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The Yemeni Presidency affirmed that the visit is part of the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the unity of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government as well as to restore normalcy to the eastern provinces.
Yemeni Presidency welcomes visit of Saudi-UAE military team
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Yemeni Presidency welcomed the visit of a Saudi-Emirati military team to the interim capital, Aden, aimed at reducing tensions and restoring normalcy in the eastern provinces of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra. The Yemeni Presidency affirmed that the visit is part of the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the unity of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government, as well as to restore normalcy to the eastern provinces. The Presidential Office said that Saudi Arabia is playing a pivotal role in leading de-escalation efforts, stemming from its continued commitment to the security and stability of Yemen and its people, and to improve their living conditions, the official Yemeni news agency Saba reported quoting a...
December 13, 2025

Yemeni Presidency welcomes visit of Saudi-UAE military team

The seized smuggled items include 133 types of narcotics, 632 types of prohibited substances, 2,121 types of tobacco and its derivatives, seven seizures of money, and six types of weapons and accessories.
1,145 contraband seizures reported at customs ports last week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority announced the seizure of 1,145 contraband items at land, sea, and air customs ports during the last week. The seized smuggled items include 133 types of narcotics, 632 types of prohibited substances, 2,121 types of tobacco and its derivatives, seven seizures of money, and six types of weapons and accessories. The authority affirmed its commitment to strengthening customs control over the Kingdom’s exports and imports so as to ensure the security and protection of society, through continuous cooperation and coordination with all relevant partners. The authority called for active involvement of the public in combating smuggling to protect society and the national economy, through passing information to the dedicated...
December 13, 2025

1,145 contraband seizures reported at customs ports last week

The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the people to exercise caution, remain in safe locations, and avoid passing through valleys and areas prone to flash floods.
Civil Defense: Thunderstorms expected across Saudi Arabia from Sunday to Thursday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has cautioned the public to take utmost vigil amid the forecast of thunderstorms hitting most regions across Saudi Arabia from Sunday to Thursday. The directorate said that the Makkah region will be affected by moderate to heavy rain leading to flash floods, hail, and dust storms. These include Allith, Qunfudhah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat. Light to moderate rain is expected in Jeddah, Bahrah, Khulais, Rabigh, Makkah, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Turabah, Al-Mawayh, and Al-Khurmah. The Riyadh region will also be affected by moderate to heavy rain leading to flash floods, hail, and dust storms, including Riyadh, Rumah, Al-Majma'ah, Al-Zulfi, Al-Ghat, Shaqra, Thadiq, Huraymila, Marat, Dhurma, Afeef, Ad-Dawadmi,...
December 13, 2025

Civil Defense: Thunderstorms expected across Saudi Arabia from Sunday to Thursday

Inside the Grand Mosque: How services are easing movement for millions of worshippers
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — A wide range of integrated services is operating inside the Grand Mosque to help pilgrims and worshippers move smoothly and safely while performing their rituals, as millions of visitors pass through the site daily. From the moment worshippers arrive at the mosque’s gates, clear guidance systems take over. Entry points are supported by organized pathways, digital screens displaying crowd density on each floor, and dedicated facilities for people with disabilities, including adapted gates, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators, and escalators designed to keep movement flowing throughout the complex. To highlight these efforts and raise public awareness, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, together with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand...
December 13, 2025

Inside the Grand Mosque: How services are easing movement for millions of worshippers

Saudi Arabia stresses trust, dialogue and development as foundations for lasting peace
Saudi Gazette report ASHGABAT — Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed that lasting peace cannot be achieved through agreements alone, emphasizing trust-building, honest dialogue and inclusive development as essential pillars for sustainable stability. Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji said true peace is a long-term process that begins with building trust step by step, followed by courageous and sincere dialogue, and culminates in comprehensive and fair development that transforms people from victims of conflict into partners in rebuilding. Al-Khuraiji made the remarks while representing the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the International Forum for Peace and Trust, held on Friday in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan....
December 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia stresses trust, dialogue and development as foundations for lasting peace

