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UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the launch.
Saudi Arabia and UN launch global initiative to boost cybersecurity capacity
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and the United Nations (UN) announced the Global Initiative for Capacity Building in Cyberspace on Wednesday at the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Riyadh.The initiative addresses a global shortage of 2.8 million cybersecurity professionals and widespread skills gaps reported by 43% of information security executives, according to the GCF 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Report.It will deliver expert-led workshops, training programs, cyber drills, policy development support, and collaborative R&D to enhance the skills of practitioners worldwide from policymakers to law enforcement and cyber diplomats.Implementation will be led by Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE), and GCF, in...
October 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia and UN launch global initiative to boost cybersecurity capacity

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Farhan attends UNESCO MONDIACULT 2022 in Mexico City. (File picture)
Saudi Arabia to host UNESCO Mondiacult cultural policies conference in 2029
Saudi Gazette report MADRID — Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the next UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (Mondiacult) in 2029, UNESCO announced during the current session in Spain.Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan welcomed the decision, affirming the Kingdom’s strong partnership with UNESCO and its commitment to advancing cultural development efforts.Mondiacult is a global forum aimed at strengthening dialogue on culture and supporting cultural policy-making.First held in Mexico in 1982, the conference was revived in 2022 with Saudi Arabia supporting Mexico’s hosting and leading the regional consultations for the Arab world.Hosting Mondiacult 2029 is expected to deliver significant benefits for the Kingdom, including...
October 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia to host UNESCO Mondiacult cultural policies conference in 2029

Ithra launches Khoos Initiative to reimagine Saudi palm weaving heritage
DHAHRAN — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced the launch of the Khoos Initiative, a cultural project dedicated to celebrating, recognizing, and reimagining the ancient craft of palm weaving.The program connects artisans and communities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province with global creatives, presenting palm weaving as both a living heritage and a source of future innovation.Noura Alzamil, Ithra’s Head of Programs, said the initiative illustrates how heritage and craft can engage with contemporary practices.“By connecting artisans, artists, and designers across borders, we support traditional Saudi techniques fostering sustainable and innovative approaches within the craft sector,” she said.Palm weaving, known as Khoos, is one of the Kingdom’s...
October 01, 2025

Ithra launches Khoos Initiative to reimagine Saudi palm weaving heritage

The new policies also mandate the presence of a Saudi receptionist during working hours in all licensed hospitality facilities.
Saudi Arabia bans outsourcing of localized tourism jobs under new regulations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has introduced new policies prohibiting the outsourcing of jobs subject to localization decisions to entities or workers outside the Kingdom.The rules require outsourcing to be limited to establishments licensed by the Ministry of Tourism or those authorized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to employ Saudis.The ministry said the policies and regulations, which cover all licensed tourism establishments across the Kingdom, aim to boost employment opportunities for citizens, empower national talent in the sector, and enhance service quality.The updated rules set requirements for job localization and employee registration.Tourism establishments must register all workers with the Ministry of Human Resources and...
October 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia bans outsourcing of localized tourism jobs under new regulations

Monthly ridership averages about 250,000 passengers.
Eastern Province public bus project serves over 6.3 million passengers since 2023 launch
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — The public bus transport project in Dammam and Qatif has carried more than 6.3 million passengers since its launch in the first quarter of 2023, helping ease traffic congestion and improve mobility across the metropolitan area.Abdulrahman Al-Dukhail, director of public transport at the Eastern Province Municipality, said the project operates 85 buses running 18 hours daily across 10 routes with 300 stops.Monthly ridership averages about 250,000 passengers.The system includes standby buses at major points to be deployed during peak hours, national events, or when other buses break down, ensuring uninterrupted service.Al-Dukhail noted that the initiative supporting urban infrastructure development, smart and sustainable mobility, and boosting tourism across the...
October 01, 2025

Eastern Province public bus project serves over 6.3 million passengers since 2023 launch

