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The new model features a redesigned exterior façade along with upgraded surrounding areas.
First upgraded gas refilling station model launched in Dhahran to enhance urban landscape
Saudi Gazette report DHAHRAN — The Eastern Province Municipality has unveiled the first advanced aesthetic model for a gas refilling station in Dhahran, aimed at enhancing the city’s urban landscape, improving service quality, and providing a safer, more comfortable environment for residents and visitors.The new model features a redesigned exterior façade along with upgraded surrounding areas, using modern materials that align with the city’s architectural identity.Part of a wider initiative to modernize service facilities, the project integrates aesthetic elements into public infrastructure to improve user experience, raise safety standards, and transform essential public service points such as gas refilling outlets into fully integrated urban spaces that reflect the city’s...
August 04, 2025

First upgraded gas refilling station model launched in Dhahran to enhance urban landscape

Ministry launches Non-Profit Precious Metals and Gemstones Association to boost industry
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has officially announced the establishment of the Non-Profit Precious Metals and Gemstones Association, aimed at advancing the industry, fostering innovation, and empowering local designers and artisans across the Kingdom.The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to strengthen the role of non-profit organizations within the industrial and mining sectors, reflecting its belief in their contribution to economic and social development.Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the association’s objectives include enhancing local content in precious metals and gemstone products, supporting the creative industries, empowering women and youth, and elevating professional standards among designers through...
August 04, 2025

Ministry launches Non-Profit Precious Metals and Gemstones Association to boost industry

The data shows that 94.1% of establishments have a dedicated business email, and 70.3% maintain a mobile phone specifically for their operations.
Saudi report shows 97.7% of businesses have internet access, 57.7% use social media
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Nearly all establishments in Saudi Arabia (97.7%) are connected to the internet, while 57.7% of those with internet access use social media platforms, according to the 2023 “Nafath” statistics on information and communications technology usage by businesses, released by the General Authority for Statistics.The data shows that 94.1% of establishments have a dedicated business email, and 70.3% maintain a mobile phone specifically for their operations.About 75.5% operate with internal networks and fixed connections, while 91.3% have used government e-services, such as accessing information, downloading and submitting forms, or completing transactions online.Additionally, 73.1% of establishments reported completing government forms electronically, and 65.6%...
August 04, 2025

Saudi report shows 97.7% of businesses have internet access, 57.7% use social media

911 emergency centers handle over 2.7 million calls in July
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Security Operations Center (911) received a total of 2,779,711 calls across the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province in July 2025, as part of its mission to handle emergency communications and route them to the relevant security and service agencies.The 911 unified operations centers operate using advanced automated systems, staffed by highly trained multilingual teams who provide accurate and professional service around the clock.According to official figures, Makkah Province recorded 845,165 calls, Madinah 243,816, Riyadh 1,164,066, and the Eastern Province 526,664, bringing the total number of calls in these regions to nearly 2.78 million for the month.The centers continue to play a pivotal role in ensuring rapid...
August 04, 2025

911 emergency centers handle over 2.7 million calls in July

Saudi economy praised by IMF for resilience, diversification progress
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has commended Saudi Arabia’s strong economic performance, resilience to external shocks, and success in advancing diversification strategies, saying the Kingdom’s medium-term outlook remains robust despite global uncertainty and weaker commodity prices.In its concluding statement following the 2025 Article IV consultations, the IMF said Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector is driving growth, inflation remains contained, and unemployment among Saudi nationals fell to a record low of 7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024.The IMF attributed the gains to fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and continued investment under Vision 2030, which have helped balance fiscal stability with economic transformation...
August 04, 2025

Saudi economy praised by IMF for resilience, diversification progress

Mohammed Yousef Al-Qasim.
Cambridge police charge suspect in fatal stabbing of Saudi student; court appearance today
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge police said Monday that a 21-year-old man has been charged with murder and possession of a knife in a public place over the fatal stabbing of Saudi student Mohammed Yousef Al-Qasim, 20, in what officers described as an “unprovoked attack.”The suspect, from Cambridge, is set to appear before Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday, August 4. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Tuesday.A second man, aged 50 and also from Cambridge, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody, police said.According to authorities, Al-Qasim was taking part in a 10-week training program in Cambridge and studying English at EF International Language Campuses.Police said they were called to Mill Park at 11:27 p.m. on Friday, August 1, following...
August 04, 2025

Cambridge police charge suspect in fatal stabbing of Saudi student; court appearance today

Muslim World League launches global digital Quranic reading initiatives in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and President of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, inaugurated a series of pioneering Quranic projects at the MWL headquarters in Makkah.The launch included the opening of the “First Coordinating Forum for Global Digital Quranic Reading Platforms,” the unveiling of the “Global Digital Quranic Reading Portal,” and the establishment of the world’s first association dedicated to digital Quranic reading.The event, attended by leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners in Quran recitation and education, as well as representatives from 50 global digital Quranic reading platforms, highlighted advanced efforts to teach and recite the Quran remotely through modern...
August 03, 2025

Muslim World League launches global digital Quranic reading initiatives in Makkah

Four health colleges rank lowest in 2025 national licensure exam results
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Four health colleges have been ranked in the lowest performance category in the 2025 Saudi Licensure Examination (SLE) results, according to a new report by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).The report, which assessed the performance of students and graduates from health colleges across the Kingdom in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and medical laboratory sciences, placed Mustaqbal University, Vision College in Jeddah, Buraydah College, and Vision College in Riyadh in Category E, defined as institutions with mean scores below 550.Mustaqbal University recorded an average score of 516.64, while Vision College in Jeddah averaged 496.66. Buraydah College scored 490.62, and Vision College in Riyadh had the lowest average at 487.74.The...
August 03, 2025

Four health colleges rank lowest in 2025 national licensure exam results

Riyadh Comedy Festival tickets now on sale for world’s biggest stand-up event
RIYADH — Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced that tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, billed as the world’s largest comedy festival.From September 26 to October 9, more than 50 of the biggest names in stand-up will perform across multiple venues in Boulevard City, including the Mohammed Al-Ali Theatre, BAKR Al-Sheddi Theatre, SEF Arena, and ANB Arena.Tickets for the first 26 acts went on sale August 1 via the WeBook app, giving comedy fans the chance to see global stars such as Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Chris Tucker, Louis C.K., Russell Peters, and Jo Koy.Other confirmed performers include Andrew Santino, Andrew Schulz, Aziz Ansari, Bobby Lee, Chris Distefano, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias,...
August 03, 2025

Riyadh Comedy Festival tickets now on sale for world’s biggest stand-up event

Saudi consulate in Geneva reports death of citizen in lake drowning incident
Saudi Gazette reportGENEVA — The Saudi Consulate General in Geneva announced that it is handling the case of a Saudi citizen who died after drowning in Lake Geneva.In a statement posted on its X account, the consulate said it is working in coordination with the relevant Swiss authorities to complete the necessary procedures for repatriating the body to Saudi Arabia.No further details on the circumstances of the incident were immediately provided.
August 03, 2025

Saudi consulate in Geneva reports death of citizen in lake drowning incident

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