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Saudi stocks rise on anticipation of broader foreign investor access
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Trading on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) recorded strong gains on Wednesday, with turnover exceeding SR1.5 billion within the first 30 minutes of the session, amid growing demand for shares in the main market index and key sectors including banking, telecommunications and healthcare. The upbeat trading came after the Capital Market Authority announced new market amendments that will allow all categories of foreign investors to invest directly in the Main Market starting Feb. 1, 2026. The benchmark Tadawul All Share Index climbed 1.24% in early trading, rising 127.30 points to 10,418.06 points. According to the CMA, the announced amendments aim to expand and diversify the investor base and enhance market liquidity. The changes abolish the Qualified...
January 07, 2026

Saudi stocks rise on anticipation of broader foreign investor access

Saudi POS transactions reach SR17bn in one week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Point-of-sale (POS) transactions in Saudi Arabia reached 255.361 million during the period from Dec. 28, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026, with a total value of SR17.016 billion, up from SR13.028 billion recorded in the previous week, according to the Saudi Central Bank. The central bank’s weekly POS bulletin showed that the transport sector recorded 7.092 million transactions worth SR1.216 billion, while the healthcare sector logged 10.925 million transactions valued at SR992.5 million. Restaurants and cafés registered 60.568 million transactions worth SR1.902 billion, while bakeries and confectioneries recorded 7.766 million transactions valued at SR316.1 million. The hotel sector saw 850,000 transactions worth SR396.1 million, while food and beverage outlets...
January 07, 2026

Saudi POS transactions reach SR17bn in one week

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric holding a press briefing. (File photo)
UN welcomes call for southern Yemen dialogue in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — The United Nations has welcomed a call by Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi to hold a Southern Dialogue Conference in Riyadh, a UN spokesperson said. UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said the organization is closely monitoring recent developments in eastern and southern Yemen and supports resolving differences through inclusive dialogue, according to the Saudi Press Agency. He said the UN special envoy for Yemen remains in active contact with Yemeni and regional stakeholders, reaffirming the United Nations’ commitment to assisting Yemenis in reaching a comprehensive and sustainable political settlement to end the conflict.
January 07, 2026

UN welcomes call for southern Yemen dialogue in Riyadh

STC chief fled after arming forces, sparking military escalation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Southern Transitional Council President Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi fled to an unknown location on Wednesday after mobilizing armed forces and triggering a security escalation in southern Yemen, prompting coalition forces to carry out a limited preemptive military strike. In a statement issued by the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said Al-Zoubaidi had been formally instructed on Jan. 4 to travel to Saudi Arabia within 48 hours to meet Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi and coalition leaders to discuss recent escalations carried out by STC-affiliated forces in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahrah. The coalition said the STC Presidium publicly welcomed Saudi...
January 07, 2026

STC chief fled after arming forces, sparking military escalation

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning against consuming infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé under the brands NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA.
SFDA warns against some Nestlé infant formula products over toxin risk
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued a warning against consuming infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé under the brands NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA. This warning follows a voluntary recall by the company regarding the potential contamination of these products with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria, which may pose a risk to infant health. Nestle said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The SFDA clarified that this precautionary recall is a voluntary measure implemented after assessing the potential risks. Exposure to this toxin may lead to symptoms including nausea, frequent vomiting, and...
January 07, 2026

SFDA warns against some Nestlé infant formula products over toxin risk

A 39-year-old Saudi citizen died after a jet ski he was riding overturned at Bubalu Beach in Pelabuhanratu, Sukabumi, West Java of Indonesia, on Monday.
Saudi citizen dies in accident while riding jet ski in Indonesia’s West Java sea
Okaz/Saudi GazetteJAKARTA — A 39-year-old Saudi citizen died after a jet ski he was riding overturned at Bubalu Beach in Pelabuhanratu, Sukabumi, West Java of Indonesia, on Monday, according to Indonesian local authorities. The Saudi Embassy in Jakarta confirmed that arrangements have been made to repatriate the Saudi citizen’s body. The Saudi citizen and an Indonesian woman were riding a jet ski which capsized while attempting to return to shore in the coastal tourist destination. The Indonesian woman is in critical condition after sustaining serious injuries. Investigations by the Sukabumi Police showed that the jet ski may have been struck by a large wave. Police in Palabuhanratu said they are investigating the cause of the accident. Bystanders rescued the Saudi man from the sea and...
January 06, 2026

