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The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority stated that this new methodology replaces the current excise tax on sweetened beverages, which is based on a fixed rate of 50 percent calculated on the retail price of the taxable sweetened beverage.
Saudi Arabia to introduce 4-tier excise tax system on sweetened beverages from Jan. 1
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) will introduce a revised 4-tier methodology for calculating excise tax on sweetened beverages, effective from Thursday, Jan. 1. This system, which is shifting from a flat 50 percent rate to a system based on sugar content (grams per 100ml), with tax rates increasing for higher sugar levels and exemptions for sugar-free or low-sugar drinks, aiming to promote public health and encourage sugar reduction in alignment with GCC health initiatives. The ZATCA Board of Directors has approved amendments to some provisions of the executive regulations of the Excise Goods Tax Law in this regard. The approved amendments include modifying the methodology for calculating excise tax on sweetened beverages to be based on the...
December 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia to introduce 4-tier excise tax system on sweetened beverages from Jan. 1

Health Holding Company headquarters in Riyadh.
HHC launches Taakkad Your Health Centers to expand preventive screening
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Health Holding Company (HHC) has launched Taakkad Your Health Centers, a new preventive healthcare project designed to integrate early disease screening into daily life through fast, accessible, and comprehensive pathways. The initiative, which debuted in Riyadh, introduces the Kingdom’s first drive-through preventive screening centers, offering rapid, accurate, and reliable medical checks without the need for traditional clinic visits. The model reflects a modern healthcare vision focused on convenience, early detection, and proactive health management. Taakkad centers aim to prevent disease and identify health risks at early stages, supporting national efforts to reduce mortality from noncommunicable diseases and ease the long-term economic burden on...
December 30, 2025

HHC launches Taakkad Your Health Centers to expand preventive screening

The Committee for Adjudicating Violations of the Competition Law has issued five decisions penalizing the erring establishments for their proven violations of Article 5 of the Competition Law.
Competition Authority slaps SR37 million fines on 13 firms for price fixing
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority for Competition announced imposition of fines amounting to SR36.9 million on 13 establishments after they were found to have violated the Competition Law, specifically by agreeing to fixing prices.The authority has referred the erring establishments to the Committee for Adjudicating Violations of the Competition Law. These measures are part of the authority's efforts to promote fair competition and combat monopolistic practices in the Saudi market.The authority confirmed that it has identified five cases in various sectors related to establishments violating Article 5 of the Competition Law, Paragraph 1 of the Competition Law. This was in line with the authority’s duties and responsibilities in enforcing the Competition Law. After...
December 30, 2025

Competition Authority slaps SR37 million fines on 13 firms for price fixing

The message was delivered by Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov during a meeting with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Alkhereiji at the Foreign Ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday.
King Salman receives message from Putin on bilateral relations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has received a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The message was delivered by Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov during a meeting with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Alkhereiji at the Foreign Ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed Saudi-Russian relations and discussed recent regional and international developments, along with ongoing diplomatic efforts to address them. The exchange comes as ties between Saudi Arabia and Russia continue to strengthen, including expanded cooperation in tourism and cultural fields. As part of this growing partnership, both countries...
December 30, 2025

King Salman receives message from Putin on bilateral relations

Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Bahammam, Professor of Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, and Director of the University’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center.
Saudi sleep medicine expert named Arab Doctor of the Year 2025
Saudi Gazette reportCAIRO — Saudi physician and researcher Ahmed bin Salem Bahammam has been named Arab Doctor of the Year 2025 by the Council of Arab Health Ministers, winning the Scientific Research and Innovation category in recognition of his pioneering contributions to sleep medicine. Dr. Bahammam is a professor of sleep medicine and pulmonary diseases at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, and serves as director of the university’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center. The award was granted under Council Resolution No. (3), following recommendations by advisory and award committees. The announcement was made during the Council’s 63rd Ordinary Session held at the League of Arab States on December 18, highlighting his long-standing scientific impact and innovation in...
December 30, 2025

