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Saudi–Ukrainian business talks enter new phase
By Anas AlyusufRIYADH — Ukraine’s recent high-level business mission to Riyadh has set the stage for what officials describe as a “strategic new phase” in bilateral cooperation, according to Yuri Melnyk, Co-Chairman of the Saudi–Ukrainian Business Council. Speaking to Saudi Gazette after a series of intensive meetings with ministries, regulators and major Saudi companies, Melnyk said the visit delivered the strongest progress in years and directly advanced the commitments made in March between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Melnyk called the mission “highly productive,” noting that many business leaders were visiting Riyadh for the first time. The delegation succeeded in reviving the bilateral Business Council after what he described as a...
December 05, 2025

Saudi–Ukrainian business talks enter new phase

Domestic tourists continue to play a central role in sustaining long-term sector growth. (File photo)
Saudi domestic tourism spending rises 18% to SR105 billion in Q3
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Domestic tourism spending in Saudi Arabia reached SR105 billion riyals ($28 billion) by the end of the third quarter of 2025, marking an 18% year-on-year increase, Deputy Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed said on Tuesday. Speaking during a panel titled “Promising Sectors in Line with Government Spending Targets” at the Budget Forum 2026, Princess Haifa said the tourism sector remains one of the most promising engines of national economic diversification. She noted steady growth in international tourism, with European visitors rising 14% this year and travelers from East Asia and the Pacific increasing 15%. Domestic tourists, she stressed, continue to play a central role in sustaining long-term sector growth. Princess Haifa highlighted...
December 05, 2025

Saudi domestic tourism spending rises 18% to SR105 billion in Q3

Gulf states warn EU sustainability laws could harm regional companies
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday expressed deep concern over two proposed European Union laws on corporate sustainability due diligence and corporate sustainability reporting, warning they could impose broad new obligations on major companies operating in the European market. In a statement, the GCC — comprising the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait — said the laws would effectively require large European and international companies to adopt the EU’s sustainability framework, comply with additional human rights and environmental requirements, submit climate-related plans beyond existing international agreements, and file detailed sustainability impact reports or face financial penalties. The bloc noted that...
December 05, 2025

Gulf states warn EU sustainability laws could harm regional companies

Rain in Tabuk region. (File photo)
Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution, remain in safe areas, avoid valleys and flood-prone locations, and refrain from swimming in watercourses as the Kingdom prepares for several days of thunderstorms and rainfall from Saturday through Thursday. The directorate called on residents to follow official instructions issued through media outlets and social platforms as weather conditions intensify. According to forecasts, the Makkah region is expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall that may lead to flash floods, hail, and dust-raising downdraft winds. Affected areas include Makkah, Jeddah, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Rabigh, Khulais, Buhra, Al-Lith, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Ardiyat, Turbah, Al-Muwaih,...
December 05, 2025

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected across Saudi Arabia

Visiting the Noble Rawdah: Updated entry times and permit rules
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — Saudi authorities has outlined the latest procedures for visiting the Noble Rawdah in the Prophet’s Mosque, emphasizing that entry requires a permit issued through the Nusuk platform. Visitors may book once every 365 days, or use the Instant Track option when physically near the Prophet’s Mosque. The designated entrance for Rawdah visits is through the southern courtyards, directly in front of Makkah Gate 37. Visiting HoursWomenAfter Fajr prayer – 11:00 a.m.After Isha prayer – 2:00 a.m.Men2:00 a.m. – Fajr prayer11:20 a.m. – Isha prayerFriday ScheduleWomenAfter Fajr prayer – 9:00 a.m.After Isha prayer – 2:00 a.m.Men2:00 a.m. – Fajr prayer9:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.After Jumu’ah prayer – Isha prayerAccessibilityElderly visitors are...
December 05, 2025

