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​​​​​​​Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail during his recent visit to China. 
Al-Hogail visits South Korea to enhance cooperation in smart cities and housing sectors
Saudi Gazette reportSEOUL — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail is visiting South Korea as part of an ongoing strategic approach to enhancing international cooperation in the fields of housing, infrastructure, and smart cities. Al-Hogail arrived in Seoul, capital of South Korea, after his visit to China.The Kingdom and Korea have enjoyed a strong partnership in this field since 2016, when a memorandum of understanding was signed in the housing sector, followed by executive programs in 2021 and 2023 that expanded cooperation to include smart cities and urban digital transformation.This cooperation saw significant development through a partnership with the Korean company NAVER Corporation, which contributed to establishing digital twins of the Kingdom’s cities and...
October 18, 2025

Al-Hogail visits South Korea to enhance cooperation in smart cities and housing sectors

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan addressing a joint press conference in Washington.  
IMF Chief thanks Saudi Arabia for accelerating support for Syria
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva thanked Saudi Arabia for accelerating support for the war-stricken Syria, revealing that she had received an invitation to visit the country.She made the remarks while addressing a joint press conference with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, chairman of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, which comprises the IMF’s 191 member countries.Al-Jadaan said that the global economy is undergoing a profound transformation that creates both opportunities and challenges. He stressed that the priority is to address debt burdens, affirming continued support for governments to undertake productive investments and repay their debts on time."Meanwhile, Al-Jadaan and Saudi...
October 18, 2025

IMF Chief thanks Saudi Arabia for accelerating support for Syria

Cabinet amends NDF regulation to make governor’s appointment by royal order
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Cabinet has approved an amendment to the regulation of the National Development Fund (NDF), stipulating that the fund’s governor will now be appointed by royal order instead of a decision by the fund’s board of directors.The decision modifies Article 8 of the regulation issued in 1439H, replacing the phrase “the fund shall have a governor appointed to and dismissed from his position by a decision of the board” with “the fund shall have a governor appointed by royal order.”The amendment also specifies that NDF employees, except for the governor, will be subject to the Labor Law and the Social Insurance Law.Under the new provision, the current governor of the NDF will continue to serve under the terms of his existing contract and exercise...
October 18, 2025

Cabinet amends NDF regulation to make governor’s appointment by royal order

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha meets with Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana in the United States.
Alswaha meets with CEOs of Waymo and OpenAI in US to cement partnerships
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held separate meetings with Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana and CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman during his current visit to the United States.The meetings were part of the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with leading global technology companies in developing smart mobility systems and autonomous driving technologies. The meetings also aimed to strengthen global partnerships in technology and artificial intelligence and expand collaboration in generative technologies and the development of innovative solutions.During the meeting, Alswaha and Mawakana discussed partnerships to develop future technologies that contribute to building intelligent transport...
October 18, 2025

Alswaha meets with CEOs of Waymo and OpenAI in US to cement partnerships

Sheikh Abdullah Al-Buaijan, imam of the Prophet's Mosque, delivers Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque in Moscow.
Prophet's Mosque imam delivers Friday sermon to 15,000 worshipers in Moscow
Saudi Gazette reportMOSCOW — Sheikh Abdullah Al-Buaijan, imam of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, delivered the Friday sermon at Moscow's Grand Mosque in Russia.More than 15,000 worshipers gathered for the Friday sermon and Juma prayers at the mosque.The visit and delivering Friday sermon by the Prophet’s Mosque imam in Moscow is part of the global efforts of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance to promote the tolerance and moderation of Islam and to spread the values of coexistence worldwide.
October 18, 2025

Prophet's Mosque imam delivers Friday sermon to 15,000 worshipers in Moscow

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha and Saudi Laureate Professor Omar Yaghi at the celebration held at University of California in Berkeley, United States.
Saudi delegation, led by communications minister, celebrates Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi at University of California
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha, celebrated Saudi scientist Professor Omar Yaghi, the 2025 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, alongside Saudi students at the University of California (UC), Berkeley in the United States.Alswaha conveyed the Saudi leadership's congratulations to Professor Yaghi for his historic achievement, recognizing his pioneering scientific contributions that have cemented the Kingdom's global research presence. The minister also reviewed Professor Yaghi's work in reticular chemistry and the ongoing research partnership between King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and UC Berkeley.In his address, Professor Yaghi briefed on his scientific...
October 18, 2025

Saudi delegation, led by communications minister, celebrates Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi at University of California

ZATCA thwarts attempt to smuggle 48,000 Captagon pills at Al-Haditha crossing
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) foiled an attempt to smuggle 47,927 amphetamine (Captagon) pills at the Al-Haditha border crossing after the drugs were found hidden inside a truck entering the Kingdom, the agency said.Spokesman Hamoud Al-Harbi said the shipment was intercepted during customs procedures using security screening technologies and live detection means.The pills were concealed within the truck’s consignment, he added.Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to ensure the arrest of the intended recipients inside the Kingdom. Four suspects were taken into custody.Al-Harbi said ZATCA will continue tightening customs controls at all land, sea, and air entry points to deter smuggling...
October 17, 2025

ZATCA thwarts attempt to smuggle 48,000 Captagon pills at Al-Haditha crossing

Saudi Arabia begins second phase of localization for four health professions
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, announced the implementation of the second phase of the decision to raise Saudization rates for four health professions in the private sector.The decision takes effect Oct. 17, 2025, in line with the approved professional definitions and classifications.Under the new regulation, clinical nutrition and physical therapy professions are required to achieve an 80% Saudization rate, medical laboratories 70%, and radiology 65%.The minimum salary for specialists has been set at SR7,000, and for technicians at SR5,000. The decision applies to all private health facilities across the Kingdom.The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has made procedural...
October 17, 2025

Saudi Arabia begins second phase of localization for four health professions

Over 13.5 million visit Two Holy Mosques in one week
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced that the total number of worshippers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the week of Rabi’ Al-Thani 18–24, 1447 AH reached 13,535,258.According to the authority, 4,681,002 worshippers performed prayers at the Grand Mosque, including 23,994 who prayed inside Hijr Ismail (Al-Hatim), while the number of Umrah pilgrims reached 2,796,561.At the Prophet’s Mosque, 5,168,764 worshippers were recorded during the same week, including 340,958 who prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.Meanwhile, 523,979 visitors offered their salutations to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions (may Allah be pleased with them).The...
October 17, 2025

Over 13.5 million visit Two Holy Mosques in one week

Saudi IT minister meets Nvidia CEO to explore AI partnership
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met with Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang in the United States on Thursday. They discussed prospects for a strategic partnership in cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure technologies and advancing national capabilities in Saudi Arabia.The meeting underscored the Kingdom’s leadership in adopting advanced technologies and developing AI-driven solutions, reaffirming its global position as a leading hub for innovation and emerging technologies.The discussions also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s continued progress toward building a thriving digital economy founded on knowledge, innovation, and sustainable growth.
October 17, 2025

Saudi IT minister meets Nvidia CEO to explore AI partnership

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