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Inspection teams from the Transport General Authority apprehended 634 individuals for illegally soliciting passengers using their private vehicles, and 762 individuals for transporting passengers in their private vehicles in unauthorized ways.
1,396 people arrested for operating illegal passenger transport services last week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Inspection teams from the Transport General Authority (TGA) have arrested a total of 1,396 violators and initiated legal measures against them. The punitive measures taken against them included vehicle impoundment and fines for operating unlicensed passenger transport services in various regions of the Kingdom. During inspection tours, carried out between December 6 and 12, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, the TGA monitoring teams apprehended 634 individuals for illegally soliciting passengers using their private vehicles, and 762 individuals for transporting passengers in their private vehicles in unauthorized ways. These inspection campaigns aimed to enhance competitiveness in the transportation sector, curb illegal practices that compromise...
December 14, 2025

1,396 people arrested for operating illegal passenger transport services last week

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has launched a general policy for youth development, a national guiding framework that reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to empowering youth and enhancing their effective participation in social development.
MHRSD’s youth development policy focuses on economic empowerment and community participation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has launched a general policy for youth development, a national guiding framework that reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to empowering youth and enhancing their effective participation in social development in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The policy aims to unify national efforts related to youth and achieve the highest levels of integration among government, private, and nonprofit entities, contributing to a motivating and sustainable developmental environment and boosting young people’s ability to play an active role in the Kingdom’s progress and prosperity.The policy focuses on key areas including economic empowerment and community participation, education and lifelong...
December 14, 2025

MHRSD’s youth development policy focuses on economic empowerment and community participation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan addressing the opening session of the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in Riyadh on Sunday.
Prince Faisal: Vision 2030 solidifies values of moderation and openness
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed that Saudi Vision 2030 embodies a national approach grounded in moderation and openness to other civilizations, as well as in confronting hate speech and extremism. He made the remarks while chairing the opening session of the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in Riyadh on Sunday. Those who attended the opening session also included Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos. In his address, Prince Faisal said that the Kingdom’s hosting of the forum reflects its continued support for the efforts of the United Nations to promote the values...
December 14, 2025

Prince Faisal: Vision 2030 solidifies values of moderation and openness

The terrorist attack occurred while Syrian forces and personnel from the United States were conducting a joint patrol as part of efforts to combat terrorism near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.
Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack targeting Syrian and US security forces near Palmyra
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted security forces of Syria and the United States of America during a joint counterterrorism operation near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, resulting in deaths and injuries. Saudi Arabia offered its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the governments of both countries. The Kingdom also expressed its heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. The attack occurred while Syrian forces and personnel from the United States were conducting a joint patrol as part of efforts to combat terrorism in the area. Two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter have been killed in the ambush by an Islamic State (IS) gunman, the US...
December 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack targeting Syrian and US security forces near Palmyra

Ghiada Al-Hamad.
Saudi diver Ghaida Al-Hamad reaches 127-meter depth in the Red Sea
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi professional diver Ghaida Al-Hamad has reached a depth of 127 meters in the Red Sea, becoming the deepest Saudi female diver to achieve this mark and surpassing her previous personal record of 100 meters. In just a few years, Al-Hamad has built an impressive profile in technical diving. She has completed more than 1,000 scuba dives, approximately 200 technical dives, and five dives exceeding 80 meters, in addition to participating in multiple training programs, including pool discovery dives and diver refresher courses. She says her achievements so far represent only the beginning of broader ambitions. Al-Hamad’s journey began in 2020, a moment she describes as life-changing. A year later, she earned her PADI international diving certification, along...
December 14, 2025

Saudi diver Ghaida Al-Hamad reaches 127-meter depth in the Red Sea

Riyadh Municipality prepares for the rain season.
Widespread thunderstorms forecast across Saudi Arabia this week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Large parts of Saudi Arabia are expected to experience thundery rainfall from Sunday through Thursday, December 14–18, as weather systems bring varying levels of precipitation across the Kingdom, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Rainfall intensity is forecast to range from light to heavy, with some regions facing stronger winds, hail, and the risk of runoff and localized flooding. Residents are advised to monitor official weather updates and take precautions during periods of severe weather. What to expect The NCM said rainfall will differ in timing and intensity between regions and governorates, with thunderstorms expected in several central, northern, western, and southwestern areas.Light rainfall may bring winds reaching 50 km/h,...
December 14, 2025

Widespread thunderstorms forecast across Saudi Arabia this week

Opening of Winter Wonderland Riyadh in 2021. (SPA)
Winter Wonderland opens in Jeddah on December 19
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — A winter-themed entertainment experience is set to open in Jeddah this month, as Winter Wonderland launches as part of Jeddah Season, welcoming visitors from December 19. Produced and managed by IMG, Winter Wonderland will transform part of the city into a festive destination featuring a wide range of attractions, including a theme park, ice skating rink, snow-based activities, seasonal markets, and a variety of food and beverage options, all set against winter-inspired decorations. The attraction is designed to offer a family-friendly experience, blending entertainment, dining, and immersive seasonal atmospheres in one location. From London to Saudi Arabia Winter Wonderland was first introduced in London’s Hyde Park in 2005 and has since grown into one of...
December 14, 2025

Winter Wonderland opens in Jeddah on December 19

Those who were arrested include 12,506 violators of the Residency Law, 4,154 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,916 violators of the Labor Law.
Saudi Arabia deports 12,365 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A total of 19,576 illegal residents have been arrested in Saudi Arabia 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 December 4 and December 10, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 12,506 violators of the Residency Law, 4,154 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,916 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 12,365 violators were deported while 21,803 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 5,202 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations during the period. The total number of people who were arrested while trying...
December 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia deports 12,365 illegal residents in a week

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi has approved regulations for agricultural and herding workers and those in similar positions, working for individual employers in their homes, private farms, or herding their livestock, excluding establishments.
30-day paid annual leave and weekly off for agricultural and herding workers  
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi has approved regulations for agricultural and herding workers and those in similar positions, working for individual employers in their homes, private farms, or herding their livestock, excluding establishments. The regulations include several benefits for the workers, including annual leave and weekly off. Employees are entitled to a minimum of 30 days of paid annual leave for each year of service. If the employment relationship ends before the employees are entitled to avail of their annual leave, they have the right to receive monetary compensation upon termination of the contract. The paid holidays include four days for Eid al-Fitr beginning from the 29th of Ramadan, in addition to the...
December 13, 2025

30-day paid annual leave and weekly off for agricultural and herding workers  

The Yemeni Presidency affirmed that the visit is part of the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the unity of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government as well as to restore normalcy to the eastern provinces.
Yemeni Presidency welcomes visit of Saudi-UAE military team
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Yemeni Presidency welcomed the visit of a Saudi-Emirati military team to the interim capital, Aden, aimed at reducing tensions and restoring normalcy in the eastern provinces of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra. The Yemeni Presidency affirmed that the visit is part of the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the unity of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government, as well as to restore normalcy to the eastern provinces. The Presidential Office said that Saudi Arabia is playing a pivotal role in leading de-escalation efforts, stemming from its continued commitment to the security and stability of Yemen and its people, and to improve their living conditions, the official Yemeni news agency Saba reported quoting a...
December 13, 2025

Yemeni Presidency welcomes visit of Saudi-UAE military team

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