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Saudi Arabia delivers aid to wildfire-hit families in Syria’s Latakia countryside
RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing emergency food and shelter assistance to families affected by recent wildfires in the Latakia countryside of Syria.On Saturday, the center distributed 500 food baskets and 500 shelter kits to 500 families in the town of Qastal Maaf, aiming to meet urgent needs and alleviate suffering caused by the fires.The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian response through KSrelief to support the Syrian people during times of crisis and hardship. — SG
July 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia delivers aid to wildfire-hit families in Syria’s Latakia countryside

Saudi Arabia imposes SR2.1 million in anti-concealment fines in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced that it issued fines totaling SR2.1 million during the second quarter of 2025 as part of its nationwide crackdown on commercial concealment.The ministry said it conducted more than 8,007 inspection visits targeting 6,573 establishments and 1,434 companies.These efforts led to the detection of 230 suspected concealment cases and 19 market violations. Common infractions included labor and residency violations as well as the absence of electronic payment systems.The ministry received 1,704 reports related to concealment suspicions and referred 147 cases to the Committee for Anti-Concealment Violations. An additional 13 cases were forwarded to the Public Prosecution.Four public defamation rulings were also issued during the...
July 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia imposes SR2.1 million in anti-concealment fines in Q2 2025

Chief of staff inspects THAAD air defense unit in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Chief of Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili conducted an inspection visit to the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces’ second air defense group and the Air Defense Forces Institute in Jeddah. He reviewed the Kingdom’s first operational THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile unit.The THAAD battery — recently inaugurated after passing comprehensive testing, field integration, and operational training — represents a significant upgrade in Saudi Arabia’s air defense capabilities, enhancing its ability to protect strategic airspace and critical infrastructure.The visit is part of routine oversight to ensure the operational readiness of air defense systems across the Kingdom.During his tour of the THAAD battery at Saher Field, Gen....
July 13, 2025

Chief of staff inspects THAAD air defense unit in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia identifies key dust storm hotspots
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Regional Center for Sand and Dust Storms has identified six primary zones as the main sources of dust formation in the Kingdom, as part of its broader efforts to mitigate the impact of increasing sandstorms.The identified areas include: the Al-Jafurah region, Nafud Al-Thuwairat, the Hasma Plateau, the western fringes of the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali), the southwestern edge of the Tuwaiq Escarpment, and the southern Red Sea coastline.While satellite data indicates a slight decline in overall atmospheric dust levels, experts warn that sandstorm frequency and intensity could rise due to climate change.In response, Saudi Arabia is advancing environmental policies aligned with the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative.As...
July 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia identifies key dust storm hotspots

Naif Arab University secures French accreditation for criminal law and human rights programs
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) has secured full five-year accreditation from France’s High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCÉRES) for three of its core academic programs: the Master’s in Criminal Law and Forensic Sciences, the Master’s in Criminology, and the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights and Criminal Justice.University President Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Bunyan said the achievement reflects NAUSS’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and quality standards.The accreditation, he noted, is the result of rigorous development in academic offerings aligned with regional priorities in security and justice.“This international accreditation enhances the university’s leadership role in preparing Arab...
July 13, 2025

Naif Arab University secures French accreditation for criminal law and human rights programs

Conciliation Center issues 73,000 agreements in H1 2025
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Justice's Conciliation Center issued 73,000 conciliation agreements during the first half of 2025, reinforcing the Kingdom’s efforts to promote amicable dispute resolution and reduce the burden on courts.The Center facilitated more than 544,000 conciliation sessions, benefiting over 733,000 individuals. These milestones underscore the growing reliance on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms within the justice system.Central to the initiative is the Taradhi platform (taradhi.moj.gov.sa), which offers remote conciliation services, enabling parties to settle disputes efficiently without the need for in-person attendance.The platform is supported by qualified conciliators with expertise in various legal and commercial domains, and all operations...
July 13, 2025

Conciliation Center issues 73,000 agreements in H1 2025

Saudi Arabia tops global tourism revenue growth in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in international tourism revenue growth during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2019, according to the May 2025 edition of the UN World Tourism Organization’s Tourism Barometer.The Kingdom also secured third place worldwide in the growth of international tourist arrivals and ranked second in the Middle East during the same period.Saudi Arabia recorded a 102% increase in international tourist arrivals in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2019, significantly surpassing the global average growth rate of 3% and the Middle East’s rate of 44%.The performance underscores the Kingdom’s growing leadership in both the regional and global tourism landscape.
July 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia tops global tourism revenue growth in Q1 2025

Saudi graduates see record job market entry in 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The percentage of Saudi higher education graduates entering the workforce within six months of graduation surged to 44.43% in 2024, up from just 13.3% in 2016, according to the newly released annual report of the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP).Youth employment for Saudis aged 15–24 also climbed to 36.2%, compared to 18% in 2020.Launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in 2021, the HCDP is a key Vision 2030 program aimed at equipping citizens with the skills and capabilities needed across all life stages.The program focuses on aligning education outcomes with labor market demands, while investing in national talent to enhance Saudi Arabia’s global competitiveness.In technical and vocational education, the employment rate...
July 12, 2025

Saudi graduates see record job market entry in 2024

Saudi authorities arrest over 21,000 residency and labor violators in one week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior announced that more than 21,000 individuals were arrested in a nationwide crackdown on residency, labor, and border security violations during the past week.The arrests included over 12,500 violators of residency regulations, 5,500 individuals breaching border security laws, and approximately 3,000 for labor-related offenses.The campaign is part of ongoing efforts to maintain public order and enforce compliance with national regulations.Authorities also intercepted 2,072 individuals attempting to illegally cross into the Kingdom, with 47 percent identified as Yemeni nationals and 52 percent as Ethiopians. An additional 28 individuals were caught trying to exit Saudi Arabia unlawfully.Meanwhile, 37 people were apprehended for...
July 12, 2025

Saudi authorities arrest over 21,000 residency and labor violators in one week

Tourism Ministry shuts 10 unlicensed travel agencies in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has shut down 10 travel service offices in Riyadh for violating regulations, including operating without licenses and organizing unauthorized Umrah and visitation packages.The violations included transporting pilgrims using unlicensed vehicles and accommodating them in unauthorized hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah.The campaign is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to regulate tourism-related activities and ensure compliance with official licensing and operational standards across the Kingdom.According to the Ministry, the inspections targeted travel and tourism agencies operating without the required permits or outside the scope of their approved activities.The initiative aims to protect the rights of tourists and...
July 12, 2025

Tourism Ministry shuts 10 unlicensed travel agencies in Riyadh

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