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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan receiving Ayman Safadi, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and expatriates of Jordan, in Riyadh on Sunday.
Saudi, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional situation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Ayman Safadi, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and expatriates of Jordan, in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed the fraternal and historical relations between the two countries and opportunities to enhance joint cooperation in various fields. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments and coordinated efforts in addressing them.
December 22, 2025

Saudi, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional situation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman presents King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class to Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Riyadh on Sunday.
Saudi Minister of Defense decorates Pakistan’s Defense Forces Chief with King Abdulaziz Medal
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman decorated Chief of the Pakistani Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir with King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class. This is in line with the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in honor of his outstanding contributions to strengthen the strategic relationship and cooperation between the two nations.The honoring was held during a reception at the ministry in Riyadh on Sunday. Prince Khalid congratulated Field Marshal Munir on his appointment as Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, wishing him continued success in his new role.During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the historical Saudi-Pakistani relations and the strategic cooperation in the defense field. They discussed efforts...
December 22, 2025

Saudi Minister of Defense decorates Pakistan’s Defense Forces Chief with King Abdulaziz Medal

Saudi Arabia also ranked seventh globally in the governance pillar and ninth worldwide in public-sector adoption, highlighting balanced progress across both the regulatory and applied aspects of AI within government.
Saudi Arabia ranks 1st in MENA in Government AI Readiness Index 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa in the Government AI Readiness Index 2025, prepared by Oxford Insights. The index is one of the world’s leading benchmarks relied upon for decision-making and regulatory planning in artificial intelligence.The ranking reflects the Kingdom’s continued rapid progress in adopting and developing AI applications at the governmental level in a sustainable manner.The index assesses governments' ability to adopt and leverage AI in public policy and government services, evaluating 195 governments worldwide based on criteria related to governance, infrastructure, and institutional readiness.The result underscores the maturity of Saudi Arabia's national AI experience and its growing role in...
December 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia ranks 1st in MENA in Government AI Readiness Index 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi in Riyadh on Sunday.
Saudi FM, GCC chief discuss joint Gulf cooperation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi in Riyadh on Sunday.During the meeting, they reviewed the course of joint Gulf action. They discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination across various fields, in support of deeper integration and cohesion among GCC member states.
December 21, 2025

Saudi FM, GCC chief discuss joint Gulf cooperation

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced foiling of an attempt to smuggle approximately 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia.
Syria foils attempt to smuggle 26,000 Captagon pills into Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced foiling of an attempt to smuggle approximately 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia, thanks to meticulous field surveillance and continuous intelligence monitoring. The ministry said that the seized quantity was found inside a bus station garage in Hama, where it was carefully concealed within a metal bed and camouflaged under a wooden mattress, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism in its concealment. The Syrian ministry emphasized that the necessary legal measures have been taken, including the confiscation of the seized items, and that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend all those involved in the operation, with the aim of bringing them to justice.The ministry affirmed that security...
December 21, 2025

Syria foils attempt to smuggle 26,000 Captagon pills into Saudi Arabia

Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan inaugurating first Financial Audit Forum in Riyadh on Sunday.
Al-Jadaan: New Financial Audit Law enhances early detection and efficient management of risks
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan said that the new Financial Audit Law contributes to the early detection and efficient management of risks. “The law is a qualitative step that reflects a major shift in audit methodology and strengthens the legislative framework governing financial operations in public entities,” he said emphasizing that the goal is to anticipate risks, not to search for violations.The minister made the remarks while inaugurating the first Financial Audit Forum in Riyadh on Sunday. Al-Jadaan noted that the forum coincides with the issuance of the Financial Audit Law, which enhances institutional cooperation among oversight bodies, particularly between the Ministry of Finance and General Court of Audit (GCA), through joint...
December 21, 2025

Al-Jadaan: New Financial Audit Law enhances early detection and efficient management of risks

Snow on the mountains for Trojena. (SPA)
Cold snap grips Saudi Arabia as temperatures plunge across multiple regions
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Several regions across Saudi Arabia recorded a sharp drop in temperatures, catching some travelers by surprise, particularly those arriving from warmer coastal cities such as Jeddah. While Jeddah registered the highest temperature nationwide at 30°C, northern and central areas experienced near-freezing conditions. Temperatures fell to around 2°C in Tabuk, Turaif, Qurayyat, Dawadmi and Taif, while Sakaka and Hail recorded about 3°C. Buraidah, Bisha and Rafha saw temperatures near 4°C, underscoring the stark contrast in weather conditions across the Kingdom. Cooler temperatures are expected to persist in the coming days. Milder weather prevailed in other parts of the country. Makkah recorded 29°C, Jazan 28°C, Yanbu 24°C, and Madinah, Al-Kharj and Wadi...
December 21, 2025

Cold snap grips Saudi Arabia as temperatures plunge across multiple regions

Saudi Arabia’s score rose to 83.3 percent in 2024, compared with 81.5 percent in 2023, maintaining its first-place ranking in the Arab region and advancing three positions among G20 countries, moving to 11th place from 14th place.
Saudi Arabia tops Arab countries in World Bank’s Statistical Performance Indicator 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), achieved a new milestone by continuing its advancement in the Statistical Performance Indicator (SPI) issued by the World Bank since the 2020 data update. Saudi Arabia’s score rose to 83.3 percent in 2024, compared with 81.5 percent in 2023, maintaining its first-place ranking in the Arab region and advancing three positions among G20 countries, moving to 11th place from 14th place, as published last year. Saudi Arabia advanced four places globally, ranking 51st out of 188 countries. This accomplishment stems from the Kingdom’s ongoing statistical development, its adoption of a digital transformation approach within the national statistical ecosystem, and its efforts in...
December 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia tops Arab countries in World Bank’s Statistical Performance Indicator 2024

Educational buildings must be located on two streets, one of which must be at least 25 meters wide, and the number of floors must not exceed those specified in the approved building code.
Saudi Arabia allows on-campus student housing in private educational buildings
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH —Saudi Arabia has permitted construction of internal residential facilities for students within the campus of licensed schools, provided that they are in a building separate from the main educational building. This is among the new learning facilities allowed by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.The ministry has issued new municipal requirements for private schools and learning facilities to enhance the quality of the environment and regulate safety standards and urban planning. Nurseries, kindergartens, schools, and educational complexes in the private sector will come under the purview of the new regulations. The ministry noted that the requirements apply to private educational buildings established on land designated for such purposes or on...
December 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia allows on-campus student housing in private educational buildings

Group portrait of King Abdulaziz visit to Basra in 1916. (Photograph by Gertrude Bell, Imperial War Museum, London)
Rare 1916 photos reveal King Abdulaziz’s historic visit to Basra
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah) has unveiled rare archival photographs documenting a historic tour by King Abdulaziz Al Saud in the outskirts of Basra in 1916. The photographs, taken by British explorer and photographer Gertrude Bell, show King Abdulaziz Al Saud standing with dignity among his men in the Basra desert, capturing a moment that reflects his foresight and early political and diplomatic presence in the region. According to Darah, the images date back to a formative period in King Abdulaziz’s efforts to build regional relationships and strengthen channels of communication with neighboring powers, at a time when the Arabian Peninsula was undergoing major political and social transformations. The Basra visit carries deep historical...
December 21, 2025

Rare 1916 photos reveal King Abdulaziz’s historic visit to Basra

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