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The Saudi Embassy in Italy called on all citizens arriving in Italy to review the details of the new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) and adhere to its new procedures.
Saudi Arabia urges citizens to comply with new procedures as EU Entry/Exit System to roll out Sunday
Saudi Gazette report ROME — The Saudi Embassy in Italy called on all citizens arriving in Italy to review the details of the new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) and adhere to its new procedures. The EES is a digital border check system which will keep track of non-EU citizens who enter and exit Europe’s Schengen zone. The new automated biometric system will replace usual passport procedures effective from Sunday, October 12.The embassy explained that the new system aims to record passport data and biometric characteristics of those arriving in Italy from outside the European Union, noting that a Schengen visa is still required for entry to Italy and other Schengen Zone countries. It explained that the only change under this system is the electronic registration of arrival data...
October 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia urges citizens to comply with new procedures as EU Entry/Exit System to roll out Sunday

TGA detains 606 for illegal passenger transport
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) continued its inspection campaigns across Saudi Arabia, detaining 606 violators between Saturday and Friday, Oct. 4–10, for engaging in unlicensed passenger transport activities, known locally as “Al-Kadadah.”The violators faced legal measures including vehicle impoundment and financial fines, in cooperation with several relevant authorities.The authority reported that inspection teams caught 362 individuals involved in preparatory activities such as calling for passengers using private vehicles without authorization, while 244 others were found transporting passengers illegally in their personal cars.The TGA emphasized that these campaigns are part of ongoing efforts to enhance competitiveness in the transport...
October 11, 2025

TGA detains 606 for illegal passenger transport

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef engaged in high-level discussions with executives from Germany's top industrial companies during his visit to Germany.
Saudi Arabia, Germany strengthen industrial partnerships as Alkhorayef concludes visit  
Saudi Gazette report DUSSELDORF — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has successfully concluded an official visit to Germany, during which he led a high-level delegation at the "K Show 2025," the world's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, held in Düsseldorf.The visit underscored Saudi Arabia's commitment to advancing global industrial collaboration and attracting strategic investments in key priority sectors, including downstream chemicals and advanced manufacturing technologies. As part of the visit, the minister toured the Saudi Pavilion at the "K Show 2025," which featured leading government entities and showcased the Kingdom's remarkable industrial advancements and diverse investment opportunities.The minister...
October 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia, Germany strengthen industrial partnerships as Alkhorayef concludes visit  

The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to the United States said that the scholarship programs cover a wide range of tracks, including aerospace engineering, space science and engineering, physics and astronomy, astrophysics, earth and space exploration, aerospace management and operations, aerospace security, and space operations.
267 young Saudis pursue studies of space sciences in US universities
Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON — The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to the United States announced that 267 Saudi students are currently enrolled in space and space sciences programs in various American universities. The announcement, which coincides with the World Space Week, highlights Saudi students’ diverse academic paths in engineering, science, and space operations.The cultural mission said that the scholarship programs cover a wide range of tracks, including aerospace engineering, space science and engineering, physics and astronomy, astrophysics, earth and space exploration, aerospace management and operations, aerospace security, and space operations, in addition to advanced career tracks in professional aviation and aviation management.The mission emphasized that training...
October 11, 2025

267 young Saudis pursue studies of space sciences in US universities

At the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the number of visitors totaled 4,197,055, including 22,786 who prayed at Hijr Ismail.
13 million pilgrims visit Two Holy Mosques in Rabi’ Al-Akhir
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced on Friday that the number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the current Hijri month of Rabi’ Al-Akhir reached 13,029,471.At the Grand Mosque, the number of visitors totaled 4,197,055, including 22,786 who prayed at Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem). The number of Umrah pilgrims reached 2,887,516.The authority also reported that the Prophet’s Mosque received 179,088,5 visitors, including 355,532 who prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah. Meanwhile, 478,403 visitors offered greetings to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his two Companions.The authority noted that it employs advanced technology, including...
October 11, 2025

