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Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Bahammam, Professor of Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, and Director of the University’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center.
Saudi sleep medicine expert named Arab Doctor of the Year 2025
Saudi Gazette reportCAIRO — Saudi physician and researcher Ahmed bin Salem Bahammam has been named Arab Doctor of the Year 2025 by the Council of Arab Health Ministers, winning the Scientific Research and Innovation category in recognition of his pioneering contributions to sleep medicine. Dr. Bahammam is a professor of sleep medicine and pulmonary diseases at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, and serves as director of the university’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center. The award was granted under Council Resolution No. (3), following recommendations by advisory and award committees. The announcement was made during the Council’s 63rd Ordinary Session held at the League of Arab States on December 18, highlighting his long-standing scientific impact and innovation in...
December 30, 2025

Saudi sleep medicine expert named Arab Doctor of the Year 2025

Rainfall revives valleys and mountains north of Makkah. (SPA)
Rain transforms areas north of Makkah as valleys flow and mountains turn green
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Areas north of Makkah have undergone a striking natural transformation following recent moderate to heavy rainfall, with valleys flowing, plains reviving, and mountain slopes turning green. The rainfall activated several wadis and seasonal streams, spreading lush vegetation across the rugged landscape. Residents and visitors shared images and videos of the revived scenery on social media, highlighting the region’s rapid response to rainfall. Known for its rocky mountains, open plains, and dry valleys, the area quickly absorbs seasonal rains, triggering the growth of wild plants and flowers. The improved conditions have benefited local wildlife and helped restore ecological balance. The rains also contributed to replenishing groundwater reserves, improving...
December 30, 2025

Rain transforms areas north of Makkah as valleys flow and mountains turn green

Shipment of the latest NVIDIA AI GPU chips for HUMAIN. (LinkedIn @Tareq Amin)
HUMAIN receives first shipment of latest NVIDIA AI chips
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — HUMAIN has received its first shipment of the latest NVIDIA artificial intelligence (AI) GPU chips, its CEO said on Monday. The delivery strengthens HUMAIN’s capacity to train and run large-scale AI models and comes as the company accelerates deployments ahead of the new year. “HUMAIN continues to move at remarkable speed,” CEO Tareq Amin said in a LinkedIn post. “The first shipment of the latest state-of-the-art NVIDIA AI GPU chips has arrived. The team will be fully focused on rapid deployment, ensuring everything is up and running before the start of the new year.” Amin said the momentum reflects “ambition, execution, and a clear commitment to building world-class AI infrastructure at scale.” HUMAIN is a global AI company launched in May 2025...
December 30, 2025

HUMAIN receives first shipment of latest NVIDIA AI chips

Saudi Arabia regrets UAE actions in Yemen, affirms its national security is a red line
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday expressed regret over actions involved pressure by the United Arab Emirates on forces affiliated with Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council, leading to military operations near the Kingdom’s southern border in the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Maharah. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the moves constitute a threat to the Kingdom’s national security, as well as to the security and stability of Yemen and the wider region. The ministry said the steps taken by the UAE are “highly dangerous” do not align with the principles upon which the Arab Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen was established, and do not serve the coalition’s objective of achieving security and stability in Yemen. The...
December 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia regrets UAE actions in Yemen, affirms its national security is a red line

Coalition spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki.
Coalition strikes weapons unloaded at Mukalla port after unauthorized shipment from Fujairah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said it carried out a limited air operation targeting weapons and combat vehicles unloaded at the port of Mukalla after two vessels entered the port without authorization to support forces of the Southern Transitional Council in eastern Yemen. #VIDEO: The Coalition releases footage showing the arrival of the two weapon-laden vessels at Al-Mukalla Port pic.twitter.com/CKwkggQfp2— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) December 30, 2025 Coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said the two ships arrived on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 27–28, 2025, from Fujairah Port without obtaining official clearance from the Joint Forces Command of the coalition. He added that the crews disabled the vessels’ tracking systems before...
December 30, 2025

