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SFDA refers illegal cosmetics facility to prosecution over expiry date tampering
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has referred a violator to the Public Prosecution after uncovering a residential facility used to store and distribute cosmetic products with manipulated expiration dates.SFDA inspectors seized approximately 1.5 million units of non-compliant cosmetic products at the unauthorized site, prompting the immediate closure of the facility and escalation to legal authorities.The violation represents a direct threat to consumer health and safety.According to Article 31 of the Cosmetics Law, offenses such as fraud, tampering, or distribution of expired or falsified products can lead to up to five years’ imprisonment, fines up to SR5 million, or both.The Authority emphasized its continued commitment to enforcing regulations,...
July 15, 2025

SFDA refers illegal cosmetics facility to prosecution over expiry date tampering

Saudi tech and innovation delegation explores AI and space partnerships in UK
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — A high-level Saudi delegation led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha visited several leading British technology and research institutions as part of a series of official engagements in the United Kingdom aimed at boosting cooperation in deep tech and space connectivity.The delegation began its tour at Wayve, a company specializing in autonomous driving powered by artificial intelligence, where they reviewed the company’s next-generation AV2.0 smart mobility solutions.They also visited Automata Technologies, known for automating laboratory workflows with robotics, and explored its LINQ platform, which leverages AI to accelerate diagnostics and biological research, paving the way for future collaboration in digital...
July 15, 2025

Saudi tech and innovation delegation explores AI and space partnerships in UK

Saudi Arabia leads MENA in venture capital with $860 million in H1 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the top destination for venture capital investment in the Middle East and North Africa during the first half of 2025, attracting SR3.2 billion ($860 million) in funding for startups, surpassing the total VC investment recorded in all of 2024.The figures, released by MAGNiTT, a platform specializing in startup investment data, highlight the Kingdom’s robust and evolving economic environment under the Vision 2030 framework.According to the report, Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of all venture capital investment in the MENA region during H1 2025.The Kingdom also achieved a record number of deals, with 114 venture capital transactions completed during the same period, a strong indicator of investor confidence and the...
July 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia leads MENA in venture capital with $860 million in H1 2025

King Fahad National Library extends weekend hours
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — King Fahad National Library has announced extended weekend operating hours to improve access to knowledge and provide a more flexible and enriching experience for researchers and visitors.Under the new schedule, the library will be open on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to midnight, and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering broader time slots to benefit from its diverse services.The initiative is launched under the theme “You asked, we delivered — longer hours, better service,” underscoring the library’s commitment to serving the public at times most convenient to them, particularly during weekends, which see increased interest from readers and researchers.
July 15, 2025

King Fahad National Library extends weekend hours

Police in Najran arrest 12 expats for prostitution in residential apartment
Saudi Gazette reportNAJRAN — Authorities in Najran have arrested 12 expatriates — five men and seven women — for engaging in prostitution inside a residential apartment.The operation was carried out by the Special Tasks and Duties Force of Najran Police, in coordination with the General Directorate of Community Security and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit.All individuals involved were detained, and legal procedures have been initiated. The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution.
July 15, 2025

Police in Najran arrest 12 expats for prostitution in residential apartment

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia remained relatively stable at 2.3 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month last year.
GASTAT: Inflation remains stable at 2.3% in June
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia remained relatively stable at 2.3 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month last year.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) or inflation recorded a slight increase of 0.1 percent in June compared to the previous month of May when it stood at 2.2 percent, according to the monthly statistics bulletin published on Tuesday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Saudi Arabia continues to record one of the lowest inflation rates among G20 countries.According to the report, this rise was mainly driven by an increase in the prices of the housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel section by 0.2 percent. The CPI witnessed slight increases in prices for several other categories on a monthly basis, including food and...
July 15, 2025

GASTAT: Inflation remains stable at 2.3% in June

Veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson conducted the experiments during her stay aboard the ISS, under the direct supervision of Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi and with technical oversight from the Saudi Space Agency’s scientific teams.
Arab student experiments return from ISS, Saudi Space Agency confirms success
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Space Agency announced on Tuesday the successful execution and safe return of scientific experiments conducted in microgravity by 10 student winners from Saudi Arabia and several Arab countries, as part of the “Madak Space” competition.The experiments were carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and returned to Earth following the conclusion of the AX-4 mission.This pioneering initiative — launched in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) and the Ilmi Center for Science Discovery and Innovation, a Misk affiliate — aimed to empower youth across the Arab world by enabling them to carry out space-based experiments that combine the disciplines of art, engineering, and plant science.The goal was to foster...
July 15, 2025

Arab student experiments return from ISS, Saudi Space Agency confirms success

Saudi energy minister urges global action on energy poverty at OPEC forum
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, emphasized the urgent need to tackle global energy poverty during his address at the OPEC International Seminar in Vienna on Monday.Highlighting one of the most pressing global energy challenges, the minister cited United Nations estimates that 1.2 billion people suffer from energy poverty — a figure he believes could be nearly three times higher in reality.He noted that over two billion people still rely on traditional, unsafe cooking fuels, which contribute to pollution and health hazards.Prince Abdulaziz revealed that a dedicated Saudi team is actively working across Africa and Southeast Asia to address energy poverty, engaging directly with governments to implement practical...
July 14, 2025

Saudi energy minister urges global action on energy poverty at OPEC forum

Authorities move to regulate car dealership agreements in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and the General Authority for Competition have recently held several meetings to address the growing concentration in the automotive sector, particularly regarding the registration of additional dealership agreements for car distribution.Sources told Okaz that the Competition Authority has begun reviewing market concentration resulting from new distribution agreements, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce.The authority has started receiving applications from companies seeking to register such vertical agreements, with plans to release a comprehensive guide to help companies comply with competition regulations and avoid anti-competitive practices.The move follows the authority’s recent investigation into...
July 14, 2025

Authorities move to regulate car dealership agreements in Saudi Arabia

The inspection, conducted under the SFDA’s foreign factory oversight program, aligns with international regulatory standards. (File picture)
SFDA suspends European pharmaceutical factory over critical GMP violations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has suspended the registration of a European pharmaceutical factory following the discovery of serious violations of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during an external inspection.The decision came after SFDA inspectors identified fundamental lapses in the factory’s manufacturing procedures and internal quality systems, posing a direct risk to the safety of pharmaceutical products intended for export to Saudi Arabia.The suspension was enacted as a precautionary measure to prevent the distribution of potentially unsafe medicines in the Kingdom.The inspection, conducted under the SFDA’s foreign factory oversight program, aligns with international regulatory standards and involved a comprehensive review of the...
July 14, 2025

SFDA suspends European pharmaceutical factory over critical GMP violations

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