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The adjustment responds to growing demand for the metro service.
Riyadh Metro adjusts start time to 5:30 AM to serve commuters and students
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Riyadh public transport announced that Riyadh Metro will now begin operating daily at 5:30 AM, in a move aimed at serving students, employees, and early-morning commuters.The adjustment responds to growing demand for the metro service and is part of efforts to reduce reliance on private vehicles, ease traffic congestion, and improve mobility across the capital.Officials said the new schedule supports broader plans to expand and enhance the public transport network in line with the sustainability and quality-of-life objectives.In August, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City reported that the metro had transported 100 million passengers since its launch in December, achieving an operational punctuality rate exceeding 99.78 percent.The blue line along Olaya...
September 05, 2025

Riyadh Metro adjusts start time to 5:30 AM to serve commuters and students

The executive regulations will specify which categories are exempt from deportation in cases involving foreign drivers convicted of dangerous traffic violations.
Executive regulations to define exceptions to deportation under amended traffic law
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Traffic, said work is underway to amend Article 74 of the Traffic Law’s executive regulations in coordination with relevant authorities.The royal decree No. (M/50), issued on 2/3/1447 AH, approved amendments to Article 74, which addresses violations that endanger public safety.According to the amendment published Friday in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura, the Ministry of Interior has the authority to deport non-Saudis if a final court ruling convicts them of committing traffic violations that threaten public safety. Deported individuals will also be barred from reentering the Kingdom, under regulations coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, and Public...
September 05, 2025

Executive regulations to define exceptions to deportation under amended traffic law

Safa Al-Rashed, acting deputy minister for Future Skills and Capabilities at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, speaking at a panel in Riyadh on Thursday titled “Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce: Insights from Vision 2030”. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia’s digital sector grows to 389,000 workers with record female participation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia today boasts the largest pool of digital talent in the Middle East, with more than 389,000 specialists in digital professions, according to Safa Al-Rashed, acting deputy minister for Future Skills and Capabilities at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.Speaking at a panel in Riyadh on Thursday titled “Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce: Insights from Vision 2030,” Al-Rashed said more than 200,000 people have benefited from digital awareness programs, while artificial intelligence and technology courses have been introduced in several universities.Women now account for 35 percent of the sector’s workforce, surpassing the global and G20 averages — a sharp increase from just 7 percent in 2018.“Empowering national...
September 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s digital sector grows to 389,000 workers with record female participation

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia, France sign cultural cooperation program at Versailles
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati signed an executive program for cultural cooperation between the two countries during a meeting Thursday at the Palace of Versailles.The meeting was held on the sidelines of the “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra” concert.Discussions covered bilateral ties across a range of cultural sectors, including music, film, heritage, museums, fashion, libraries, theater, performing arts, and visual arts.One of the key initiatives under the agreement is the activation of the executive program between the Saudi Film Commission and France’s National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image, focused on advancing education and training in filmmaking.The two...
September 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia, France sign cultural cooperation program at Versailles

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel receives Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdulsalam Haikal in Riyadh on Thursday.
Health minister and Syrian communications minister discuss enhancing digital health cooperation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel received Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdulsalam Haikal in Riyadh on Thursday.During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the field of digital health and reviewed the benefits of modern technologies in developing the health services system.The two sides discussed ways to exchange expertise and explore mutual opportunities for leveraging digital technologies to enhance healthcare quality. They focused on improving the efficiency of health services and fostering a vibrant society with better health and a sustainable quality of life.The Syrian minister was briefed on the Virtual Health Hospital and the Command and Control Center at the Ministry of Health, as part of...
September 05, 2025

Health minister and Syrian communications minister discuss enhancing digital health cooperation

