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JAZAN — Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a citizen for transporting 13 Ethiopian nationals, who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was transferred to the Public Prosecution while the violators were handed to the competent security authorities after completing the legal procedures.The General Administration of Mujahideen's spokesperson warned that facilitating the entry of border security violators into Saudi Arabia, transporting or s
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim, on behalf of Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Ministry of Health, Families, Autonomy and Persons with Disabilities on Monday. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the French Republic.The MoU aims to enhance health cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France in several priority areas, most no
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and France have extended their strategic partnership for the development of AlUla until 2035.The extension was formalized through an agreement amending and extending the existing intergovernmental accord on the cultural, environmental, tourism, human, economic and heritage development of AlUla.The agreement was signed by Culture Minister and Royal Commission for AlUla Governor Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Ba
MADINAH — The commercial sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of the total development projects currently being implemented in the Madinah region since 2025, with 206 of the 280 projects distributed across 12 development sectors. This reflects the region’s growing economic and investment activity and reinforces its position as a vital commercial center. According to a report issued by the Madinah Chamber of Commerce, a total of 280 development projects are currently being implemented, wi
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Syria announced the opening of a Tasheer center for visa services in the Syrian capital Damascus to receive all visa applications. The services also include those related to cargo and passenger transportation.The embassy stated that the move comes as part of the joint efforts of the governments of Saudi Arabia and Syria to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. It also reflects Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to support the recovery of the Syrian ec
RIYADH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal distributed land titles to several citizens as part of the Jeddah Mayoralty's efforts to resolve land disputes in the Al-Malisaa township. Several princes and officials attended the ceremony.As part of the initiative, the Jeddah Mayoralty compensated 1,480 citizens with alternative plots in the Tayba development township, located northeast of Jeddah. The distribution was carried out under the patronage of Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Fais
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the International Telecommunication Union’s ICT Development Index (IDI), one of the key national achievements highlighted in the fifth edition of the 2026 Sustainability Report in the Communications, Space and Technology Sector. Issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the report was released
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 14,260 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between August 13 and 19, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 6,900 violators of the Residency Law, 3,982 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,378 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 13,724 illegal
RIYADH — More than four and a half million male and female students in public schools across Saudi Arabia will return to their classrooms for the start of the new academic year on Sunday, Aug. 23. Teachers of schools under the educational departments of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif will return to their duties on Sunday. However, students in these schools will resume their studies a week later on Aug. 30. The Ministry of Education has instructed all schools to ensure a serious start from the
RIYADH — Land, sea, and air Customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 1,039 seizures of contraband last week. The seized items included 190 types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and Captagon pills, in addition to 375 other prohibited materials. Customs ports also foiled attempts to smuggle 1,951 units of tobacco and its derivatives, along with 79 types of cash and 6 types of weapons and related equipment. The seizures were part of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, T
RIYADH — The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has announced the services available through electronic authorization and provided a list of services that can be accessed through its account on the Absher platform. The service enables Absher users to electronically authorize another person to complete a service on their behalf. Users can also view and cancel issued authorizations through Absher Individuals services. The electronic authorization services include issuing and canceling travel p
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.During the call, the two ministers reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye and discussed the latest regional developments.They also discussed joint efforts to strengthen security and stability across the region.
RIYADH —The Ministry of Education and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in partnership with Al-Aqeel Charity, have launched a school for gifted students in mathematics in Jeddah. The school targets intermediate school students through a specialized enrichment program designed to develop their mathematical abilities and skills, deepen the impact of efforts to build human capital, and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The school is the first specialized mathematics
RIYADH —While students in public schools across Saudi Arabia are preparing for the start of the new academic year on Sunday, Aug. 23, they embark on a new digital technology experience that will enable them to monitor their academic progress in coordination with their teachers and parents. The service, launched by the Ministry of Education through the Unified Education Portal, enables students, parents, and teachers to access various school assignments, including homework, periodic tests, and ot
JEDDAH — Long-term climate records show that September is one of the hottest months of the year in Saudi Arabia, according to data from the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). NCM data show that September records an average temperature of 30.8°C, an average maximum temperature of 38.3°C and an average minimum temperature of 23.27°C, based on the 1991–2020 climate baseline. September ranks as the fourth-highest month of the year for all three temperature measures. **media[2753498]** Geographi
RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers held their third strategic dialogue meeting. In his opening remarks, Prince Faisal underscored the strong and longstanding relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan, built on trust and mutual respect and spanning decades. The Saudi minister described Japan as an important economic partner f
JAZAN —Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting two Yemeni nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was referred to the Public Prosecution while the violators were handed to the competent authority. The General Administration of Mujahideen's spokesperson emphasized that facilitating the entry of border security violators into Saudi Arabia, transporting or sheltering them, or providing them with any fo
