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Final rounds of King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition open in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh inaugurated on Saturday the final rounds of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Qur’an at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.Held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the competition brings together 179 contestants from 128 countries across five continents.The six-day finals are being held in morning and evening sessions, with judging conducted by an elite panel of international referees.In his opening address, Al Al-Sheikh welcomed participants and attendees, stressing that one of the Kingdom’s greatest honors is its service to the Qur’an and recognition of its memorizers,...
August 09, 2025

Final rounds of King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition open in Makkah

Saudi joint security raids arrest over 22,000 residency, labor, and border violators in one week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Joint field campaigns to track and arrest violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations across all regions of Saudi Arabia resulted in the detention of 22,072 offenders between July 31 and Aug. 6, according to the Ministry of Interior.Of those apprehended, 13,833 were in violation of residency laws, 4,624 breached border security regulations, and 3,615 violated labor laws.Authorities also intercepted 1,640 individuals attempting to cross into the Kingdom illegally — 35% from Yemen, 64% from Ethiopia, and 1% from other nationalities — and detained 48 people for trying to leave Saudi Arabia unlawfully.The operations further led to the arrest of 37 people accused of transporting, sheltering, employing, or covering up for violators....
August 09, 2025

Saudi joint security raids arrest over 22,000 residency, labor, and border violators in one week

Saudi Arabia achieves first successful summer cloud seeding in Riyadh region
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology announced the first successful summer cloud seeding operation in the Kingdom, increasing rainfall over Rumaḥ in northeastern Riyadh in what it described as a significant technological milestone.The operation, part of the center’s expanding program, aims to boost rainfall rates and improve water resource utilization amid the region’s changing climate patterns.Officials said the positive results in Rumaḥ signal the program’s effectiveness, with further efforts planned to enhance seeding techniques and support scientific research to achieve optimal outcomes in future seasons.The cloud seeding program uses advanced scientific methods to stimulate rain formation by dispersing eco-friendly materials into targeted...
August 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia achieves first successful summer cloud seeding in Riyadh region

Saudi customs record 1,626 seizures of contraband
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s land, sea, and air customs ports recorded 1,626 seizures of contraband as part of ongoing efforts by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to strengthen security and protect society from prohibited goods of all types.The confiscated items included 73 categories of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, shabu, and Captagon pills, along with 882 banned substances.Customs officials also foiled attempts to smuggle 2,886 shipments of tobacco and its derivatives, 45 cases involving undeclared cash, and four cases of weapons and related equipment.ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strict control over the Kingdom’s imports and exports, in coordination with relevant government agencies, to safeguard the community and...
August 09, 2025

Saudi customs record 1,626 seizures of contraband

Arab-Islamic ministerial committee condemns Israel’s Gaza occupation plan as crimes against humanity
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The ministerial committee mandated by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on developments in Gaza has condemned Israel’s announcement of its intention to impose full military control over the Gaza Strip, describing it as crimes against humanity, a flagrant violation of international law, and an attempt to entrench the illegal occupation.Comprising Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Türkiye, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and several other member states, the committee stressed that such actions obliterate any opportunity for peace, undermine regional and international efforts toward de-escalation, and exacerbate severe humanitarian conditions in Gaza, the West Bank, and East...
August 09, 2025

Arab-Islamic ministerial committee condemns Israel’s Gaza occupation plan as crimes against humanity

Saudi Arabia welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace accord brokered by US
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Friday welcomed the announcement of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, describing it as a “new phase of understanding, cooperation, and the consolidation of security and stability in the Caucasus region.”In a statement, the Foreign Ministry praised the role of the United States in facilitating the accord and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for all efforts aimed at ending conflicts and enhancing opportunities for peace and development in troubled regions worldwide.“The Kingdom looks forward to this agreement marking the start of a new era that serves the interests of the peoples of both countries and the region as a whole,” the ministry said.The joint announcement from Baku and Yerevan confirmed the finalization of the...
August 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace accord brokered by US

Over 60 million visit the Two Holy Mosques in Muharram
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that a total of 60,245,635 people visited the Two Holy Mosques during the Islamic month of Muharram in 1447 AH, supported by an integrated network of services provided by the authority and participating agencies to serve pilgrims and worshippers.The authority reported that the Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed 27,531,599 worshippers, including 47,823 who prayed in the Hateem area of Hijr Ismail. The number of Umrah performers reached 7,857,270.At the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, the total number of worshippers reached 21,576,200, including 1,122,368 who prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah. Meanwhile, 2,110,375 people visited to greet the Prophet Muhammad...
August 09, 2025

Over 60 million visit the Two Holy Mosques in Muharram

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Saudi FM holds talks with global counterparts on Gaza escalation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of phone calls on Friday with his counterparts in France, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, and with the European Union’s foreign policy chief, to discuss the worsening situation in Gaza and its humanitarian and security implications.In a call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, the discussions focused on developments in Gaza and their broader impact.Prince Faisal also spoke with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, stressing the importance of ending Israeli violations and the use of starvation tactics against Gaza’s population.In talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two...
August 08, 2025

Saudi FM holds talks with global counterparts on Gaza escalation

Saudi customs seize 406,000 Captagon pills hidden in sheep wool at Haditha crossing
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) officials at the Haditha border crossing foiled an attempt to smuggle 406,400 amphetamine (Captagon) pills into the Kingdom, the agency said Friday.The shipment, declared as livestock, was subjected to customs procedures and inspection using security screening technologies and sniffer dogs.Authorities found the pills concealed inside the wool of the sheep.Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of three individuals who were set to receive the contraband inside Saudi Arabia.The authority reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls on all imports and exports, vowing to remain vigilant against smuggling attempts as part of its...
August 08, 2025

Saudi customs seize 406,000 Captagon pills hidden in sheep wool at Haditha crossing

Funeral held in Makkah for Saudi student stabbed in UK
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Thousands gathered in Makkah on Friday to bid farewell to Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim, who was fatally stabbed last week in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he was studying. #VIDEO: Thousands gather at the Grand Mosque in Makkah for the Janazah prayer of Mohammed Al Qasim, a 21-year-old student and volunteer at Masjid Al Haram, who was tragically murdered in the UK.pic.twitter.com/8J1VVjWDoL — Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) August 8, 2025 Mourners performed funeral prayers for the 21-year-old at the Grand Mosque following Friday prayers before his burial at the Al-Shuhada Cemetery.British police have charged a 21-year-old man from Cambridge with murder in connection with the incident and arrested a second man in his 50s on suspicion of assisting...
August 08, 2025

Funeral held in Makkah for Saudi student stabbed in UK

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