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority is set to implement first aid as part of the curriculum of secondary level of Saudi school education in the current academic year.
Saudi Red Crescent to implement first aid in secondary schools
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Red Crescent Authority is set to implement first aid as part of the curriculum of secondary level of Saudi school education in the current academic year of 2025-2026.The authority confirmed that the inclusion of first aid in secondary schools represents a qualitative shift aimed at empowering students with the practical skills necessary to deal with emergency situations and enhancing their awareness about the importance of first aid in saving human lives.The initiative, which is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the National Curriculum Center, is part of the national health awareness programs. It aims to integrate health education and emergency preparedness into curricula to promote sustainable community safety.The...
September 05, 2025

Saudi Red Crescent to implement first aid in secondary schools

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has referred an expatriate, working in Dammam, to the Public Prosecution to take legal procedures against him for selling unregistered pharmaceutical products.
SFDA initiates punitive measures against expat accused of selling medicine illegally
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has referred an expatriate, working in Dammam, to the Public Prosecution to take legal procedures against him for selling unregistered pharmaceutical products. This act constitutes a clear violation of the provisions of the Saudi Law of Pharmaceutical and Herbal Establishments and Preparations.The law governs the licensing, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of pharmaceutical and herbal products within the Kingdom. Paragraph 2 of Article 34 of the law stipulates that "whoever sells, dispenses, or possesses a pharmaceutical or herbal product that is adulterated, spoiled, expired, or unregistered, with the intent to trade it, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or by a fine not...
September 04, 2025

SFDA initiates punitive measures against expat accused of selling medicine illegally

Several Russian citizens and avid readers are visiting the Saudi pavilion at the five-day Moscow International Book Fair, which is being held at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow.
Saudi pavilion draws visitors at Moscow International Book Fair
Saudi Gazette report MOSCOW — The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated on Wednesday the Saudi pavilion at the 38th Moscow International Book Fair 2025. Several Russian citizens and avid readers are visiting the Saudi pavilion at the five-day fair, which is being held at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh), featuring broad international participation. The commission is leading the Kingdom’s participation in the event through a comprehensive cultural pavilion that brings together several key institutions and stakeholders from Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector. These include the UNESCO Chair in Translating Cultures, the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, the King Fahad National Library, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and...
September 04, 2025

Saudi pavilion draws visitors at Moscow International Book Fair

The Shigry Mountains in Tabuk stand out as a testament to earth’s history, with rocks and red sands telling a story spanning more than 542 million years.
Tabuk's Shigry Mountains offer a glimpse into earth's ancient history and human heritage
Saudi Gazette report TABUK — The Shigry Mountains in Tabuk stand out as a testament to earth’s history, with rocks and red sands telling a story spanning more than 542 million years. According to Dr. Abdulaziz ibn Laboun, founder of the Saudi Geologists Cooperative, these mountains are an "open geological museum," containing the oldest sedimentary rocks in the Kingdom.The unique formations, sculpted by millions of years of wind and rain, have created a landscape of natural columns, terraces, and caves. Dr. Ibn Laboun notes that beyond their scientific value, the mountains hold significant economic importance, with their sandstone rocks serving as natural groundwater reservoirs vital for agriculture in the region.The area also provides a rich record of human history. Ancient...
September 04, 2025

Tabuk's Shigry Mountains offer a glimpse into earth's ancient history and human heritage

The joint Saudi-French archaeological mission unearthed as many as 483 archaeological sites and documented over 550 archaeological monuments at Al-Ukhdood site in the southern Najran region.
Over 1000 artifacts unearthed at Al-Ukhdood site in Najran
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Heritage Commission has announced the conclusion of the 2025 season of the joint Saudi-French archaeological mission at Al-Ukhdood site in the southern Najran region. The joint team yielded significant findings, documenting key features of ancient human settlement in southern Arabia.During this season, archaeological surveys and excavations covered 59.9 percent of the site. Using modern technology, such as digital scanning and 3D modeling, the team registered 483 archaeological sites and documented over 550 archaeological monuments.The work uncovered the foundations of a building with rooms and courtyards, showing architectural styles that date back to the third century BC. Artifacts found include a sandstone altar shaped like a bull's head,...
September 04, 2025

Over 1000 artifacts unearthed at Al-Ukhdood site in Najran

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