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Police in Najran arrest 12 expats for prostitution in residential apartment
Saudi Gazette reportNAJRAN — Authorities in Najran have arrested 12 expatriates — five men and seven women — for engaging in prostitution inside a residential apartment.The operation was carried out by the Special Tasks and Duties Force of Najran Police, in coordination with the General Directorate of Community Security and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit.All individuals involved were detained, and legal procedures have been initiated. The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution.
July 15, 2025

Police in Najran arrest 12 expats for prostitution in residential apartment

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia remained relatively stable at 2.3 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month last year.
GASTAT: Inflation remains stable at 2.3% in June
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia remained relatively stable at 2.3 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month last year.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) or inflation recorded a slight increase of 0.1 percent in June compared to the previous month of May when it stood at 2.2 percent, according to the monthly statistics bulletin published on Tuesday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Saudi Arabia continues to record one of the lowest inflation rates among G20 countries.According to the report, this rise was mainly driven by an increase in the prices of the housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel section by 0.2 percent. The CPI witnessed slight increases in prices for several other categories on a monthly basis, including food and...
July 15, 2025

GASTAT: Inflation remains stable at 2.3% in June

Veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson conducted the experiments during her stay aboard the ISS, under the direct supervision of Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi and with technical oversight from the Saudi Space Agency’s scientific teams.
Arab student experiments return from ISS, Saudi Space Agency confirms success
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Space Agency announced on Tuesday the successful execution and safe return of scientific experiments conducted in microgravity by 10 student winners from Saudi Arabia and several Arab countries, as part of the “Madak Space” competition.The experiments were carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and returned to Earth following the conclusion of the AX-4 mission.This pioneering initiative — launched in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) and the Ilmi Center for Science Discovery and Innovation, a Misk affiliate — aimed to empower youth across the Arab world by enabling them to carry out space-based experiments that combine the disciplines of art, engineering, and plant science.The goal was to foster...
July 15, 2025

Arab student experiments return from ISS, Saudi Space Agency confirms success

Saudi energy minister urges global action on energy poverty at OPEC forum
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, emphasized the urgent need to tackle global energy poverty during his address at the OPEC International Seminar in Vienna on Monday.Highlighting one of the most pressing global energy challenges, the minister cited United Nations estimates that 1.2 billion people suffer from energy poverty — a figure he believes could be nearly three times higher in reality.He noted that over two billion people still rely on traditional, unsafe cooking fuels, which contribute to pollution and health hazards.Prince Abdulaziz revealed that a dedicated Saudi team is actively working across Africa and Southeast Asia to address energy poverty, engaging directly with governments to implement practical...
July 14, 2025

Saudi energy minister urges global action on energy poverty at OPEC forum

Authorities move to regulate car dealership agreements in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and the General Authority for Competition have recently held several meetings to address the growing concentration in the automotive sector, particularly regarding the registration of additional dealership agreements for car distribution.Sources told Okaz that the Competition Authority has begun reviewing market concentration resulting from new distribution agreements, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce.The authority has started receiving applications from companies seeking to register such vertical agreements, with plans to release a comprehensive guide to help companies comply with competition regulations and avoid anti-competitive practices.The move follows the authority’s recent investigation into...
July 14, 2025

Authorities move to regulate car dealership agreements in Saudi Arabia

The inspection, conducted under the SFDA’s foreign factory oversight program, aligns with international regulatory standards. (File picture)
SFDA suspends European pharmaceutical factory over critical GMP violations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has suspended the registration of a European pharmaceutical factory following the discovery of serious violations of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during an external inspection.The decision came after SFDA inspectors identified fundamental lapses in the factory’s manufacturing procedures and internal quality systems, posing a direct risk to the safety of pharmaceutical products intended for export to Saudi Arabia.The suspension was enacted as a precautionary measure to prevent the distribution of potentially unsafe medicines in the Kingdom.The inspection, conducted under the SFDA’s foreign factory oversight program, aligns with international regulatory standards and involved a comprehensive review of the...
July 14, 2025

SFDA suspends European pharmaceutical factory over critical GMP violations

Saudi Arabia operates 10 renewable energy projects with SR19.8 billion in investment by end of 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia operated five new solar energy projects in 2024 with a combined capacity of 3,751 megawatts, bringing the total number of operational renewable energy projects in the Kingdom to 10, according to the General Authority for Statistics’ Renewable Energy Statistics Bulletin 2024 released on Monday.The cumulative projects include nine solar energy plants with a total capacity of 6,151 megawatts and one wind energy project with a capacity of 400 megawatts.The report revealed that total investments in these projects reached SR19.839 billion by the end of 2024, with SR18.264 billion allocated to solar energy projects and SR1.575 billion to wind energy.The projects are expected to supply electricity to approximately 1,140,800 residential units across the...
July 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia operates 10 renewable energy projects with SR19.8 billion in investment by end of 2024

Jeddah exhibition showcases 500 years of Makkah and Madinah imagery
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — A newly opened exhibition in Jeddah offers a rare glimpse into the historical evolution of the two holy cities — Makkah and Madinah — through a compelling collection of artwork and photography spanning five centuries.Located in Jeddah Park, the exhibition is divided into three main galleries: Before the Invention of the Camera (1550–1880), The Early Photographers of Makkah and Madinah (1880–1920), and The Golden Age of Photography (1920–present).Visitors can explore early depictions of the holy cities through artistic illustrations created by both Muslim and non-Muslim artists, long before the invention of photography in 1839.These artworks — etched onto copper and other metals — were later printed and distributed across Europe, often after...
July 14, 2025

Jeddah exhibition showcases 500 years of Makkah and Madinah imagery

HR Ministry launches 'Skills Week' to empower youth and align talent with labor market needs
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launched “Skills Week” on Monday, in conjunction with World Youth Skills Day, under the theme “Skills First.”The initiative reflects the ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop a national skills framework, invest in Saudi human capital, and enhance the readiness of local talent to meet the demands of both domestic and global labor markets.The week-long initiative aims to spotlight national programs that enhance the efficiency, competitiveness, and productivity of Saudi Arabia’s labor market while empowering youth and equipping them with the skills required to thrive.The campaign includes a range of initiatives focused on identifying and planning skill needs, aligning training efforts with labor...
July 14, 2025

HR Ministry launches 'Skills Week' to empower youth and align talent with labor market needs

Saudi Arabia issues 155 new industrial licenses in May
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia issued 155 new industrial licenses in May 2025, while 122 factories began actual production during the same month, according to the latest monthly report by the National Industrial and Mining Information Center under the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.The report, which tracks key monthly indicators in the sector, revealed that the total investment tied to the new licenses exceeded SR3.25 billion.These upcoming industrial projects are expected to generate 2,450 job opportunities across various regions of the Kingdom.Meanwhile, the value of investments in factories that commenced production in May reached SR930 million, with 2,329 new jobs created.The data underscores the continued expansion of Saudi Arabia’s industrial base and the...
July 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia issues 155 new industrial licenses in May

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