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Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss Israel-Iran escalation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Friday with US President Donald Trump to discuss the latest developments in the region, including Israel’s ongoing military operations against Iran.During the conversation, both leaders emphasized the importance of restraint and de-escalation, highlighting the urgent need to resolve all disputes through diplomatic means.The Crown Prince and President Trump also reaffirmed the importance of continued joint efforts to maintain peace, security, and stability across the Middle East.
June 13, 2025

Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss Israel-Iran escalation

King Salman orders full support for Iranian pilgrims amid ongoing crisis
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In light of the current circumstances in Iran, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman — based on the recommendation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman — has directed the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to provide full support and services to Iranian pilgrims.The directive ensures their needs are fully met until conditions permit their safe return home.
June 13, 2025

King Salman orders full support for Iranian pilgrims amid ongoing crisis

Saudi airports urge travelers to confirm flights amid foreign airspace closures
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s international airports have called on passengers traveling to countries affected by recent airspace closures to contact their respective airlines before heading to the airport to avoid delays or unexpected disruptions.The advisory comes in the wake of Israeli strikes on Iran, which have prompted several nations to shut down portions of their airspace, disrupting international flight routes.Airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam stressed the importance of checking flight status with carriers in advance, particularly for travelers departing to or transiting through regions impacted by the escalating regional conflict.The move is aimed at ensuring smooth travel operations and minimizing inconvenience to passengers amid evolving air traffic...
June 13, 2025

Saudi airports urge travelers to confirm flights amid foreign airspace closures

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, urges immediate halt to escalation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Friday strongly condemned the Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, calling them a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a breach of international law and norms.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s deep concern over what it described as “heinous attacks,” emphasizing that the international community — particularly the UN Security Council — bears a major responsibility to immediately stop this aggression and prevent further escalation.Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held urgent phone calls on Friday with his counterparts: Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, Jordan’s Ayman Safadi, and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).During his call with Araghchi,...
June 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, urges immediate halt to escalation

Destroying narcotic substances that were previously seized on the Yemen-Saudi border.
Border authorities foil smuggling of over 1.5 million narcotic pills bound for Saudi Arabia  
Saudi Gazette ReportAL-WADIAH — The Yemeni border authorities announced the foiling of a huge cache of narcotic pills bound for Saudi Arabia from Sana’a. More than 1.5 million narcotic pills were seized hidden inside the roof of a refrigerated truck at the Saudi-Yemeni border crossing.Brig. Gen. Omair Al-Azab, commander of the Border Security and Protection Battalion at Al-Wadiah Border Crossing, said that the drugs were found tightly hidden in a refrigerated truck. “The seizure took place at the 'weapons checkpoint' before the border crossing checkpoint, after the checkpoint personnel became suspicious of the truck. They searched it meticulously, which led to the discovery of the hidden drugs, he said."The truck driver admitted during initial investigations that the...
June 12, 2025

Border authorities foil smuggling of over 1.5 million narcotic pills bound for Saudi Arabia  

The walking teams offer precise guidance and meticulous service, with a special focus on the elderly and people with disabilities.
Over 1.23 million pilgrims benefited from walking field teams' services during Hajj
Saudi Gazette ReportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque Affairs announced that at least 1.23 million pilgrims have benefited from its walking field teams and guidance services in the Grand Mosque during the 1446 AH Hajj season.The walking teams offer precise guidance and meticulous service, with a special focus on the elderly and people with disabilities. To ensure guides are easily identifiable, major directional signs and floor stickers with sequential numbers were installed at their fixed points. The system helps link locations with nearby services, marking a vital step in improving visitor assistance by providing effective and direct support.The walking teams' service is part of the authority's ongoing efforts to...
June 12, 2025

Over 1.23 million pilgrims benefited from walking field teams' services during Hajj

In connection with the drug seizures, 2,411 individuals were arrested, and they include 1,518 of Ethiopian nationals and 842 of Yemeni nationals.
Over 2,400 smugglers arrested with huge cache of narcotics in Saudi anti-drug crackdown 
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Border Guard has successfully foiled major drug smuggling attempts across the Saudi regions of Tabuk, Jazan, Asir, Najran, Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province. These security operations resulted in the seizure of 2,756,806 amphetamine tablets, 1,944,230 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations, four tons of hashish, and 180 tons of khat.In connection with these seizures, 2,411 individuals were arrested, and they include 1,518 Ethiopian nationals; 842 Yemenis; seven Sudanese; six Eritreans; three Somalis; two Pakistanis, and 33 Saudi citizens.This comes as part of the Ministry of Interior's anti-drug mission and its efforts to monitor drug smuggling and trafficking activities that target the security of the...
June 12, 2025

Over 2,400 smugglers arrested with huge cache of narcotics in Saudi anti-drug crackdown 

Palestinian child Mohammed Hijazi, who lost eyesight in Israeli attack, arrived in Riyadh to receive treatment at King Khalid Eye Hospital.
Under Saudi leadership's directive, Palestinian child arrives in Riyadh for treatment
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Palestinian child Mohammed Hijazi, who lost eyesight in Israeli attack, arrived in Riyadh to receive treatment at King Khalid Eye Hospital. This is in line with the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.Hijazi had lost his sight as a result of Israeli occupation forces' shelling of the Gaza Strip. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) oversaw his transfer from Gaza to Jordan, and from there to Saudi Arabia.The hospital's medical teams are scheduled to carry out the necessary examinations for the child to determine the appropriate medical procedures, in preparation for his treatment.
June 12, 2025

Under Saudi leadership's directive, Palestinian child arrives in Riyadh for treatment

An Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed within minutes of take-off from India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.
King Salman and Crown Prince express condolences over deadly Indian plane crash
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman expressed deep condolences over the tragic plane crash in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday. In separate cables of condolences sent to President of India Droupadi Murmu, they wished the injured a speedy recovery.The King said: "We came to know the news of the Indian passenger plane crash after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport in India, and its crash into a residential building, resulting in deaths and injuries. As we share Your Excellency's grief over this tragedy, we extend to you, to the families of the deceased, and to your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy."The Crown Prince said in his cable: " I express...
June 12, 2025

King Salman and Crown Prince express condolences over deadly Indian plane crash

Pilgrims’ satisfaction with healthcare services provided at Makkah Health Cluster facilities reached 97.7 percent during the Hajj season 1446 AH.
Pilgrims' satisfaction rate with Makkah medical services reaches 97.7% during Hajj season
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Pilgrims’ satisfaction with healthcare services provided at Makkah Health Cluster facilities reached 97.7 percent during the Hajj season 1446 AH, according to data from the Hajj Satisfaction Assessment Platform. The Makkah Health Cluster explained that pilgrim feedback is collected by scanning a QR code linked to a satisfaction survey. Evaluations are conducted directly by pilgrims or facilitated through handheld tablets by scouts and patient experience staff. The survey is available in eight languages to ensure accessibility for all pilgrims.The cluster emphasized that these satisfaction results reflect the success of its strategic efforts, led by the Executive Management of Patient Experience. Key improvements were introduced across healthcare facilities...
June 12, 2025

Pilgrims' satisfaction rate with Makkah medical services reaches 97.7% during Hajj season

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