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The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned that a cold wave is expected to hit several regions of the Kingdom starting Saturday and continuing through Tuesday, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures.
NCM warns of cold wave hitting several Saudi regions from Saturday
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned that a cold wave is expected to hit several regions of the Kingdom starting Saturday and continuing through Tuesday, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures.The center stated that the cold wave will impact parts of the regions of Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, Riyadh, and the northern areas of the Eastern Province. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 2°C and minus 2°C, the NCM said.
January 01, 2026

NCM warns of cold wave hitting several Saudi regions from Saturday

Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar discuss regional developments in phone call
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Thursday a phone call from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.During the call, they discussed the recent regional and international developments. They also reviewed ways to further strengthen fraternal ties between the two countries.
January 01, 2026

Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar discuss regional developments in phone call

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi and  senior government officials attended the ceremony of laying the foundation for “Hexagon” Data Center in Riyadh on Thursday.
Foundation stone laid for Hexagon, world's largest government data center, in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —The foundation stone was laid for the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) “Hexagon” Data Center, the world’s largest government data center by megawatt capacity, in Riyadh on Thursday.President of SDAIA Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi, SDAIA officials as well as senior officials from various government entities attended the foundation laying ceremony. Director of the National Information Center at SDAIA Dr. Issam Alwagait made an introductory presentation on the occasion.He outlined the project’s details, technical and engineering specifications, and the operational architecture ensuring the highest levels of readiness and availability. Alwagait also reviewed the international accreditations obtained for the center’s solutions and...
January 01, 2026

Foundation stone laid for Hexagon, world's largest government data center, in Riyadh

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) reported the seizure of 24 million narcotic and prohibited pills and 1,417 kilograms of other narcotic and prohibited substances during the year 2025.
Saudi Arabia foils smuggling of 24 million narcotic pills in 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) reported the seizure of 24 million narcotic and prohibited pills and 1,417 kilograms of other narcotic and prohibited substances such as hashish, cocaine, and heroin during the year 2025. The authority has achieved remarkable security results in 2025, successfully foiling numerous smuggling attempts across the Kingdom’s land, air, and sea customs ports. These efforts form part of its crucial role in protecting society and strengthening the Kingdom’s security, carried out in close coordination with relevant security agencies. This success was attributed mainly to the implementation of advanced control procedures, the adoption of modern security technologies, and the enhanced efficiency of customs personnel at all...
January 01, 2026

Saudi Arabia foils smuggling of 24 million narcotic pills in 2025

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority officials conducted 1440 inspection raids that resulted in investigating charges of bribery and abuse of power against 466 suspects.
Nazaha arrests 116 government employees over corruption charges
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —A total of 116 government employees were arrested in connection with corruption charges during the last month of December. Some of the arrested suspects were released on bail. The arrests were made following inspection campaign carried out by the officials of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). The authority officials conducted 1440 inspection raids that resulted in investigating charges of bribery and abuse of power against 466 suspects, including employees from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Health. Nazaha is working to complete the necessary legal procedures to refer those involved in the cases to the judiciary. The authority urged everyone to report any suspected...
January 01, 2026

Nazaha arrests 116 government employees over corruption charges

The mandatory electronic salary transfer service for all domestic workers by their employers through the Musaned platform documents wage payments via approved banks and digital wallets.
Mandatory electronic transfer of salaries for all domestic workers comes into effect
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced that its decision for the mandatory electronic transfer of salaries for all domestic workers by their employers came into effect on Thursday, Jan. 1. The electronic salary transfer service through the Musaned platform documents wage payments via approved banks and digital wallets. The ministry said that this initiative marks a significant step toward safeguarding the salary-related rights of domestic workers and enhancing transparency in the contractual relationship between employers and their domestic workers.The fifth and final phase of the electronic wage transfers will cover all types of domestic workers and applicable mandatorily to all employers without exception. The first phase of salary...
January 01, 2026

Mandatory electronic transfer of salaries for all domestic workers comes into effect

The Transport General Authority said that fines, ranging between SR5,000 and SR50,000, will be slapped on non-compliant parcel delivery companies, contributing to higher levels of compliance, smoother operational processes, and improved sector quality.
National address becomes mandatory for receiving parcel shipments from Jan. 1
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —The Transport General Authority (TGA) started enforcing on Thursday, Jan. 1 its decision mandating parcel delivery companies not to accept or transport any postal shipment that does not include a national address. The authority emphasized that regulatory penalties will be slapped on companies that fail to comply with the decision, according to a press statement issued by the TGA on Thursday. The authority explained that implementing this decision is part of its efforts to regulate the parcel delivery sector, as well as to enhance the efficiency of delivery operations, improve the quality of services provided to beneficiaries, and reduce unnecessary communication between delivery couriers and customers. The TGA clarified that the current phase includes the...
January 01, 2026

National address becomes mandatory for receiving parcel shipments from Jan. 1

ZATCA urged all taxpayers to take advantage of the extension of the initiative to waive fines and financial penalties that ends on June 30, 2026.
Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty waiver initiative for another 6 months
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced that the minister of finance has issued a decision to extend the initiative to waive fines and financial penalties for taxpayers subject to all tax systems for another period of six months, starting from January 1, 2026. The decision was taken following the expiry of the six-month period of the tax penalty waiver on Dec. 31, 2025. ZATCA clarified that the initiative gives exemption for taxpayers from payment of fines for late registration in all tax systems, late payment, and late filing of returns in all tax systems, in addition to fines for correcting VAT returns, fines for field inspection violations related to the application of electronic invoicing regulations, and other general VAT provisions....
January 01, 2026

Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty waiver initiative for another 6 months

Rashad Al-Alimi
Al-Alimi: Safeguarding strategic Saudi partnership is a national responsibility
RIYADH —Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, said on Thursday that safeguarding the strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia is a national responsibility. “Yemen’s leadership is fully aware of the gains achieved through this partnership, as well as the risks of undermining it,” he said while emphasizing that the Saudi partnership remains a cornerstone of efforts to restore the Yemeni state. Al-Alimi said that ending the UAE’s presence in Yemen does not signal a break in bilateral ties, but rather a course correction within the coalition to serve shared goals.Al-Alimi told Al-Arabiya that the recent decisions were not driven by a desire for escalation or retaliation but rather were dictated by the demands of the current phase and aligned with the...
January 01, 2026

Al-Alimi: Safeguarding strategic Saudi partnership is a national responsibility

Saudi Aramco has increased diesel prices in the Kingdom by 7.8 percent to SR1.79 per liter.
Saudi Aramco raises diesel prices to SR1.79 per liter
Saudi Gazette report DHAHRAN — Saudi Aramco has increased diesel prices in the Kingdom by 7.8 percent to SR1.79 per liter, according to the company’s latest update published on its official website on Thursday. The move comes as part of Aramco’s annual diesel price review, which is conducted at the beginning of each year. This marks the fifth revision since the company introduced its annual diesel pricing mechanism in 2022. Diesel prices in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged for many years prior to 2015, holding steady at SR0.25 per liter. In December 2015, prices rose by 80 percent to SR0.45 per liter as part of broader domestic fuel and electricity price reforms. In 2018, diesel prices increased again to SR0.47 per liter, a rise of around 5 percent, following the introduction of...
January 01, 2026

Saudi Aramco raises diesel prices to SR1.79 per liter

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