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The foreign ministers of eight Islamic countries welcomed the announcement by Hamas of its readiness to hand over the administration of Gaza to a transitional Palestinian Administrative Committee of independent technocrats.
Saudi Arabia and 7 major Islamic nations welcome Hamas response to Trump’s peace plan
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Araba and seven other major Arab and Islamic nations welcomed on Sunday the response of Hamas to the peace proposals of United States President Donald Trump. In a joint statement, foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt welcomed the steps taken by Hamas regarding US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war on Gaza, release all hostages and the immediate launch of negotiations on implementing mechanisms.The foreign ministers also welcomed President Trump’s call on Israel to immediately stop the bombing and to begin implementation of the exchange agreement. They expressed appreciation for his commitment to establishing peace in the region. The ministers affirmed that...
October 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia and 7 major Islamic nations welcome Hamas response to Trump’s peace plan

A total of 25,478 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 2,139 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 11,544 violators were deported.
18,673 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi security authorities have arrested a total of 18,673 illegal residents during the last week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between September 25 and October 1, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday.Those who were arrested include 10,673 violators of the Residency Law, 3,822 violators of the Border Security Law, and 4,178 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 25,478 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 2,139 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 11,544 violators were deported.The total number of people who were arrested while trying to...
October 04, 2025

18,673 residency, labor, and border law violators arrested in one week

Saudi Arabia resumes paragliding sport with new safety and training framework
Saudi Gazette reportABHA — The Saudi Paragliding Federation announced that Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports, has approved the resumption of paragliding activities in the Kingdom.The decision comes after completing regulatory requirements and coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the highest safety and discipline standards.Headquartered in Abha, the federation said the move strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading destination for aerial sports in line with Vision 2030 goals to diversify and expand the sports sector.In recent months, authorities developed new regulatory frameworks and safety legislation in cooperation with official agencies and specialized experts, ensuring a safe environment for practitioners and enthusiasts while supporting...
October 04, 2025

Saudi Arabia resumes paragliding sport with new safety and training framework

The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority stated that the seized items include 105 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, shabu, Captagon pills, and others, in addition to 793 prohibited substances.
1,509 contraband seizures recorded at Saudi Customs ports in a week  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) revealed that land, sea, and air customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded a total of 1,509 contraband seizures during the last week.ZATCA stated that the seized items include 105 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, shabu, Captagon pills, and others, in addition to 793 prohibited substances.It added that customs ports witnessed the foiling of 2,689 packs of tobacco and its derivatives, along with 30 types of cash and six types of weapons and related supplies.ZATCA affirmed that it is continuing to tighten customs control over the Kingdom's imports and exports so as to ensure the security and protection of society, and that it is in cooperation and continuous coordination with all its...
October 04, 2025

1,509 contraband seizures recorded at Saudi Customs ports in a week  

The traffic police teams in the Riyadh region carried out an investigation into an accident involving a security vehicle that veered off a bridge while performing its duties.
Security vehicle falls from Riyadh bridge
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The traffic police teams in the Riyadh region carried out an investigation into an accident involving a security vehicle that veered off a bridge while performing its duties. #عاجل | «مرور الرياض» يباشر حادث سقوط مركبة أمنية من جسرللاطلاع على التفاصيل:https://t.co/LLmU7B7pZi pic.twitter.com/rqFvH8Nebj — عكاظ (@OKAZ_online) October 3, 2025 The General Traffic Department explained that it has completed the regulatory procedures regarding the accident.
October 04, 2025

Security vehicle falls from Riyadh bridge

The city has been divided into five geographic sectors, each overseen by a fully developed management team led by a chief executive.
Riyadh abolishes municipal offices, launches five new city sectors under major transformation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh has officially abolished all 16 municipal offices and restructured its city management under a sweeping reform program launched by Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh.The initiative revealed on Saturday, known as the Riyadh Municipal Transformation Program, is designed to enhance efficiency, improve service quality, and meet the demands of the capital’s rapid growth and global ambitions.Under the new structure, the city has been divided into five geographic sectors, each overseen by a fully developed management team led by a chief executive.These new entities will handle 100 percent of city operations, while the Riyadh Municipality will focus on strategic planning, setting standards, and overall coordination.As part of the...
October 04, 2025

Riyadh abolishes municipal offices, launches five new city sectors under major transformation

Madinah topped all cities across Saudi Arabia in occupancy rates for tourist hospitality facilities during the first half of 2025, reaching 74.7 percent.
Madinah tops Saudi cities in hospitality occupancy rate, reaching 74.7%
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — Madinah topped all cities across Saudi Arabia in occupancy rates for tourist hospitality facilities during the first half of 2025, reaching 74.7 percent, according to a report published by the Ministry of Tourism.The city's licensed hospitality sector saw substantial growth, with total licensed facilities reaching 538, including 69 new licenses, and total hotel rooms of 64,569, including 6,628 newly added rooms.The growth underscores Madinah's position as a major destination for religious tourism and reflects the impact of large-scale development projects that are enhancing accommodation capacity and service quality, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
October 04, 2025

Madinah tops Saudi cities in hospitality occupancy rate, reaching 74.7%

The gates of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University saw visitors of book fair packing from the first hours of its opening, all eager to explore the latest in the world of books.
Riyadh International Book Fair draws huge crowds  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 has been witnessing a large turnout of book fans representing various segments of the Saudi society, including citizens and expatriates. The gates of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University saw visitors packing from the first hours of its opening, all eager to explore the latest in the world of books.Publishing houses at the fair received a great deal of attention, and the event was noted for its high-quality organization and the provision of excellent services for visitors, exhibitors, and guests. The reading pavilions and various workshops and cultural events held on the sidelines of the fair were crowded with attendees.Visitors praised the quality of books available and highlighted the significant cultural,...
October 04, 2025

Riyadh International Book Fair draws huge crowds  

Saudi Arabia enforces new housing support rules with points-based priority system
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has put into effect the executive regulations for the Housing Support Law, setting a detailed legal and procedural framework that defines eligibility conditions and priority criteria for citizens seeking state-provided housing support.Published in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura following Cabinet approval, the new regulations establish a comprehensive points-based system as the main mechanism to assess applications and determine allocation paths, while also setting clear requirements on residency, property ownership, and financial capacity.Applicants must be Saudi nationals with their families residing in the Kingdom.Neither the applicant nor family members can own suitable housing at the time of application or within the year before signing a...
October 04, 2025

Saudi Arabia enforces new housing support rules with points-based priority system

In a brief celebratory video from the Oval Office, United States President Donald Trump expressed hope that hostages would soon be returned to their families.
Trump thanks Saudi Arabia and others for supporting Gaza peace plan
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — United States President Donald Trump praised Arab and Muslim nations for supporting his Middle East peace plan, calling it “a big day.” He especially thanked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, along with “so many others.”In a brief celebratory video from the Oval Office, he expressed hope that hostages would soon be returned to their families. Reacting to the response of Hamas to his peace proposal, Trump said in another video uploaded on his Truth Social platform Friday evening that “so many people fought so hard. This is a big day.”Trump thanked countries involved in the Middle East peace plan and described the initiative as nearly finalized. “This is a big day. We’ll see how it all turns out. We have to get the final word down...
October 04, 2025

Trump thanks Saudi Arabia and others for supporting Gaza peace plan

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