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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi FM holds talks with global counterparts on Gaza escalation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of phone calls on Friday with his counterparts in France, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, and with the European Union’s foreign policy chief, to discuss the worsening situation in Gaza and its humanitarian and security implications.In a call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, the discussions focused on developments in Gaza and their broader impact.Prince Faisal also spoke with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, stressing the importance of ending Israeli violations and the use of starvation tactics against Gaza’s population.In talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two...
August 08, 2025

Saudi FM holds talks with global counterparts on Gaza escalation

Saudi customs seize 406,000 Captagon pills hidden in sheep wool at Haditha crossing
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) officials at the Haditha border crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle 406,400 amphetamine (Captagon) pills into the Kingdom, the agency said Friday.The shipment, declared as livestock, was subjected to customs procedures and inspection using security screening technologies and sniffer dogs.Authorities found the pills concealed inside the wool of the sheep.Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of three individuals who were set to receive the contraband inside Saudi Arabia.The authority reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls on all imports and exports, vowing to remain vigilant against smuggling attempts as part of its...
August 08, 2025

Saudi customs seize 406,000 Captagon pills hidden in sheep wool at Haditha crossing

Funeral held in Makkah for Saudi student stabbed in UK
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Thousands gathered in Makkah on Friday to bid farewell to Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim, who was fatally stabbed last week in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he was studying. #VIDEO: Thousands gather at the Grand Mosque in Makkah for the Janazah prayer of Mohammed Al Qasim, a 21-year-old student and volunteer at Masjid Al Haram, who was tragically murdered in the UK.pic.twitter.com/8J1VVjWDoL — Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) August 8, 2025 Mourners performed funeral prayers for the 21-year-old at the Grand Mosque following Friday prayers before his burial at the Al-Shuhada Cemetery.British police have charged a 21-year-old man from Cambridge with murder in connection with the incident and arrested a second man in his 50s on suspicion of assisting...
August 08, 2025

Funeral held in Makkah for Saudi student stabbed in UK

Red alert issued for Asir as heavy rains, thunderstorms forecast
Saudi Gazette reportASIR — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued a red alert for Asir Province, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected to intensify over the southern highlands by the end of this week.NCM spokesman Hussein Al-Qahtani urged the public to follow instructions from relevant authorities and monitor weather updates, warning of potential flash floods, hailstorms, and strong downdrafts from thunderclouds.On Friday, the NCM forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms likely to cause flooding, accompanied by hail and strong winds, over parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions.The center also noted hot to extremely hot conditions in parts of the Eastern Province and Madinah, with a possibility of thunderclouds and gusty winds in some areas, as...
August 08, 2025

Red alert issued for Asir as heavy rains, thunderstorms forecast

Minor earthquake recorded near Saudi-UAE border
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Geological Survey reported that its seismic monitoring stations detected a magnitude-3.44 earthquake late Thursday inside the United Arab Emirates, about 11 kilometers from the Al-Batha border crossing with Saudi Arabia.The agency said the tremor was precisely recorded at 11:03:52 p.m. through the National Seismic Network and had no direct impact on nearby areas in Saudi Arabia.It noted that the affected zone lies within a region of low seismic activity.The Saudi Geological Survey confirmed it continues to monitor seismic activity in the area and that its teams remain on standby to detect and analyze any potential geological developments.
August 08, 2025

Minor earthquake recorded near Saudi-UAE border

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli occupation of Gaza, warns of dire consequences
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned, in the strongest terms, the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, denouncing what it described as deliberate acts of starvation, brutality, and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people.In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “The inhumane ideas and decisions adopted by the Israeli occupation authorities without deterrence once again confirm their disregard for the deep emotional, historical, and legal connection of the Palestinian people to this land, and for their rightful claim to it in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles.”The Kingdom warned that the continued inability of the international community and the UN Security Council to halt Israeli attacks and...
August 08, 2025

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli occupation of Gaza, warns of dire consequences

King, Crown Prince extend condolences to Ghana over deaths of ministers in helicopter crash
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolences to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama following the deaths of the country’s defense minister, environment, science and technology minister, and other officials in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.“We were saddened to learn of the deaths of the minister of defense, the minister of environment, science and technology, and other officials in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of Ghana,” King Salman said.“We share in your grief over this loss and extend to you, the families of the deceased, and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing you no harm.”Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin...
August 08, 2025

King, Crown Prince extend condolences to Ghana over deaths of ministers in helicopter crash

Saudi stock market may open to global investors, regulator says
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) is currently studying the feasibility of opening the Saudi stock market to all investors worldwide, according to a statement given to Bloomberg.The CMA said that the recent move to allow residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to trade directly in the Saudi market was a “logical and natural” step, citing strong economic, social, and regulatory ties across the region. Notably, these residents will remain eligible to trade even if they relocate outside the Gulf.The move comes amid broader efforts by the Kingdom to liberalize its financial markets, attract global investors, and diversify sources of capital.Foreign investors from outside the GCC accounted for a record 35% of Saudi equity purchases...
August 07, 2025

Saudi stock market may open to global investors, regulator says

A photo of Saudi citizen Hamdan Al-Turki before boarding the plane, widely shared on social media.
Hamdan Al-Turki returns to Saudi Arabia after 19 years in U.S. prisons
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi national Hamdan Al-Turki has departed the United States and arrived in the Kingdom, nearly three months after his release from an American prison where he spent 19 years.Al-Turki was convicted in 2006 in Colorado on charges of unlawful imprisonment and abuse of his Indonesian housekeeper. عاجل:مشهد مؤثر بعد غياب أكثر من 20 عام..لحظة استقبال #حميدان_التركي في السعودية.- pic.twitter.com/eTXgkL4Dza — أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) August 7, 2025 The case drew significant international attention, with supporters citing claims of post-9/11 anti-Muslim bias in the U.S. legal system. He consistently denied all charges.On May 9, 2025, a Colorado court closed the case and cleared...
August 07, 2025

Hamdan Al-Turki returns to Saudi Arabia after 19 years in U.S. prisons

SFDA marks World Breastfeeding Week with awareness push on mother-child health
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Coinciding with World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the vital role of breastfeeding in promoting both maternal and child health.The SFDA underscored that breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants during the first months of life. It is easily digestible, tailored to a baby's stomach size, and rich in antibodies that help strengthen the immune system.Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of common childhood conditions such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, and anemia, while supporting healthy brain and physical development. Additionally, it has been linked to a lower risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).The benefits of breastfeeding extend to...
August 07, 2025

SFDA marks World Breastfeeding Week with awareness push on mother-child health

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