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Saudi foreign minister attends Paris meeting on Gaza peace plan and ceasefire steps
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday attended the ministerial meeting hosted by France in Paris to discuss the U.S. Gaza peace plan and next steps toward achieving a ceasefire.The meeting brought together the foreign ministers and representatives of Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Canada, along with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas.At the opening, participants welcomed the agreement reached between the parties to halt hostilities, exchange prisoners, and release hostages, marking the start of the first phase of the peace process.The ministers also reviewed the mediation efforts...
October 10, 2025

Saudi foreign minister attends Paris meeting on Gaza peace plan and ceasefire steps

Zahid Khan Suhair, an Afghan national, was arrested for harassing women in Makkah.
Afghan national arrested for harassing women in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH— Zahid Khan Suhair, an Afghan national, was arrested for harassing women in Makkah.The arrest was made by the joint operation, carried out by the Makkah Region Police, in coordination with the General Department for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking. The suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures.Since its establishment on February 13, 2025, the General Department for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking under the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with regional and provincial police, has launched a large-scale campaign to combat all forms of immoral acts and refer those involved in such crimes to the Public Prosecution.The Anti-Harassment Law stipulates that anyone who commits the...
October 09, 2025

Afghan national arrested for harassing women in Makkah

Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A royal approval has been issued to grant Saudi citizenship to American businessman Travis Kalanick, the co-founder and former CEO of Uber, as part of the Kingdom’s initiative to attract global talent and expertise.Kalanick joins the ranks of distinguished scientists, innovators, experts in rare specializations, and entrepreneurs who have been granted Saudi citizenship under a program that aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to foster an environment that supports innovation, investment, and human capital development.The initiative reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to attracting exceptional global talent whose contributions add value to Saudi Arabia’s growing economy and its efforts to develop promising sectors.Kalanick, one of the world’s most...
October 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick

John Pagano
Red Sea Global CEO John Pagano granted Saudi citizenship
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global (RSG), announced that he has been granted Saudi citizenship. He expressed deep gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for this profound honor and privilege.In a statement shared on X, Pagano wrote: “It is a great honor to share that I have been granted Saudi citizenship. My sincerest gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for this immense privilege and trust.”He noted that after spending several years in the Kingdom, he has “embraced its culture, built lasting connections with its people, and witnessed its inspiring transformation. Saudi Arabia has become a place I...
October 09, 2025

Red Sea Global CEO John Pagano granted Saudi citizenship

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing clarified that the requirements apply to all stores selling tobacco products and accessories, including cigarettes, shisha, and e-cigarettes.
Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has imposed a ban on running tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved regulatory measures in this regard. The new requirements aimed to promote public health, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and create a safe and orderly commercial environment across the Kingdom.The ministry clarified that the requirements apply to all stores selling tobacco products and accessories, including cigarettes, shisha, and e-cigarettes. It noted that obtaining a license requires a valid commercial registration, Civil Defense approval, and full compliance with the Municipal Licensing Procedures Law and its executive regulations. The ministry explained that the requirements include...
October 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools

The Ministry of Tourism has carried out over 47,000 inspection tours of tourism hospitality facilities, including hotels and apartments, across the Kingdom during the first half of 2025.
Tourism ministry detects 21,000 violations during 47,000 inspections in 1H of 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has carried out over 47,000 inspection tours of tourism hospitality facilities, including hotels and apartments, across the Kingdom during the first half of 2025. These inspections have resulted in the detection of approximately 21,000 violations.According to the ministry, these inspection tours are part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the sustainability of the tourism sector and ensure that hospitality facilities and tourism activities comply with approved rules and regulations.The ministry emphasized the importance of maintaining high-quality services across all hospitality facilities, warning that penalties for violations may include fines of up to SR1 million, facility closures, or both.The ministry urged the public to submit...
October 09, 2025

Tourism ministry detects 21,000 violations during 47,000 inspections in 1H of 2025

Emir of Qassim Region Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has ordered the formation of a committee urgently to investigate into the actions taken in the incident of a mistaken corpse mix-up at Al-Rass General Hospital.
Qassim Emir orders inquiry into corpse mix-up incident at Al-Rass Hospital
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Emir of Qassim Region Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has ordered the formation of a committee urgently to investigate into the actions taken in the incident of a mistaken corpse mix-up at Al-Rass General Hospital. The emir has directed the committee to report its findings promptly and hold those found guilty accountable for the wrong swap of bodies so as to ensure that such incidents do not recur in future. The emir emphasized the importance of applying the highest standards of accuracy and accountability in medical and administrative procedures related to the rights of patients and their families.According to reports, the body of a girl was mistakenly handed over to the kin of a deceased young man at the hospital. The body was then washed and buried without the...
October 09, 2025

Qassim Emir orders inquiry into corpse mix-up incident at Al-Rass Hospital

Sweetened beverages are defined as any products containing added sources of sugar, artificial sweeteners, or other sweetening agents produced for consumption as drinks.
Imposition of selective tax on sweetened beverages by Gulf states to be based on total sugar content
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has decided to revise the methodology for calculating selective tax on sweetened beverages. The revised tax will come into force in Saudi Arabia from 1 January 2026.Under the new tiered volumetric approach, the tax will be assessed according to graded bands determined by the total amount of sugar per 100 milliliters of ready-to-drink sweetened beverages falling within each bracket. This replaces the current flat-rate system, which imposes a fixed 50 percent selective tax on the retail price of sweetened beverages subject to the tax.In line with this decision, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) published proposed amendments to the Implementing Regulations of Excise...
October 09, 2025

Imposition of selective tax on sweetened beverages by Gulf states to be based on total sugar content

According to the General Authority for Statistics report, the index for oil activities rose 8.3 percent year-on-year, while non-oil activities rose 4.4 percent.
Saudi industrial production rises 7.1% in August
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s industrial production general index recorded an increase of 7.1 percent in August 2025 compared to the same period last year. This was driven by growth in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and electricity and water supply sectors, according to a report issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The index rose 1.4 percent month-on-month compared to the previous month of July, reflecting the continued improvement in the pace of industrial production in the Kingdom, amid expansion in both oil and non-oil-related activities.According to the report, the index for oil activities rose 8.3 percent year-on-year, while non-oil activities rose 4.4 percent. Oil activities increased 1.7 percent and non-oil activities increased 0.7 percent...
October 09, 2025

Saudi industrial production rises 7.1% in August

Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza agreement, praises Trump’s peace initiative
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement reached on Gaza and the start of implementing the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s proposal aimed at ending the war in the besieged enclave and paving the way for a comprehensive and just peace.In a statement on Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the active role of President Trump and the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye that led to the deal.The Kingdom expressed hope that this step will lead to urgent action to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza, ensure a complete Israeli withdrawal, and help restore security and stability.It also emphasized the importance of taking practical steps toward achieving a just and comprehensive peace based on...
October 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza agreement, praises Trump’s peace initiative

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