13 million pilgrims visit Two Holy Mosques in Rabi’ Al-Akhir

The parade opened with marching performers, artistic floats, and giant balloons soaring above the streets.
Riyadh Season 2025 launches with spectacular global parade
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A spectacular global parade lit up Riyadh on Friday, marking the grand opening of the city’s largest-ever entertainment season.Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to the streets as colorful floats, live performers, and giant balloons transformed the capital into a vibrant festival of music, art, and joy.The parade — held between Kingdom Arena and Boulevard World — featured international and local performance troupes, massive inflatables of famous global icons appearing for the first time in Saudi Arabia, and dynamic street performances blending music, color, and movement.Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, officially announced the launch of Riyadh Season 2025 in a televised address, expressing his gratitude to King...
October 10, 2025

Riyadh Season 2025 launches with spectacular global parade

‘From Osaka to Riyadh’ marks countdown to Expo 2030 with spectacular cultural showcase
OSAKA — The countdown to Expo 2030 Riyadh officially began on Thursday with a dazzling cultural showcase titled “From Osaka to Riyadh” at the Expo Arena Matsuri in Japan, symbolizing the transition from Expo 2025 Osaka to the next World Expo in Riyadh.The event drew 15,000 attendees and brought together top Saudi and Japanese performers in a vibrant celebration of cultural collaboration.The lineup included Saudi vocalist Ghada Sheri, the Al Bairaq Al Akhdar drumming group, Japan’s Taiko-Center drummers, and renowned artists Ken Ishii and DJ KAORI, blending traditional rhythms with cutting-edge electronic music.High-energy performances, laser and hologram effects, and reimagined cultural expressions transformed the stage into a powerful symbol of the shared spirit between Saudi...
October 10, 2025

‘From Osaka to Riyadh’ marks countdown to Expo 2030 with spectacular cultural showcase

Royal Commission for Riyadh lifts development suspension on 33 km² of land west of the capital
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the lifting of the suspension on land located west of Riyadh, covering a total area of 33.24 square kilometers.The decision allows land and property owners to proceed with sales, purchases, planning, subdivision, and building permit issuance, in accordance with the urban code for Wadi Hanifa and its tributaries, which applies to the area where the suspension has been lifted.The move reflects the leadership’s commitment to supporting the real estate sector and follows the directives of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which aim to achieve balance and sustainability in the real estate market in line with the Kingdom’s broader development goals.According to the RCRC, this measure is part of a series...
October 10, 2025

Royal Commission for Riyadh lifts development suspension on 33 km² of land west of the capital

Saudi foreign minister attends Paris meeting on Gaza peace plan and ceasefire steps
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday attended the ministerial meeting hosted by France in Paris to discuss the U.S. Gaza peace plan and next steps toward achieving a ceasefire.The meeting brought together the foreign ministers and representatives of Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Canada, along with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas.At the opening, participants welcomed the agreement reached between the parties to halt hostilities, exchange prisoners, and release hostages, marking the start of the first phase of the peace process.The ministers also reviewed the mediation efforts...
October 10, 2025

Saudi foreign minister attends Paris meeting on Gaza peace plan and ceasefire steps

Zahid Khan Suhair, an Afghan national, was arrested for harassing women in Makkah.
Afghan national arrested for harassing women in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH— Zahid Khan Suhair, an Afghan national, was arrested for harassing women in Makkah.The arrest was made by the joint operation, carried out by the Makkah Region Police, in coordination with the General Department for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking. The suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures.Since its establishment on February 13, 2025, the General Department for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking under the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with regional and provincial police, has launched a large-scale campaign to combat all forms of immoral acts and refer those involved in such crimes to the Public Prosecution.The Anti-Harassment Law stipulates that anyone who commits the...
October 09, 2025

Afghan national arrested for harassing women in Makkah

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