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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

Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority President Mazin Al-Kahmous speaks at the annual meeting of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA-ARIN) in Jeddah on Wednesday.
UNODC chief hails pioneering Saudi role in combating corruption and economic crimes
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Executive Director Ghada Waly praised the pioneering role of Saudi Arabia and the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) in combating corruption and economic crimes at the regional and international levels. Addressing the first annual general meeting of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA-ARIN) in Jeddah on Wednesday, she said that Saudi Arabia's hosting of the permanent secretariat of the network confirms its global standing in this field.Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous chaired the opening session of the meeting. In his speech, the Nazaha chief emphasized that the launch of the MENA-ARIN represents a practical step towards building an advanced...
October 08, 2025

UNODC chief hails pioneering Saudi role in combating corruption and economic crimes

King Salman awarded Omar Yaghi the King Faisal International Prize for Chemistry in 2015 in recognition of his pioneering work.
Who is Omar Yaghi, the scientist who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi chemist Omar Yaghi has been named one of the three laureates of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, recognized by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his pioneering development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), molecular structures that can capture, store, and release gases.Here’s what to know about the Nobel-winning scientist, his background, and his global impact.What did Omar Yaghi win the Nobel Prize for? The Nobel Committee honored Yaghi — along with Japan’s Susumu Kitagawa and Australia’s Richard Robson — for developing metal-organic frameworks, also known as MOFs.These porous crystalline materials have revolutionized chemistry and materials science, with applications in carbon capture, hydrogen storage, clean energy, and...
October 08, 2025

Who is Omar Yaghi, the scientist who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

Emir of Madinah Prince Salman bin Sultan receives Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah at his office in Madinah on Wednesday.
Madinah emir emphasizes keenness on quality services for pilgrims during meeting with Hajj minister
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Emir of Madinah Prince Salman bin Sultan received Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah at his office in the emirate in Madinah on Wednesday.During the meeting, they reviewed the efforts implemented by the Hajj and Umrah System to serve the guests of God in Madinah and enhance the level of services provided at sites associated with their visit, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.Prince Salman commended the efforts made by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which contribute to raising the quality of services provided to the Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors. He emphasized the emirate’s keenness to support the ministry's efforts and integrate roles with relevant authorities, in order to achieve the aspirations of the wise...
October 08, 2025

Madinah emir emphasizes keenness on quality services for pilgrims during meeting with Hajj minister

Moody’s warned of the rapid expansion of the Saudi lending and the insurance sector, which could pose challenges for managing banks and insurance companies.
Moody's: Saudi Arabia to maintain maximum annual non-oil growth of 5.5% amid lending challenges
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia is on track to maintain a non-oil sector growth rate ranging between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent annually over the next five to ten years, according to a report of the Moody’s credit rating agency.At the same time, Moody’s warned of the rapid expansion of lending and the insurance sector, which could pose challenges for managing banks and insurance companies. The agency expects the government to continue spending related to Vision 2030 projects, with government debt likely to rise to approximately 36 percent of GDP, compared to approximately 26 percent by the end of 2024.Moody's noted that while the Public Investment Fund played a key role in the initial phases through massive investments, a gradual shift toward increased private sector...
October 08, 2025

Moody's: Saudi Arabia to maintain maximum annual non-oil growth of 5.5% amid lending challenges

British explorer, BBC presenter, and author Alice Morrison in AlUla.
British explorer takes on historic 2,300km journey across Saudi Arabia on foot
RIYADH — British explorer, BBC presenter, and author Alice Morrison has embarked on the final stage of her historic journey to become the first person on record to walk the entire length of Saudi Arabia, from north to south.Accompanied by her two camels, Juicy and Lulu, and supported by a team of local guides, Morrison set off from Madinah on Oct. 10 to begin the 1,370-kilometer final leg of her 2,300-kilometer trek, which will conclude in Najran, near the Saudi-Yemen border, on Dec. 17.The Scottish-born adventurer completed the first 930 kilometers of her journey in February 2025, walking from the Jordanian border to Madinah.Over the next 70 days — including 63 days of walking and seven rest days — Morrison will cover an average of 21 kilometers daily, roughly half a marathon,...
October 08, 2025

British explorer takes on historic 2,300km journey across Saudi Arabia on foot

 King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah received the lowest number of complaints (24 per 100,000 passengers) among international airports serving over six million passengers annually, achieving a 96 percent timely resolution rate.
GACA receives 2,313 complaints from passengers in August
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) had received a total of 2,313 complaints from passengers during the month of August 2025. The authority issued on Wednesday its air transport service provider and airport classification index for August, which is based on the total number of complaints submitted to the authority during the period.Among air carriers, Saudi Arabian Airlines recorded the fewest complaints, with 37 complaints per 100,000 passengers and a timely resolution rate of 98 percent. Flynas ranked second with 42 complaints per 100,000 passengers and a 100 percent timely resolution rate, while Flyadeal came in third with 43 complaints per 100,000 passengers and a 100 percent timely resolution rate.The index also classified airports based on...
October 08, 2025

GACA receives 2,313 complaints from passengers in August

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain holds talks with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Manama.
Bahrain King and Saudi FM discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan at Al-Safriya Palace in Manama.During the meeting, Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Bahrain and its people.King Hamad conveyed his greetings and appreciation to King Salman and the Crown Prince, expressing his wishes for further progress and prosperity for Saudi Arabia and its people.The two leaders reviewed the deep-rooted historical relations between the two countries and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation at all levels. They also exchanged views on regional and...
October 08, 2025

Bahrain King and Saudi FM discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation

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