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GCC says joint defensive shield with US advancing
Saudi Gazette report MANAMA — Senior Gulf official confirmed this week that progress continues on establishing a joint defensive shield for GCC states in coordination with the United States, with technical discussions ongoing and further details expected once preparations are complete. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi said during a press conference on Wednesday that Gulf countries are working closely with “allies abroad” to advance the project, describing it as “very important” and expressing optimism that it could be achieved “in the near future.” He noted that the initiative, often referred to as the joint Gulf missile defense shield, still involves “many technical aspects,” but remains a top priority for collective security efforts. Al-Budaiwi also referenced the...
December 03, 2025

GCC says joint defensive shield with US advancing

Riyadh to introduce new metro track and vibrant street-food hub in 2026
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Riyadh’s 2026 development program will see the rollout of a new metro track connecting Diriyah Gate with Qiddiya and the establishment of a dedicated street-food district, alongside a broader set of mobility, environmental and infrastructure initiatives planned across the capital. The metro extension and the Riyadh Food Street project are among the public-facing additions that will support the city’s ongoing expansion and improve access to services and leisure destinations. The seventh metro track — extending from the northwestern Diriyah district to Qiddiya in the southwest — is scheduled to enter its initial implementation phase in 2026. The project forms part of Riyadh’s long-term strategy to expand its transport network and accommodate rising...
December 03, 2025

Riyadh to introduce new metro track and vibrant street-food hub in 2026

Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan speaking at the Budget Forum 2026 in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Al-Benyan: 66% of scholarship students pursue courses at world’s top 50 universities
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan said that more than 66 percent of recipients of Saudi Foreign Scholarship Program are studying at the world’s top 50 universities. “This reflects the raising of scholarship standards and achieving higher intellectual and developmental returns,” he said while speaking at the Budget Forum 2026 in Riyadh on Wednesday. Al-Benyan said that over 100,000 talented students have earned a total of 335 local, regional, and international awards. He affirmed that these results are a source of pride and reflect the strength of the talent identification and nurturing system. “More than SR200 billion has been allocated to general, university, and vocational education in the 2026 budget. Over SR30 billion have been earmarked for...
December 03, 2025

Al-Benyan: 66% of scholarship students pursue courses at world’s top 50 universities

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi speaking at the Budget Forum 2026 in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Al-Rajhi: 2.5 million Saudis working in private sector
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi said that the number of Saudis working in the private sector has risen to around 2.5 million.Addressing the Budget Forum 2026 in Riyadh on Wednesday, he said that Saudi women’s participation in the labor market has reached 34.5 percent, compared to 23 percent in 2019. He stressed that these transformations reflect the maturity of the national labor market.Al-Rajhi noted that the ministry’s ecosystem participates in eight of Saudi Vision 2030 programs and works toward achieving 26 strategic goals through more than 100 initiatives, saying that more than 70 percent of them have been completed.He noted that the most significant labor market achievements were realized through the Labor Market...
December 03, 2025

Al-Rajhi: 2.5 million Saudis working in private sector

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressing the opening session of the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council summit in Manama on Wednesday.
King Hamad: Security and prosperity of the GCC countries are indivisible
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa chaired the opening session of the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council summit at Sakhir Palace in Manama.In his speech, the King emphasized that the security and prosperity of the GCC countries are indivisible. “The shared vision has made establishing Gulf security and respecting the principles of good neighborliness and non-interference in the internal affairs of states a top priority,” he said.King Hamad commended the achievements made in the areas of joint cooperation, particularly those related to Gulf citizenship and economic unity, and expressed his hope for the completion of the Customs Union and the Gulf Common Market projects, as well as expanding partnerships in the digital economy,...
December 03, 2025

King Hamad: Security and prosperity of the GCC countries are indivisible

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman attending the inaugural session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit along with other Gulf leaders in Manama on Wednesday.
Saudi Crown Prince attends GCC summit in Bahrain
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman is attending the 46th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which began in Manama, capital of Bahrain, on Wednesday. The Crown Prince will co-chair the fourth meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, which will be held on the sidelines of the Gulf summit. Upon his arrival at the King Fahd Causeway, coming from Al-Khobar, he was received by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Following the reception, the Crown Prince and Prince Salman proceeded in an official motorcade to Al Sakhir Palace. The official Saudi delegation accompanying the Crown Prince include Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, Minister...
December 03, 2025

Saudi Crown Prince attends GCC summit in Bahrain

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman receives princes, ministers, Islamic scholars, and government officials at Al-Khaleej Palace in Dammam on Tuesday.
Crown Prince receives princes and scholars in Dammam
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received several princes, ministers, Islamic scholars, government officials, and a number of citizens who came to greet him at Al-Khaleej Palace in Dammam on Tuesday. They included Eastern Province Emir Prince Saud bin Naif, Deputy Emir of Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Bandar, Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. The attendees greeted the Crown Prince.
December 03, 2025

Crown Prince receives princes and scholars in Dammam

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman administers the oath of office for the newly appointed Saudi ambassadors to several friendly countries in Dammam on Tuesday.
Newly appointed ambassadors take oath before the Crown Prince
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman administered the oath of office for the newly appointed Saudi ambassadors to several friendly countries in Dammam on Tuesday. The oath-taking ceremony, held at Al-Khaleej Palace, was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The new ambassadors who took the oath of office include Prince Saad bin Mansour: Qatar; Saleh Al-Shiha: Brunei Darussalam; Khalid Al-Shammari: Romania (non-resident ambassador to Moldova); Yousef Al-Balawi: Nigeria; Anas Al-Wusaidi: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Saad Al-Maimouni: Burkina Faso; Turki bin Ibrahim: Albania; Saud Al-Musaed: Sierra Leone; Abdullah Al-Zahrani: Ethiopia; Khalid Al-Shamrani:...
December 03, 2025

Newly appointed ambassadors take oath before the Crown Prince

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan addressing post-budget press conference in Dammam on Tuesday.
Al-Jadaan: 2026 will mark beginning of "maximizing impact" phase of Vision 2030
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM— Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan announced that 2026 will mark the beginning of the "maximizing impact" phase of Vision 2030. Addressing a press conference following the Cabinet's approval of the general budget for the fiscal year 2026 in Dammam on Tuesday, the minister said that the Kingdom has achieved historic and unprecedented growth in non-oil activities in recent years and is on track to reach the targets set in Vision 2030. Al-Jadaan said the 2026 budget confirms the continuation of strategic spending on development projects in accordance with sectoral strategies and the Vision 2030 programs. He emphasized that the statements made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the budget's approval underscore the priority given to...
December 02, 2025

Al-Jadaan: 2026 will mark beginning of "maximizing impact" phase of Vision 2030

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chairs the Cabinet session in Dammam on Tuesday.
Citizens’ welfare is government’s top priority; Crown Prince asserts
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman said that the 2026 general budget affirms that the welfare of citizens remains the top priority of the Saudi government.In his remarks following the approval of the state’s general budget for the fiscal year 2026 by the Cabinet session, held in Dammam on Tuesday, the Crown Prince hailed the positive indicators of the Saudi economy, saying that they are a continuation of the Kingdom's ongoing reforms under Vision 2030. “Preliminary estimates indicate to the real GDP growth of 4.6 percent, driven by the continued pivotal role of non-oil activities in leading economic growth, with registering a growth rate of 4.8 percent,” he said.Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlighted that the major...
December 02, 2025

Citizens’ welfare is government’s top priority; Crown Prince asserts

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