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The General Authority of Zakat, Tax and Customs (GAZTC) revealed that land, sea, and air customs ports in Saudi Arabia recorded 1,511 contraband seizures during the last week.
1,511 contraband seizures reported at Saudi customs ports in a week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority of Zakat, Tax and Customs (GAZTC) revealed that land, sea, and air customs ports in Saudi Arabia recorded 1,511 contraband seizures during the last week.GAZTC stated that the seized items include 84 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, in addition to 1,406 other prohibited items.The authority stated that customs checkpoints also foiled the smuggling of 2,041 packages of tobacco and tobacco products, along with 23 items of currency, and three items of weapons and related equipment.GAZTC emphasized that it is committed to strengthening customs control over the Kingdom's imports and exports so as to ensure the safety and security of society, through continuous cooperation and...
September 27, 2025

1,511 contraband seizures reported at Saudi customs ports in a week

This initiative is part of the Transport General Authority’s efforts to promote investment in this sector and expand the development and implementation of a smart and safe transportation system in Saudi Arabia.
TGA invites applications from companies for operating autonomous vehicles  
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Saturday that it has begun accepting applications from companies that are interested in participating in its pilot program for the operation of autonomous vehicles.This initiative is part of the authority’s efforts to promote investment in this sector and expand the development and implementation of a smart and safe transportation system in the Kingdom. This announcement follows the initial pilot phase for autonomous vehicles, which the TGA launched last week in Riyadh in partnership with several government and private sector entities. It aligns with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.The authority emphasized that this step will enable both local and...
September 27, 2025

TGA invites applications from companies for operating autonomous vehicles  

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef meets with leaders of major industrial companies in Shanghai, China.
Alkhorayef unveils promising Saudi investment opportunities before Chinese companies  
Saudi Gazette reportSHANGHAI — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders of major industrial companies in Shanghai, China. During the meetings, he discussed ways to localize high-value industries and promising investment opportunities in the Kingdom, as part of his official visit to China.The meetings with Kinta Group, Transsion Holdings, Tongli paints industries, and HUAWEI Tech Investment Saudi Arabia reviewed the objectives of the Kingdom's National Industrial Strategy and the unique opportunities it offers for localizing advanced manufacturing technologies and high-value industries, including the manufacture of building materials, smartphones, and electronic devices, in addition to heating compressors and air...
September 27, 2025

Alkhorayef unveils promising Saudi investment opportunities before Chinese companies  

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković in New York.
Saudi FM meets counterparts of Bosnia, Cyprus, Mongolia and Armenia to sign agreements in New York  
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with foreign ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Mongolia and Armenia in New York. During the meetings, which were held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia signed agreements with these countries.Prince Faisal and Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments and the efforts being exerted to address them.Following the meeting, an agreement was signed on mutual exemption from short-stay visas for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports between Saudi Arabia and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.The Saudi foreign...
September 27, 2025

Saudi FM meets counterparts of Bosnia, Cyprus, Mongolia and Armenia to sign agreements in New York  

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah makes major headway in preparations well in advance for the Hajj season of 2026.
Hajj and Umrah Ministry makes coordination with over 60 countries in preparations for Hajj of 2026  
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah makes major headway in preparations well in advance for the Hajj season of 2026. The ministry has been working, eight months in advance, to develop services and improve the overall religious experience for pilgrims through a series of meetings and initiatives.To date, the ministry has completed several key initiatives, coordinating with representatives from over 60 countries through their Hajj affairs offices and holding more than 50 meetings to facilitate the launch of the Saudi buses initiative, aimed at enhancing pilgrims’ transportation.Through the Nusuk Masar platform, the ministry has approved 16 companies serving pilgrims from abroad, finalized the automation of service guides for 75 countries, and activated 189...
September 27, 2025

Hajj and Umrah Ministry makes coordination with over 60 countries in preparations for Hajj of 2026  

Over 53 million visit Two Holy Mosques in one month
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced on Friday that a total of 53,572,983 worshippers and visitors were received at the Two Holy Mosques during the month of Rabi Al-Awwal 1447 AH.According to the authority, the Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed 17,560,004 worshippers, including 91,753 who prayed in the Hijr Ismail (Al-Hatim), while the number of Umrah performers reached 12,146,516.At the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, 20,701,560 worshippers were recorded during the same month, including 1,002,049 in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.In addition, 2,071,101 visitors offered their salutations to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two Companions (may Allah be pleased with them).The authority noted that it employs...
September 26, 2025

Over 53 million visit Two Holy Mosques in one month

Saudi Ambassador to Poland, Enass Al-Shahwan, presented her credentials on Friday to Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Saudi ambassador Enass Al-Shahwan presents credentials to Polish president
Saudi Gazette reportWARSAW — Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Poland, Enass Al-Shahwan, presented her credentials on Friday to President Karol Nawrocki.During the ceremony, both sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and partnership between Saudi Arabia and Poland, and discussed ways to enhance joint work in support of common interests.Al-Shahwan is the third Saudi female diplomat to be appointed as an ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. She was previously appointed in April 2021 as ambassador to Sweden and Iceland, following Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, ambassador to the United States, and Amal Al-Moalimi, ambassador to Norway.Al-Shahwan holds a master’s degree in international relations from Australia and joined the Saudi Foreign Ministry in 2007, serving in...
September 26, 2025

Saudi ambassador Enass Al-Shahwan presents credentials to Polish president

Riyadh police arrest expat for exploiting women and children in begging
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh police, in coordination with the General Directorate of Community Security and Anti-Human Trafficking, have arrested a Yemeni national for violating the Anti-Human Trafficking Law by exploiting women and children of the same nationality in street begging.Authorities said the individual was detained and legal measures have been taken against him.He has been referred to the Public Prosecution, while coordination is underway with relevant agencies to provide necessary humanitarian assistance to the victims.The arrest comes as part of ongoing security campaigns to monitor and apprehend those engaged in organized begging across public squares and streets.
September 26, 2025

Riyadh police arrest expat for exploiting women and children in begging

Violators face fines of up to SR20,000, vehicle impoundment for 60 days.
TGA cracks down on illegal passenger transport operations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Field inspection teams from the Transport General Authority (TGA) have launched campaigns across several regions and cities in Saudi Arabia to monitor and penalize violations in passenger transport activities.The enforcement drive focused on individuals preparing to transport passengers using private vehicles without obtaining the required licenses, as well as those operating illegal ride services known locally as “kadadah.”Under the new Land Transport Law, violators face fines of up to SR20,000, vehicle impoundment for 60 days, and, in cases of repeated violations, the sale of the vehicle at public auction. Non-Saudi offenders may also face deportation.The TGA confirmed that inspection teams are carrying out operations around the clock in coordination...
September 26, 2025

TGA cracks down on illegal passenger transport operations

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah speaking at a high-level panel discussion titled “Addressing Record Displacement through Durable Solutions and Partnerships” on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Saudi Arabia urges global action on record displacement crisis, highlights $1.2bn refugee aid
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), called for urgent international action to address the critical displacement crisis facing the world today.He stressed the need to safeguard the right of all people to live in peace and dignity and to uphold human rights everywhere.Speaking at a high-level panel discussion titled “Addressing Record Displacement through Durable Solutions and Partnerships” on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Al-Rabeeah highlighted that the reality is alarming: in 2024, more than 123 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide equivalent to one in every 67 people.Sudan alone accounts for over...
September 26, 2025

Saudi Arabia urges global action on record displacement crisis, highlights $1.2bn refugee aid

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