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Wirth opens registration for world-class traditional arts programs in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wirth) has opened registration for six specialized academic programs in collaboration with top global universities and academies in the fields of art and design.The initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s cultural development goals and aligns with the objectives of the “Year of Handicrafts 2025.”Launched on July 13, registration is available through Wirth’s official website: wrth.edu.sa. The academic offerings include master’s degrees, higher diplomas, and intermediate diplomas, all designed to merge traditional heritage with innovative design education.Among the new programs is a master’s in traditional furniture design in partnership with Italy’s Politecnico di Milano, one of the world’s top 10...
July 14, 2025

Wirth opens registration for world-class traditional arts programs in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia signs $8.3B renewable energy deals to add 15 GW in solar and wind capacity
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has signed seven new agreements to purchase electricity from solar and wind energy projects with a total capacity of 15,000 megawatts, backed by investments estimated at SR31 billion ($8.3 billion).The deals are part of the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Program, supervised by the Ministry of Energy.The agreements were signed in the presence of Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman with a consortium led by ACWA Power as the main developer, in partnership with Badeel, a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Aramco’s energy arm, Aramco Power.The solar photovoltaic projects include: Bisha (Asir Region) — 3,000 MW Al-Humaij (Madinah) — 3,000 MW Khulais (Makkah) — 2,000 MW Afif 1 and 2...
July 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia signs $8.3B renewable energy deals to add 15 GW in solar and wind capacity

Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb and ministry officials visit Breeze Café in Al-Shafa, enjoying the view of Taif’s mountains.
Al-Khateeb hails Taif’s tourism appeal as Saudi Summer 2025 gets underway
Saudi Gazette reportTAIF — Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb reaffirmed on Sunday that national talents are the backbone of the Kingdom’s tourism sector. He highlighted the government's focus on training and empowerment programs to raise workforce competence and expand employment opportunities across tourism pathways.During a field tour of Taif, marking the launch of his site visits under the Saudi Summer 2025 program, Al-Khateeb praised the province’s natural charm and moderate climate, which he said position it as one of the most promising tourist destinations in Saudi Arabia and the broader region.The visit included inspections of several key tourist landmarks and facilities in Taif, with a focus on evaluating visitor experience, reviewing available infrastructure, and...
July 14, 2025

Al-Khateeb hails Taif’s tourism appeal as Saudi Summer 2025 gets underway

Etidal and Telegram remove over 30 million extremist posts in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) and the messaging platform Telegram removed 30,846,485 pieces of extremist content and shut down 1,254 extremist channels during the second quarter of 2025, as part of their ongoing partnership to counter digital extremism.With these latest efforts, the cumulative total of extremist materials removed since the start of the collaboration in February 2022 has reached 207,604,942 items.In addition, a total of 17,455 extremist channels have been taken down over the same period.The joint initiative reflects a sustained commitment to curbing the spread of extremist ideology online and disrupting networks that exploit digital platforms to incite violence or propagate hate speech.
July 14, 2025

Etidal and Telegram remove over 30 million extremist posts in Q2 2025

Saudi banking sector assets hit $1.2 trillion in 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s financial sector exceeded key Vision 2030 benchmarks in 2024, with total banking sector assets reaching SR4.49 trillion, or 131% of the program’s target of SR3.43 trillion, according to the annual report released Sunday by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP).The report highlights the sector’s achievements in supporting economic growth and outlines strategic goals for the coming years.Among the key indicators, the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), excluding Aramco, reached a market capitalization of 86.7% of GDP, while private credit accounted for 69% of GDP.Insurance premiums reached 2.59% of non-oil GDP, surpassing the 2024 target by 9%. Small and medium enterprise (SME) loans made up 9.4% of total lending, hitting 94% of the...
July 13, 2025

Saudi banking sector assets hit $1.2 trillion in 2024

Saudi minister meets innovators, researchers in London to advance tech-driven economy
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha met with a group of Saudi innovators and postgraduate researchers in the British capital as part of his visit to the United Kingdom.The meeting, attended by Vice Minister Eng. Haitham Al-Ohali and Dr. Sultan bin Saeed, Acting Supervisor General of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority, brought together key figures from Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem.Discussions centered around supporting national talent and aligning their research efforts with the Kingdom’s strategic R&D and innovation priorities.The officials also emphasized the importance of leveraging Saudi research capabilities to develop impactful solutions.The session underscored the crucial role of...
July 13, 2025

Saudi minister meets innovators, researchers in London to advance tech-driven economy

MWL launches updated strategic plan and governance framework in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, launched the League’s updated strategic plan and revised governance framework in a formal ceremony at its headquarters in Makkah.The enhanced strategy and governance system reflect the League’s evolving role and expanding international programs, particularly those focused on activating the Makkah Document and the Document on Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought.Dr. Al-Issa emphasized that the updates aim to reinforce the League’s vision, mission, values, and objectives.He noted that the League’s founding principles remain central, and all resources and plans will continue to serve and evolve in line with...
July 13, 2025

MWL launches updated strategic plan and governance framework in Makkah

Ministry of Commerce recalls over 2,000 Baseus power banks over fire risk
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has announced on Sunday the recall of 2,124 Baseus portable chargers, model BS-30kp365, due to a potential risk of battery overheating, which could lead to fire hazards.Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the product and contact the company at 920014154 to arrange a return and receive a refund.To verify if a product is included in the recall and initiate the return process, customers can visit the official Arabic-language recall page: https://www.baseusksa.com/pages/recall_BS-30KP365.The ministry also urged users to check the model number through the Saudi Product Recalls Center at http://Recalls.sa. — SG
July 13, 2025

Ministry of Commerce recalls over 2,000 Baseus power banks over fire risk

Saudi Arabia delivers aid to wildfire-hit families in Syria’s Latakia countryside
RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing emergency food and shelter assistance to families affected by recent wildfires in the Latakia countryside of Syria.On Saturday, the center distributed 500 food baskets and 500 shelter kits to 500 families in the town of Qastal Maaf, aiming to meet urgent needs and alleviate suffering caused by the fires.The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian response through KSrelief to support the Syrian people during times of crisis and hardship. — SG
July 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia delivers aid to wildfire-hit families in Syria’s Latakia countryside

Saudi Arabia imposes SR2.1 million in anti-concealment fines in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced that it issued fines totaling SR2.1 million during the second quarter of 2025 as part of its nationwide crackdown on commercial concealment.The ministry said it conducted more than 8,007 inspection visits targeting 6,573 establishments and 1,434 companies.These efforts led to the detection of 230 suspected concealment cases and 19 market violations. Common infractions included labor and residency violations as well as the absence of electronic payment systems.The ministry received 1,704 reports related to concealment suspicions and referred 147 cases to the Committee for Anti-Concealment Violations. An additional 13 cases were forwarded to the Public Prosecution.Four public defamation rulings were also issued during the...
July 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia imposes SR2.1 million in anti-concealment fines in Q2 2025

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