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Rainfall in the Eastern Province. (SPA)
Riyadh, Eastern Province remain under red alert as heavy rain risk continues
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has placed Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Qassim, Hail and the Northern Borders regions under a red alert, warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds and potential flooding. Despite light to moderate rainfall recorded in Riyadh and surrounding areas on Tuesday, the NCM maintained the red alert classification for the capital and other regions, citing forecasts of intensified weather conditions, including heavier rain, faster winds and reduced visibility. The NCM released a digital map outlining the expected duration of the red alert in each region. Al Qassim is forecast to remain under the alert from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, while Hail is expected to be affected from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Eastern Province is under red...
December 16, 2025

Riyadh, Eastern Province remain under red alert as heavy rain risk continues

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef attending a dialogue session at the ‘Made in Saudi Expo 2025’ in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Alkhorayef: Saudi non-oil exports post record growth reaching SR307 billion in first half of 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) Bandar Alkhorayef said that Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports reached SR307 billion in the first half of this year, marking the highest semiannual growth on record. Attending a dialogue session, along with Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, as part of the ‘Made in Saudi Expo 2025,’ the minister said that Saudi Vision 2030, through its initiatives, has driven record performance and sustained growth in non-oil exports over the past few years. This is by unlocking national industrial capabilities, enhancing the quality of Saudi products, and expanding their access to global markets....
December 16, 2025

Alkhorayef: Saudi non-oil exports post record growth reaching SR307 billion in first half of 2025

The ‘Digital Mutawwif’ platform provides step-by-step guidance for Umrah rituals to enhance pilgrims' experience and simplify ritual performance at the Grand Mosque.
‘Digital Mutawwif' facilitates Umrah rituals at Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque offers the ‘Digital Mutawwif,’ a platform that provides step-by-step guidance for Umrah rituals to enhance pilgrims' experience and simplify ritual performance at the Grand Mosque. The Digital Mutawwif provides a comprehensive suite of smart services, including interactive guidance to help visitors navigate the mosque’s vast layout. It also offers a detailed guide to rituals, audio and video supplications, and electronic counters for Tawaf and Sa'i, enabling pilgrims to track their progress and perform their acts of worship with greater ease and focus. To accommodate the global nature of the Umrah performance, the Digital Mutawwif supports seven...
December 16, 2025

‘Digital Mutawwif' facilitates Umrah rituals at Grand Mosque

Light rain in Riyadh
Riyadh rainfall was mostly light, NCM says, dismissing flood claims
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said the rainfall that affected Riyadh on Monday was largely light and steady, with intermittent moderate to heavy showers in some neighborhoods and hail reported during the evening. The NCM’s official spokesperson, Hussein Al-Qahtani, said the highest rainfall recorded in the capital reached 12 millimeters, while the highest amount across the Riyadh region was 24 millimeters at King Khalid Royal Reserve, according to the center’s monitoring stations. Al-Qahtani stressed that some videos circulating on social media showing alleged flooding in certain locations were inaccurate and did not reflect the actual weather conditions, underscoring the importance of relying on official and trusted sources for weather...
December 16, 2025

Riyadh rainfall was mostly light, NCM says, dismissing flood claims

New discoveries in AlUla reveal continuous settlement before rise of Islam
Saudi Gazette report ALULA — New archaeological discoveries at Dadan in AlUla have shed fresh light on a long-missing chapter of northwest Arabia’s history, revealing evidence of continuous settlement between the Nabataean era and the early Islamic period. A joint research team from the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) has published the findings in Arabian Archaeology and Epigraphy, documenting human activity in Wadi al-Qura from the 3rd to the 7th centuries CE for the first time. The period has long been considered a historical gap, with scholars traditionally assuming a decline in settled life across the region following the Nabataean era. The new evidence challenges that view. A settlement that endured for centuries The...
December 16, 2025

New discoveries in AlUla reveal continuous settlement before rise of Islam

Saudi defense minister meets senior US adviser on regional developments
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh with Massad Boulos, the senior adviser to the U.S. president for Arab and African affairs. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed Saudi-U.S. bilateral relations and discussed recent regional developments, ongoing efforts to promote peace, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of State and National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Political Affairs Adviser to the Foreign Minister Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, and Adviser to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
December 16, 2025

Saudi defense minister meets senior US adviser on regional developments

Rain in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Riyadh, Eastern Province schools switch to remote learning on Tuesday amid weather warnings
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Education authorities in Riyadh and the Eastern Province have decided to shift to remote learning on Tuesday, converting in-person classes to online instruction via the Madrasati platform across most schools and affiliated governorates. In the Eastern Province, the decision covers schools in Al-Ahsa, as well as all schools in Dammam and the governorates of Al-Khobar, Qatif, Al-Bayda, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Buqayq, Al-Nuairiyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya and Al-Uyoun. The move aims to ensure student safety while maintaining continuity of the educational process under current weather conditions. In Riyadh, the education authority announced the suspension of in-person classes in the capital and the governorates of Diriyah, Al-Kharj, Al-Dilam, Al-Hareeq, Hawtat Bani Tamim,...
December 16, 2025

Riyadh, Eastern Province schools switch to remote learning on Tuesday amid weather warnings

Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman and Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh said Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted more than 8 million visitors since its launch in October, reflecting strong public turnout for its diverse events.
Riyadh Season 2025 draws 8 million visitors since October
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman and Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh said Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted more than 8 million visitors since its launch in October, reflecting strong public turnout for its diverse events.The figure comes amid the continued rollout of new experiences and events that have boosted attendance and attracted diverse visitor segments from within and outside the Kingdom through entertainment offerings combining international shows with high-quality local experiences.Season zones have recorded high turnout, led by Al-Suwaidi Park, which highlights the cultures and heritage of several countries through food, arts, fashion, and crafts. Strong attendance is seen at Boulevard City, home to theatres, concerts, and entertainment...
December 15, 2025

Riyadh Season 2025 draws 8 million visitors since October

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the capital has been awarded the Global Active City (GAC) certification, becoming the first city in the Middle East to attain this designation.
Riyadh becomes first Mideast city to receive Global Active City certification
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the capital has been awarded the Global Active City (GAC) certification, becoming the first city in the Middle East to attain this designation. This is in recognition of its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and community well-being for all.CEO of the RCRC Eng. Ibrahim Al-Sultan said in a press statement that this achievement reflects the continued support and ambitious vision of the Kingdom’s leadership, which has enabled Riyadh to make significant progress in improving quality-of-life indicators across the city, in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.Eng. Al-Sultan appreciated the efforts of the main partners, the Ministry of Sport and Saudi Sports for All...
December 15, 2025

Riyadh becomes first Mideast city to receive Global Active City certification

King and Crown Prince offer condolences to King of Morocco over victims of heavy rains and floods in Safi
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables to King of Morocco Mohammed VI, expressing their condolences and sympathy over the victims of the heavy rains and floods that struck the western coastal city of Safi.In their separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince offered their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the King of Morocco, as well as to the families of the deceased, and the Moroccan people. They wished the injured a speedy recovery.
December 15, 2025

King and Crown Prince offer condolences to King of Morocco over victims of heavy rains and floods in Safi

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