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Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and members of the Council on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia offers a package of 28 vital development projects worth SR1.9 billion for Yemen
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), announced a new package of 28 development projects and initiatives worth SR1.9 billion across several key and vital sectors, most notably health, energy, education, and transportation in various Yemeni governorates. This is in continuation of the Kingdom's ongoing support for the Yemeni people, under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and with the follow-up and keen interest of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman.The program also announced a new grant of petroleum derivatives to operate power plants in all Yemeni governorates. The announced projects and initiatives...
January 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia offers a package of 28 vital development projects worth SR1.9 billion for Yemen

Emir of Najran Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed receives certificates confirming the inscription of the Uruq Bani Ma’arid Protected Area on the UNESCO World Heritage List in Najran on Wednesday.
Uruq Bani Ma’arid Protected Area inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Saudi Gazette reportNAJRAN — It has been confirmed the listing of the Uruq Bani Ma’arid Protected Area on the Green List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, after meeting the approved criteria and requirements.Emir of Najran Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed has received certificates confirming the listing in a ceremony held at his office in Najran on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by CEO of the National Center for Wildlife Dr. Mohammed Qurban and a number of center officials. Prince Jalawi commended the efforts of the National Center for Wildlife in achieving the registration of the Uruq Bani Ma’arid Protected Area on both lists, describing it as a national achievement that reflects the...
January 14, 2026

Uruq Bani Ma’arid Protected Area inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Saudi Arabia recorded a significant 83 percent growth in the number of clinical trial applications submitted to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for advanced therapies and biotechnology products in 2025, compared to the previous year.
SFDA: 83% growth in clinical research for biotechnology products in 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a significant 83 percent growth in the number of clinical trial applications submitted to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for advanced therapies and biotechnology products in 2025, compared to the previous year. This was accompanied by a 39 percent overall increase in early-stage clinical trials, according to a press release issued by the SFDA on Wednesday. The SFDA reported that approximately 2,700 patients have benefited from access to innovative and advanced treatments through participation in these clinical trials, directly contributing to improved healthcare outcomes across various segments of society. The SFDA highlighted that the "Reliance Pathway for Clinical Trials" initiative significantly increased operational...
January 14, 2026

SFDA: 83% growth in clinical research for biotechnology products in 2025

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meets with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Prince Khalid bin Salman and Al-Alimi discuss efforts to end Yemeni crisis
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and members of the Council.Prime Minister of Yemen Salem bin Braik also attended the meeting. They discussed developments on the Yemeni scene and efforts aimed at ending the Yemeni crisis within a comprehensive political solution to achieve security and stability in the country.“The meeting with the Presidential Council members emphasized the importance of continuing efforts regarding the future of the Southern issue through the Riyadh Conference to find a comprehensive vision for just solutions,” Prince Khalid bin Salman said in a statement on his X platform."I affirmed to them Saudi Arabia’s continued support, under the...
January 14, 2026

Prince Khalid bin Salman and Al-Alimi discuss efforts to end Yemeni crisis

Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan attending a panel discussion at the Future Minerals Forum 2026 in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Al-Jadaan: Saudi Arabia is a major global mining hub
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a key global hub in the mining sector. Attending a panel discussion at the Future Minerals Forum 2026 in Riyadh, Al-Jadaan emphasized that the mining sector has the potential to attract capital, provided a favorable and stable environment exists. He explained that it is not merely about exploring and extracting minerals, but rather about the long-term prosperity of nations. Al-Jadaan affirmed that geopolitical tensions have become a major source of uncertainty overshadowing the global economy. “Their repercussions are clearly evident in sectors with long-term investments, most notably the mining sector, which requires high stability and predictability due to...
January 14, 2026

