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An Airbus A320 Family aircraft is displayed at the mock-up centre of the Airbus aircraft manufacturer, in Blagnac, near Toulouse, southern France, 20 March 2019. (epaimages)
Saudi carriers restore operations after Airbus orders urgent A320 recall
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector moved quickly over the weekend to contain disruption after Airbus ordered an urgent worldwide recall of 6,000 A320-family aircraft on Friday, prompting flight cancellations and delays across global carriers, including Saudia, Flynas, and Flyadeal. The recall follows a serious incident in the United States on Oct. 30, when a JetBlue A320 flying from Mexico to New Jersey suffered a sudden flight-control malfunction, forcing an emergency diversion to Tampa and injuring several passengers. Airbus is expected to issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive as part of its precautionary measures. By Saturday, two of Saudi Arabia’s affected airlines confirmed they had completed the mandatory software and technical updates. Flyadeal...
November 29, 2025

Saudi carriers restore operations after Airbus orders urgent A320 recall

A total of 22,071 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 5,078 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 11,674 violators were deported.
21,134 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi security authorities have arrested a total of 21,134 illegal residents during the last week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between November 20 and November 26, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 13,128 violators of the Residency Law, 4,826 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,180 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 22,071 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 5,078 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 11,674 violators were deported. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to...
November 29, 2025

21,134 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week

The Geographical Indications Protection Law aims to safeguard national products with qualities tied to their origin, such as Saudi dates, Taif roses, and Najran honey, preventing unauthorized use or consumer deception.
Maximum 3-year jail and fine of SR1 million for violators of geographical indications
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH— Saudi Arabia has approved the Geographical Indications Protection Law which aims to provide protection for geographical indications of local products. The royal decree issued in this regard prevents unauthorized individuals from exploiting or imitating the geographical indications in a way that misleads consumers about the true origin of these products. The law will be implemented 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette, and the Board of Directors of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property will issue the executive regulations for this law within the same period. The new law stipulates penalties of imprisonment and fines for violations related to geographical indications. These penalties include imprisonment for a period of not less than...
November 29, 2025

Maximum 3-year jail and fine of SR1 million for violators of geographical indications

Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), said that the meteorological winter season will begin in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Dec. 1, with temperatures starting to gradually decrease.
NCM: Winter begins Monday as rainfall expected to continue in several regions in coming days
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH—Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), said that the meteorological winter season will begin in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Dec. 1, with temperatures starting to gradually decrease. There are continued chances for rainfall to experience in several regions of the Kingdom in the coming days, he said. Al-Qahtani said that the weather in the Kingdom is characterized by pleasant and relatively stable conditions. He said that next Sunday will witness the beginning of the first rainy spell of December, expecting rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy, affecting several regions that were impacted recently, particularly Madinah and Hail regions, the highlands of Makkah and parts of its southern coast, in addition to other large areas...
November 29, 2025

NCM: Winter begins Monday as rainfall expected to continue in several regions in coming days

Exercise commander Bg. Gen. Saad Al-Ahmari said the participating forces, including the Saudi Navy, demonstrated high levels of professionalism and combat readiness.
Saudi forces demonstrate combat readiness as Medusa-14 Naval Exercise concludes in Egypt
Saudi Gazette reportCAIRO — The Medusa 14 Naval Exercise concluded in Egypt, with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces participating alongside forces from Egypt, the host country, as well as from France, Greece and Cyprus.The final day of the drills featured advanced operational scenarios, including protection of maritime infrastructure, anti-submarine operations, asymmetric warfare exercises, fast-boat attacks, and amphibious and vertical-landing operations.Participating forces also carried out diverse training in an operational environment, including search and rescue, anti-air warfare, amphibious operations, electronic warfare, combat diving, and tactical shooting.Exercise commander Bg. Gen. Saad Al-Ahmari said the participating forces, including the Saudi Navy, demonstrated high levels of...
November 29, 2025

Saudi forces demonstrate combat readiness as Medusa-14 Naval Exercise concludes in Egypt

