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Tourism Ministry shuts 10 unlicensed travel agencies in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has shut down 10 travel service offices in Riyadh for violating regulations, including operating without licenses and organizing unauthorized Umrah and visitation packages.The violations included transporting pilgrims using unlicensed vehicles and accommodating them in unauthorized hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah.The campaign is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to regulate tourism-related activities and ensure compliance with official licensing and operational standards across the Kingdom.According to the Ministry, the inspections targeted travel and tourism agencies operating without the required permits or outside the scope of their approved activities.The initiative aims to protect the rights of tourists and...
July 12, 2025

Tourism Ministry shuts 10 unlicensed travel agencies in Riyadh

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Saudi Cultural Week kicks off in Osaka to mark 70 years of Saudi-Japanese ties
Saudi Gazette reportOSAKA — The Saudi Cultural Week officially launched in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday, celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event will run through July 15 at the Expo 2025 Osaka site.The weeklong celebration highlights the Kingdom’s rich heritage and growing creative industries, placing special focus on the 2025 Year of Handicrafts initiative.The program introduces Japanese and international audiences to traditional Saudi crafts, artisanal demonstrations, and a photography exhibition chronicling the history of Saudi-Japanese relations.Participating entities include the Heritage Commission, the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wirath), the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for...
July 12, 2025

Saudi Cultural Week kicks off in Osaka to mark 70 years of Saudi-Japanese ties

Saudi Customs records over 1,200 smuggling attempts at land, sea, and air ports
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted 1,268 smuggling attempts across the Kingdom’s land, sea, and air ports, as part of its continued efforts to protect society from prohibited items and uphold national security.According to an official statement, the intercepted items included 116 types of narcotics such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and Captagon pills, in addition to 683 other prohibited materials.The customs authority also reported the seizure of 2,114 items of tobacco and its derivatives, 61 types of undeclared financial sums, and eight cases involving weapons and related equipment.ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to strict customs monitoring over imports and exports to safeguard the community, emphasizing ongoing...
July 12, 2025

Saudi Customs records over 1,200 smuggling attempts at land, sea, and air ports

Saudi Arabia reaffirms OPEC+ compliance as June crude supply hits 9.35 million bpd
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has confirmed that the Kingdom remained fully compliant with its voluntary OPEC+ production targets in June, with marketed crude oil supply averaging 9.352 million barrels per day.The figure reflects complete alignment with the agreed quota, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to oil market stability.Amid elevated geopolitical tensions, the Kingdom emphasized that it acted prudently and preemptively in managing its energy output.The Ministry described Saudi Arabia’s role as that of a reliable, transparent, and dependable energy supplier, reinforcing the country’s efforts to enhance supply chain resilience and support global energy security.Although crude production briefly exceeded marketed supply, the...
July 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia reaffirms OPEC+ compliance as June crude supply hits 9.35 million bpd

Saudi minister explores strategic industrial and mining partnerships with top Russian firms
Saudi Gazette reportMOSCOW — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar AlKhorayef held a series of high-level meetings with executives from leading Russian industrial and mining companies during his official visit to the Russian Federation, aimed at expanding investment partnerships and exploring new opportunities in mining and manufacturing.AlKhorayef met with the CEO of Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond mining company, where they discussed opportunities for collaboration in mineral production and processing.The minister highlighted Saudi Arabia’s enabling investment environment for mining ventures.He also held a strategic meeting with the CEO of VSMPO-AVISMA, the world’s largest titanium producer, to discuss knowledge exchange and industrial cooperation.The...
July 11, 2025

Saudi minister explores strategic industrial and mining partnerships with top Russian firms

Riyadh begins property acquisition for major road development projects
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has officially launched the process of acquiring properties that conflict with the planned routes of major road development projects in the Saudi capital.The initiative is part of the second phase of the city’s Road Corridors Development Program, aimed at addressing the needs of Riyadh’s fast-growing population by improving connectivity and transportation infrastructure across the capital.The targeted properties are located along several key development sites, including the Thamaniyah Road, the Second Eastern Ring Road, Prince Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz Road, two parallel bridges to the existing Suspension Bridge, and areas linked to the planned upgrade of the Western Ring Road and Jeddah Road intersection.Property...
July 11, 2025

Riyadh begins property acquisition for major road development projects

CMA approves major reforms to ease investment account access for foreign and local investors
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved a set of regulatory amendments designed to simplify the process of opening and managing investment accounts for a broader range of investors, including individual foreign investors in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.The changes, effective immediately upon publication, aim to align the regulatory framework with ongoing technological advancements and the Kingdom’s broader investment and economic goals.The amendments include updates to the “Investment Accounts Instructions,” “Rules for Foreign Investment in Securities,” and “Capital Market Institutions Regulations.”This step is expected to enhance the overall attractiveness of the Saudi capital market by streamlining procedures, strengthening...
July 11, 2025

CMA approves major reforms to ease investment account access for foreign and local investors

Riyadh’s Creative District to welcome Italy’s Istituto Marangoni
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the globally renowned Istituto Marangoni, officially marking the institute’s entry into Riyadh’s Creative District.The move reinforces the Saudi capital’s growing stature as a global center for fashion, arts, and innovation.The partnership, announced on Thursday, was developed in collaboration with the Fashion Commission under the Ministry of Culture and is backed by the Ministry of Investment. Istituto Marangoni, headquartered in Milan and with branches in Paris, London, and Miami, will begin operations in Riyadh in August 2025.Founded in 1935, Istituto Marangoni is one of the world’s leading academic institutions in fashion, design, and luxury brand...
July 11, 2025

Riyadh’s Creative District to welcome Italy’s Istituto Marangoni

Bangladeshi expat caught fishing illegally off Asir coast
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Border Guard coastal patrols in Al-Qahmah, Asir region, have arrested a Bangladeshi resident for violating the Kingdom’s maritime safety regulations by fishing without a permit.The individual was found in possession of a quantity of illegally caught fish. Authorities confirmed that legal procedures were initiated against him in coordination with the relevant agencies.The Border Guard urged all residents and visitors to comply with maritime safety laws and regulations protecting the Kingdom’s marine life and natural resources.The public is encouraged to report any environmental or wildlife violations by calling emergency numbers: 911 in Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province; or 994, 999, and 996 in all other regions. All reports will be handled...
July 11, 2025

Bangladeshi expat caught fishing illegally off Asir coast

Saudi population reaches 35.3 million in 2024, majority under 65
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's total population reached 35,300,280 in 2024, according to newly released data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), marking World Population Day.Of the total population, 55.6 percent are Saudi nationals, while non-Saudis comprise 44.4 percent.The figures also reveal a significant gender imbalance, with males accounting for 62.1 percent of the population, compared to 37.9 percent females.The population structure highlights a predominantly young and productive society. Individuals aged 15 to 64 make up 74.7 percent of the population, while children aged 0 to 14 represent 22.5 percent. Seniors aged 65 and above constitute just 2.8 percent.Released under the theme “Saudi Arabia’s population... Figures and sustainable...
July 11, 2025

Saudi population reaches 35.3 million in 2024, majority under 65

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