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Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has approved new policies and regulations for registering workers and localizing activities in licensed tourism facilities across Saudi Arabia.
Saudi receptionist is mandatory at all tourism hospitality facilities
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has approved new policies and regulations for registering workers and localizing activities in licensed tourism facilities across Saudi Arabia.According to the new regulations, all tourism hospitality facilities are required to have a Saudi receptionist present during working hours, reinforcing the deeply rooted values of Saudi hospitality.Employee contracts—including contractual, seconded, or seasonal—must be documented via the Ajeer platform or other approved platforms. Establishments with multiple licensed branches must register employees specifically against the facility file linked to each tourism license.Outsourcing or assigning positions subject to Saudization decisions to entities or workers outside the Kingdom...
October 15, 2025

Saudi receptionist is mandatory at all tourism hospitality facilities

Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail.
Al-Hogail to embark on Asian tour Thursday to boost partnerships in real estate, smart cities
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail is set to begin an Asian tour on Thursday to China and South Korea, aimed at boosting international partnerships in the fields of housing, urban technologies, and smart cities. This is in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to develop an integrated urban environment and enhance the quality of life in Saudi cities.Al-Hogail will start his tour with an official visit to Beijing, where he will hold extensive meetings with officials and partners in urban development and industrial construction. The visit will also include signing new agreements to deliver 100,000 housing units by 2030, supporting supply sustainability and diversifying housing solutions for Saudi citizens.The minister will then travel to...
October 15, 2025

Al-Hogail to embark on Asian tour Thursday to boost partnerships in real estate, smart cities

Four persons —two Saudis and two Syrian nationals— were arrested after foiling major drug smuggling attempt in the Riyadh region.
4 arrested after seizure of huge cache of drugs hidden inside shipment of walnuts
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Four persons —two Saudis and two Syrian nationals— were arrested after foiling major drug smuggling attempt in the Riyadh region. The General Directorate of Narcotics Control have seized 2,064,000 amphetamine pills hidden inside a shipment of walnuts. The arrested persons were the recipients of the drugs smuggled into the Kingdom.The arrests were made as part of the Ministry of Interior's anti-narcotics mission and its efforts to monitor drug smuggling and trafficking activities that target the security of the Kingdom and its youth.The security authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information they have about any activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking, by calling over the numbers 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh and...
October 15, 2025

4 arrested after seizure of huge cache of drugs hidden inside shipment of walnuts

Covering a total built-up area of 12 million square meters, the King Salman Gate aims to transform the infrastructure and urban landscape of Makkah—particularly its central area—into a global model of sustainable urban development. (File photo)
Crown Prince launches King Salman Gate project near Grand Mosque in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of the “King Salman Gate” project, a mixed-use destination in Makkah, to be developed adjacent to the Grand Mosque.Covering a total built-up area of 12 million square meters, the King Salman Gate aims to transform the infrastructure and urban landscape of Makkah—particularly its central area—into a global model of sustainable urban development. The project seeks to enhance services for visitors and pilgrims, enrich their spiritual and cultural journeys, and align with the objectives of the Pilgrim Experience Program under Saudi Vision 2030.Strategically located near the Grand Mosque, the King Salman Gate will provide residential, cultural, and service facilities surrounding...
October 15, 2025

Crown Prince launches King Salman Gate project near Grand Mosque in Makkah

The Saudi Pavilion hosted more than 700 cultural and business events, including over 150 bilateral meetings in its Collaboration Hub. (Supplied)
Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka closes after welcoming over 3 million visitors
OSAKA — The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka officially concluded its six-month participation on October 15, celebrating cultural exchange, innovation, and international collaboration after welcoming more than 3 million visitors.The closing ceremony was led by Minister of State and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Eng. Ibrahim AlSultan, marking the end of 184 days of exhibitions, performances, and events under the theme “An Epic Journey of New Discoveries.”Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Pavilion, Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, said the Pavilion embodied “a story of transformation, innovation, and cultural exchange that we shared with the world.”He added that the experience symbolized the Kingdom’s evolving role on the global...
October 15, 2025

Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka closes after welcoming over 3 million visitors

