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Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari and Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan during the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia, India agree on mutual short-stay visa exemption
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and India have signed an agreement for the mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special, and official passports of both countries. On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari signed the agreement with Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan in a ceremony held in Riyadh on Wednesday.
December 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia, India agree on mutual short-stay visa exemption

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif during the inaugural session of the Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Interior Minister opens Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated the Absher Conference 2025 on Wednesday. The conference is organized by the Ministry of Interior in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy.In his speech, Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Mishari highlighted the ministry’s pioneering role through the Absher platform in providing innovative digital services to citizens, residents, and visitors, including pilgrims and tourists, reflecting the Kingdom’s global leadership in digital governance.Minister Prince Abdulaziz witnessed the signing of an agreement between the ministry and the global AI company HUMAIN, aimed at integrating and supporting artificial intelligence across the ministry’s...
December 17, 2025

Interior Minister opens Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh

Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss regional situation in phone call
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday a phone call from the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.During the call, they discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.
December 17, 2025

Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss regional situation in phone call

Snowfall in Jabal Al-Lawz in Tabuk creates a popular winter attraction, transforming the landscape into a snowy wonderland with freezing temperatures.
Snow blankets Al-Lawz Mountains in Tabuk
Saudi Gazette reportTABUK — Jabal Al-Lawz in the Tabuk region witnessed on Wednesday heavy snowfall, accompanied by fog covering the highlands, as well as strong winds. There was a significant drop in temperatures, reaching as low as -4 degrees Celsius. Fog covered the highlands, and strong winds brought sub-zero temperatures. The Trojena highlands witnessed snowfall, along with light rainfall. Light to moderate rain also fell on the centers of Bi'r bin Hirmas, Al-Uyaynah, Halat Ammar, and Shigry, as well as their surrounding areas. Snowfall in Jabal Al-Lawz (Al-Lawz Mountains) in Tabuk creates a popular winter attraction, transforming the landscape into a snowy wonderland with freezing temperatures, attracting locals and visitors for photos and unique winter experiences, despite...
December 17, 2025

Snow blankets Al-Lawz Mountains in Tabuk

25 Syrian companies alongside 500 Saudi companies and brands, and 25 government entities participated in the
Syrian official: Saudi investments in Syria expected to reach SR25 billion in 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Mohammed Hamza, director general of the Syrian Corporation for Exhibitions and International Markets, revealed that Saudi investments in Syria are expected to reach approximately SR25 billion during the current year 2025 across various sectors. He noted that several Saudi companies have already begun implementing their projects within Syria. Hamza said that Syria's participation as a guest of honor at the third edition of "Made in Saudi Arabia" exhibition, at the invitation of Saudi Arabia, reflects the significant support the Kingdom provides to Syria. He emphasized that this participation presents a valuable opportunity for Syrian companies to forge new agreements and enhance trade between the two countries. Hamza affirmed that the participation of 25...
December 17, 2025

Syrian official: Saudi investments in Syria expected to reach SR25 billion in 2025

The Transport General Authority urged individuals and businesses to provide their national addresses before the upcoming enforcement of a decision requiring all parcel delivery companies to refuse shipments that do not include a national address.
TGA: National address mandatory for receiving parcel shipments from 1 January 2026
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced that national address is mandatory for serving parcel shipments by delivery companies effective from 1 January 2026.The authority urged individuals and businesses to provide their national addresses before the upcoming enforcement of a decision requiring all parcel delivery companies to refuse shipments that do not include a national address. The TGA stated that this measure is a strategic step that supports the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and demonstrates the authority’s commitment to developing a sustainable parcel delivery sector by enhancing location accuracy and service efficiency, improving delivery accuracy, logistics efficiency, spurring e-commerce growth, enhancing...
December 17, 2025

TGA: National address mandatory for receiving parcel shipments from 1 January 2026

The launching of the new Absher services was held during the Absher 2025 Conference, inaugurated by Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Interior Ministry launches 5 new Absher services
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has launched five new services on Absher platform. Deputy Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs Eng. Tamer Al-Harbi launched the new digital services that aimed to enhance the national transformation system within the Ministry of Interior. The launching of the new Absher services was held during the Absher 2025 Conference, inaugurated by Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif in Riyadh on Wednesday. The three-day conference is being held in partnership between the Ministry of Interior and the Tuwaiq Academy. The new services include "Absher Assistant" for delegated artificial intelligence; "Comprehensive Field" for enhanced security and safety; "Secured Conversations" via the Absher application; the...
December 17, 2025

Interior Ministry launches 5 new Absher services

Saudi Arabia has revoked fees imposed on expatriate workers in industrial establishments licensed under an industrial license.
Saudi Arabia revokes expat fee for industrial workers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —Saudi Arabia has revoked fees imposed on expatriate workers in industrial establishments licensed under an industrial license. The decision was taken by the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. This was based on the recommendation of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA). This decision comes as a continuation of the support and empowerment that the industrial sector receives from the wise leadership, and within the framework of the Crown Prince's keenness and interest in empowering national factories, enhancing their sustainability and global competitiveness. This is also aimed at achieving the Kingdom's ambitious vision towards building a competitive and resilient industrial economy,...
December 17, 2025

Saudi Arabia revokes expat fee for industrial workers

Snowfall in Tabuk on Wednesday.
Snowfall expected in Qassim and northern Riyadh on Thursday: NCM
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a high chance of snowfall in the Qassim region and northern parts of Riyadh on Thursday, as an intense weather system continues to affect large parts of the Kingdom. The forecast follows three consecutive days during which Qassim was placed under a red alert for heavy rainfall and flood risks. The NCM said it is closely monitoring atmospheric conditions, noting that snowfall is expected to begin on Wednesday over the highlands of Tabuk and Hail, where temperatures are forecast to drop below zero degrees Celsius. Authorities urged the public to exercise extreme caution during the severe weather. NCM spokesperson Hussein Al-Qahtani said the rainfall experienced in Riyadh on Monday was predominantly light...
December 17, 2025

Snowfall expected in Qassim and northern Riyadh on Thursday: NCM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah with Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, along with members of the Oxford Centre’s Board of Trustees.
Foreign Minister meets Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies board members in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met in Riyadh with Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, along with members of the Oxford Centre’s Board of Trustees. The meeting reviewed avenues for cooperation in intellectual and cultural initiatives aimed at strengthening dialogue, promoting tolerance and coexistence, enhancing mutual understanding, and supporting efforts to advance moderation.
December 17, 2025

Foreign Minister meets Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies board members in Riyadh

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