Coalition strikes weapons unloaded at Mukalla port after unauthorized shipment from Fujairah

Saudi Central Bank.
Saudi Central Bank bans promissory notes for credit card financing
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has instructed all banks, local lenders and finance companies operating in the Kingdom to cancel previously issued promissory notes linked to credit card products and to stop requesting any commercial papers from individual customers when offering new credit card financing. Under a recent circular, SAMA set a deadline of 2/1/1448 AH for the cancellation of all existing promissory notes related to credit cards. The directive also requires financial institutions to cease the practice entirely for new applications, following the regulator’s monitoring of its growing use in the market. The central bank further mandated banks and finance companies to update their internal policies, procedures and controls in line with the new...
December 29, 2025

Saudi Central Bank bans promissory notes for credit card financing

National Cybersecurity Authority launches service to verify suspicious links
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Cybersecurity Authority has launched the “Tahqaq” service, aimed at enabling members of the public to proactively and safely deal with circulated links and instantly verify their reliability before visiting them. This initiative comes within the authority’s strategic programs designed to empower individuals to enhance their cybersecurity. The authority noted that the “Tahqaq” service allows users to scan circulated links and helps reduce the risks associated with using and visiting suspicious links that may lead to unauthorized access to data. The service also provides cybersecurity guidance to users, mitigating emerging cyber risks and boosting cybersecurity awareness across all segments of society. The “Tahqaq” service is offered...
December 29, 2025

National Cybersecurity Authority launches service to verify suspicious links

The General Authority for Statistics provides required statistical information as part of its active national role in tracking performance indicators for Saudi Vision 2030 targets and measuring progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
GASTAT launches economic, social, environmental, and spatial surveys nationwide
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced the start of its statistical operations and field, telephone, and self-administered surveys in the economic, social, environmental, and spatial domains during the current period. This is to collect accurate data for its 2026 statistics across all regions of the Kingdom, including cities and their affiliated governorates. These surveys target individuals and households, as well as establishments across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with the aim of collecting comprehensive and precise data that support evidence-based decision-making and the formulation of development policies grounded in scientific methodology. The authority is using the latest data collection methods and internationally...
December 29, 2025

GASTAT launches economic, social, environmental, and spatial surveys nationwide

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs reviewed the quarterly report submitted by its Strategic Management Office regarding the performance of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 programs and national strategies for the third quarter of the year 2025.
CEDA reviews report on Saudi economy’s resilience and ability to adapt to global economic changes
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) reviewed the report of the Ministry of Economy and Planning that highlighted Saudi economy’s resilience and ability to adapt to global economic changes.The CEDA meeting, held via video conference on Monday, examined the ministry’s monthly report, which included updates on the global economy and its performance forecasts for the coming period, along with a comprehensive overview of key national economic indicators. The report highlighted the resilience of the national economy and its ability to adapt to global economic changes, supported by accelerated GDP growth, improved activity in the non-oil private sector, increased industrial production levels, and a stable inflation rate of 2.2 percent. The...
December 29, 2025

CEDA reviews report on Saudi economy’s resilience and ability to adapt to global economic changes

Saudi court sentences 11-member fraud ring to 155 years in prison
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A Saudi court has sentenced an organized crime group of 11 defendants — eight Saudis and three Sudanese nationals — to a combined 155 years in prison after convicting them of large-scale fraud, robbery, forgery, unlawful detention and money laundering. According to information obtained exclusively by Okaz, the court ruled to commute the death penalty and impose prison terms based on the roles of each defendant, citing the absence of legal grounds for capital punishment. The verdict was upheld by the Court of Appeal and has become final. The criminal network was found guilty of orchestrating sophisticated fraud schemes that resulted in the theft of nearly SR40 million through deception, forged property deeds, fake real estate transactions, abuse of trust...
December 29, 2025

Saudi court sentences 11-member fraud ring to 155 years in prison

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