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4.34-magnitude earthquake hits northeast of Khafji, posing no harm
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A 4.34-magnitude earthquake hit the Arabian Gulf, about 160 kilometers northeast of Khafji, at 12:27 am on Sunday.It was revealed by Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) Spokesman Tariq Abalkhail.He said that the earthquake occurred in the Arabian Gulf, geographically distant from Saudi territory.“The SGS continuously monitors all seismic activity within the Kingdom and its surroundings through a network of scientifically distributed monitoring stations,” he said while stressing that the situation in Saudi Arabia remains normal and safe, with no indicators or expectations of any seismic activity.Abalkhail noted that the tremors recorded recently are very weak on the Richter scale and pose no risk to any areas within the Kingdom.
October 19, 2025

4.34-magnitude earthquake hits northeast of Khafji, posing no harm

The Transport General Authority stated that the intercity rail transport accounted for over 2.7 million passengers, including 2.07 million on the Haramain High-speed Railway.
Number of Saudi train passengers soars to 39 million in Q3 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Sunday that the rail transport sector in the Kingdom recorded an exceptional figure in the third quarter of 2025, with more than 39 million passengers traveling by train. This figure recorded a 335 percent year-on-year surge in passengers fueled by the full launch of the Riyadh Metro.The authority noted that intercity rail transport accounted for over 2.7 million passengers, including 2.07 million on the Haramain High-speed Railway, 251,000 on the North Train (SAR), and 378,000 on the East Train (SAR), reflecting the strong and growing demand over recent months.As for trains inside cities, the authority’s statistics showed that more than 36.3 million passengers used trains within cities. Riyadh Metro topped...
October 19, 2025

Number of Saudi train passengers soars to 39 million in Q3 2025

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its continued leadership in supporting international initiatives to combat land degradation and drought, as well as promoting environmental sustainability.
Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for global efforts to fight land degradation and protect the planet
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its continued leadership in supporting international initiatives to combat land degradation and drought, as well as promoting environmental sustainability. It also contributes to global efforts to protect the planet and conserve natural resources.This was announced by Deputy Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture for the Environment Dr. Osama Faqeeha while attending the G20 Ministers of Environment and Climate Change meeting, held in Cape Town, South Africa on October 16 and 17. The Saudi delegation to the meeting was headed by Dr. Faqeeha.The meeting was part of the G20’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation in tackling global environmental challenges and promoting the protection of ecosystems...
October 19, 2025

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for global efforts to fight land degradation and protect the planet

Yousef Al-Benyan chairing the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank in June 2025 (File photo).
Crown Prince renames Al-Benyan as chairman of SME Bank
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who is also chairman of the National Development Fund (NDF), has approved the renewal of the membership of Yousef Al-Benyan as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank (SME Bank) for a three-year term, starting from November 24 (3 Jamad Al-Akher 1447 AH).On this occasion, Al-Benyan expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Crown Prince for this generous trust. He hailed the Crown Prince’s continuous support for the SME sector, which contributes to enhancing its stability and strengthening its role as one of the key pillars of economic development and a vital enabler in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.Al-Benyan noted that the great attention the Saudi...
October 19, 2025

Crown Prince renames Al-Benyan as chairman of SME Bank

A total of 22,989 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 3,568 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 13,725 violators were deported.
23,094 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi security authorities have arrested a total of 23,094 illegal residents during the last week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between October 9 and October 15, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday.Those who were arrested include 13,604 violators of the Residency Law, 4,816 violators of the Border Security Law, and 4,674 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 22,989 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 3,568 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 13,725 violators were deported.The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross...
October 18, 2025

23,094 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week

According to the regulations, approved by the General Authority for Awqaf, and published in Umm Al-Qura newspaper on Friday, endowment funds for which donations are collected must be charitable or public benefit funds within Saudi Arabia.
Convicted persons not allowed to establish or finance endowments through fundraising
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority for Awqaf has approved the regulations for establishing or financing endowments through fundraising. These regulations stipulate several conditions for anyone submitting an application to obtain a license to establish or finance endowments. These conditions include not having been convicted of a crime that violates trustworthiness, integrity, or honor, and not being listed on any one of the United Nations’ categories of crimes, including those concerned with combating terrorism.The regulations also require that the applicant not be listed on the Unified National List (1373). This refers to Saudi Arabia's designation of individuals and entities under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373, which targets those who provide...
October 18, 2025

Convicted persons not allowed to establish or finance endowments through fundraising

​​​​​​​Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail during his recent visit to China. 
Al-Hogail visits South Korea to enhance cooperation in smart cities and housing sectors
Saudi Gazette reportSEOUL — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail is visiting South Korea as part of an ongoing strategic approach to enhancing international cooperation in the fields of housing, infrastructure, and smart cities. Al-Hogail arrived in Seoul, capital of South Korea, after his visit to China.The Kingdom and Korea have enjoyed a strong partnership in this field since 2016, when a memorandum of understanding was signed in the housing sector, followed by executive programs in 2021 and 2023 that expanded cooperation to include smart cities and urban digital transformation.This cooperation saw significant development through a partnership with the Korean company NAVER Corporation, which contributed to establishing digital twins of the Kingdom’s cities and...
October 18, 2025

Al-Hogail visits South Korea to enhance cooperation in smart cities and housing sectors

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan addressing a joint press conference in Washington.  
IMF Chief thanks Saudi Arabia for accelerating support for Syria
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva thanked Saudi Arabia for accelerating support for the war-stricken Syria, revealing that she had received an invitation to visit the country.She made the remarks while addressing a joint press conference with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, which comprises the IMF’s 191 member countries.Al-Jadaan said that the global economy is undergoing a profound transformation that creates both opportunities and challenges. He stressed that the priority is to address debt burdens, affirming continued support for governments to undertake productive investments and repay their debts on time."Meanwhile, Al-Jadaan and Saudi...
October 18, 2025

IMF Chief thanks Saudi Arabia for accelerating support for Syria

Cabinet amends NDF regulation to make governor’s appointment by royal order
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Cabinet has approved an amendment to the regulation of the National Development Fund (NDF), stipulating that the fund’s governor will now be appointed by royal order instead of a decision by the fund’s board of directors.The decision modifies Article 8 of the regulation issued in 1439H, replacing the phrase “the fund shall have a governor appointed to and dismissed from his position by a decision of the board” with “the fund shall have a governor appointed by royal order.”The amendment also specifies that NDF employees, except for the governor, will be subject to the Labor Law and the Social Insurance Law.Under the new provision, the current governor of the NDF will continue to serve under the terms of his existing contract and exercise...
October 18, 2025

Cabinet amends NDF regulation to make governor’s appointment by royal order

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha meets with Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana in the United States.
Alswaha meets with CEOs of Waymo and OpenAI in US to cement partnerships
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held separate meetings with Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana and CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman during his current visit to the United States.The meetings were part of the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with leading global technology companies in developing smart mobility systems and autonomous driving technologies. The meetings also aimed to strengthen global partnerships in technology and artificial intelligence and expand collaboration in generative technologies and the development of innovative solutions.During the meeting, Alswaha and Mawakana discussed partnerships to develop future technologies that contribute to building intelligent transport...
October 18, 2025

Alswaha meets with CEOs of Waymo and OpenAI in US to cement partnerships

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