Monday May 12, 2025 / 14 , Dhu al-Qaadah , 1446
Header Logo
Leading The Way
search-icon
Footer Header
search-icon
SG
Saudi Arabia
Opinion
Discover Saudi
World
Sports
Business
Life
Advertisements
search-logo
SAUDI ARABIA
71 - 80 from 36018 . In "SAUDI ARABIA"
Saudi Arabia Railways will provide nearly two million seats for pilgrims traveling via the Haramain High-Speed Railway as part of its operational plan for the Hajj season of 2025.
Haramain Railway increases seats by 400,000 to transport pilgrims during Hajj season
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) will provide nearly two million seats for pilgrims traveling via the Haramain High-Speed Railway as part of its operational plan for the Hajj season of 2025. This marks an increase of 25 percent or 400,000 seats, compared to the previous season.This increase confirms SAR's full preparedness to serve pilgrims in accordance with the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and quality. During this year’s Hajj season, 4,768 trips will be operated between Dhul Qada 1 (April 29) and Dhul Hijjah 20. The Haramain High-Speed Railway runs along a 453-kilometer track connecting five main stations: Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah's Sulaymaniyyah station, King Abdulaziz International Airport station and King Abdullah Economic City station,...
May 07, 2025

Haramain Railway increases seats by 400,000 to transport pilgrims during Hajj season

The SAMAI initiative aims to train one million Saudi men and women in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to develop national capabilities in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia begins registration to provide training for one million Saudis in AI
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has invited citizens to register for the first national initiative titled "One Million Saudis in AI – SAMAI."SDAIA and the two ministries urged citizens of all ages and professional backgrounds to register for the initiative via the following link: https://samai.futurex.sa/.The SAMAI initiative aims to train one million Saudi men and women in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to develop national capabilities in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It will provide trainees with skills and knowledge in data and AI technologies, their applications and ethics, and...
May 07, 2025

Saudi Arabia begins registration to provide training for one million Saudis in AI

Saudi Arabia launches nationwide fuel station inspection campaign
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The tenth comprehensive inspection campaign has been launched by the Permanent Executive Committee for Service Centers and Fuel Stations, with the participation of over 300 inspectors from 11 government entities. The campaign covers 23 cities and governorates across Saudi Arabia and will run for four weeks. It coincides with the arrival of pilgrims for Hajj and the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holiday season.The campaign focuses on monitoring the compliance of facilities operating fuel stations and ensuring their quality and conformity with approved specifications, by taking samples of all types of gasoline, diesel, and oils, in addition to ensuring that facilities meet the necessary regulatory licenses and permits to practice the activity, such as standardization...
May 07, 2025

Saudi Arabia launches nationwide fuel station inspection campaign

Saudi trade surplus hits SR30 billion in February 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of SR 30.6 billion during February 2025, achieving a monthly growth of 44.6% with an increase of more than SR9 billion, compared to January, when the trade surplus amounted to SR21.1 billion.This was the highest in nine months, specifically since May 2024, in which a surplus of SR30.1 billion was recorded.According to preliminary data issued in Saudi Arabia’s International Trade Bulletin, the total volume of international trade in February 2025 amounted to approximately SR156.9 billion, achieving an annual growth of 4% compared to an increase of more than SR1 billion, compared to February 2024, when it amounted to SR29.4 billion.Saudi Arabia’s commodity exports amounted to about SR 93.7 billion, compared...
May 07, 2025

Saudi trade surplus hits SR30 billion in February 2025

Saudi Arabia to showcase cultural renaissance at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Culture will host an extensive program of cultural events at the historic Abbazia building in Venice, Italy, from May 10 to November 23, 2025, as part of the Kingdom’s official participation in the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale.Through a curated series of exhibitions, panel discussions, and workshops, the initiative will highlight Saudi Arabia’s contemporary creative renaissance and cultural diversity, contributing to global conversations on heritage preservation and artistic innovation.The program will spotlight architecture and design, heritage, visual arts, fashion, and culinary arts. A special exhibition titled Rooted Transience, showcasing the winning design of the AlMusalla Prize 2025 — an international design competition...
May 07, 2025

