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Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais during the United Nations World Tourism Organization 2026
Al Nowais becomes first woman to lead UN Tourism in agency’s 50-year history
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations Specialized Agency for Tourism, becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 50-year history. She will begin her mandate at the start of 2026. Al Nowais brings extensive experience from the private sector, most notably as Corporate Vice President at Rotana Hotels. She also chairs the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s Tourism Working Group and sits on the boards of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council and Les Roches Hospitality Academy. Addressing the General Assembly from Riyadh following her confirmation, the Secretary-General-elect described her appointment as a shared achievement. “This is a triumph for all of us. It is a shared moment that reflects our collective vision...
November 10, 2025

Al Nowais becomes first woman to lead UN Tourism in agency’s 50-year history

Emir of Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurates on Sunday several development projects for the Riyadh region.
Riyadh Emir inaugurates and lays foundation stone for 181 development projects costing SR38 billion
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Emir of Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurated on Sunday 82 development projects for the Riyadh region's environment, water, and agriculture sector, with a total cost of over SR9.8 billion. The Emir also laid the foundation stone for 99 development projects within the sector, with a total cost exceeding SR28.3 billion. These projects are aimed to achieve environmental and water sustainability in accordance with the objectives of Vision 2030. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley and a number of ministry officials attended the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Prince Faisal affirmed that these projects are a continuation of the significant support the environment, water, and agriculture sector receives from the...
November 10, 2025

Riyadh Emir inaugurates and lays foundation stone for 181 development projects costing SR38 billion

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath in Riyadh on Sunday.
Saudi, Sri Lanka FMs review bilateral relations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath in Riyadh on Sunday.During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest.Prince Faisal presented his Sri Lankan counterpart with a postage stamp commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries.
November 09, 2025

Saudi, Sri Lanka FMs review bilateral relations

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah and Indian Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat sign memorandum of understanding in Riyadh on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia, India agree to strengthen cultural collaboration and exchange
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah met on Sunday with Indian Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who is visiting Riyadh to participate in the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly.During the meeting, the two ministers discussed the strong cultural relations between the Kingdom and India and explored ways to enhance cooperation in the cultural sector.A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Indian Ministry of Culture to strengthen collaboration and cultural exchange across a wide range of fields. These include heritage, museums, theater and performing arts, film, fashion, music, culinary arts, visual arts, architecture and design, libraries, literature, publishing and...
November 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia, India agree to strengthen cultural collaboration and exchange

Al-Hada Road in Taif will be closed in both directions for three days from Monday to carry out maintenance work.
Al-Hada Road in Taif to close for 3 days from Monday for maintenance work
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Hada Road in Taif will be closed in both directions for three days to carry out maintenance work. The Special Forces for Road Security announced that the closure will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Monday until Wednesday.The closure is to ensure the safety of road users while carrying out the maintenance work, the Special Forces said in a statement.Earlier in January this year, the Roads General Authority (RGA), in coordination with Roads Security, had temporarily closed Al-Hada Road for maintenance work that lasted for several weeks.
November 09, 2025

Al-Hada Road in Taif to close for 3 days from Monday for maintenance work

Chief of the Saudi General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presents the King Abdulaziz Medal of the First Class to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Pakistan Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
Pakistan Army officer presented with King Abdulaziz Medal
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Chief of the Saudi General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented the King Abdulaziz Medal of the First Class to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Pakistan Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza. This was in line with the order of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Supreme Commander of the Saudi Armed Forces. This was in recognition of Mirza’s great efforts in strengthening the bonds of bilateral friendship and joint cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The medal was presented during their meeting in Riyadh on Saturday. During the meeting, Al-Ruwaili and Mirza reviewed aspects of cooperation in the defense and military fields between the two countries, and ways to further enhance and develop them. They also discussed a number of topics of...
November 09, 2025

Pakistan Army officer presented with King Abdulaziz Medal

Emir of Tabuk Prince Fahd bin Sultan receives Deputy Emir Mohammed Al-Haqbani, Assistant Deputy Emir for Development Affairs Nasser Al-Khuraisi and other officials in Tabuk on Sunday.
Tabuk Emir lauds senior officials for winning top position in digital transformation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Emir of Tabuk Prince Fahd bin Sultan lauded senior officials of the emirate for the region's achievement of winning the first position among all regions of the Kingdom in the 2025 government digital transformation evaluation for the fourth year in a row. This was during a reception held at his office to celebrate the landmark achievement. The reception ceremony was attended by Deputy Emir of Tabuk Mohammed Al-Haqbani, Assistant Deputy Emir for Development Affairs Nasser Al-Khuraisi, and the team from the General Directorate of Information Technology at the emirate. Speaking on the occasion, Prince Fahd expressed his happiness and pride in the achievement, congratulating everyone saying: “This achievement is a source of pride for the emirate and its...
November 09, 2025

Tabuk Emir lauds senior officials for winning top position in digital transformation

There has been a 9 percent increase in remittances of expatriates in Saudi Arabia during the month of September 2025, reaching approximately SR13.4 billion, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the data from the Saudi Central Bank.
SAMA: Expatriate remittances jump 9% to SR13.4 billion in September
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — There has been a 9 percent increase in remittances of expatriates in Saudi Arabia during the month of September 2025, reaching approximately SR13.4 billion, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).The SAMA report showed a 9 percent increase in remittances of expatriates in Saudi Arabia during the month of September 2025, reaching approximately SR13.4 billion, compared to the same period in 2024. Foreign remittances in September saw a slight increase of about SR59 million, or approximately 0.4 percent compared to August 2025. Remittances from Saudis abroad also increased during September, rising by one percent compared to the same period in 2024, reaching SR5.36 billion. Personal remittances by expatriates...
November 09, 2025

SAMA: Expatriate remittances jump 9% to SR13.4 billion in September

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced provision of training to more than one million Saudi citizens in artificial intelligence skills through the SAMAI initiative during a ceremony held in Riyadh on Sunday.
52% of 1 million Saudis received AI training are women
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has achieved a significant milestone by providing training to more than one million Saudi citizens in artificial intelligence skills through the SAMAI initiative. This figure represents nine percent of the working-age population. Dr. Majed Al-Shehri, spokesman of SDAIA, made the remarks during the ceremony to announce this remarkable achievement at the Ministry of Education's premises in Riyadh on Sunday. The achievement reflects the success of national efforts to empower Saudi society with AI skills and enhance digital literacy across various segments of the population. The initiative witnessed widespread interaction from various regions of the Kingdom, with the number of registered citizens...
November 09, 2025

52% of 1 million Saudis received AI training are women

The HADAF is enhancing the capabilities of the national workforce through signing 19 agreements for specialized, employment-linked training, with a total value exceeding SR851 million, targeting the training of more than 8,450 Saudis.
147,000 Saudis join tourism sector in 5 years
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A total of 147,000 Saudi male and female citizens have joined the tourism sector as employees during five years from 2020 to the end of the first half of 2025, thanks to the strategic partnership between the Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) and the tourism sector.The HADAF is enhancing the capabilities of the national workforce through signing 19 agreements for specialized, employment-linked training, with a total value exceeding SR851 million, targeting the training of more than 8,450 trainees. The employment sustainability rate for those supported by the Fund in the sector has also increased to 75 percent, reflecting the quality and effectiveness of the training programs and their alignment with the sector's requirements. The HADAF’s...
November 09, 2025

147,000 Saudis join tourism sector in 5 years

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