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Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the decision of the Israeli occupation government to block the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Saudi Arabia denounces Israel’s blocking of aid into Gaza; calling it ‘blackmail and collective punishment’  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the decision of the Israeli occupation government to block the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the decision of the Israeli government to stop the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and its use as a tool of blackmail and collective punishment. The ministry stated that it is a flagrant violation of international law and a direct violation of the rules of international humanitarian law, in light of the humanitarian catastrophe that the Palestinian people are facing.Saudi Arabia reiterated its call to the international community to stop these serious Israeli violations, in addition to activating...
March 02, 2025

Saudi Arabia denounces Israel’s blocking of aid into Gaza; calling it ‘blackmail and collective punishment’  

It is learnt that the Central Bank has asked financial institutions to examine the availability of alternative and secure channels such as benefiting from activating instant messaging services such as Live Chat or ChatBot, within the application, or the financial institution's website.
Saudi banks banned from using WhatsApp for their communications with customers
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has decided to ban the use of instant messaging applications such as WhatsApp by the local banks for their communications with customers. SAMA noted that these applications are unreliable channels, according to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper.SAMA's decision is based on the powers assigned to it and other related regulations, and out of its keenness to enhance the quality of practices and procedures followed by financial institutions subject to its supervision, in a way bringing the risks to the minimum. It is learnt that the Central Bank has asked financial institutions to examine the availability of alternative and secure channels such as benefiting from activating instant messaging services such as Live Chat or ChatBot, within...
March 02, 2025

Saudi banks banned from using WhatsApp for their communications with customers

Doroni Aerospace has secured a $30 million strategic investment from Innovation Wings Industries (IWI), operating as Kingdom Aero Industries (KAI) in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia to partner with US company to manufacture and export “flying taxis”
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The American Doroni Aerospace company announced that it has decided, in partnership with Saudi entities, to manufacture H1-X ‘flying car.’ Designed for personal use, the HX-1 is a two-seater aircraft that can be parked in a two-car garage, charged at home, and can take off vertically from a driveway. Doroni Aerospace, a company based in Pompano Beach in Florida, said it has secured a $30 million strategic investment from Innovation Wings Industries (IWI), operating as Kingdom Aero Industries (KAI) in Saudi Arabia.This investment will accelerate the company’s H1-X’s eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) development, bringing Doroni closer to its goal of launching the aircraft by the end of 2026, said Doroni in a press release. “The...
March 02, 2025

Saudi Arabia to partner with US company to manufacture and export “flying taxis”

The service enables pilgrims to exit from Ihram after completing the rituals through shaving their head or cutting their hair at five designated locations opposite the Marwa area.
Haram Authority introduces trial service of exiting from Ihram for Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan
Saudi Gazette ReportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the trial operation of the ritual of exiting from the state of Ihram after completion of Umrah rituals on the courtyard of the Grand Mosque for the first time during the current holy month of Ramadan.The service enables pilgrims to exit from Ihram after completing the rituals through shaving their head or cutting their hair at five designated locations opposite the Marwa area. Mobile units equipped with fully sterilized tools are available to accommodate increased crowd flows.This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to enhance services for the guests of God and to introduce innovative solutions that improve the pilgrimage experience.The service...
March 02, 2025

Haram Authority introduces trial service of exiting from Ihram for Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan

Al-Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al-Dawood Mosque in the Iskan neighborhood in Tabuk is an environmentally friendly mosque as it includes the mechanism for instant monitoring and reading water consumption and electricity consumption.
First smart, environmentally friendly mosque opens in Tabuk
Saudi Gazette report TABUK — The newly opened Al-Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al-Dawood Mosque in the Iskan neighborhood in Tabuk is a model of a modern, environmentally friendly mosque, designed with the advanced modern technologies and integrated services that make the mosque a major part and parcel of the local community’s daily life.Abdulaziz Al-Furaij, director of Mosque Operations at the Integrated Mosques Company, said that this mosque is considered as one of the largest smart mosques in the Kingdom. It is also an environmentally friendly mosque as it includes a mechanism for instant monitoring and reading of water consumption and electricity consumption, and controlling the operation and shutdown process of these components in order to reduce energy consumption and reach the optimal...
March 02, 2025

First smart, environmentally friendly mosque opens in Tabuk

Transport minister approves major regulatory amendments for car rental sector
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser has approved significant amendments to the regulations governing car rental and rental brokers in Saudi Arabia.The updated regulations introduce key changes aimed at enhancing transparency, improving service quality, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.One of the key amendments clarifies the definition of "reservation" in Article 1, specifying that it refers to the process of booking a car and selecting additional services through electronic platforms before finalizing the rental contract. This adjustment aligns with the growing reliance on digital services in the car rental industry, ensuring a streamlined and modernized process for both providers and customers. Financial requirements...
March 02, 2025

Transport minister approves major regulatory amendments for car rental sector

New Saudi relief convoys arrive in northern Gaza Strip
Saudi Gazette reportGAZA — New Saudi relief convoys have arrived in northern Gaza, carrying essential aid and emergency medical supplies as part of the ongoing popular campaign to support the Palestinian people.The initiative aims to alleviate the severe humanitarian crisis in the region, where the health sector is facing critical shortages due to over 15 months of continuous war. The convoy, which crossed the Rafah border and navigated through the Netzarim checkpoint, brought much-needed medical resources to support hospitals and healthcare centers struggling to operate under extreme conditions.The aid was received by the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the executive partner of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in Gaza, which is overseeing the...
March 02, 2025

New Saudi relief convoys arrive in northern Gaza Strip

Saudi date production surpasses 1.9 million tons in 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has reaffirmed the strategic importance of Saudi dates as a cornerstone of food security in the Kingdom, with local production exceeding 1.9 million tons in 2024.This substantial output not only meets domestic demand but also enables a surplus for export to numerous countries across the region and the world.Saudi Arabia has achieved 119% self-sufficiency in date production, solidifying its status as one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of this vital agricultural product.Exports and re-exports reached approximately 351,000 tons, while imports remained minimal at just 952 tons, underscoring the superior quality and global competitiveness of Saudi dates.As the holy month of Ramadan approaches,...
March 02, 2025

Saudi date production surpasses 1.9 million tons in 2024

The itikaf will begin on Ramadan20, corresponding to March 20, and will continue until Ramadan 30.
Registration for itikaf at Two Holy Mosques will start on Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that the registration for itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the month of Ramadan, will start on Wednesday, March 5. Registration will start via the official website of the authority from11:00 AM on that day.The authority said that the registration will end when the number of slots allotted for the ritual of itikaf is complete and itikaf will begin on Ramadan20, corresponding to March 20, and will continue until Ramadan 30. The authority will start issuing permits for those registered through its official website, and that will be in line with the specific conditions and set criteria.Itikaf means a Muslim...
March 02, 2025

Registration for itikaf at Two Holy Mosques will start on Wednesday

Those who were arrested included 10,397 violators of the Residency Law, 4,128 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,864 violators of the Labor Law.
Saudi security forces arrest 17389 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 17389 illegal residents have been arrested from various regions of Saudi Arabia during the last week. The arrests were made during the joint field security campaigns, carried out by the Saudi security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday.Those who were arrested included 10,397 violators of the Residency Law, 4,128 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,864 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 31,463violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents while 3,709 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations and 10,363 violators were deported. The total number of people who were...
March 01, 2025

Saudi security forces arrest 17389 illegal residents in a week

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