The rollout is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 to align with the rapid development of the Saudi capital. (File photo)
Riyadh Airports to launch major terminal transformation plan in early 2026
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — King Khalid International Airport, operated by Riyadh Airports Company, is preparing to implement a major strategic transformation plan — the first of its kind since the airport opened more than 40 years ago. The rollout is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 to align with the rapid development of the Saudi capital. The initiative is one of the airport’s most significant development projects and supports the strategic vision for Riyadh’s airports, introducing comprehensive operational and organizational enhancements. As part of the plan, a large operational reallocation between terminals will be carried out after redesigns were completed to preserve the airport’s original architectural identity.Under the new arrangement, terminal 5 will be...
November 29, 2025

Riyadh Airports to launch major terminal transformation plan in early 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (EPA)
Japan PM to address FII PRIORITY Asia Summit 2025 in Tokyo on Monday
Saudi Gazette reportTOKYO — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute announced that Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi will attend as the Special Guest at the FII PRIORITY Asia Summit 2025, taking place in Tokyo. She will deliver an in-person keynote address on Monday, December 1.This high-level engagement marks a significant moment in international dialogue, offering delegates and global stakeholders the opportunity to hear directly from Japan’s national leader at a pivotal time for global economic cooperation, innovation, and regional development, underscoring Asia’s role in shaping the future of global prosperity.FII Institute Acting CEO and Executive Committee Chairman Richard Attias said: “We are deeply honored to welcome Prime Minister Takaichi to the FII PRIORITY...
November 29, 2025

Japan PM to address FII PRIORITY Asia Summit 2025 in Tokyo on Monday

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah speaking at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London on Friday.
173 countries benefit from Saudi humanitarian aid that accounts for $142 billion
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — As many as 173 countries from around the world have benefited from 8,406 projects costing over $142 billion, implemented by Saudi Arabia in the humanitarian, relief, development, and charitable realms. This was revealed by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. Delivering a lecture on humanity in medicine at the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London on Friday, he affirmed Saudi Arabia’s pioneering role in humanitarian work, leading the Arab world and ranking among the top donors globally.Dr. Al-Rabeeah stated that the Saudi humanitarian work has gained a global dimension under the guidance of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...
November 29, 2025

173 countries benefit from Saudi humanitarian aid that accounts for $142 billion

The film will be shot entirely in the Kingdom.
Saudi anti-narcotics film ‘The Watchful Eyes’ begins table read ahead of filming
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the start of the table read for the upcoming anti-narcotics film Al-Oyoun Al-Sahira (“The Watchful Eyes”), a feature inspired by a true story taken from the case files of Saudi Arabia’s drug enforcement officers. The announcement comes as filming is set to begin next week, generating broad attention as one of the most anticipated Saudi cinematic projects. Alalshikh thanked Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior, for his strong support for the production, along with ministry personnel and anti-narcotics officers. He said the film aims to portray the sacrifices of security forces and bring their efforts to the big screen in a way that reflects their...
November 29, 2025

Saudi anti-narcotics film ‘The Watchful Eyes’ begins table read ahead of filming

Haneda Airport’s Terminal 2 is crowded with travellers due to flight cancellations, in Tokyo, Japan, 29 November 2025. (EPA)
Saudi airlines adjust operations amid Airbus A320 recall
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Airbus has ordered immediate repairs on roughly 6,000 A320-family aircraft, marking what appears to be one of the largest recalls in the company’s 55-year history and causing disruption for flights worldwide. The A320 family is the backbone of short- and medium-haul aviation in Saudi Arabia, with Saudia operating 64 aircraft, Flynas 66, and Flyadeal 45. Industry sources note that not all jets will require the full procedure, but those that do must undergo a mandatory software recalibration expected to take around three hours per aircraft. All three Saudi carriers issued advisories early Saturday, warning of potential schedule disruptions while emphasizing that safety remains their top priority. Saudia said it was “monitoring and reviewing the updates...
November 29, 2025

Saudi airlines adjust operations amid Airbus A320 recall

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