The discovery of rock art engravings represents the earliest scientifically dated phase of rock art in Saudi Arabia, underscoring the Arabian Peninsula’s role as an early center of artistic creativity.
Rock art sites dating back up to 12,800 years discovered and documented in Al-Nafud desert
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Heritage Commission announced the discovery and documentation of an exceptional group of life-size early rock art engravings, estimated to date back between 11,400 and 12,800 years.The findings, published in Nature Communications, were identified at sites south of Al-Nafud Al-Kabir desert in the Hail Region. The work was carried out under the “Green Arabia Project,” in collaboration with an international research team from several local and global universities and research centers.The discovery represents the earliest scientifically dated phase of rock art in Saudi Arabia, underscoring the Arabian Peninsula’s role as an early center of artistic creativity. The finding adds a significant contribution to the Kingdom’s record of archaeological...
October 01, 2025

Rock art sites dating back up to 12,800 years discovered and documented in Al-Nafud desert

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that licenses for accommodations for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah during the Hajj season of 2026 will be issued through the temporary hostel licensing service.
Ministry of Hajj launches new licensing system for Hajj pilgrims’ accommodation
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that licenses for accommodations for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah during the Hajj season of 2026 will be issued through the temporary hostel licensing service. The ministry stated that this service is developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.Applicants must use the Nusuk Masar platform to qualify for leasing pilgrim accommodations. Licenses should be obtained through the Ministry of Tourism’s electronic platform, in accordance with the approved requirements, before the contracting period ends on the 13th of Sha'ban 1447 AH (February 1, 2026). This process does not apply to hotels with year-round licenses from the Ministry of Tourism.The...
October 01, 2025

Ministry of Hajj launches new licensing system for Hajj pilgrims’ accommodation

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development emphasized that this phase targets employers with two or more domestic workers.
HR Ministry launches 4th phase of salary transfer service for domestic workers
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the launch of the fourth phase of its electronic salary transfer service for domestic workers through approved official platforms, effective from Wednesday, Oct. 1.This initiative marks a significant step toward safeguarding the salary-related rights of domestic workers and enhancing transparency in the contractual relationship between employers and employees.The ministry emphasized that this phase targets employers with two or more domestic workers, building on the previous phases implemented gradually. The second phase, launched in January 2025, covered employers with four or more domestic workers, while the third phase, initiated in July 2025, focused on those with three or more domestic...
October 01, 2025

HR Ministry launches 4th phase of salary transfer service for domestic workers

A total of 134 government employees were arrested in connection with corruption charges during the last month of September.
134 government employees arrested over corruption charges
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH— A total of 134 government employees were arrested in connection with corruption charges during the last month of September. Some of the arrested employees were released on bail.The arrests follow investigations carried out by the officials of the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) about the involvement of 387 suspects in various corruption charges. This was after conducting as many as 2,662 inspection tours across the Kingdom during the month of September.The Nazaha said in a statement on Wednesday that the arrested persons were employees of the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of the National Guard, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of...
October 01, 2025

134 government employees arrested over corruption charges

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan addressing the opening session of the Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM) at the Maraya Hall in AlUla on Wednesday.
Regional security and Trump’s Gaza plan figure high as Munich Leaders Meeting kicks off in AlUla
Saudi Gazette report ALULA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the opening session of the Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM) at the Maraya Hall in AlUla on Wednesday. Nearly 100 senior international leaders are taking part in the Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM), which is part of the Munich Security Conference, being hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time.The MLM in AlUla comes at a critical time amid ongoing geopolitical developments and volatility in the Middle East. At the center is the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, especially the 20-point peace proposal for Gaza by US President Donald Trump.The meeting addresses a number of current security challenges and explores potential solutions to regional and international issues. It will also discuss various global...
October 01, 2025

Regional security and Trump’s Gaza plan figure high as Munich Leaders Meeting kicks off in AlUla

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