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Saudi Arabia, US deepen defense ties
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and the United States are continuing to strengthen their defense partnership as part of broader strategic cooperation, at a time when regional developments call for closer coordination in security and defense affairs.Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with his U.S. counterpart, Pete Hegseth, on Wednesday, during which they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.The two also reviewed efforts to promote security and stability in the region and globally.The call included discussions on key defense issues of mutual interest, reaffirming the two countries’ ongoing coordination on regional and international matters with security and military dimensions.
August 06, 2025

Saudi Arabia, US deepen defense ties

Saudi Arabia calls for global partnerships to support landlocked developing countries
Saudi Gazette reportAWAZA, Turkmenistan — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji, participated in the third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Awaza, Turkmenistan, on Wednesday.In his address, Al-Khuraiji emphasized the importance of fostering international cooperation and building strategic alliances to help stabilize the global economy and promote sustainable development, particularly in landlocked developing nations facing geographic and infrastructure challenges.He reiterated the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to global economic sustainability, highlighting the need for collective...
August 06, 2025

Saudi Arabia calls for global partnerships to support landlocked developing countries

Over 40,000 apply for Saudi Premium Residency in 18 months as benefits attract investors
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency platform has received 40,163 applications from both local and international applicants between January 2024 and July 2025, signaling a sharp rise in demand for the scheme designed to attract global talent and investors.According to official statistics, 8,074 Premium Residency permits were issued in 2024 alone.The largest share went to the “exceptional competence” category with 5,578 permits, followed by “talent” with 348 permits, alongside other categories including real estate ownership, entrepreneurship, and business investment.The Kingdom expanded the scope of Premium Residency in early 2024 from just two to seven categories.These now include Exceptional Competence, Talent, Business Investor, Entrepreneur, Real...
August 06, 2025

Over 40,000 apply for Saudi Premium Residency in 18 months as benefits attract investors

Saudi Arabia enables free Nusuk app access without data usage
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has activated full access to the Nusuk application without consuming mobile data, in collaboration with Saudi telecom operators STC, Mobily, and Zain, in a move aimed at easing pilgrims’ journeys and enhancing the digital experience for Hajj and Umrah services.Ministry spokesperson Dr. Ghassan Al-Nouaimi said the initiative allows SIM card users in the Kingdom — citizens, residents, and visitors — to use all Nusuk services without an active data plan or internet connection.This includes issuing permits, making reservations, and accessing other digital services offered by the app, marking a significant step in enabling pilgrims and visitors to move between services seamlessly.Core services available without data usage...
August 06, 2025

Saudi Arabia enables free Nusuk app access without data usage

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Saudi student wins bronze at 2025 International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Malaysia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO), held in Kuala Lumpur from July 30 to August 6, with 56 students from 14 countries participating in the global competition.The medal was awarded to Azam Khaled Al-Omari, a student from Jeddah, marking the Kingdom’s fifth overall achievement in the competition’s history, comprising one silver and four bronze medals.The Olympiad, officially endorsed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2024, serves as a global platform to promote the peaceful and safe use of nuclear technologies while encouraging young students to explore and contribute to this vital scientific sector.The Saudi national team underwent extensive preparation led by the King Abdulaziz...
August 06, 2025

Saudi student wins bronze at 2025 International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Malaysia

Saudi Arabia’s digital experience maturity index reaches 86.7% in 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority has announced that the 2025 Digital Experience Maturity Index reached 86.71%, placing the Kingdom at an “advanced” level in its ongoing digital transformation.The result comes after a comprehensive evaluation of 50 digital platforms across four main dimensions and 20 detailed criteria, covering user satisfaction, interface quality, complaint handling, and the use of advanced technologies.According to DGA Governor Eng. Ahmed Al-Suwayan, the findings reflect the strong commitment of government entities to enhancing service delivery and public satisfaction through accessible, seamless, and effective digital platforms.The index also recorded an increase in public engagement, with more than 374,000 users...
August 06, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s digital experience maturity index reaches 86.7% in 2025

Riyadh roads and streets are filled with ornamental trees on both sides of the road, downtown, Riyadh skyline, King Abdullah Financial District, Saudi Arabia
Individual investment portfolios in Saudi stock market rise 13.5% in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The number of individual investment portfolios in Saudi Arabia’s main stock market rose by 13.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 13,562,817 portfolios, an increase of 1,611,246 compared to 11,951,571 portfolios in Q1 2024, according to the Capital Market Authority’s quarterly statistical bulletin.On a quarterly basis, portfolio numbers grew by 3.6% compared to Q4 2024, which had recorded 13,090,915 portfolios, marking an increase of 741,902 in just three months.The total number of individual investors holding these portfolios also grew by 7.7% year-on-year, reaching 6,764,464 investors, up by 484,780 from 6,279,684 in Q1 2024. Compared to Q4 2024, the number of investors rose by 2.4% or 160,129 individuals.Male investors accounted for...
August 06, 2025

Individual investment portfolios in Saudi stock market rise 13.5% in Q1 2025

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Makkah region prisons sign strategic MoUs with three universities
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Under the patronage of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Emir of Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal, Deputy emir of the region, witnessed the signing of several strategic memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the region’s Directorate of Prisons and three universities: King Abdulaziz University, Taif University, and University of Jeddah.The agreements, signed at the Emirate’s headquarters in Jeddah, aim to enhance cooperation in academic, medical, research, and educational fields.The initiative also strengthens the principles of social responsibility among public institutions and contributes to the rehabilitation of inmates through academic programs and research-based services that support reintegration...
August 06, 2025

Makkah region prisons sign strategic MoUs with three universities

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the cabinet on Tuesday in NEOM.
Saudi Arabia urges global recognition of Palestinian state in UN-backed framework
Saudi Gazette report NEOM — Saudi Arabia has renewed its call for the international community to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing that the wave of recognition of Palestine by several countries marks growing momentum toward a just and comprehensive resolution.The call came during a Cabinet session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday in NEOM.The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the recent high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue, which Saudi Arabia co-hosted with France.The conference concluded with a final document urging UN member states to endorse it as a viable implementation framework.The Cabinet also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s continued humanitarian support...
August 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia urges global recognition of Palestinian state in UN-backed framework

The IMF report also noted that female labor force participation remains at 36%, doubling over the past five years. (File photo)
Saudi Arabia revises unemployment target to 5% as IMF hails labor market transformation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi government has set a revised unemployment target of 5% following continued improvements in job creation and labor participation, as highlighted in the final International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025 Article IV Consultation report.The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) welcomed the IMF’s final conclusions, which underscore the Kingdom’s accelerating labor market transformation under Vision 2030.Among the major achievements, unemployment among Saudi nationals declined to 7% by the fourth quarter of 2024, surpassing the original Vision 2030 target ahead of schedule.The government’s new goal of 5% signals growing confidence in the Kingdom’s economic trajectory.The IMF report also noted that female labor force participation...
August 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia revises unemployment target to 5% as IMF hails labor market transformation

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