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The meeting was led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and included Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

Arab ministerial committee meets French FM to push Gaza ceasefire, two-state solution

Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — As part of the ongoing diplomatic efforts mandated by the Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit on the developments in Gaza, a delegation from the Arab Ministerial Committee held high-level talks in Paris on Friday with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.The meeting was led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and included Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Dr. Badr Abdelatty.The discussions took place at the French Foreign Ministry headquarters in the capital.Talks focused on intensifying international efforts to end the war in Gaza and ensure the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave.The...

May 23, 2025

Arab ministerial committee meets French FM to push Gaza ceasefire, two-state solution

Over 65,000 more pilgrims arrive in 24 hours as Hajj influx continues

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In just 24 hours, more than 65,000 additional pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 1446H, bringing the total number of incoming pilgrims to 820,658 by the end of Thursday, 24 Dhul-Qi'dah, according to the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).The previous day’s total stood at 755,344, marking a notable surge in pilgrim arrivals through air, land, and sea.Of the total by Thursday, 782,358 pilgrims entered through airports, 35,478 via land crossings, and 2,822 through maritime ports.Jawazat confirmed that it has fully mobilized its capabilities to facilitate pilgrims’ entry, deploying multilingual staff and state-of-the-art systems at all international entry points to ensure seamless processing and hospitality.Saudi Arabia’s commitment to...

May 23, 2025

Over 65,000 more pilgrims arrive in 24 hours as Hajj influx continues

Saudi Customs foils five attempts to smuggle over 242,000 Captagon pills

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced it has foiled five separate attempts to smuggle a total of 242,296 amphetamine pills into Saudi Arabia through the Al-Rub’ Al-Khali, Al-Haditha, and Al-Durra border crossings.According to ZATCA spokesperson Hammoud Al-Harbi, the largest seizure occurred at the Al-Rub’ Al-Khali port, where 202,570 pills were discovered hidden in parts of a truck entering the Kingdom.At Al-Haditha port, three separate attempts were intercepted. In the first, customs officers uncovered 9,859 pills concealed in compartments specially designed inside a truck.In the second, 6,040 pills were hidden within a shipment of electrical wires.The third attempt involved 11,424 pills found inside a vehicle’s drive shaft.The fifth...

May 23, 2025

Saudi Customs foils five attempts to smuggle over 242,000 Captagon pills

Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr, with U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass.

Saudi and US ambassadors meet at Expo 2025 Osaka to strengthen bilateral ties

TOKYO — Saudi Arabia and the United States reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a high-level diplomatic engagement at Expo 2025 Osaka, where Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr hosted US Ambassador to Japan George Glass for a private tour and reception at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion.Held on Friday, in Osaka, the visit highlighted the importance of bilateral cooperation between the two allies and underscored shared ambitions across economic, cultural, and innovation-driven sectors.The meeting comes just 10 days after US President Donald Trump’s landmark state visit to Riyadh for the Saudi–US Investment Forum.During the reception, Ambassador Binzagr led Ambassador Glass and his delegation through an immersive journey across the Pavilion’s exhibits, which...

May 23, 2025

Saudi and US ambassadors meet at Expo 2025 Osaka to strengthen bilateral ties

King orders hosting of 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries for Hajj

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has directed the hosting of 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries to perform Hajj this year under the annual Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.In a statement, Minister of Islamic Affairs and General Supervisor of the program Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh extended his gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the generous directive.He said the move reflects the Kingdom’s continued commitment to supporting Islamic causes and underscores Saudi Arabia’s leadership role in the Muslim world.The minister confirmed that the...

May 23, 2025

King orders hosting of 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries for Hajj

Saudi authorities arrest violators for transporting pilgrims without Hajj permits

Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 12 individuals — seven residents and five Saudi citizens — at Makkah’s entry points for violating Hajj regulations by transporting 33 people without valid permits to perform the pilgrimage.The ministry stated that seasonal administrative committees issued penalties against the transporters, their accomplices, and those they transported.The punishments included prison sentences, fines of up to SR100,000, public naming of the violators, deportation of resident offenders, and a 10-year re-entry ban following their sentence completion.Authorities also requested the judicial confiscation of vehicles used in the unauthorized transport of pilgrims and warned of fines up to SR20,000 for anyone attempting to...

May 23, 2025

Saudi authorities arrest violators for transporting pilgrims without Hajj permits

Minister of Finance and Saudi Arabia's Governor at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Mohammed Aljadaan.

Aljadaan outlines Saudi priorities at IsDB Annual Meetings in Algiers

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Finance and Saudi Arabia's Governor at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Mohammed Aljadaan, led the Kingdom’s delegation to the IsDB Group’s Annual Meetings held in Algiers from May 19 to 22.Held under the theme “Diversifying Economies, Enriching Lives,” the meetings focused on advancing economic transformation and improving living standards across IsDB member countries, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.During the general session of the IsDB Board of Governors, Aljadaan addressed the group’s strategic framework for 2026–2035, describing it as a foundational roadmap for institutional performance in the coming decade.“We all recognize that the success of this ambitious vision is closely tied to the...

May 23, 2025

Aljadaan outlines Saudi priorities at IsDB Annual Meetings in Algiers

Culture Ministry launches research grants to drive innovation and preserve heritage

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of six specialized research grants as part of the inaugural cycle of its Culture Research Grants Program, an initiative designed to reinforce scientific inquiry and generate deeper cultural knowledge.The program reflects the Ministry’s strategic commitment to elevating research as a core pillar in the development and sustainability of Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector.These grants align with the national research priorities outlined at the end of last year, which emphasize the importance of understanding culture within its local context, exploring cross-cultural connections, ensuring diversity and inclusion, enhancing sustainability and quality of life, and strengthening cultural policies and regulations.By...

May 23, 2025

Culture Ministry launches research grants to drive innovation and preserve heritage

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov holds talks with the delegation of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, led by its Chairman Hassan Alhwaizy, in Bishkek.

Kyrgyz president meets Saudi business leaders

Saudi Gazette report BISHKEK — Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov received Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) Chairman Hassan Alhwaizy and a group of Saudi investors and government representatives at the presidential office in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. The meeting marked the conclusion of the FSC delegation's two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan.Zhaparov highlighted the favorable economic and investment environment in Kyrgyzstan. He promised significant incentives and support for Saudi investors and encouraged them to take advantage of the vast opportunities available in the sectors of renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, and mining.Alhwaizy affirmed the readiness of the Saudi business sector to invest in Kyrgyzstan and expressed a commitment to working with partners in the Kyrgyz Chamber...

May 23, 2025

Kyrgyz president meets Saudi business leaders

The Ministry of Commerce has clarified that updating commercial registration owner data electronically allows access to all electronic services provided by the ministry to the business sector.

Updating commercial registration owner data allows access to all e-services

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has clarified that updating commercial registration owner data electronically allows access to all electronic services provided by the ministry to the business sector in partnership with the Saudi Center for Economic Business.The ministry explained that there are certain terms and conditions for completing the procedures of updating commercial registration. These include an active commercial registration and the age of the applicant should be 18 years or above. The update is not possible for employees who are working in the government sector. There should be at least one manager working in the commercial registration section, in addition to obtaining the manager's approval if the applicant is not the owner of the commercial...

May 22, 2025

Updating commercial registration owner data allows access to all e-services

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