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New discoveries in AlUla reveal continuous settlement before rise of Islam
Saudi Gazette report ALULA — New archaeological discoveries at Dadan in AlUla have shed fresh light on a long-missing chapter of northwest Arabia’s history, revealing evidence of continuous settlement between the Nabataean era and the early Islamic period. A joint research team from the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) has published the findings in Arabian Archaeology and Epigraphy, documenting human activity in Wadi al-Qura from the 3rd to the 7th centuries CE for the first time. The period has long been considered a historical gap, with scholars traditionally assuming a decline in settled life across the region following the Nabataean era. The new evidence challenges that view. A settlement that endured for centuries The...
December 16, 2025

New discoveries in AlUla reveal continuous settlement before rise of Islam

Saudi defense minister meets senior US adviser on regional developments
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh with Massad Boulos, the senior adviser to the U.S. president for Arab and African affairs. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed Saudi-U.S. bilateral relations and discussed recent regional developments, ongoing efforts to promote peace, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of State and National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Political Affairs Adviser to the Foreign Minister Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, and Adviser to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
December 16, 2025

Saudi defense minister meets senior US adviser on regional developments

Rain in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Riyadh, Eastern Province schools switch to remote learning on Tuesday amid weather warnings
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Education authorities in Riyadh and the Eastern Province have decided to shift to remote learning on Tuesday, converting in-person classes to online instruction via the Madrasati platform across most schools and affiliated governorates. In the Eastern Province, the decision covers schools in Al-Ahsa, as well as all schools in Dammam and the governorates of Al-Khobar, Qatif, Al-Bayda, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Buqayq, Al-Nuairiyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya and Al-Uyoun. The move aims to ensure student safety while maintaining continuity of the educational process under current weather conditions. In Riyadh, the education authority announced the suspension of in-person classes in the capital and the governorates of Diriyah, Al-Kharj, Al-Dilam, Al-Hareeq, Hawtat Bani Tamim,...
December 16, 2025

Riyadh, Eastern Province schools switch to remote learning on Tuesday amid weather warnings

Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman and Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh said Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted more than 8 million visitors since its launch in October, reflecting strong public turnout for its diverse events.
Riyadh Season 2025 draws 8 million visitors since October
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman and Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh said Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted more than 8 million visitors since its launch in October, reflecting strong public turnout for its diverse events.The figure comes amid the continued rollout of new experiences and events that have boosted attendance and attracted diverse visitor segments from within and outside the Kingdom through entertainment offerings combining international shows with high-quality local experiences.Season zones have recorded high turnout, led by Al-Suwaidi Park, which highlights the cultures and heritage of several countries through food, arts, fashion, and crafts. Strong attendance is seen at Boulevard City, home to theatres, concerts, and entertainment...
December 15, 2025

Riyadh Season 2025 draws 8 million visitors since October

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the capital has been awarded the Global Active City (GAC) certification, becoming the first city in the Middle East to attain this designation.
Riyadh becomes first Mideast city to receive Global Active City certification
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the capital has been awarded the Global Active City (GAC) certification, becoming the first city in the Middle East to attain this designation. This is in recognition of its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and community well-being for all.CEO of the RCRC Eng. Ibrahim Al-Sultan said in a press statement that this achievement reflects the continued support and ambitious vision of the Kingdom’s leadership, which has enabled Riyadh to make significant progress in improving quality-of-life indicators across the city, in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.Eng. Al-Sultan appreciated the efforts of the main partners, the Ministry of Sport and Saudi Sports for All...
December 15, 2025

Riyadh becomes first Mideast city to receive Global Active City certification

King and Crown Prince offer condolences to King of Morocco over victims of heavy rains and floods in Safi
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables to King of Morocco Mohammed VI, expressing their condolences and sympathy over the victims of the heavy rains and floods that struck the western coastal city of Safi.In their separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince offered their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the King of Morocco, as well as to the families of the deceased, and the Moroccan people. They wished the injured a speedy recovery.
December 15, 2025

King and Crown Prince offer condolences to King of Morocco over victims of heavy rains and floods in Safi

Among the major violations is increasing the total rent for residential, commercial, or vacant properties in contravention of the regulations
Escalating fines for landlords for committing violations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A schedule of the Labor Law, classifying violations of regulations governing the landlord-tenant relationship, stipulates escalating fines for landlords who violate the regulations.Among the major violations is increasing the total rent for residential, commercial, or vacant properties in contravention of the regulations. The penalty begins with a fine equivalent to two months' rent for the first offense, rising to six months' rent, and then to 12months' rent for repeated violations. It also stipulates that the landlord must rectify the violations. The schedule also includes penalties for failing to register rental contracts on the electronic rental services network Ejar. These penalties begin with a warning and require the violation to be...
December 15, 2025

Escalating fines for landlords for committing violations

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Riyadh on Monday.
Crown Prince meets with Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Chief Al-Burhan
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his accompanying delegation at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, their implications, and the efforts being made to achieve security and stability in the country. The meeting was attended by Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of State, Cabinet Member, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan, and Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali Jafar.
December 15, 2025

Crown Prince meets with Sudan’s Sovereignty Council Chief Al-Burhan

Absher carries out over 38 million electronic transactions in November
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior’s electronic platform "Absher" has carried out a total of 38,315,884 electronic transactions for beneficiaries through Absher Individuals and Absher Businesses during the last month of November. Through the Absher Individuals platform, the number of completed transactions reached 35,791,107, and these included 29,637,421 document viewings via the digital wallet available to citizens, residents, and visitors through the "Absher" application. Meanwhile, the number of transactions carried out through the Absher Businesses platform reached 2,524,777. The number of transactions processed by the General Directorate of Public Security reached 3,535,187, including 3,432,289 transactions by the General Directorate of Traffic, in addition to...
December 15, 2025

Absher carries out over 38 million electronic transactions in November

The airport’s 50-millionth passenger, a French traveler arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to attend a sporting event in Jeddah. (Supplied)
King Abdulaziz International Airport hits 50 million passengers in record year
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) reached a historic milestone in 2025 after handling 50 million passengers, the highest annual passenger volume ever recorded at any Saudi airport since the Kingdom’s aviation sector began. The achievement places KAIA among the world’s mega airports, a category reserved for the busiest global aviation hubs by passenger traffic, and reflects the airport’s rapid transformation into a key regional and international gateway. The milestone highlights KAIA’s growing role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions as a global tourism destination and as the main air gateway to the Two Holy Mosques, facilitating the movement of pilgrims, visitors, and travelers in line with Vision 2030 objectives. Milestone passenger...
December 15, 2025

King Abdulaziz International Airport hits 50 million passengers in record year

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