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Red Sea Global CEO John Pagano granted Saudi citizenship
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global (RSG), announced that he has been granted Saudi citizenship. He expressed deep gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for this profound honor and privilege.In a statement shared on X, Pagano wrote: “It is a great honor to share that I have been granted Saudi citizenship. My sincerest gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for this immense privilege and trust.”He noted that after spending several years in the Kingdom, he has “embraced its culture, built lasting connections with its people, and witnessed its inspiring transformation. Saudi Arabia has become a place I...
October 09, 2025

Red Sea Global CEO John Pagano granted Saudi citizenship

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing clarified that the requirements apply to all stores selling tobacco products and accessories, including cigarettes, shisha, and e-cigarettes.
Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has imposed a ban on running tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved regulatory measures in this regard. The new requirements aimed to promote public health, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and create a safe and orderly commercial environment across the Kingdom.The ministry clarified that the requirements apply to all stores selling tobacco products and accessories, including cigarettes, shisha, and e-cigarettes. It noted that obtaining a license requires a valid commercial registration, Civil Defense approval, and full compliance with the Municipal Licensing Procedures Law and its executive regulations. The ministry explained that the requirements include...
October 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools

The Ministry of Tourism has carried out over 47,000 inspection tours of tourism hospitality facilities, including hotels and apartments, across the Kingdom during the first half of 2025.
Tourism ministry detects 21,000 violations during 47,000 inspections in 1H of 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has carried out over 47,000 inspection tours of tourism hospitality facilities, including hotels and apartments, across the Kingdom during the first half of 2025. These inspections have resulted in the detection of approximately 21,000 violations.According to the ministry, these inspection tours are part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the sustainability of the tourism sector and ensure that hospitality facilities and tourism activities comply with approved rules and regulations.The ministry emphasized the importance of maintaining high-quality services across all hospitality facilities, warning that penalties for violations may include fines of up to SR1 million, facility closures, or both.The ministry urged the public to submit...
October 09, 2025

Tourism ministry detects 21,000 violations during 47,000 inspections in 1H of 2025

Emir of Qassim Region Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has ordered the formation of a committee urgently to investigate into the actions taken in the incident of a mistaken corpse mix-up at Al-Rass General Hospital.
Qassim Emir orders inquiry into corpse mix-up incident at Al-Rass Hospital
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Emir of Qassim Region Prince Faisal bin Mishaal has ordered the formation of a committee urgently to investigate into the actions taken in the incident of a mistaken corpse mix-up at Al-Rass General Hospital. The emir has directed the committee to report its findings promptly and hold those found guilty accountable for the wrong swap of bodies so as to ensure that such incidents do not recur in future. The emir emphasized the importance of applying the highest standards of accuracy and accountability in medical and administrative procedures related to the rights of patients and their families.According to reports, the body of a girl was mistakenly handed over to the kin of a deceased young man at the hospital. The body was then washed and buried without the...
October 09, 2025

Qassim Emir orders inquiry into corpse mix-up incident at Al-Rass Hospital

Sweetened beverages are defined as any products containing added sources of sugar, artificial sweeteners, or other sweetening agents produced for consumption as drinks.
Imposition of selective tax on sweetened beverages by Gulf states to be based on total sugar content
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has decided to revise the methodology for calculating selective tax on sweetened beverages. The revised tax will come into force in Saudi Arabia from 1 January 2026.Under the new tiered volumetric approach, the tax will be assessed according to graded bands determined by the total amount of sugar per 100 milliliters of ready-to-drink sweetened beverages falling within each bracket. This replaces the current flat-rate system, which imposes a fixed 50 percent selective tax on the retail price of sweetened beverages subject to the tax.In line with this decision, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) published proposed amendments to the Implementing Regulations of Excise...
October 09, 2025

Imposition of selective tax on sweetened beverages by Gulf states to be based on total sugar content

According to the General Authority for Statistics report, the index for oil activities rose 8.3 percent year-on-year, while non-oil activities rose 4.4 percent.
Saudi industrial production rises 7.1% in August
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s industrial production general index recorded an increase of 7.1 percent in August 2025 compared to the same period last year. This was driven by growth in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and electricity and water supply sectors, according to a report issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The index rose 1.4 percent month-on-month compared to the previous month of July, reflecting the continued improvement in the pace of industrial production in the Kingdom, amid expansion in both oil and non-oil-related activities.According to the report, the index for oil activities rose 8.3 percent year-on-year, while non-oil activities rose 4.4 percent. Oil activities increased 1.7 percent and non-oil activities increased 0.7 percent...
October 09, 2025

Saudi industrial production rises 7.1% in August

Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza agreement, praises Trump’s peace initiative
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement reached on Gaza and the start of implementing the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s proposal aimed at ending the war in the besieged enclave and paving the way for a comprehensive and just peace.In a statement on Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the active role of President Trump and the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye that led to the deal.The Kingdom expressed hope that this step will lead to urgent action to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza, ensure a complete Israeli withdrawal, and help restore security and stability.It also emphasized the importance of taking practical steps toward achieving a just and comprehensive peace based on...
October 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza agreement, praises Trump’s peace initiative

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing clarified that fines may reach up to SR2 million for some serious violations, and up to SR1 million for other violations.
Updated rules for municipal violation penalties stipulate maximum fine of SR2 million for serious violations
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved the updated executive rules for the regulation of municipal violations penalties. The ministry emphasized that the updated rules classify violations into serious and non-serious, specifying appropriate penalties for each, including financial fines, temporary closure, and license revocation. It also adopts an automatic escalation of penalties for recurrence.The ministry clarified that fines may reach up to SR2 million for some serious violations, and up to SR1 million for other violations. These fines are calculated based on the type of violation, the classification of the municipality, and the size of the erring facility. Perpetrators of minor violations will be granted a grace period to correct the...
October 08, 2025

Updated rules for municipal violation penalties stipulate maximum fine of SR2 million for serious violations

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha attending the 29th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Post and Telecommunications in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Alswaha: Gulf economy accounts for half of Arab world’s economy
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha affirmed that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have a golden opportunity to enhance digital integration and partnerships in the field of artificial intelligence. “This builds on four decades of joint Gulf action, which has established a distinct model of cooperation and development, contributing to regional stability and prosperity,” he said while speaking at the 29th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Post and Telecommunications.Alswaha highlighted that the Gulf economy has more than quadrupled over the past decades, reaching approximately $2.3 trillion. He pointed out that GCC countries now account for 2% of the global economy and half of the Arab world’s...
October 08, 2025

Alswaha: Gulf economy accounts for half of Arab world’s economy

The Saudi Central Bank recently announced the approval of using the Visitor ID for opening bank accounts in accordance with banks' account opening rules.
Interior Ministry’s approval is required to open bank accounts for expatriates with Saudi passports
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has instructed the local banks that they are required to open bank accounts for expatriates, who are holders of Saudi passports, only after obtaining the approval of the Ministry of Interior through the Central Bank.With regard to adding a visitor's ID document for opening an account, the updated bank account rules stipulate that all banks are required to create an electronic record for non-Saudi resident natural persons. This record should include at least the following information: The full name as written in the passport, residency permit (iqama), or visitor's identity document, in order of language priorities (Arabic, English, or Latin). If the name is in a language or alphabet other than those mentioned, the name...
October 08, 2025

Interior Ministry’s approval is required to open bank accounts for expatriates with Saudi passports

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