, which rose by SR31,7 billion or 13.2% in the same period, increasing to SR271,3 billion, compared to SR239,6 billion in Q4 2021.The share of oil exports in total exports rose from 74.4% in Q4 2021 to 79.2% in Q4 2022, GASTAT confirmed, while adding that the total merchandise exports, compared to Q3 2022,...
March 02, 2023

Merchandise exports in Saudi Arabia rose by 6.4% in Q4 of 2022

Britain’s Defense Minister Ben Wallace reaffirmed the UK’s enduring commitment to work with Saudi Arabia, with discussion of how to enhance the bilateral relationship yet further in support of regional stability and security.
UK defense minister reaffirms commitment to work with Saudi Arabia, commends recent aid provided to Kyiv
RIYADH — Britain’s Defense Minister Ben Wallace reaffirmed the UK’s enduring commitment to work with Saudi Arabia, with discussion of how to enhance the bilateral relationship yet further in support of regional stability and security.Wallace made his remarks during his current visit to the Kingdom. The defense secretary held a number of bilateral meetings, including with the Minister for Defense Prince Khalid Bin Salman, and others in the Saudi government.Defense Secretary Wallace expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia following the recent commitment of $410 million in aid for Ukraine, announced during Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan’s visit to Kyiv last weekend.Wallace said: “It was a pleasure to meet with Prince Khalid Bin Salman and build on the long history of...
March 02, 2023

UK defense minister reaffirms commitment to work with Saudi Arabia, commends recent aid provided to Kyiv

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha.
Al-Swaha: Crown Prince’s support led us to score great success stories in technological fields
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha affirmed on Wednesday that the support of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has been instrumental in scoring the greatest success stories of the 21st century in terms of the qualitative leaps in the technological fields.Speaking to Al-Ekhbariya channel on the sidelines of his participation in the ceremony of announcing the first wave of projects supported by the Private Sector Partnership Reinforcement (Shareek) Program on Wednesday in Riyadh, the minister said that the effects of the measures taken by the ministry can be seen in releasing the frequency spectrum, spreading optical fibers and supporting infrastructure.Regarding the infrastructure and submarine cables...
March 02, 2023

Al-Swaha: Crown Prince’s support led us to score great success stories in technological fields

Lars Clasen - CEO Cruise Saudi.
Cruise Saudi acquires Genting Hong Kong's World Dream
JEDDAH — Cruise Saudi has acquired World Dream — the former Genting Hong Kong vessel — Lars Clasen, CEO of Cruise Saudi has announced on Thursday.He said in a statement that the new acquirement comes in-line with the company’s strategy and direction to build and develop the cruise industry in Saudi Arabia.“The ship has been renamed to reflect its new ownership and will now undergo a refit,” he added. Clasen said the plans for the new ship will be announced in due time.Cruise Saudi was officially launched in 2021 to develop the infrastructure and services required to scale a full-suite cruise market in Saudi Arabia.Cruise Saudi is a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business based in Jeddah and works hand in hand with ministries and regulatory authorities to build the offshore...
March 02, 2023

Cruise Saudi acquires Genting Hong Kong's World Dream

The Haramain High-Speed Train witnessed a huge turnout in the number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, as well as visitors to the city of Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City of Rabigh
Haramain Railway to operate over 100 daily services between Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan
Okaz/Saudi GazetteJEDDAH — The Haramain High-Speed Railway has decided to increase the number of train services between Makkah and Madinah to more than 100 trips per day during the peak season of the holy month of Ramadan.Speaking to Okaz/Saudi Gazette, the railway management sources said that a decision in this regard was taken in view of the huge inflow of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to Saudi Arabia via King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, and Prince Muhammad International Airport in Madinah during the month of Ramadan, which marks the peak annual Umrah season.According to the sources, the Haramain High-Speed Train witnessed a huge turnout in the number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, as well as visitors to the city of Jeddah and the...
March 02, 2023

Haramain Railway to operate over 100 daily services between Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan

Culture Ministry presents theatrical performance 'Terhal,' first of its kind in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — The Ministry of Culture presents the theatrical performance Terhal, meaning ‘traveling’, in collaboration with cultural creation company Dragone.Utilizing the latest theatrical technologies, Terhal is the first production of its kind in the Kingdom: An original, live theatrical spectacle that explores the culture of Saudi Arabia.The cast of over 120 Saudi and international artists will lead the audience on an adventure that explores ambitions, dreams, and the role the Kingdom’s heritage and people play in shaping the future.Breathtaking scenes unfold through the story of Saad, a young Saudi studying in Riyadh, as he travels across the Kingdom to meet friends, overcome obstacles, experience the intensity of nature and discover that the key to the future lies in the...
March 02, 2023

Culture Ministry presents theatrical performance 'Terhal,' first of its kind in Saudi Arabia

The second semester vacation for teachers and students of all stages in Saudi Arabia has started at the end of Thursday's working day.
Second semester vacation for students begin in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The second semester vacation for teachers and students of all stages in Saudi Arabia has started at the end of Thursday's working day.The students will return to their classrooms and begin the third semester of the current year, 1444 AH - 2023 AD, on the 20th of Shaban (March 12).They will witness the Eid Al-Fitr holiday on the 22nd of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, corresponding to April 13, then they will return again on the 7th of Shawwal (April 27) .It is noteworthy that the students will have one long holiday on Sunday and Monday, 8-9 of Dhul Qaada (May 28-29). While the current academic year will be completed by the end of Thursday's working hours, corresponding to the 4th of Dhu Al-Hijjah (June 22).The Ministry of Education has stressed...
March 02, 2023

Second semester vacation for students begin in Saudi Arabia

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