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Saudi content creator Abdullah Al Atif, widely known as “Abu Marda’a.”
Saudi content creator Abu Marda’a dies in traffic accident in Hail
Saudi Gazette report HAIL — Saudi content creator Abdullah Al Atif, widely known as “Abu Marda’a,” has died and two of his companions were injured in a serious traffic accident in the Hail region. The Hail Traffic Department said it responded to a collision between two vehicles that resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Legal procedures were completed, and the injured were transferred for medical treatment. Abu Marda’a’s companions, known as “Abu Hessa” and “Dakhil,” were injured in the crash. Abu Hessa remains under intensive medical care, according to reports. The accident occurred while the group was on a routine outing before their vehicle was involved in a severe collision. Abu Marda’a and Abu Hessa were well-known figures on social media platforms, gaining...
December 12, 2025

Saudi content creator Abu Marda’a dies in traffic accident in Hail

ZATCA foils captagon smuggling bid, seizes 368,232 pills at Al Haditha port
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Al Haditha port foiled an attempt to smuggle 368,232 amphetamine pills, known as captagon, after the drugs were found hidden inside three trucks arriving in the Kingdom through the crossing. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al Harbi said the three trucks were carrying shipments listed as “building stone.” During customs procedures, including inspection using security technologies and live detection methods, officers discovered the pills concealed within the cargo by hiding them in cavities inside the stone. Al Harbi said that after the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the intended recipients inside the Kingdom. Two suspects were arrested. He said...
December 12, 2025

ZATCA foils captagon smuggling bid, seizes 368,232 pills at Al Haditha port

Saudi Arabia and Archer will work together to upgrade and expand the regulatory framework for VTOL aircraft. (File photo)
Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxi services in major cities
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Air taxis are coming to Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom takes a major step toward launching next-generation urban mobility through a new partnership with U.S. company Archer Aviation, a global leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The agreement was signed during the CoMotion global summit in Riyadh, where Saudi officials outlined how advanced air mobility will reshape travel in the Kingdom’s major cities. The move is part of a wider national plan to develop advanced air mobility (AAM) systems, aligned with the Kingdom’s aviation strategy and roadmap for next-generation transportation. The goal: turn Saudi cities into hubs for future air travel and sustainable mobility. Work begins on rules, safety and early test flightsUnder the...
December 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxi services in major cities

Saudi Arabia stresses sustained support for global humanitarian response at UN donors meeting
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia underscored the importance of sustained international support for humanitarian action during a high-level meeting of the OCHA Donor Support Group (ODSG) held at Germany’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York. The Kingdom was represented by Dr. Aqeel Al-Ghamdi, assistant supervisor general for planning and development at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). The meeting was attended by UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher, along with representatives of donor countries and international organizations. Dr. Al-Ghamdi emphasized the need to continue supporting international humanitarian plans, financing emergency and development projects in...
December 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia stresses sustained support for global humanitarian response at UN donors meeting

The six-month program combines practical training within various GOSI departments with internships at leading organizations in the job market, in addition to advanced educational programs with top international universities.
GOSI launches 10th edition of Elite program to empower Saudis to take up jobs
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH —The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has launched the tenth edition of its "Elite" (Al-Nukhba) training initiative. The program aims to refine the skills of recently graduated Saudis so as to empower them to become highly qualified professionals capable of competing in the job market. The six-month program combines practical training within various GOSI departments with internships at leading organizations in the job market, in addition to advanced educational programs with top international universities. This comprehensive experience equips trainees with the skills necessary for a professional career. The program targets university graduates in vital fields such as actuarial science, economics, computer science, software engineering,...
December 11, 2025