Saudi sleep medicine expert named Arab Doctor of the Year 2025

Rainfall revives valleys and mountains north of Makkah. (SPA)
Rain transforms areas north of Makkah as valleys flow and mountains turn green
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Areas north of Makkah have undergone a striking natural transformation following recent moderate to heavy rainfall, with valleys flowing, plains reviving, and mountain slopes turning green. The rainfall activated several wadis and seasonal streams, spreading lush vegetation across the rugged landscape. Residents and visitors shared images and videos of the revived scenery on social media, highlighting the region’s rapid response to rainfall. Known for its rocky mountains, open plains, and dry valleys, the area quickly absorbs seasonal rains, triggering the growth of wild plants and flowers. The improved conditions have benefited local wildlife and helped restore ecological balance. The rains also contributed to replenishing groundwater reserves, improving...
December 30, 2025

Rain transforms areas north of Makkah as valleys flow and mountains turn green

Shipment of the latest NVIDIA AI GPU chips for HUMAIN. (LinkedIn @Tareq Amin)
HUMAIN receives first shipment of latest NVIDIA AI chips
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — HUMAIN has received its first shipment of the latest NVIDIA artificial intelligence (AI) GPU chips, its CEO said on Monday. The delivery strengthens HUMAIN’s capacity to train and run large-scale AI models and comes as the company accelerates deployments ahead of the new year. “HUMAIN continues to move at remarkable speed,” CEO Tareq Amin said in a LinkedIn post. “The first shipment of the latest state-of-the-art NVIDIA AI GPU chips has arrived. The team will be fully focused on rapid deployment, ensuring everything is up and running before the start of the new year.” Amin said the momentum reflects “ambition, execution, and a clear commitment to building world-class AI infrastructure at scale.” HUMAIN is a global AI company launched in May 2025...
December 30, 2025

HUMAIN receives first shipment of latest NVIDIA AI chips

Saudi Arabia regrets UAE actions in Yemen, affirms its national security is a red line
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday expressed regret over actions involved pressure by the United Arab Emirates on forces affiliated with Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council, leading to military operations near the Kingdom’s southern border in the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Maharah. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the moves constitute a threat to the Kingdom’s national security, as well as to the security and stability of Yemen and the wider region. The ministry said the steps taken by the UAE are “highly dangerous” do not align with the principles upon which the Arab Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen was established, and do not serve the coalition’s objective of achieving security and stability in Yemen. The...
December 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia regrets UAE actions in Yemen, affirms its national security is a red line

Coalition spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki.
Coalition strikes weapons unloaded at Mukalla port after unauthorized shipment from Fujairah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said it carried out a limited air operation targeting weapons and combat vehicles unloaded at the port of Mukalla after two vessels entered the port without authorization to support forces of the Southern Transitional Council in eastern Yemen. #VIDEO: The Coalition releases footage showing the arrival of the two weapon-laden vessels at Al-Mukalla Port pic.twitter.com/CKwkggQfp2— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) December 30, 2025 Coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said the two ships arrived on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 27–28, 2025, from Fujairah Port without obtaining official clearance from the Joint Forces Command of the coalition. He added that the crews disabled the vessels’ tracking systems before...
December 30, 2025

Coalition strikes weapons unloaded at Mukalla port after unauthorized shipment from Fujairah

Saudi Central Bank.
Saudi Central Bank bans promissory notes for credit card financing
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has instructed all banks, local lenders and finance companies operating in the Kingdom to cancel previously issued promissory notes linked to credit card products and to stop requesting any commercial papers from individual customers when offering new credit card financing. Under a recent circular, SAMA set a deadline of 2/1/1448 AH for the cancellation of all existing promissory notes related to credit cards. The directive also requires financial institutions to cease the practice entirely for new applications, following the regulator’s monitoring of its growing use in the market. The central bank further mandated banks and finance companies to update their internal policies, procedures and controls in line with the new...
December 29, 2025

Saudi Central Bank bans promissory notes for credit card financing

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