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Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) said it thwarted an attempt to smuggle 4,793,000 amphetamine pills concealed in an incoming shipment at Jeddah Islamic Port. ZATCA spokesman Hammoud Al-Harbi said the shipment, declared as charcoal, was subjected to customs procedures and inspection using security technologies and live detection methods, which led to the discovery of the pills hidden inside charcoal bags. He said that following the seizure, coordination was carried out with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, resulting in the arrest of the recipient inside the Kingdom. Al-Harbi said ZATCA remains committed to tightening customs control across all land, sea and air ports to counter smuggling attempts, in line with its strategy to enhance...
January 09, 2026
ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 4.79 million amphetamine pills at Jeddah port
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Lt. Gen. Saeed bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Interior for Operations, passed away on Friday after a brief illness. Funeral prayers were held at King Khalid Grand Mosque following Asr prayer. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior, performed the funeral prayer for the late Al-Qahtani and, following the prayer, conveyed the condolences and sympathy of the Kingdom’s leadership to the sons and family of the deceased. He prayed that God grant him vast mercy, eternal rest in paradise, and patience and solace to his family. Prince Abdulaziz had earlier paid tribute to Al-Qahtani in a post on X, describing him as a model of high ethics, honesty and integrity who devoted 60 years of service to his leadership and country through...
January 09, 2026
Saudi Assistant Interior Minister Lt. Gen. Saeed Al-Qahtani passes away
January 09, 2026
Saudi defense minister says Riyadh Conference opens real path for southern Yemen issue
January 09, 2026
Southern Transitional Council members announce dissolution ahead of Riyadh dialogue
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and a group of Arab, Islamic and African countries on Friday issued a joint statement strongly condemning the recent visit by an Israeli official to the Somaliland region. They described it as illegal and a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was jointly endorsed by the foreign ministers of Algeria, Bangladesh, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Sudan, Türkiye, Yemen, as well as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The ministers rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and condemned the Israeli official’s visit to the region on Jan. 6, stressing that...
January 09, 2026
Saudi Arabia, partners condemn Israeli official’s visit to Somaliland
January 09, 2026
Tourism minister continues winter journey across key attractions in Riyadh, Diriyah
January 08, 2026
Saudi, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss regional situation in phone call
January 08, 2026
New KSrelief aid convoy crosses Rafah on way to Gaza
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Heritage Commission announced on Thursday the registration of 8,581 urban heritage assets in the National Urban Heritage Register across Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions. By this, the commission has achieved its approved target of registering 50,000 built heritage assets nationwide, one of the goals set out in its plan in the beginning of 2025. The registration of these sites is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to protect, document, and register urban heritage assets, manage them efficiently, highlight their heritage value, and raise community awareness of their importance, ensuring their sustainability as a cultural legacy for future generations. The register serves as the official list of heritage sites and buildings recorded in accordance...
January 08, 2026
Heritage Commission achieves target of registering 50,000 urban heritage assets
January 08, 2026
Yemen’s Saudi Ambassador meets STC delegation in Riyadh