GOSI launches 10th edition of Elite program to empower Saudis to take up jobs

More than 1,000 local and international publishing houses and agencies from 24 countries are participating in the Jeddah Book Fair 2025 with 400 booths.
Popular Saudi films to be screened as Jeddah Book Fair 2025 kicks off
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH —The Jeddah Book Fair 2025, which kicked off at the Jeddah Superdome on Thursday, features screening of Saudi films for the first time. The festival of books, under the slogan “Jeddah Reads,” will run through until Dec. 20.Visitors are welcomed daily from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., except on Fridays, when it opens at 2:00 p.m. More than 1,000 local and international publishing houses and agencies from 24 countries are participating in the fair with 400 booths. This cultural event, by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, is regarded as one of the Kingdom’s major literary platforms, bringing together publishers, creators, and book enthusiasts. CEO of the Commission Dr. Abdullatif Al-Wasel stated that the fair reflects the commission’s...
December 11, 2025

Popular Saudi films to be screened as Jeddah Book Fair 2025 kicks off

The highest rainfall recorded in Jeddah was on November 24, 2022, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the southern part of the city, reaching 179 millimeters.
Jeddah records second highest rainfall since 2022
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) recorded 135 millimeters of rainfall in the Jeddah governorate on December 9, making it the second highest rainfall recorded in the city in recent years. The highest rainfall recorded in Jeddah was on November 24, 2022, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the southern part of the city, reaching 179 millimeters. This surpassed the previous record of 90 millimeters recorded in 2009, and 111 millimeters in 2011. This high rainfall confirms the success of the flood drainage projects implemented by the Makkah Region Emirate in Jeddah. The permanent solution projects for rainwater and flood drainage include the implementation of eight projects such as the construction of five dams and their accessories of auxiliary dams, a...
December 11, 2025

Jeddah records second highest rainfall since 2022

The Saudi Central Bank has taken this decision in light of global developments and in line with its objective of maintaining monetary stability.
Saudi Arabia cuts repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) decided to reduce the repurchase agreement (repo) rate by 25 basis points (bps) from 450 to 425 bps and the reverse repurchase agreement (reverse repo) rate by 25 basis points from 400 bps to 375 bps.SAMA has taken this decision in light of global developments and in line with its objective of maintaining monetary stability. The decision followed the US Federal Reserve’s earlier move on Wednesday to cut interest rates by 25 bps. The SAMA decision comes after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday. SAMA typically mirrors the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate changes, given the peg between the Saudi riyal and the US dollar.The repo rate is the lending rate that the central bank charges commercial banks while...
December 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia cuts repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points

TGA said the decision is a strategic step aimed at improving customer experience. (SPA)
Transport authority urges activation of national address ahead of 2026 shipping mandate
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has urged all customers and delivery service users in Saudi Arabia to activate their national address to ensure smooth and accurate delivery of parcels before the mandatory requirement takes effect in early 2026. The authority had previously announced that beginning January 2026, all parcel delivery companies will be prohibited from accepting or transporting any shipment that does not include a verified national address. The measure is part of broader efforts to improve sector efficiency and enhance service quality for beneficiaries. The TGA said the decision is a strategic step aimed at improving customer experience, accelerating delivery processes, and reducing unnecessary communication between couriers and recipients....
December 11, 2025

Transport authority urges activation of national address ahead of 2026 shipping mandate

Seera. From left to right: Meesh (bassist), Haya (lead guitarist), Thing (drummer). Center front: Noura (lead singer and keyboardist).
Four young women are giving rock a Najdi voice in Riyadh
By Huda Al-ShairRIYADH —Four young women from Riyadh are doing something no one expected: turning the Najdi dialect into the language of Saudi rock and finding audiences ready to listen. The word “artist” often implies a responsibility to push boundaries. Seera, Saudi Arabia’s first all-female rock band, hasn’t just stepped into that role, they’ve expanded it. Seera — meaning “story” or “journey” in Arabic — is a psychedelic rock band of four young women from Riyadh whose dedication to music has propelled them into a new space of self-expression and cultural experimentation. The band is a convergence of four distinct personalities. Noura, the lead singer, speaks with the same textured eloquence that shapes her lyrics. Haya, the lead guitarist, is sharp-witted and...
December 11, 2025

Four young women are giving rock a Najdi voice in Riyadh

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