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers reiterated Saudi Arabia’s categorical rejection of repeated Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and tankers. The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, viewed these attacks as a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet affirmed that these
RIYADH — Aramco and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) have signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture focused on mineral exploration and hard-rock mining in Saudi Arabia, with copper and other minerals critical to the energy transition among its main targets.Under the proposed structure, Maaden will own 51% of the joint venture and Aramco 49%. The companies first disclosed plans for the venture in January 2025.The venture will focus its exploration activities across Zone-4
RIYADH — The Saudi Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities (APD) has begun directly exercising its powers in inspection, monitoring, and enforcement of penalties concerning violations of Article 25 of the Law of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The authority indicated that a specialized committee has been formed to review violations committed by non-governmental establishments and impose the penalties stipulated in the law. These penalties include a fine of up to SR500,000, wi
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional developments in calls with his Qatari and Omani counterparts. Prince Faisal held separate phone calls with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al-Busaidi. During the calls, the ministers emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and consultation
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 14,542 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,216 violators of the Residency Law, 3,843 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,483 violators of the Labor Law. The total number of people who were arrested while tryi
RIYADH — The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) has detected a commercial establishment advertising professional services without the required license and referred the case to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures.SOCPA said preliminary inspection and evidence-gathering procedures found that the establishment had advertised on its website professional services that fall under the organization’s supervision without obtaining the requir
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Adm. Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Thursday.During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues related to defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States.They also reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen security and stability across the region.
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, at his office in Riyadh on Thursday.During the meeting, they reviewed Saudi-Iraqi bilateral relations in the military and defense fields. They discussed regional developments. Prince Khalid and Al-Shammari emphasized the importance of continued coordination and cooperation between the two countries to serve their shared
The Riyadh visit was the first announced by an Iraqi security official to Saudi Arabia since Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's trip to the kingdom was cancelled after the strikes on July 29. The post Saudi defence minister calls Iraq ‘cherished neighbour’ after strikes appeared first on Vanguard News.
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia emerged as one among the world's top 10 countries for private AI investment, according to the latest World Bank report. The World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026, titled “The Promise of Artificial Intelligence,” highlighted Saudi Arabia's growing position in the global AI landscape. “The Kingdom has become an attractive destination for AI talent and a model for government data integration,” the report pointed out.This international recognition reflects the suppor
RIYADH — The value of weekly sales through point-of-sale (POS) transactions, from August 2 to 8, reached SR14.6 billion, compared to SR16.31 billion in the previous week, according to the weekly report issued on Wednesday by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Consumer spending through POS transactions in the Kingdom last week was concentrated in the food and beverage sector, amounting to SR2.28 billion across 58.41 million transactions. This was followed by the restaurants and cafes sector, with spe
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched a new funding initiative offering non-repayable grants of up to SR500,000 per project to help cultural enterprises adopt and develop artificial intelligence technologies.The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) announced the launch of the AI Incentives for Cultural Projects in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Quality of Life Program, and in collaboration with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).The initiative is the first tra
RIYADH —The number of Saudi male and female citizens working in the contracting sector reached approximately 582,000 by the end of 2025. They include about 31700 engineers. According to a recent report issued by the Saudi Contractors Authority, Saudi workers in the contracting sector are distributed as follows: supportive - administrative and logistical jobs: more than 328000; technical jobs: 149,000; workers: 38700; engineers: 31700; and other professions: more than 34000. The report indicated
RIYADH — The Ministry of Energy recorded 964 violations during more than 9,263 inspection visits conducted by its supervisory teams in July 2026. The inspections aimed to monitor compliance and ensure the security and reliability of petroleum and petrochemical material supplies. The violations involved breaches of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the Dry Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Distribution System for Residential and Commercial Purposes. Among the most notable violations
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) reported that more than 38 million passengers traveled by train across Saudi Arabia during the second quarter of 2026.During the same period, trains also transported 3.7 million tons of minerals and goods, in addition to 47,000 standard containers. Trains are one of the key pillars of passenger and freight transport, contributing to smoother movement within and between cities, reducing traffic congestion, and improving quality of life. They also sup
RIYADH — The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has launched the Ibram platform for digital signatures and seals, enabling government entities and their employees to securely and instantly sign and verify documents digitally. The Ibram platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of electronic transactions while ensuring high levels of security, reliability, and legal validity. It aims to provide a trusted digital environment and streamline document processing by enabling the fast and secure
RIYADH — The stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Saudi economy reached approximately SR1,122.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The stock of FDI in the Saudi economy accounted for approximately 32 percent of total foreign investment in the Kingdom, according to the data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The report showed that the stock of foreign investment in the Saudi economy rose to SR3,530
…Initial fare put at N7.7m By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) has commenced the early sale of seats for the 2027 Hajj, urging intending pilgrims to secure their slots ahead of the deadline set by the Saudi Arabian authorities. The move is aimed at giving prospective pilgrims adequate […] The post 2027 Hajj: Sokoto begins early seat sales as Saudi deadline looms appeared first on Vanguard News.