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaking on Tuesday at the IMF–World Bank Week 2025 during a session hosted by the Atlantic Council.
Al-Jadaan: No room for ego as Saudi giga projects face continual reassessment
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said Saudi Arabia remains committed to recalibrating its economic priorities under Vision 2030, emphasizing that giga projects and investments will be continually reassessed to ensure long-term value, productivity, and sustainability.Speaking on Tuesday at the IMF–World Bank Week 2025 during a session hosted by the Atlantic Council, Al-Jadaan said the Kingdom’s leadership has made it clear that projects will not continue out of “ego” or attachment to our plans.“We should totally disconnect these programs from an ego that we started implementing something, promoted it, and therefore need to stick to it,” he said, citing directives from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent speech to the Shoura...
October 15, 2025

Al-Jadaan: No room for ego as Saudi giga projects face continual reassessment

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih addressing the Dushanbe International Investment Forum 2025.
Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia is keen on promoting sustainable investments in Tajikistan
Saudi Gazette reportDUSHANBE — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih emphasized Saudi Arabia’s keenness on promoting sustainable investments in Tajikistan. He made the remarks in his opening speech at Dushanbe International Investment Forum 2025.During his visit to Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, which concluded on Tuesday, Al-Falih was accompanied by a high-level Saudi delegation, including representatives from the Kingdom's public and private sectors and a group of business and financial leaders.The opening session of the forum was also attended by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. In his speech, Al-Falih conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the president, the government, and the people...
October 15, 2025

Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia is keen on promoting sustainable investments in Tajikistan

Saudi Arabia’s on-oil national exports amounted to approximately SR19.02 billion, representing 18.6 percent of total commodity exports, achieving a slight annual growth of 0.6 percent and a monthly growth of 5.1 percent.
Saudi Arabia's trade surplus exceeds SR26 billion in July, marking 53.4% annual growth
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of SR26.85 billion during the month of July 2025. This records an annual growth rate of 53.4 percent and an increase of SR9.35 billion, compared to the same period in 2024, when the surplus reached SR17.5 billion, according to the data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The authority said in its International Trade Bulletin for July that the trade balance achieved a monthly growth of 37.8 percent, with a value of SR7.36 billion, compared to the previous month of June, when the surplus reached approximately SR19.49 billion. The Kingdom's total international trade volume in July amounted to approximately SR177.91 billion, divided between commodity exports worth SR102.38 billion and imports...
October 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia's trade surplus exceeds SR26 billion in July, marking 53.4% annual growth

The Ministry of Commerce announced the cancellation of approximately 39,000 sub-commercial registrations since the new Commercial Registration Law came into effect last April.
39,000 sub-commercial registrations, costing SR21 million, cancelled since April
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced the cancellation of approximately 39,000 sub-commercial registrations since the new Commercial Registration Law came into effect last April, representing 8.7 percent of the total sub-registrations.The cancelled registrations included 32,500 for establishments and 6,300 for companies. The cancellation of these registrations contributed to saving the private sector approximately SR21 million in financial costs over the past six months.The ministry's Business Sector Bulletin, issued on Tuesday, confirmed that the Commercial Registration Law facilitates business operations and reduces financial burdens on establishments. This was achieved by canceling the issuance of sub-registrations for establishments and companies by...
October 14, 2025

39,000 sub-commercial registrations, costing SR21 million, cancelled since April

The total number of commercial registrations issued by the Ministry of Commerce during the third quarter of 2025 has exceeded 128,000, of which women-owned businesses account for 49 percent.
Saudi women own 49% of total 128,000 commercial registrations issued in 3Q of 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The total number of commercial registrations issued by the Ministry of Commerce during the third quarter of 2025 has exceeded 128,000, of which women-owned businesses account for 49 percent. This brings the total number of commercial registrations across the Kingdom to more than 1.7 million. Among these commercial registrations, 48 percent belonged to women-owned businesses while 51 percent owned by young people, according to the Business Sector Bulletin for the third quarter of 2025 issued by the ministry.The Riyadh region topped the list of commercial registrations during the third quarter of the year with approximately 50,000 registrations. It was followed by the Eastern Province with more than 21,500 commercial registrations, Makkah with 19,400, Qassim...
October 14, 2025

Saudi women own 49% of total 128,000 commercial registrations issued in 3Q of 2025

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