Al-Jadaan: Saudi Arabia is a major global mining hub

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering stance against terrorism and its rejection of all forms of violence.
Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack targeting Pakistani police
Saudi Gazette reportISLAMABAD— The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan expressed the Kingdom's condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted a vehicle belonging to the Pakistani police forces in the northwest of the country, resulting in the death and injury of a number of people. In a statement posted on its X platform, the Embassy reiterated Saudi Arabia’s unwavering stance against terrorism and its rejection of all forms of violence. It also expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the victims and to the friendly government and people of Pakistan for this tragic loss.Five policemen were killed and several others injured in a bomb attack on a police vehicle in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, police officials...
January 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack targeting Pakistani police

Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih attending a panel discussion at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Al-Falih: Mining sector investments projected at $5 trillion in 10 years
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that estimates from global institutions, including McKinsey and IHS, indicate that the global mining sector will require approximately $5 trillion in investments over the next ten years, covering the entire value chain, including supporting infrastructure. Attending a panel discussion at the 5th Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday, Al-Falih said that a gap persists between the amount of capital available globally and the investments required to expand mining activities. He noted the significant liquidity within the investment community and expressed his eagerness to discuss ways to direct this funding to a sector he considers essential and indispensable, not merely an optional supplement. Al-Falih...
January 14, 2026

Al-Falih: Mining sector investments projected at $5 trillion in 10 years

Animated forecast map issued by the National Center for Meteorology displaying the rainfall expected to effect several regions of the Kingdom within the coming week.
Rain forecast to affect multiple regions across Saudi Arabia through Jan. 20
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rainfall across several regions of the Kingdom over the coming week, beginning Wednesday, January 15, and continuing through Tuesday, January 20. The forecast is based on outputs from the Saudi numerical weather model, with the NCM releasing an animated map illustrating the expected movement and frequency of rainfall during the period. According to the forecast, rainfall is expected to begin on Wednesday afternoon over southern regions, particularly Jazan, Al Qunfudhah, and parts of Asir around Abha, before gradually expanding northward and eastward. By Wednesday evening, rainfall is forecast to ease over Al Baha and Al Qunfudhah, while beginning in eastern parts of the Makkah Region. Rain is expected to...
January 14, 2026

Rain forecast to affect multiple regions across Saudi Arabia through Jan. 20

Modern smart technologies are being employed to enhance crowd management at the Grand Mosque through intelligent counting systems that track visitor movements at entrances, corridors, and key areas.
Smart technologies enhance crowd management at Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Advanced smart technologies are being deployed at the Grand Mosque to strengthen crowd management and enhance the safety and experience of pilgrims, using intelligent counting systems that monitor visitor movement in real time. The systems track the number of worshippers entering and exiting key locations, including entrances, corridors, floors, and courtyards, through sensors and live data monitoring. This allows for precise measurement of crowd density and movement patterns throughout the mosque. The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque said the intelligent counting systems represent a core technological pillar supporting effective crowd control operations. According to the authority, real-time data generated by the...
January 14, 2026

Smart technologies enhance crowd management at Grand Mosque

The Heritage Commission, in partnership with Soudah Development Company (SD), has announced the discovery of 20 rock formations bearing ancient inscriptions within the Soudah Peaks Project area.
Ancient rock inscriptions dating back 5,000 years discovered in Soudah Peaks
Saudi Gazette reportABHA — The Heritage Commission, in partnership with Soudah Development Company, has announced the discovery of 20 rock formations bearing ancient inscriptions within the Soudah Peaks Project area. The findings are considered among the oldest cultural evidence identified in the region, featuring rock carvings and inscriptions dating back an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 years. Covering more than 636.5 square kilometers, the project area includes Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa Governorate, offering new insights into the deep historical and cultural roots of civilizations that once inhabited the area. The inscriptions include Thamudic writings — epigraphic scripts attributed to the ancient Thamud tribe — alongside carvings depicting animals such as ibexes, hyenas and...
January 14, 2026

Ancient rock inscriptions dating back 5,000 years discovered in Soudah Peaks

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