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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio receives Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Washington on Wednesday.
Prince Faisal and Marco Rubio discuss latest regional developments in Washington
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made to achieve regional security and stability. During their meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, the ministers reviewed the historical and strategic relations between the two countries and ways to further develop them in a way that serves their common interests. Also on Wednesday, Prince Faisal met with Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch. During the meeting, they reviewed the close cooperation between the two friendly countries and discussed key regional and international issues.The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States...
January 08, 2026

Prince Faisal and Marco Rubio discuss latest regional developments in Washington

Low cloud over Al-Hila mountain in Asir on Tuesday. (SPA)
NCM reports near-freezing temperatures during mid-year school vacation
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) on Thursday released the lowest temperatures recorded across Saudi Arabia and outlined its weather outlook for the remainder of the mid-year school vacation, forecasting continued cold conditions and rainfall in several regions. According to the NCM, the lowest temperatures recorded on Thursday reached 3°C in Al-Qurayyat, 4°C in Khamis Mushait, and 5°C in both Abha and Turaif. The center said cold weather is expected to persist during nighttime and early morning hours throughout the rest of the mid-year break, particularly across the Kingdom’s northern regions and the southern highlands. These conditions may be accompanied by fog formation and frost in parts of Madinah, Al-Jawf, Asir, Al-Baha and the Eastern...
January 08, 2026

NCM reports near-freezing temperatures during mid-year school vacation

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Vice Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Saudi foreign minister meets US senator Jeanne Shaheen in Washington
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Wednesday in Washington with US Senator Jeanne Shaheen, vice chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as part of his official visit to the United States. The meeting reviewed the close relations between the two friendly countries and discussed a number of issues of mutual interest. According to a post by the official account of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on X, the talks also addressed “a new future for Syria and the paths forward on difficult regional challenges,” including Yemen, Sudan, Gaza and Lebanon. The meeting was attended by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States, and Mohammed Al-Yahya,...
January 08, 2026

Saudi foreign minister meets US senator Jeanne Shaheen in Washington

Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi.
Arab coalition says Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi fled Yemen to military airport in Abu Dhabi
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Arab coalition confirmed on Thursday that Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi fled Yemen via a coordinated sea and air escape to a military airport in Abu Dhabi. In a statement issued by the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said intelligence confirmed that Al-Zoubaidi departed Aden late on Jan. 7 aboard a vessel that left the Port of Aden shortly after midnight. According to the statement, Al-Zoubaidi and others fled aboard the vessel BAMEDHAF, which sailed toward Somaliland in the Federal Republic of Somalia after switching off its identification systems. The vessel later arrived at the port of Berbera around noon. The coalition said Al-Zoubaidi subsequently contacted an officer...
January 08, 2026

Arab coalition says Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi fled Yemen to military airport in Abu Dhabi

Dr. Mohammed Al-Bolahid, undersecretary at the Makkah emirate, handed over housing units to the residents of the undeveloped neighborhoods in Jeddah on Wednesday.
Housing units allotted to over 9,000 families in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — New housing units were allotted to more than 9,000 families, who were residents of the undeveloped neighborhoods in the Jeddah governorate.Dr. Mohammed Al-Bolahid, undersecretary at the Makkah emirate, handed over housing units to the beneficiaries in a ceremony held at the governorate headquarters in Jeddah on Wednesday. This is in line with the directives of Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal, who is also chairman of the Main Committee for the Removal of Undeveloped Neighborhoods in the Jeddah Governorate.Deputy Minister of Municipalities and Housing for Housing Supply and Real Estate Development Abdulrahman Al-Tawil also attended the ceremony. The number of beneficiaries of this housing initiative reached 9,206 families.
January 07, 2026

Housing units allotted to over 9,000 families in Jeddah

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets senior officials of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington on Wednesday.
Saudi FM meets senior officials of US House Foreign Affairs Committee
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast, Vice Chairman of the Committee Gregory Meeks, and several other members of the Committee in Washington on Wednesday. During the meeting, they reviewed the historical relations between the two friendly countries and ways to strengthen and develop them in a way serving their common interests. They also discussed regional and international developments and the efforts being made to address them. Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar and Mohammed Al-Yahya, advisor to the minister of foreign affairs, also attended the meeting.
January 07, 2026

Saudi FM meets senior officials of US House Foreign Affairs Committee

The import ban is in the wake of the outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and Newcastle disease (ND) in some provinces of France and Poland.
Saudi Arabia bans import of poultry and eggs from France and Poland
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a temporary ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from France and Poland. This in the wake of the outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and Newcastle disease (ND) in some provinces of both these countries. The ban is based on an immediate advisory issued by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) following the outbreaks.The temporary ban excludes poultry meat, table eggs, and their products that have undergone heat treatment sufficient to eliminate the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in France and the Newcastle disease virus in Poland. The SFDA stipulated that the treatment must comply with approved health requirements and standards, and that a health certificate issued...
January 07, 2026

Saudi Arabia bans import of poultry and eggs from France and Poland

Remittances of expatriates in Saudi Arabia recorded an increase of five percent in November 2025, reaching approximately SR12.6 billion, compared to SR12.03 billion in the same month of 2024.
Foreign remittances reach SR12.6 billion in November
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Remittances of expatriates in Saudi Arabia recorded an increase of five percent in November 2025, reaching approximately SR12.6 billion, compared to SR12.03 billion in the same month of 2024. Data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) indicated that the month-on-month foreign remittances in November decreased by SR1.04 billion, or eight percent compared to October 2025. The data also showed a decline in remittances by Saudis abroad during November, falling by 22 percent compared to the same period in 2024, reaching SR4.8 billion, the lowest value in 21 months.
January 07, 2026

Foreign remittances reach SR12.6 billion in November

Saudi Arabia has scored remarkable achievement in the maritime transport sector during the year 2025, with its fleet recording a 32 percent growth rate compared to 2024.
Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd among G20 with 32% growth in maritime transport
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has scored remarkable achievement in the maritime transport sector during the year 2025, with its fleet recording a 32 percent growth rate compared to 2024. By this, the Kingdom secured second place globally in terms of the highest growth rates among the G20 countries. This rapid growth is attributed to the continuous development of the maritime transport sector in the Kingdom, driven by a range of regulatory and operational initiatives, along with enabling investments, modernizing legislative frameworks, and enhancing the efficiency of national fleets. During the beginning of 2024, the Kingdom recorded a growth rate of 6.4 percent compared to 2023, reflecting its year-on-year progress in the maritime transport sector. The Transport General...
January 07, 2026

Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd among G20 with 32% growth in maritime transport

Throughout 2025, Quba Mosque underwent extensive upgrades and refurbishing, overseen by the Madinah Region Development Authority.
Quba Mosque welcomes over 26 million visitors in 2025
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Quba Mosque in Madinah welcomed over 26 million visitors last year, highlighting its historic and spiritual significance. These visitors experienced spiritual moments in the first mosque founded on piety, a testament to its profound religious and historical significance. This reflects the extensive care and attention given to the mosque through a comprehensive system of services designed to enrich the visitor experience. Throughout 2025, the mosque underwent extensive upgrades and refurbishing, overseen by the Madinah Region Development Authority. New prayer areas covering 2,500 square meters were prepared, the air conditioning system was upgraded to more than 160 tons of cooling capacity, and over 150 external canopies were installed to ensure visitors’...
January 07, 2026

Quba Mosque welcomes over 26 million visitors in 2025

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