Saudi Arabia to showcase cultural renaissance at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

Riyadh to host Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum during Trump's visit on May 13
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum will take place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on May 13, serving as a key platform to reinforce economic ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Coinciding with the U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the Kingdom, the forum is expected to draw senior Saudi and American officials, global CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors to advance strategic cooperation across priority sectors.The agenda features a full day of ministerial dialogues, executive panels, and leadership roundtables focused on energy, finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and national-scale development initiatives. The forum opens with a session on Saudi-U.S. relations, followed by high-level...
May 07, 2025

Riyadh to host Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum during Trump's visit on May 13

Patent filings in Saudi Arabia jump by 13%
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The number of patent applications filed with the Saudi Intellectual Property Authority (SAIP) increased by approximately 8,029 in 2024, representing a growth rate of 13.33% compared to 2023, according to the 2024 Intellectual Property Information Statistical Report, which reviews the most prominent indicators in the field of intellectual property.The report includes a detailed analysis of the performance of several sub-indicators for applicants, the most prominent trends and technical fields, and indicators for measuring national context activity.It also indicates unprecedented numbers in the most prominent areas of intellectual property, with individual applicants recording a significant presence, which boosted the number of applications filed by 62%.SAIP...
May 07, 2025

Patent filings in Saudi Arabia jump by 13%

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development published the National Regulations for Occupational Fitness Tests on the Istitlaa Public Survey platform seeking the viewpoints and opinions of the public and the stakeholders before enforcing these regulations.
MHRSD plans to introduce mandatory occupational fitness testing for employees under certain occasions
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) plans to introduce mandatory occupational fitness testing for employees in the government, private and non-profit sectors as well as for those who take up new jobs in these sectors. These tests will be carried out under certain specific occasions. The ministry published the National Regulations for Occupational Fitness Tests on the Istitlaa Public Survey platform seeking the viewpoints and opinions of the public and the stakeholders before enforcing these regulations.There will be three types of tests: general medical testing, additional specialized testing, and psychological testing. These tests aim to monitor and follow up on individual health and promote occupational health through...
May 07, 2025

MHRSD plans to introduce mandatory occupational fitness testing for employees under certain occasions

Hajj Security Forces arrested a Saudi citizen and Yemeni resident who applied for visit visas for individuals outside the Kingdom to enable them to perform Hajj illegally.
2 arrested in Riyadh for attempting to facilitate visit visa to perform Hajj illegally
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Hajj Security Forces arrested a Saudi citizen and Yemeni resident, who applied for visit visas for individuals outside the Kingdom, through commercial entities that colluded with them, to enable them to perform Hajj illegally.They were found to have violated Hajj regulations and instructions. The arrested persons were referred to the competent authority to enforce the legally prescribed penalties against them.The Public Security warned that a financial fine of up to SR100000 will be slapped on anyone who submitted an application to issue visit visa of any type for a person who performed or attempted to perform Hajj without a permit, or entered the city of Makkah and the holy sites or stayed there from the first day of Dhul Qada (April 29) until the end of...
May 07, 2025

2 arrested in Riyadh for attempting to facilitate visit visa to perform Hajj illegally

The Passports Department at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah received on Tuesday the first group of pilgrims who arrived from China to perform Hajj this year.
First group of Hajj pilgrims from China lands in Madinah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Passports Directorate at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah received on Tuesday the first group of pilgrims who arrived from China to perform Hajj this year. The directorate has completed their entry procedures in a smooth and easier manner.The directorate confirmed that it is mobilizing all its capabilities to facilitate the entry procedures for pilgrims by supporting its platforms at ports with the latest technical equipment, staffed by qualified personnel who speak the languages of the pilgrims.The Passports Directorate has announced its readiness to complete the procedures for pilgrims for this year’s Hajj season through international air, land, and sea ports.
May 06, 2025

First group of Hajj pilgrims from China lands in Madinah

< Previous Next >
footer logo
COPYRIGHT © 2025 WWW.SAUDIGAZETTE.COM.SA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Powered by NewsPress
NEWS CATEGORY
saudi arabia world opinion business sports esports life
COMPANY
advertisements about us Epaper contact us Archive privacy policy