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TGA enforces tougher penalties for taxi drivers, including fines and deportation for violators
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has approved a new set of regulations and enforcement measures governing individual service providers previously licensed to operate in the public taxi and airport taxi sectors. The updated framework, approved by TGA President Rumaih Al-Rumaih, introduces stricter penalties and safety standards to ensure service quality and passenger protection. Under the new rules, violations may result in fines of up to SR1,600 — which can be multiplied by up to five times — as well as vehicle confiscation, license suspension for up to five months, and deportation for non-Saudi violators. The accompanying violations and penalties table classifies offenses as “major” or “minor.” Major violations include any act that disrupts...
October 24, 2025

TGA enforces tougher penalties for taxi drivers, including fines and deportation for violators

Eastern Province Police deny Indian expatriate’s claim in viral video
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Eastern Province Police denied on Friday the claims made by an Indian expatriate in a video circulating online, in which he expressed a desire to return to his home country. Police said the man was summoned for questioning, and it was determined that he had filmed and posted the video solely to increase views on his social media account. Authorities confirmed that there was no dispute between the expatriate and his employer. Legal measures have been taken against him in coordination with the relevant authorities.
October 24, 2025

Eastern Province Police deny Indian expatriate’s claim in viral video

Saudi minister: Non-oil sector now drives 56% of Kingdom’s real GDP
Saudi Gazette reportBERLIN — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim said the Kingdom continues to evaluate its economic interests and make decisions that serve its long-term capabilities while maintaining balanced strategic partnerships. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue on Friday, Alibrahim emphasized that the United States remains Saudi Arabia’s oldest trading partner — a relationship spanning nearly nine decades — while China has become its largest trading partner today. He noted that Saudi Arabia’s direct and indirect dependence on oil has fallen from more than 90 percent to 68 percent, with non-oil activities now accounting for 56 percent of the Kingdom’s real GDP. “Saudi Arabia is still at the beginning of its transformation, but the figures point...
October 24, 2025

Saudi minister: Non-oil sector now drives 56% of Kingdom’s real GDP

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh said that Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted one million visitors within just 13 days since its launch on October 10.
Riyadh Season 2025 draws 1 million visitors in 13 days
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh said that Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted one million visitors within just 13 days since its launch on October 10. “The milestone reaffirms the sixth edition’s status as the grandest entertainment destination in the region and the world,” he said.Since its opening, the season featured major world-class events that have drawn wide attention from local and global audiences. It started with a spectacular global parade organized in collaboration with U.S. Company Macy's, in a first-of-its-kind celebration combining visual splendor and artistic performance.The lineup also included the Joy Forum 2025, which brought together some of the world's most prominent entertainment leaders...
October 24, 2025

Riyadh Season 2025 draws 1 million visitors in 13 days

The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the continued operation of its autonomous vehicle service in Riyadh, in cooperation with technology and operations partners Uber and WeRide.
TGA: Autonomous vehicle service beneficiaries surpass 950 in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the continued operation of its autonomous vehicle service in Riyadh, in cooperation with technology and operations partners Uber and WeRide. The initial application phase of the service witnessed growing public interest since its launch.The number of passengers who have experienced the service has so far exceeded 950 beneficiaries. The TGA said that autonomous vehicles currently operate across two designated routes within Roshn Front and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, featuring multiple dedicated stations at each site to facilitate passenger pick-up and drop-off.The service is conducted under direct regulatory and technical supervision from the authority, with the presence of safety officers in...
October 23, 2025

TGA: Autonomous vehicle service beneficiaries surpass 950 in Riyadh

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim meets with German Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization Karsten Wildberger in Berlin.
Economy minister discusses economic cooperation with German minister
Saudi Gazette reportBERLIN — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim met with German Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization Karsten Wildberger on the sidelines of the Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD) 2025.The ministers discussed opportunities for economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Germany and issues of mutual interest.
October 23, 2025

Economy minister discusses economic cooperation with German minister

The Pakistani ship PNS Yarmouk, operating in direct support of Combined Force 150 (CTF 150) of the Saudi-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), successfully busted drugs worth over $972.4 million in the Arabian Sea.
Saudi-led force busts drugs worth nearly $1 billion in Arabian Sea
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Pakistani ship PNS Yarmouk, operating in direct support of Combined Force 150 (CTF 150) of the Saudi-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), successfully busted drugs worth over $972.4 million in the Arabian Sea during an operation called Masmak. The CMF, a naval partnership that also includes the United States, said that the Pakistani naval vessel last week intercepted two different dhow sailing boats within 48 hours. The crew seized several tons of crystal methamphetamine and a smaller amount of cocaine, the CMF statement said. The intercepted vessels were identified as having no nationality, it said. “It was one of the most successful narcotics seizures for CMF," said Royal Saudi Naval Forces Commodore Fahad Aljoiad, commander of the CMF taskforce...
October 23, 2025

Saudi-led force busts drugs worth nearly $1 billion in Arabian Sea

Syrian Defense Minister Muharraf Abu Qasra praised the cooperation from the part of Saudi Arabia and Turkey during the reception ceremony held for the officers, who are leaving for Saudi Arabia and Turkey for the training.
Syrian officers to receive training in Saudi military colleges
Saudi Gazette reportDAMASCUS — Syrian Defense Minister Muharraf Abu Qasra announced that Syrian officers will receive training from military colleges in Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The Syrian government started sending military officials to receive the training, he said.The minister emphasized that this is part of academic and military cooperation, capacity building, and the training of personnel with knowledge of the latest weapons systems and modern warfare methods.Abu Qasra praised the cooperation from the part of Saudi Arabia and Turkey during the reception ceremony held for the officers, who are leaving for Saudi Arabia and Turkey for the training. He also emphasized the government’s commitment to exchanging expertise and developing capabilities.
October 23, 2025

Syrian officers to receive training in Saudi military colleges

U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg receives Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha in Washington.
Saudi–U.S. partnership in clean technologies highlighted during Alswaha’s meeting
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha discussed Saudi-US cooperation and partnership in sustainable technology development during his meeting with U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg in Washington.Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar also attended the meeting. The support for innovative initiatives in energy, environment, and the digital economy; and exploration of opportunities that contribute to global sustainable development were also figured in their talks. Alswaha and Helberg also highlighted the Kingdom’s growing role as a key partner in driving the global transition toward a more sustainable economy. The meeting was held...
October 23, 2025

Saudi–U.S. partnership in clean technologies highlighted during Alswaha’s meeting

The penalty for allowing others to use a tourism license has also been increased to SR60,000 for first-tier facilities and SR55,000 for second-tier facilities, compared with SR50,000 previously.
Saudi Arabia raises fines for unlicensed tourism facilities to SR250,000 in key cities
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has raised fines for operating hospitality facilities without a valid license to SR250,000 in major cities and key tourism destinations, up from the previous penalty amounting to SR50,000, according to the updated regulations that took effect Wednesday. The new penalties apply to first-tier cities, including Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alkhobar, as well as major giga-project destinations such as NEOM, The Red Sea, Diriyah, Amaala, and Qiddiya. Facilities operating without a valid license in these areas will also face permanent closure until the violation is corrected. In second-tier cities — Taif, Dammam, Abha, Jazan, Tabuk, Hail, Buraidah, Khamis Mushait, Jubail, Najran, Yanbu, Hafar Al-Batin, Al-Baha, Al-Hofuf, and Sakaka...
October 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia raises fines for unlicensed tourism facilities to SR250,000 in key cities

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