Makeshift tents of displaced families during a rainy day in Gaza City, 11 December 2025 amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. (EPA)
Arab, Muslim foreign ministers reaffirm UNRWA’s indispensable role in supporting Palestinian refugees
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Qatar reaffirmed the indispensable role of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, in protecting the rights of Palestinian refugees and providing essential services amid deepening regional crises. In a joint statement, the ministers stressed that for decades UNRWA has carried out a unique mandate entrusted by the international community, delivering education, healthcare, social services and emergency assistance to millions of Palestinian refugees across its areas of operation, in line with U.N. General Assembly Resolution 302 of 1949. They said the General Assembly’s decision to renew UNRWA’s mandate for an additional three years...
December 12, 2025

Arab, Muslim foreign ministers reaffirm UNRWA’s indispensable role in supporting Palestinian refugees

Saudi Arabia ranks 10th in G20 on universal health coverage index
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has achieved international progress on the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index, ranking 10th among G20 countries, according to the World Health Organization and World Bank report Tracking Universal Health Coverage: Global Monitoring Report 2025. The report showed the Kingdom reached a score of 83 points, marking a notable increase of nine points over the past two years and placing Saudi Arabia among countries classified as having a high level of health coverage. The result reflects the effectiveness of the Kingdom’s modern health model and the national health transformation underway. The data underscores Saudi Arabia’s rising standing among advanced health systems globally and within the G20, driven by comprehensive...
December 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia ranks 10th in G20 on universal health coverage index

World-renowned British architect Norman Foster during his visit to the Red Sea destination. (X @AGDarwish)
Norman Foster visits Red Sea destination, hails Saudi execution of his architectural vision
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — World-renowned British architect Norman Foster paid a landmark visit to the Red Sea destination, where he reviewed the transformation of his architectural concepts into completed luxury tourism projects along Saudi Arabia’s coastline, brought to life by Saudi engineers. During the visit, Foster toured key developments across the destination and examined the execution phases of designs he created years earlier, which have since become a defining element of Saudi Arabia’s emerging architectural identity in high-end tourism. During a recent visit to The Red Sea, legendary architect Lord Norman Foster saw his visions become a reality within our destination.Foster + Partners has shaped key assets across our portfolio, including Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve,...
December 12, 2025

Norman Foster visits Red Sea destination, hails Saudi execution of his architectural vision

Saudi content creator Abdullah Al Atif, widely known as “Abu Marda’a.”
Saudi content creator Abu Marda’a dies in traffic accident in Hail
Saudi Gazette report HAIL — Saudi content creator Abdullah Al Atif, widely known as “Abu Marda’a,” has died and two of his companions were injured in a serious traffic accident in the Hail region. The Hail Traffic Department said it responded to a collision between two vehicles that resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Legal procedures were completed, and the injured were transferred for medical treatment. Abu Marda’a’s companions, known as “Abu Hessa” and “Dakhil,” were injured in the crash. Abu Hessa remains under intensive medical care, according to reports. The accident occurred while the group was on a routine outing before their vehicle was involved in a severe collision. Abu Marda’a and Abu Hessa were well-known figures on social media platforms, gaining...
December 12, 2025

Saudi content creator Abu Marda’a dies in traffic accident in Hail

ZATCA foils captagon smuggling bid, seizes 368,232 pills at Al Haditha port
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Al Haditha port foiled an attempt to smuggle 368,232 amphetamine pills, known as captagon, after the drugs were found hidden inside three trucks arriving in the Kingdom through the crossing. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al Harbi said the three trucks were carrying shipments listed as “building stone.” During customs procedures, including inspection using security technologies and live detection methods, officers discovered the pills concealed within the cargo by hiding them in cavities inside the stone. Al Harbi said that after the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the intended recipients inside the Kingdom. Two suspects were arrested. He said...
December 12, 2025

ZATCA foils captagon smuggling bid, seizes 368,232 pills at Al Haditha port

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