Saudi citizen dies in accident while riding jet ski in Indonesia’s West Java sea

Five expats arrested for immoral acts in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Makkah police arrested five expatriates for engaging in acts contrary to public decency and morality at a massage parlor in the holy city. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal procedures. The Makkah Mayoralty has completed the necessary procedures to take punitive measures against the parlor for violating the municipal regulations. The arrests were made in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking.
January 06, 2026

Five expats arrested for immoral acts in Makkah

The coastal patrol teams of the Border Guard in the Haql sector of the northwestern Tabuk region have foiled an attempt to smuggle 41,000 amphetamine pills, by using a drone.
Tabuk Border Guard use drone to foil smuggling of 41,000 amphetamine pills
Saudi Gazette reportTABUK — The coastal patrol teams of the Border Guard in the Haql sector of the northwestern Tabuk region have foiled an attempt to smuggle 41,000 amphetamine pills, by using a drone. Initial legal procedures were completed, and the seized items were handed over to the relevant authorities. The security authorities urged citizens and residents to report any information they may have about any activities related to smuggling or promoting drugs, by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and the numbers 999 and 994 in the rest of the regions of the Kingdom. They can also contact through the General Directorate of Narcotic Control's reporting number 995, and via email: 995@gdnc.gov.sa. The security sources noted that...
January 06, 2026

Tabuk Border Guard use drone to foil smuggling of 41,000 amphetamine pills

Yemen announces direct flights from Jeddah to Socotra
Saudi Gazette reportADEN — Yemen’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Moammar Al-Eryani announced Tuesday that direct and regular flights from Jeddah to the island of Socotra will begin in the coming weeks to facilitate tourism and strengthen the archipelago’s presence on the global tourism map. In posts on his X account, Al-Eryani said he agreed during a phone call with Yemenia Airways Chairman and Tourism Promotion Council leadership member Capt. Nasser Mahmoud to operate direct, regular flights between Jeddah and Socotra in the coming weeks. He described the move as a practical step reflecting national responsibility and contributing to easing tourism travel and promoting Socotra internationally. Al-Eryani praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for what he described as...
January 06, 2026

Yemen announces direct flights from Jeddah to Socotra

Minister of Commerce Majed Al-Qasabi has issued two ministerial orders appointing members of the boards of directors of the Hail and Eastern Province Chambers of Commerce and Industry for a four-year term.
Al-Qasabi appoints members of boards of directors for Hail and Eastern Province chambers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Commerce Majed Al-Qasabi has issued two ministerial orders appointing members of the boards of directors of the Hail and Eastern Province Chambers of Commerce and Industry for a four-year term (1447-1451 AH). The Hail Chamber of Commerce board consists of Saud bin Farih Abdul Aziz Al-Mawka, Salman bin Salah Salem Al-Sulaimi, Abdul Rahman bin Salem Ibrahim Al-Malaq, Ali bin Bandar Ali Al-Sudairi, Fahd bin Fayd Hatal Al-Shammari, and Naif bin Abdul Karim Abdul Mohsen Al-Jamil. The Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce board consists of Ibrahim bin Mohammed Nasser Al-Dossari, Agharid bint Ihsan Farid Abdul Jawad, Hamad bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Khaldi, Hamad bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Raqeeb, Sarah bint Essam Abdul Qader Al-Muhaidib, and Abdul Rahman...
January 06, 2026

Al-Qasabi appoints members of boards of directors for Hail and Eastern Province chambers

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