Tuesday January 20, 2026 / 01 , Sha'ban , 1447
Header Logo
Leading The Way
search-icon
Footer Header
search-icon
SG
Saudi Arabia
Opinion
Discover Saudi
World
Sports
Business
Life
Advertisements
search-logo
  • Home
  • SAUDI ARABIA
SAUDI ARABIA
11 - 20 from 38643 . In "SAUDI ARABIA"
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb.
Saudi tourism minister urges people-first approach as technology reshapes global travel
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said people, not technology, must remain at the center of the global travel and tourism industry, warning that digital transformation should strengthen — not replace — the human workforce that underpins the sector. Speaking at the Saudi House during the World Economic Forum, Al-Khateeb stressed that innovation must go hand in hand with protecting jobs and developing talent across the industry. “People are very important in our industry,” Al-Khateeb said. “Today, the industry employs around 1.6 billion people worldwide — 45 percent of them women and 80 percent youth.” Against that backdrop, he cautioned against allowing automation to displace workers.“We need to protect them,” he said. Drawing on Saudi...
January 19, 2026

Saudi tourism minister urges people-first approach as technology reshapes global travel

Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaking at the panel at Saudi House.
Saudi finance minister says Saudi reforms have moved from ambition to delivery at Davos
Saudi Gazette reportDAVOS — Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation is no longer about intent but about permanence, Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan said Monday, as he outlined how reforms under Vision 2030 have shifted from policy announcements to measurable delivery. Speaking during the session “From Reform to Delivery: Executing Change at Scale” at the Saudi House on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Al-Jadaan said the central question facing the Kingdom today is not whether reform is taking place, but whether it has become durable and broadly embraced. “In Saudi Arabia, the question is not whether we are reforming,” he said. “I think everybody would say very clearly that we are.” The more consequential test, he added, is whether reform has progressed...
January 19, 2026

Saudi finance minister says Saudi reforms have moved from ambition to delivery at Davos

Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire and SDF integration agreement
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Syria and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces, along with all their civilian and military institutions, into the Syrian state, and commended the efforts made by the United States in reaching the agreement. In a statement, the ministry expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to strengthening security and stability, building state institutions, and enforcing the rule of law in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people for development and prosperity. The ministry also reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full support for the efforts of the Syrian government to promote civil peace and preserve Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire and SDF integration agreement

The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts that several regions of the Kingdom will experience active surface winds stirring up dust and sand, and a noticeable drop in minimum temperatures starting Tuesday and continuing until Thursday.
NCM forecasts drop in temperatures in several regions starting Tuesday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts that several regions of the Kingdom will experience active surface winds stirring up dust and sand, and a noticeable drop in minimum temperatures starting Tuesday and continuing until Thursday. The NCM indicated that minimum temperatures will fall between 2 degrees Celsius and -2 degrees Celsius in Tabuk, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Hail, and the northern part of the Madinah region. Temperatures will drop between 4 degrees Celsius and 1 degree Celsius in Al-Qassim and the northern parts of the regions of Eastern Province and Riyadh. Active surface winds stirring up dust and sand will hit on Tuesday the Al-Jouf and Northern Borders regions, extending from Tuesday evening through Wednesday to include Hail,...
January 18, 2026

NCM forecasts drop in temperatures in several regions starting Tuesday

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman holds talks with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Riyadh in 2025 (File photo).
Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President discuss regional developments in phone call
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Sunday a phone call from Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa.During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and a number of topics of mutual interest. They also reviewed bilateral relations and opportunities to enhance them in various fields.
January 18, 2026

Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President discuss regional developments in phone call

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi foreign minister holds calls with regional and European counterparts on developments
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of phone calls on Saturday with his counterparts from the Middle East and Europe, during which they discussed regional developments and issues of mutual interest. Prince Faisal spoke with Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, reviewing bilateral relations and exchanging views on the latest developments in the region and ongoing efforts to address them. He also held talks with José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, during which both sides discussed Saudi–Spanish relations as well as regional developments and international coordination efforts. In a separate call, Prince Faisal spoke with Ayman...
January 18, 2026

Saudi foreign minister holds calls with regional and European counterparts on developments

More than six million students across Saudi Arabia returned to schools, marking the start of the second semester of the 1447 AH academic year.
Over 6 million students return to schools as second semester commences
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — More than six million students across Saudi Arabia returned to schools, marking the start of the second semester of the 1447 AH academic year, continuing their educational journey in an integrated learning environment. Schools all over the Kingdom made early preparations by enhancing the school environment, ensuring the availability of teaching and administrative staff, and monitoring the implementation of approved study plans. Education departments urged students to be punctual in arriving schools and attending classes until the end of the school day to achieve success and excellence in their academic journey. The Ministry of Education revealed earlier that the total number of actual school days in the second semester will be 92 across all regions of Saudi...
January 18, 2026

Over 6 million students return to schools as second semester commences

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has reintroduced the Asian houbara bustard after its absence in the reserve for more than 35 years.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve reintroduces Asian houbara bustard after 35 years
Saudi Gazette reportTABUK — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has reintroduced the Asian houbara bustard after its absence in the reserve for more than 35 years. This reintroduction, which is part of the reserve’s mission to ReWild Arabia, forms part of a renewed, science-led approach to conserving a bird that has shaped cultural life in the Arabian Peninsula for millennia. Twenty Asian houbara have been released within Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, as part of an ongoing collaboration between the reserve, the National Center for Wildlife, and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Houbara Conservation Foundation, which aims to establish viable wild populations of the Asian houbara in the Kingdom. Historically, flocks of both migratory and resident Asian houbara...
January 18, 2026

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve reintroduces Asian houbara bustard after 35 years

Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries for humanitarian aid in 2025, leading in contributions to Yemen with 49.3 percent of total aid and ranking second for aid to Syria.
Saudi Arabia 2nd topper globally in humanitarian aid for 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries for humanitarian aid in 2025, leading in contributions to Yemen with 49.3 percent of total aid and ranking second for aid to Syria, according to the United Nations Financial Tracking Service. A recently released 2024 report on development assistance indicates that the Kingdom ranks second among 16 non-member donor countries and tenth globally in aid volume among all 48 donor countries, including both members and non-members. Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah emphasized that the Kingdom's leadership in humanitarian efforts reflects its commitment to generosity and...
January 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia 2nd topper globally in humanitarian aid for 2025

Jeddah Municipality removes Camel Roundabout as part of traffic congestion plan
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Jeddah Municipality has begun removing the Camel Roundabout as part of a wider project to implement engineering solutions aimed at easing traffic congestion across the city in 2026. Work has started on canceling the roundabout, replacing it with modern traffic signals, redirecting vehicle movement to right-turn flows, and relocating the landmark sculptures to a new site at a later stage. The move is intended to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at one of the main northern entrances to Jeddah. Jeddah Municipality said it has approved a comprehensive traffic solution to address severe bottlenecks in southern Abhur, particularly around the Camel Roundabout, describing the project as a key initiative expected to significantly enhance road efficiency and...
January 18, 2026

Jeddah Municipality removes Camel Roundabout as part of traffic congestion plan

< Previous Next >
footer logo
COPYRIGHT © 2026 WWW.SAUDIGAZETTE.COM.SA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Powered by NewsPress
NEWS CATEGORY
saudi arabia world opinion business sports esports life
COMPANY
advertisements about us Epaper contact us Archive privacy policy