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This was for the third consecutive year Saudi Arabia is securing the top position in e-government services in the MENA region with a high maturity rate of 96 percent in the overall assessment.
Saudi Arabia tops in e-government services in MENA region for 3rd year in a row
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia emerged topper among the Middle East and North African (MENA) countries in the 2024 Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index, issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). This was for the third consecutive year Saudi Arabia is securing the top position in the MENA region with a high maturity rate of 96 percent in the overall assessment.Digital Government Authority Governor Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan affirmed that this achievement reflects the significant support and interest that the wise leadership has given to the digital government ecosystem, which has contributed to enhancing Saudi Arabia’s position in international rankings. He also highlighted the pivotal role of integration among...
May 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia tops in e-government services in MENA region for 3rd year in a row

According to the quarterly budget performance report, published the Ministry of Finance, revenues from oil stood at SR149.8 billion while non-oil revenues reached SR113.81 billion.
Saudi Arabia's budget posts quarterly deficit of SR58.7 billion
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia posted actual revenues of SR263.62 billion and expenditures of SR322.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025, recording a deficit of SR58.7 billion, the Ministry of Finance has announced on Monday. The total revenues during the three-month period recorded a fall of 10 percent year-on-year.According to the quarterly budget performance report, revenues from oil stood at SR149.8 billion while non-oil revenues reached SR113.81 billion. This shows that the Kingdom continues its efforts to diversify its sources of income and enhance long-term financial sustainability. The budget reflects an increase in public spending as part of the Kingdom's plans to stimulate economic growth and continue implementing major projects under the Saudi Vision 2030.The...
May 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia's budget posts quarterly deficit of SR58.7 billion

Interior minister launches 911 operations center in Madinah
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated the new Unified Security Operations Center (911) in Madinah, the fourth of its kind in the Kingdom under the National Security Operations Center.During his visit, the minister toured the facility’s operational areas, including the call reception hall, dispatch room, and video surveillance center.He also launched the new “incident documentation” service, which allows callers to upload geolocated images and videos when reporting incidents — a feature designed to enhance response speed and service quality.The 911 center in Madinah integrates the operations of 28 emergency and service entities in the region, streamlining coordination among security agencies and improving emergency...
May 05, 2025

Interior minister launches 911 operations center in Madinah

The man, who was driving a bus, tried to smuggle the women into the holy city without Hajj permits by hiding them in the luggage compartment.
African national arrested for transporting 4 women expats to Makkah without a Hajj permit
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Hajj Security Forces have arrested a Ghanaian resident for attempting to transport four women expatriates to Makkah in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions.The man, who was driving a bus, tried to smuggle the women into the holy city without Hajj permits by hiding them in the luggage compartment.The security forces arrested the driver and the passengers, and all were referred to the competent committee to enforce legal penalties against them.
May 05, 2025

African national arrested for transporting 4 women expats to Makkah without a Hajj permit

The Saudi Roads General Authority has finalized its extensive preparations to ensure smooth and safe travel for pilgrims across the Kingdom.
Roads General Authority: Road network fully prepared to serve Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — With the beginning of the annual Hajj pilgrimage season, the Saudi Roads General Authority (RGA) has finalized its extensive preparations to ensure smooth and safe travel for pilgrims across the Kingdom. Specialized teams have been deployed throughout the road network to provide a comfortable and secure journey for all visitors.The authority highlighted that early preparations included thorough inspections of all roads connecting the holy sites. Key works completed involved the delivery of 234.21 km of new road projects, maintenance of 7,401.5 km of existing roads, installation of 125,591 reflective studs and 1,622 directional and warning signs, application of 24,255 km of road markings, installation of 41.6 km of safety barriers, upgrade of five...
May 04, 2025

Roads General Authority: Road network fully prepared to serve Hajj pilgrims

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visits the Makkah Route Initiative lounge at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Sunday.
Indonesian president visits Makkah Route Initiative lounge in Jakarta
Saudi Gazette report JAKARTA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the Makkah Route Initiative lounge at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Sunday. He was accompanied by Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Al-Amoudi and Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar.During the visit, the Indonesian president was briefed on the operational progress at the initiative lounge. He was informed about the measures implemented to streamline pilgrim journeys and expedite processing, aiming to maximize service efficiency and enhance ease and convenience for pilgrims while performing their rituals.The Makkah Route Initiative is designed to provide high-quality services to pilgrims from beneficiary countries, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience. It...
May 04, 2025

Indonesian president visits Makkah Route Initiative lounge in Jakarta

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein in Riyadh on Sunday.
King receives invitation from Iraq president to attend Arab summit
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has received on Sunday an invitation from Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to attend the 34th Summit of the Council of the Arab League and the 5th Session of the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit that are scheduled to be hosted by Iraq later this month.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein handed the invitation to Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during their meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the fraternal relations between the two countries. They discussed regional and international developments, as well as the efforts being made to address them. The...
May 04, 2025

King receives invitation from Iraq president to attend Arab summit

The Passports Office at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah has completed the entry procedures of the Iranian pilgrims in a smooth manner.
First batch of Iranian Hajj pilgrims arrives in Madinah
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Iran arrived in Madinah on Sunday. The Passports Office at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah has completed the entry procedures of the Iranian pilgrims in a smooth manner. The General Directorate of Passports stated that it has mobilized all available resources to streamline the entry process for the pilgrims. This includes equipping border platforms with the latest technologies and deploying qualified, multilingual staff.The directorate also emphasized its full readiness to process the entry of pilgrims arriving through air, land, and sea ports as part of its comprehensive Hajj season preparations.
May 04, 2025

First batch of Iranian Hajj pilgrims arrives in Madinah

Justice minister launches unified attorney fee contract to streamline lawyer-client agreements
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Saudi Bar Association Dr. Walid Al-Samaani has launched the unified contract for attorney fees, designed to regulate lawyer-client agreements with greater transparency and legal reliability, as part of broader efforts to strengthen preventive justice.Registered via the Nafith contract creation platform, the contract carries the legal weight of an enforcement instrument and can be processed electronically through the Najiz.sa portal without the need for a lawsuit.The contract covers specialized legal services including litigation, legal consultations, and document preparation.It also ensures documentation of all related transactions, such as fee payments, document exchange, and formal notifications between parties.The...
May 04, 2025

Justice minister launches unified attorney fee contract to streamline lawyer-client agreements

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi during the inaugural ceremony of the seventh Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Riyadh on Sunday.
Al-Rajhi launches package of qualitative initiatives in occupational safety and health
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Ahmed Al-Rajhi launched on Sunday several initiatives aimed at enhancing and strengthening Saudi Arabia's occupational safety and health system. The initiatives were launched on the sidelines of the seventh Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH) in Riyadh on Sunday.The initiatives include the launch of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the national incentives program for compliance and excellence, and the Gulf strategic framework for occupational safety and health, as well as the introduction of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Award, which aims to foster a culture of...
May 04, 2025

Al-Rajhi launches package of qualitative initiatives in occupational safety and health

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