Visiting the Noble Rawdah: Updated entry times and permit rules

Thunderstorms will hit the regions of Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, Jazan, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province.
Thunderstorms to hit most Saudi regions from Saturday to Thursday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts thunderstorms of varying intensity across most regions of Saudi Arabia, starting from Saturday, Dec. 6 and continuing until next Thursday, Dec. 11. Thunderstorms will hit the regions of Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, Jazan, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. According to the forecasts, the accompanying weather phenomena may include active downdrafts causing dust storms, hail in some regions, high waves in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, and flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas due to heavy rainfall. The NCM urged everyone to continuously monitor weather reports and exercise caution while traveling, especially in areas expected to be affected by...
December 04, 2025

Thunderstorms to hit most Saudi regions from Saturday to Thursday

According to the quarterly international trade bulletin, released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), merchandise exports accounted for 56.1 percent of total trade at SR303.3 billion, while imports represented 43.9 percent  at SR237.2 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of SR66.1 billion.
Saudi Arabia's global trade up 8.6% annually reaching SR540 billion in 3Q 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s international trade totaled around SR540.5 billion in the third quarter of 2025, an 8.6 percent year-on-year increase, or SR43 billion from SR497.5 billion in Q3 2024.According to the quarterly international trade bulletin, released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), merchandise exports accounted for 56.1 percent of total trade at SR303.3 billion, while imports represented 43.9 percentat SR237.2 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of SR66.1 billion.Non-oil national exports, excluding re-exports, stood at SR57 billion, representing 18.8 percent of total merchandise exports. This reflects an annual decline of 0.4 percent or SR0.2 billion, but a 3.1 percent quarterly increase amounting to SR1.7 billion from the April-June...
December 04, 2025

Saudi Arabia's global trade up 8.6% annually reaching SR540 billion in 3Q 2025

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh holds talks with Pakistan’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Zaman in Jeddah on Thursday.
Minister Al-Sheikh discusses Islamic cooperation with Pakistani counterpart
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh received Pakistan’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Zaman in Jeddah on Thursday. They discussed a number of topics of mutual interest, particularly cooperation in Islamic affairs, the exchange of expertise in dawah programs, and efforts to promote moderation and combat extremism. Al-Sheikh highlighted the strong fraternal ties between the two countries and their cooperation in all fields, especially in Islamic work. He stressed that the Kingdom, under its wise leadership, gives great attention to everything that serves Pakistan. He also noted the deep religious sentiment of the Pakistani people, which calls for further fruitful cooperation...
December 04, 2025

Minister Al-Sheikh discusses Islamic cooperation with Pakistani counterpart

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced a 60 percent increase in the availability of feed products in Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.
SFDA: Feed products record 60% growth in first half of 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced a 60 percent increase in the availability of feed products in Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This substantial growth reflects SFDA's continued efforts to enhance product availability and improve service quality, aligning with its fourth strategic plan. Additionally, supporting the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program, a key initiative of Saudi Vision 2030. According to the SFDA, the number of feed products available during the first half of 2025 reached approximately 5,022, up from 3,141 during the first half of 2024. The authority explained that this growth resulted from a comprehensive set of measures to increase the number of...
December 04, 2025

SFDA: Feed products record 60% growth in first half of 2025

The revenues of nonprofit sector in Saudi Arabia surged 22 percent to SR73.1 billion during the year 2024 compared with the year 2023, according to the data released by the General Authority for Statistics.
Saudi nonprofit sector revenues surge 22% to SR73 billion in 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The revenues of nonprofit sector in Saudi Arabia surged 22 percent to SR73.1 billion during the year 2024 compared with the year 2023.Expenditures recorded a growth of 17 percent, reaching SR60.8 billion, according to the data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The GASTAT data indicated that compensation of employees reached SR28.9 billion, up 13 percent from 2023. Education and research activities contributed 29 percent of total revenues, followed by health at 24 percent and culture and entertainment at 19 percent, making them the top contributors to revenues sector. The data also showed that culture and entertainment accounted for 42 percent of total workers, followed by social services at 20 percent, while development and housing...
December 04, 2025

Saudi nonprofit sector revenues surge 22% to SR73 billion in 2024

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