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Rain in AlUla governorate. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia sees seasonal rainfall peak shift from November to December, NCM says
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia is witnessing a notable shift in its rainfall patterns, with the annual peak moving from November to December, according to new scientific assessments by the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The center said this evolving climate trend underscores the importance of strengthened monitoring, proactive forecasting and continued research to understand the atmospheric changes shaping the Kingdom’s weather systems. NCM CEO Ayman Ghulam said the center’s proactive bulletins and predictive data issued in recent days played a direct role in helping authorities successfully manage the widespread rainy conditions across the Kingdom. He said accurate information and continuous updates enhanced field preparedness and accelerated decision-making....
December 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia sees seasonal rainfall peak shift from November to December, NCM says

Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Walid Al-Kheraiji and Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Miao Deyu attend the third meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Trilateral Committee, chaired by Iran’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, in Tehran on Tuesday.
Trilateral Committee meeting in Tehran welcomes steady progress in Saudi-Iranian relations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The third meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Trilateral Committee to follow up on the Beijing Agreement welcomed the continuous progress in the entire gamut of Saudi-Iranian bilateral relations. The meeting, held in Tehran, was chaired by Iran’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Majid Takht-Ravanchi. The Saudi delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Walid Al-Kheraiji and the Chinese delegation was headed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Miao Deyu. Both the Saudi and Iranian sides reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in its entirety and their continued efforts to strengthen good neighborly relations between the two countries through adherence to the Charter of the United...
December 09, 2025

Trilateral Committee meeting in Tehran welcomes steady progress in Saudi-Iranian relations

Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih attending a panel discussion at the Development Finance Conference in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Al-Falih: Private sector to contribute 40% of $500 billion infrastructure investments in coming years
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that Saudi Arabia is working towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060 through massive investments in infrastructure. He anticipated that these investments will reach trillions of dollars in the coming years, with 40 percent of the expected $500 billion investments coming from the private sector.Al-Falih made the remarks while attending a panel discussion at the Development Finance Conference (MOMENTUM2025) in Riyadh on Tuesday. The minister clarified that this investment liquidity will flow through multiple channels, most notably privatization programs, Ministry of Energy projects, and initiatives by leading national companies, particularly ACWA Power, in addition to Aramco's expansion in the global...
December 09, 2025

Al-Falih: Private sector to contribute 40% of $500 billion infrastructure investments in coming years

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during the ceremony of opening new facilities at King Salman Air Base on Tuesday.
Crown Prince inaugurates new facilities at King Salman Air Base
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated on Tuesday new facilities at King Salman Air Base in the Central Sector. This is part of strategic projects aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).Upon arrival at the base, the Crown Prince was greeted by Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman and several high-ranking officials. The Crown Prince toured the facilities and was briefed on the technical, administrative, and residential areas, all built under the highest international military standards. The Crown Prince listened to an overview of the construction phases and engineering components. These facilities are designed to enhance the combat readiness of the Air Force and support planning, command,...
December 09, 2025

Crown Prince inaugurates new facilities at King Salman Air Base

Riyadh Emir Prince Faisal bin Bandar during the opening ceremony of the Development Finance Conference in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Al-Tuwaijri: NDF contributes SR47 billion to the non-oil GDP
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh Emir Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurated the Development Finance Conference (MOMENTUM 2025) at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on Tuesday. The three-day conference, with the theme "Leading Development Transformation," is being held under the patronage of Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund Mohammed bin Salman. In his remarks at the conference, Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund, expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for his patronage of the conference. Al-Tuwaijri revealed that the National Development Fund's system, which comprises 12 development funds and banks, provided financing...
December 09, 2025

Al-Tuwaijri: NDF contributes SR47 billion to the non-oil GDP

Jeddah sees scattered rainfall as residents flock to parks amid cloudy skies
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Scattered rain fell Tuesday on Jeddah and its surrounding centers, soaking the ground and drawing residents outdoors to enjoy the cooler weather. #VIDEO: Rainfall in northern Jeddah pic.twitter.com/c31Soq1ONe— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) December 9, 2025 Saudi Gazette observed moderate to heavy rainfall across the city, while citizens and expatriates gathered in parks and open spaces as overcast conditions continued. Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and follow safety instructions amid the weather conditions affecting parts of the Makkah region, including Jeddah. Authorities advised staying away from low-lying areas, water gatherings and valley floors. Traffic teams in Jeddah were deployed across the city during the rainfall, working...
December 09, 2025

Jeddah sees scattered rainfall as residents flock to parks amid cloudy skies

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa attending the ceremony of placing a piece of the Holy Kaaba Kiswa at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Monday.
Al-Sharaa places a piece of Kaaba's Kiswa, presented by Saudi Crown Prince, at Umayyad Mosque
Saudi Gazette reportDAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa placed a piece of the Kiswa (cover) of the Holy Kaaba in the courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. He said that it was a gift presented to him by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.Meanwhile, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables to Al-Sharaa congratulating him on the occasion of his country’s Liberation Day. During his speech at the Umayyad Mosque, commemorating the first anniversary of Syria's liberation from Bashar Al-Assad regime, Al-Sharaa referred to his visit to the Holy Kaaba during his first official foreign trip to Saudi Arabia. During the visit, the Crown Prince presented him with the gift. Al-Sharaa said that he...
December 08, 2025

Al-Sharaa places a piece of Kaaba's Kiswa, presented by Saudi Crown Prince, at Umayyad Mosque

The Jeddah Education Department announced on Monday that in-person classes will be suspended in all schools in the governorates of Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais on Tuesday amid forecast of heavy rain and issuance of a red alert.
In-person classes suspended in Jeddah and Rabigh schools on Tuesday amid issuance of a red alert
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Jeddah Education Department announced on Monday that in-person classes will be suspended in all schools in the governorates of Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais on Tuesday amid forecast of heavy rain and issuance of a red alert."Based on weather reports from the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) and in the interest of everyone's safety, it has been decided to switch over to distance learning via the Madrasati platform for all students and staff in the schools of Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais on Tuesday,” the department said in a statement on its X account. The decision to suspend in-person classes came amid the issuance of a red alert by NCM from 1:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall. The NCM warned that the rain would be accompanied...
December 08, 2025

In-person classes suspended in Jeddah and Rabigh schools on Tuesday amid issuance of a red alert

The 785-kilometer railway will connect Riyadh and Doha through major stops in Al-Hofuf and Dammam. (File picture)
Riyadh–Doha high-speed train: What the new project will deliver in six years
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani witnessed the signing of an agreement to implement a high-speed electric passenger rail project connecting Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser and Qatar’s Minister of Transport Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani during the meetings of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. The high-speed rail link is considered a strategic step in strengthening cooperation and development integration between the two countries, supporting sustainable development and advancing shared aspirations for broader regional prosperity. The 785-kilometer railway will connect Riyadh and Doha through major stops in...
December 08, 2025

Riyadh–Doha high-speed train: What the new project will deliver in six years

Remittances of expatriates in Saudi Arabia posted an increase of two percent in October 2025, reaching SR13.7 billion, compared to the same period in 2024.
Foreign remittances rise 2% to SR13.7 billion in October
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Remittances of expatriates in Saudi Arabia posted an increase of two percent in October 2025, reaching SR13.7 billion, compared to the same period in 2024. Data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) indicated that foreign remittances in October increased by approximately SR314 million compared to September 2025. The SAMA data also showed that remittances from Saudis abroad increased by 4 percent in October, compared to the same period in 2024, reaching SR6.6 billion.
December 08, 2025

Foreign remittances rise 2% to SR13.7 billion in October

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