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Saudi Food and Drug Authority headquarters in Riyadh.
SFDA approves Qfitlia for bleeding prevention in hemophilia patients
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved Qfitlia (Fitusiran) for the prevention or reduction of bleeding episodes in adults and adolescents aged 12 and above with hemophilia A or B, including patients with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors.In a statement issued on Thursday, the SFDA said the approval reflects its commitment to accelerating patient access to innovative and advanced therapies within the Kingdom, particularly for conditions with unmet medical needs. Qfitlia had previously received designation under the SFDA’s Breakthrough Medicine Program, a regulatory pathway designed to fast-track the evaluation and availability of promising treatments that demonstrate significant clinical benefit. Qfitlia is a small interfering RNA...
December 18, 2025

SFDA approves Qfitlia for bleeding prevention in hemophilia patients

Saudi Arabia issues first license for shark cage diving
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in partnership with the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation, has issued Saudi Arabia’s first-ever license for shark cage diving, authorizing the activity at the Ras Hatiba Reserve.The newly issued permit allows controlled cage diving experiences that enable visitors to observe sharks in their natural habitat while ensuring the protection of marine ecosystems and maintaining ecological balance. According to the NCW, the initiative is designed to support responsible ecotourism practices that align with national regulations governing marine activities. Strict operational guidelines will be enforced to ensure that shark behavior is not disrupted and that surrounding marine life and habitats remain undisturbed. The...
December 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia issues first license for shark cage diving

Dr. Esam Alwagait, director of National Information Center, delivering keynote speech at the Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh on Thursday.
NIC Chief: Absher platform demonstrates integration of data, AI in serving people
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Dr. Esam Alwagait, director of National Information Center (NIC) at Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), said that Absher platform demonstrates effective and best integration of data and AI in serving the people. “The Kingdom is steadily advancing its digital leadership, relying on an advanced digital infrastructure and effective integrative partnerships. These have contributed to a qualitative leap in the efficiency and quality of government services, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030,” he said while delivering keynote speech at the Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh on Thursday. In his speech, the NIC chief highlighted the Absher platform’s impact on accelerating government digital transformation and improving quality...
December 18, 2025

NIC Chief: Absher platform demonstrates integration of data, AI in serving people

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City conducted an electronic lottery for residential plots via the Real Estate Balance platform, offering land at a fixed price of SR1,500 per square meter.
Saudi government offers Riyadh residential plots at up to 84% below market prices
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi government, through the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, has begun offering residential land plots to citizens at discounts of up to 84% below market prices, as part of a broader plan to stabilize the capital’s real estate market and curb rising land and rental costs.On Wednesday, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City conducted an electronic lottery for residential plots via the Real Estate Balance platform, offering land at a fixed price of SR1,500 per square meter. A total of 10,024 residential plots, covering an area of 6.38 million square meters, were allocated across eight neighborhoods: Al-Qirawan, Al-Malqa, Al-Nakheel, Al-Narjis, Namar, Al-Rimayah, Al-Rimal, and Al-Janadriyah. Each plot measures 300 square meters. According to...
December 18, 2025

Saudi government offers Riyadh residential plots at up to 84% below market prices

Bujairi Terrace at Diriyah in Riyadh. (Supplied)
Why more people are choosing to move to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Over the past decade — and especially since the launch of Vision 2030 — Saudi Arabia has undergone a transformation that is reshaping daily life across its cities. From safety and infrastructure to housing, technology, and public spaces, the Kingdom has steadily built an environment that appeals not only to citizens, but also to expatriates and long-term residents. According to a recent report titled Cities of Possibility: The Evolution of Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia, here are some reasons why Saudi Arabia is increasingly becoming a place people choose to call home. 1. Safety and securitySafety is often the first consideration when choosing where to live especially for families. In Saudi Arabia, 93% of residents say they feel safe walking alone at...
December 18, 2025

Why more people are choosing to move to Saudi Arabia

The ostrich becomes the 12th of 23 historically native species being reintroduced. (SPA)
‘Camel birds’ return to Saudi desert after almost 100 years
Saudi Gazette reportTABUK — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has marked a major milestone in its rewilding program with the reintroduction of the critically endangered red-necked ostrich, historically known as the “camel bird,” as a biological replacement for the extinct Arabian ostrich after an absence of nearly a century. Once widespread across the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, the Arabian ostrich became extinct in the early 20th century due to overhunting and habitat loss. The red-necked ostrich, its closest surviving genetic relative, was selected for reintroduction because of its biological similarity and its ability to thrive in arid desert environments. An initial founder group of five red-necked ostriches has been released into the reserve under a...
December 18, 2025

‘Camel birds’ return to Saudi desert after almost 100 years


Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has described the decision as one of the most challenging in the sector’s history. (File photo)
What does Saudi Arabia’s decision to scrap the expat levy mean for industry?
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s decision to abolish the financial levy on expatriate workers employed in licensed industrial facilities marks a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s manufacturing base and accelerating industrial growth. Approved by the Cabinet and chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the move removes a cost that factories have carried for years and signals a renewed push to make Saudi industry more competitive, investment-friendly, and resilient. Lower costs, higher competitiveness At its core, the decision reduces operational costs for industrial facilities. The expat levy was a recurring financial burden, particularly for labor-intensive manufacturers. By scrapping it, factories gain greater flexibility to reinvest...
December 18, 2025

What does Saudi Arabia’s decision to scrap the expat levy mean for industry?

The forecast includes severe weather conditions such as strong winds, near-zero horizontal visibility, hail, flash flooding, and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. (SPA)
Heavy rain forecast for Riyadh and Diriyah prompts shift to remote learning on Thursday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall affecting Riyadh and Diriyah starting at 5 a.m. on Thursday and continuing until 3 p.m. According to the early weather alert, the forecast includes severe weather conditions such as strong winds, near-zero horizontal visibility, hail, flash flooding, and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. In response to the expected weather conditions and to ensure public safety, the Riyadh Education Department announced the suspension of in-person classes on Thursday, with schooling shifting to remote learning via the Madrasati platform and other approved educational systems. The decision applies to all students and school staff, including teaching and administrative personnel, in Riyadh...
December 18, 2025

Heavy rain forecast for Riyadh and Diriyah prompts shift to remote learning on Thursday

Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari and Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan during the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia, India agree on mutual short-stay visa exemption
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and India have signed an agreement for the mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special, and official passports of both countries. On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari signed the agreement with Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan in a ceremony held in Riyadh on Wednesday.
December 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia, India agree on mutual short-stay visa exemption

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif during the inaugural session of the Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Interior Minister opens Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated the Absher Conference 2025 on Wednesday. The conference is organized by the Ministry of Interior in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy.In his speech, Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Mishari highlighted the ministry’s pioneering role through the Absher platform in providing innovative digital services to citizens, residents, and visitors, including pilgrims and tourists, reflecting the Kingdom’s global leadership in digital governance.Minister Prince Abdulaziz witnessed the signing of an agreement between the ministry and the global AI company HUMAIN, aimed at integrating and supporting artificial intelligence across the ministry’s...
December 17, 2025

Interior Minister opens Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh

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