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has added 9,586 architectural heritage assets to the National Register of Urban Heritage across various regions of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of registered assets to 59,586. Asir recorded the largest number of newly registered assets at 4,363, bringing its total to 25,110. Al-Baha followed with 2,547 new registrations, raising its total to 7,820, while Makkah recorded 1,755 new assets, bringing the total there to 7,786. Najran added 673 assets, brin
JAZAN/ASIR — Saudi authorities arrested eight border security violators and one citizen in separate anti-drug operations, seizing a combined 293 kilograms of khat, 16 kilograms of hashish, and 37,290 tablets. In Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Rabwah Sector arrested eight Ethiopian border security violators for attempting to smuggle 160 kilograms of khat. In a separate operation in Asir, security patrols arrested a Saudi citizen for possessing 133 kilograms of khat concealed inside his
RIYADH — The unified emergency number 911 received more than 2.73 million calls across Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province during July 2026, the National Center for Security Operations said.The Unified Security Operations Centers handled a total of 2,733,359 calls during the month, receiving emergency reports and directing them to the relevant security and service authorities.Riyadh recorded the highest number of calls at 1,129,908, followed by Makkah with 847,929 and the Eastern Pr
MAKKAH — The 46th session of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Qur’an kicked off in Makkah on Thursday. The competition is being held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The competition that runs through Rabi Al-Awwal 6, corresponding to Aug. 19, is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance. A total of 334 male and female contestants from 133 countries are participating in the ev
RIYADH — Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday for an official visit. Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal received Sharif at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Those who were present to receive him also include Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley; Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Al-Malki; Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq; and other senior officials.The visit of Sharif was in response to a
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers has approved a framework allowing investors to develop planned land and construct housing units for beneficiaries of developmental housing programs in exchange for ownership of a percentage of the land. During its session held in Jeddah on Tuesday, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Cabinet also approved a one-year extension of the deadline for rectifying undocumented real estate transactions. At the outset of the session, the Cr
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved the results of its evaluation of companies providing services to international pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season. This was part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to enhance services, improve quality, and strengthen transparency in assessing the performance of service providers, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program. The ministry said the evaluation covered companies contracted by pilgrim affairs of
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the awarding of the Medal of Merit of the Second Class to 25 Saudi citizens and expatriates. This was in recognition of the humanitarian gesture of each one of them by donating blood 50 times. Saudi Arabia launched last year an annual blood donation campaign to encourage voluntary blood donation and promote community participation in humanitarian work. There was tremendous response for this from the part of the members of the Sa
RIYADH — A royal decree has been issued approving the appointment of members to Saudi Arabia’s 13 Regional Councils for their eighth term, which will span four years.The regional councils of Riyadh, Makkah, and Madinah each comprise 20 members, while the councils of Jazan, Eastern Province, Al-Qassim, Asir, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Northern Borders Region, Al-Jouf, and Najran each have 15 members.Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two
RIYADH — Around 95.3 percent of online purchases in Saudi Arabia were made through local retailers, compared with 55.4 percent through international shopping websites. This was revealed in the Saudi Internet Report, issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). The fifth edition of the report highlighted the growing adoption of digital channels among consumers, with 76.9 percent purchasing products or services online, including 85.6 percent of women and 70.2 percent of men
RIYADH —The year 2025 witnessed the arrival of more than 19.5 million pilgrims in Saudi Arabia from abroad, including 18.03 million Umrah pilgrims and 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims. This represents a 114 percent increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims compared to 2022.Saudi Arabia also achieved notable positions in international rankings, with Makkah placing fifth globally among the cities receiving the highest number of international visitors, while Madinah ranked seventh worldwide in the tourism
RIYADH — A total of 1,173 new archaeological sites have been added to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total to 14,164, the Heritage Commission announced. The newly registered sites, spread across several regions, are part of the commission's efforts to preserve the Kingdom's national heritage. Among the regions with newly registered sites, Makkah recorded 87 new archaeological sites, bringing its total to 1,306. Meanwhile Madinah added 388 sites, raising its total to 2,128, and A
RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) carried out 2,338 inspection tours across the Kingdom during July 2026, leading to investigations involving 430 suspects and the arrest of 131 people in corruption-related cases.Nazaha said on Saturday that some of those arrested were later released on bail.The authority said the suspects are accused of offenses including bribery and abuse of public office.Those under investigation include employees from the ministries of Interior, De
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