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Youth-led Saudi businesses exceed 474K
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The number of commercial registrations held by young Saudis of both genders has surpassed 474,000, accounting for 38% of all active commercial records in Saudi Arabia as of the end of Q2 2025, the Ministry of Commerce announced.The ministry highlighted notable growth in several promising sectors led by entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40.Most significantly, commercial registrations for app development surged by 28% year-on-year, reaching 18,700 registrationsby the end of the second quarter.Commercial records in the artificial intelligence technologies sector also saw a strong 34% increase, reaching 14,400, while video game development registrations grew by 32%, totaling 8,200 records.Meanwhile, the number of commercial registrations in film, video, and television...
July 16, 2025

Youth-led Saudi businesses exceed 474K

Shoura council urges culture ministry to expand music and cinema programs, calls for arts school independence
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Shoura Council on Monday called on the Ministry of Culture to broaden its academic programs in music, cinema, theater, and performing arts, while also working toward full financial and administrative independence for its cultural commissions to ensure their sustainability and effectiveness.During its 39th regular session, the council urged the ministry’s Museums Commission to upgrade exhibits at the National Museum to reflect recent archaeological discoveries, and called for an annual publishing plan for Saudi literary works.It also encouraged coordination with the Ministry of Education to revive school theater programs and stimulate domestic theatrical activity.The council issued several other recommendations across government sectors. It asked the...
July 15, 2025

Shoura council urges culture ministry to expand music and cinema programs, calls for arts school independence

Saudi Arabia voices support for Syria’s unity, condemns Israeli violations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has expressed strong support for Syria’s sovereignty and unity, while condemning continued Israeli attacks on Syrian territory.In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom is following recent developments in Syria with concern and welcomes the steps taken by the Syrian government to restore security, civil peace, and the full authority of state institutions across the country.The Kingdom also denounced what it described as flagrant Israeli violations of international law and the 1974 disengagement agreement, citing repeated Israeli aggression and interference in Syria’s internal affairs.Saudi Arabia urged the international community to support Syria during this critical period and to take a firm stance against...
July 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia voices support for Syria’s unity, condemns Israeli violations

Saudi Arabia completes July sukuk issuance with SR5.02 billion allocation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) announced the completion of the July 2025 issuance under the Saudi government’s riyal-denominated sukuk program, with a total allocation of SR5.020 billion.According to the NDMC, the issuance was divided into four tranches. The first tranche amounted to SR776 million, maturing in 2029.The second tranche was SR1.340 billion, set to mature in 2032.The third tranche reached SR823 million, maturing in 2036, while the fourth tranche totaled SR2.081 billion, with maturity in 2039.This issuance is part of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to strengthen the local debt market and support fiscal sustainability.
July 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia completes July sukuk issuance with SR5.02 billion allocation

Health official warns against unsupervised use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister of Health for Population Health, Dr. Abdullah Asiri, has issued a public warning against the unsupervised use of anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, emphasizing the serious health risks associated with misuse.In a post on his official X account, Dr. Asiri cautioned that reckless reliance on these drugs or drastic dietary changes — such as extreme calorie restriction or rigid vegan diets — can result in nutritional imbalances that negatively affect overall health.He noted that dietary supplements are generally unnecessary when one follows a well-balanced and complete diet.He also advised the public to avoid foods high in fat and irritating spices, and to incorporate regular physical activity, such as walking and...
July 15, 2025

Health official warns against unsupervised use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro

The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned the sale of tobacco products in kiosks and grocery stores across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia bans grocery stores from selling tobacco products
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned the sale of tobacco products in kiosks and grocery stores across the Kingdom.This is part of an update to the requirements for grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, introduced by the ministry, as part of its efforts to promote the business environment and raise food safety standards to protect consumers.According to the requirements published by the ministry on Monday, these products include all manufactured and packaged tobacco products licensed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. These include regular and electronic cigarettes, shisha, and similar tobacco products. Their sale is prohibited in grocery stores, which are stores licensed to sell packaged food products, personal care...
July 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia bans grocery stores from selling tobacco products

Saudi Arabia to expand railway network by over 50% under transport strategy
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia aims to double the transport and logistics sector’s contribution to GDP, expand its railway network by over 50%, and more than double current passenger capacity at its airports, as part of a national drive to transform the Kingdom into a global logistics hub.Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser revealed the targets during a ministerial session titled “Shaping the Future of Transport: People, Technology, and Policy” at the Global Aviation and Maritime Transport Summit.He said the Kingdom is advancing steadily to build an integrated transport ecosystem centered on people and powered by technology and modern policies.Al-Jasser highlighted ongoing efforts to develop logistics zones and enhance multimodal integration...
July 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia to expand railway network by over 50% under transport strategy

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah.
King Salman chairs Cabinet session, endorses international cooperation and national development initiatives
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah, where the Council reviewed the Kingdom’s international engagements, local policy advancements, and approved several key agreements.The Cabinet praised Saudi Arabia’s active participation in regional and global meetings, including its commitments at the World Summit on the Information Society in Switzerland, where the Kingdom reaffirmed its support for digital cooperation and sustainable development through modern technologies.Locally, the Council acknowledged achievements under the Financial Sector Development Program and the Human Capability Development Program, noting their role in enhancing financial sustainability and preparing national...
July 15, 2025

King Salman chairs Cabinet session, endorses international cooperation and national development initiatives

SFDA refers illegal cosmetics facility to prosecution over expiry date tampering
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has referred a violator to the Public Prosecution after uncovering a residential facility used to store and distribute cosmetic products with manipulated expiration dates.SFDA inspectors seized approximately 1.5 million units of non-compliant cosmetic products at the unauthorized site, prompting the immediate closure of the facility and escalation to legal authorities.The violation represents a direct threat to consumer health and safety.According to Article 31 of the Cosmetics Law, offenses such as fraud, tampering, or distribution of expired or falsified products can lead to up to five years’ imprisonment, fines up to SR5 million, or both.The Authority emphasized its continued commitment to enforcing regulations,...
July 15, 2025

SFDA refers illegal cosmetics facility to prosecution over expiry date tampering

Saudi tech and innovation delegation explores AI and space partnerships in UK
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — A high-level Saudi delegation led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha visited several leading British technology and research institutions as part of a series of official engagements in the United Kingdom aimed at boosting cooperation in deep tech and space connectivity.The delegation began its tour at Wayve, a company specializing in autonomous driving powered by artificial intelligence, where they reviewed the company’s next-generation AV2.0 smart mobility solutions.They also visited Automata Technologies, known for automating laboratory workflows with robotics, and explored its LINQ platform, which leverages AI to accelerate diagnostics and biological research, paving the way for future collaboration in digital...
July 15, 2025

Saudi tech and innovation delegation explores AI and space partnerships in UK

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