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Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak co-chair the 9th session of the Joint Intergovernmental Saudi-Russian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation in Riyadh on Monday.
Saudi–Russian Joint Commission affirms commitment to deepen strategic partnership
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The 9th session of the Joint Intergovernmental Saudi-Russian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation welcomed on Monday the shared commitment to deepening the strategic partnership to support economic growth in both the countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak.The commission meeting reviewed various agenda items aimed at strengthening and expanding cooperation between the two countries across key sectors. These sectors include energy, trade, economy, investment, space, industry and minerals, health, education, media, culture, sports, tourism, transportation, housing, and agriculture.Saudi Arabia and Russia expressed...
December 01, 2025

Saudi–Russian Joint Commission affirms commitment to deepen strategic partnership

The National Center for Wildlife CEO Dr. Mohammad Qurban said that the listing represents a strategic milestone in the Kingdom’s environmental trajectory, reflecting the scale of institutional progress achieved in the protection of wetlands and the conservation of migratory water birds in line with international practices.
Farasan Islands becomes first Saudi marine reserve to be registered under Ramsar Convention
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced the inclusion of the Farasan Islands Reserve in the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar), making it the first Saudi marine reserve to be officially registered under the Convention.This achievement marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to protect ecosystems, preserve natural resources and habitats, enrich biodiversity, and boost its presence in international environmental agreements, in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative. Listing the Farasan Islands Reserve comes one year after the Kingdom joined the Ramsar Convention in 2024, represented by NCW, as part of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to conserving biodiversity, restoring highly...
December 01, 2025

Farasan Islands becomes first Saudi marine reserve to be registered under Ramsar Convention

The preliminary estimates for 2026 showed that total revenues are expected to reach about SR1,294 billion in 2028 from SR1,147 billion in 2026, and total expenditures are expected to reach about SR1,419 billion in 2028 from about 1,313 billion in 2026.
Saudi Arabia to unveil general budget for 2026 on Tuesday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia will unveil its general budget for the fiscal year 2026 on Tuesday. The Council of Ministers will hold its weekly session dedicated to the state’s general budget tomorrow, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a Pre-Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2026, released on Sept. 30, the Ministry of Finance estimated total expenditures at about SR1,313 billion and revenues at SR1,147 billion, resulting in a deficit of 3.3 percent of the GDP. Preliminary estimates for 2026 project real GDP growth of about 4.6 percent, driven by the expected expansion of non-oil activities. The preliminary estimates for 2026 showed that total revenues are expected to reach about SR1,294 billion in 2028 from SR1,147 billion in 2026, and total expenditures are expected to...
December 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia to unveil general budget for 2026 on Tuesday

The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) announced on Monday that forecasts showed the possibility of moderate to heavy rain experiencing eight Saudi regions for several days starting from next Sunday, Dec. 7.
Moderate to heavy rain to experience in most Saudi regions from Sunday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) announced on Monday that forecasts showed the possibility of moderate to heavy rain experiencing eight Saudi regions for several days starting from next Sunday, Dec. 7.Rainfall will hit the regions of Tabuk, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Madinah, Makkah, Hail, Al-Qassim, and the northern part of the Eastern Province. The center stated that it is continuing to monitor the expected weather conditions and will issue the necessary reports in due course.
December 01, 2025

Moderate to heavy rain to experience in most Saudi regions from Sunday

The Ministry of Defense stated that applications will be accepted starting Sunday, Dec. 7, for a period of five days.
Saudi Arabia opens Unified Recruitment Program for military service
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Defense has announced inviting applications for its Unified Recruitment Program for military service. Young Saudi men and women who have high school graduation certificates and above can apply for enrolment in various ranks of military services for the year 1447 AH. The ministry stated that applications will be accepted starting Sunday, Dec. 7, for a period of five days. Applications are open to those with qualifications ranging from high school graduation to bachelor's degrees. There will be exemptions to certain residency requirements for those who resided with their parents while they were serving the state outside the Kingdom. The available ranks of vacancies include: Private, Private First Class, Corporal, Vice Sergeant, and...
December 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia opens Unified Recruitment Program for military service

The Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) officials have arrested 113 government employees over corruption charges from various regions of the Kingdom.
113 government employees arrested over corruption charges
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) officials have arrested 113 government employees over corruption charges from various regions of the Kingdom. Some of the arrested were released on bail. Nazaha has accused them of bribery and abuse of official influence. The Nazaha is investigating corruption charges against 371 employees from five ministries. These are the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Health. Nazaha said on Monday that it has initiated a number of criminal and administrative cases during the month of November.
December 01, 2025

113 government employees arrested over corruption charges

The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) announced that it has contributed to the employment of 151,000 Saudi citizens in the industrial and mining sector during the period from 2020 to the first half of 2025.
HADAF instrumental in creating jobs for 151,000 Saudis in industry and mining
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) announced that it has contributed to the employment of 151,000 Saudi citizens in the industrial and mining sector during the period from 2020 to the first half of 2025. HADAF continues to enhance the competitiveness of Saudi talent through 24 specialized training agreements linked to employment during the same period, with a total value exceeding SR1 billion. These agreements have provided training to more than 9,400 citizens, achieving an employment sustainability rate of 80 percent. The Fund has also strengthened the industrial and mining sector by supporting 15 professional certifications in specialized fields and increasing assistance to establishments under the Employment Support service to cover 50 percent of...
December 01, 2025

HADAF instrumental in creating jobs for 151,000 Saudis in industry and mining

Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel inaugurated 37 health projects valued at over SR1.6 billion in the Hail region.
Al-Jalajel inaugurates 37 health projects costing SR1.6 billion in Hail
Saudi Gazette reportHAIL — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel inaugurated 37 health projects valued at over SR1.6 billion in the Hail region.During the visit to the region, the minister reviewed the readiness of these projects to deliver high-quality health services and ensure easy access, in line with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program, part of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to build a vibrant society with comprehensive and sustainable health. Al-Jalajel also opened eight projects under the community participation initiatives of the Hail Health Cluster. The private sector contributed to the implementation of nine diverse health projects in the region. This initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen health infrastructure and expand the private...
December 01, 2025

Al-Jalajel inaugurates 37 health projects costing SR1.6 billion in Hail

Yasser Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) speaking at the FII Priority Asia Summit in Tokyo.
PIF governor says Saudi investments in Japan to rise to $27 billion by 2030
Saudi Gazette reportTOKYO — Yasser Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, announced that the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund plans to increase its investments in Japan to $27 billion by the end of 2030. Speaking at the FII Priority Asia Summit in Tokyo — held under the theme “New Asia” and hosting more than 1,000 leaders from government, business, technology, and civil society — Al-Rumayyan said that PIF had invested $11.5 billion in Japan between 2017 and 2024, adding: “We expect this number to rise to $27 billion by the end of 2030.” The summit marks a significant shift in the global center of gravity for strategic dialogue from West to East, aiming to unlock prosperity and...
December 01, 2025

PIF governor says Saudi investments in Japan to rise to $27 billion by 2030

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak toured the exhibition held alongside the Saudi–Russian Investment and Business Forum 2025.
Saudi energy minister hails OPEC+ deal as a turning point at Saudi–Russia Business Forum
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the agreement reached at Sunday’s OPEC+ meetings marks “a turning point and one of the most successful days of my professional career,” following the coalition’s approval of a new transparent mechanism for determining production levels. Speaking at the opening of the Saudi–Russian Investment and Business Forum 2025, organized by the Ministries of Energy and Investment, Prince Abdulaziz — who co-chairs the Saudi–Russian Joint Committee — addressed attendees alongside Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Prince Abdulaziz stressed that the new agreement “will reward those who invest and believe in demand growth,...
December 01, 2025

Saudi energy minister hails OPEC+ deal as a turning point at Saudi–Russia Business Forum

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