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Riyadh was recognized in the field of design.
Riyadh and Madinah join UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced the inclusion of Riyadh and Madinah in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.Riyadh joined the network in the design category, while Madinah was recognized for culinary arts, continuing Saudi Arabia’s growing representation among the world’s most creative and innovative cities.The announcement follows UNESCO’s approval of the 2025 evaluation results, officially adding the two Saudi cities to the global network that celebrates cities leveraging creativity as a driver for sustainable urban and cultural development.Riyadh: a hub for design and innovation The Architecture and Design Commission announced Riyadh’s inclusion after leading a comprehensive nomination effort in collaboration...
October 31, 2025

Riyadh and Madinah join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 3.4 million Captagon pills through King Abdulaziz Port
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of amphetamine (Captagon) pills—estimated at around 3.4 million tablets—through King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. ZATCA’s spokesperson Hammoud Al-Harbi said the shipment, declared as charcoal, was flagged during customs inspection procedures. Security technologies and sniffer dogs revealed the drugs concealed inside charcoal bags. Following the seizure, coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control led to the arrest of three individuals who were set to receive the shipment inside the Kingdom. Al-Harbi affirmed that ZATCA continues to maintain strict customs control over Saudi Arabia’s imports and exports, standing firm against all smuggling...
October 31, 2025

ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 3.4 million Captagon pills through King Abdulaziz Port

The Absher Conference would introduce a new concept that highlights the Kingdom's leadership in digital government and showcases national innovations in digital transformation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Digital innovations to figure high in inaugural Absher Conference in December
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif will grace the inaugural Absher Conference, scheduled to be held on December 18 and 19 in Riyadh. The conference would introduce a new concept that highlights the Kingdom's leadership in digital government and showcases national innovations in digital transformation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.The Ministry of Interior is organizing the conference, in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy and several major international technology companies.The event will feature new digital initiatives, a technology exhibition, and more than 30 specialized sessions and workshops on technology, digital identity, security, and safety. During the event, the Absher Tuwaiq initiative will be launched with the aim to...
October 30, 2025

Digital innovations to figure high in inaugural Absher Conference in December

According to the amended Umrah regulations, the Umrah visa will be cancelled after 30 days from the date of issuance if the pilgrim does not register to enter Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah entry visa validity period to one month
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has reduced the validity period for the entry visa for Umrah from three months to one month from the date of issuance. However, the validity period for the stay after the pilgrim's arrival in Saudi Arabia remains unchanged at three months, Al-Arabiya reported quoting sources from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.The number of Umrah visas issued to foreign pilgrims since the start of the new Umrah season in early June has exceeded four million. This year's Umrah season is thus setting a record for the number of foreign pilgrims in just five months, compared to previous seasons. The ministry has made some amendments in the Umrah visa regulations in this regard. According to the amended regulations, the Umrah visa will be cancelled after 30...
October 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah entry visa validity period to one month

According to the report of the Ministry of Finance, total revenues from the beginning of the year until the end of the third quarter reached SR835 billion while expenditures exceeded SR1 trillion.
Saudi Arabia posts SR270 billion revenues with a deficit of over SR88 billion in Q3 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s general budget recorded revenues amounting to SR269.8 billion, and expenditures accounting for SR358.4 billion with a deficit of SR 88.5 billion during the third quarter of 2025. This was revealed in the quarterly report, released by the Ministry of Finance on the performance of the state's general budget for the third quarter of the year.According to the report, total revenues from the beginning of the year until the end of the third quarter reached SR835 billion while expenditures exceeded SR1 trillion, and the deficit was approximately SR181.758 billion.
October 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia posts SR270 billion revenues with a deficit of over SR88 billion in Q3 2025

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah along with Colombia’s Minister of Culture, Arts and Traditional Knowledges Yannai Kadamani Fonrodona in Riyadh on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia, Colombia agree to enhance cooperation in diverse cultural realms
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Colombia have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed to enhance cooperation in diverse cultural realms. The agreement was signed by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah and Colombia’s Minister of Culture, Arts and Traditional Knowledges Yannai Kadamani Fonrodona during their meeting in Riyadh on Thursday.Their meeting highlighted areas for cultural cooperation across various sectors, reflecting the shared commitment of both nations to further strengthen cultural exchange and foster mutual understanding through creative collaboration.The MoU identifies cooperation in the areas of heritage, music, architecture and design, museums, film, libraries, visual arts, theatre and performing arts, literature, publishing and translation,...
October 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia, Colombia agree to enhance cooperation in diverse cultural realms

Saudi Gazette Managing Editor Anas Al-Yusuf receiving the Media Leader of the Year award at the Athar Festival for Creativity held in Riyadh.
Saudi Gazette Editor Anas Al-Yusuf wins ‘Media Leader of the Year’ award at Athar Festival
RIYADH — Saudi Gazette Managing Editor Anas Al-Yusuf has won the Media Leader of the Year award at the Athar Festival for Creativity, held in Riyadh last week. The award recognizes exceptional leadership and innovation in the media industry and was presented during a ceremony honoring leading figures in marketing, media, and creativity across Saudi Arabia. Okaz Editor-in-Chief and General Supervisor of Saudi Gazette Jameel Altheyabi said the recognition reflects the newspaper’s editorial and digital transformation over the past year, achieved through a professional newsroom and the ongoing support of Okaz Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel. “Saudi Gazette stands out as one of Okaz’s most prominent media platforms, speaking to the world in a professional voice that showcases Saudi...
October 30, 2025

Saudi Gazette Editor Anas Al-Yusuf wins ‘Media Leader of the Year’ award at Athar Festival

The General Authority for Statistics highlighted that non-oil activities were the main contributor to real GDP growth, accounting for 2.6 percent, while oil activities contributed 2 percent.
Saudi Arabia’s Real GDP surges 5% in Q3 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Real GDP (gross domestic product) recorded a growth of five percent during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the report, released on Thursday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), this growth is attributed to increases in all major economic activities. It noted that oil activities posted a growth of 8.2 percent, while non-oil activities grew by 4.5 percent, and government activities by 1.8 percent. The GASTAT pointed out that the seasonally adjusted real GDP registered a growth of 1.4 percent compared to the second quarter of 2025, as oil activities grew by 3.1 percent, non-oil activities by 0.6 percent, and government activities by 0.7 percent. The authority highlighted that non-oil...
October 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Real GDP surges 5% in Q3 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan received members of the Council of Senior Scholars at his office in Riyadh on Thursday.
Senior scholars laud Grand Mufti’s efforts in disseminating Islamic knowledge
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan received members of the Council of Senior Scholars at his office in Riyadh on Thursday. The scholars congratulated Sheikh Al-Fawzan over his appointment as the Grand Mufti, chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and head of the General Presidency for Scientific Research and Ifta. They hailed the Grand Mufti’s profound scholarship and his efforts in disseminating Islamic knowledge. Speaking on the occasion, the Grand Mufti said: “God Almighty has blessed us with this religion and with this secure country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which derives its approach from the Book of God and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace be upon him). It is honored to serve the Two Holy Mosques and its rulers exert...
October 30, 2025

Senior scholars laud Grand Mufti’s efforts in disseminating Islamic knowledge

Head of Securities Investments Department at Public Investment Fund (PIF) Abdulmajeed Alhaqbani discussing the Saudi market growth in the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia leads Arab Index for capital markets, says PIF’s Abdulmajeed Alhaqbani
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranks first in the Arab Index for capital markets, according to Abdulmajeed Alhaqbani, Head of the Securities Investments Department at the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Speaking during a panel at the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, Alhaqbani highlighted the Kingdom’s position as the region’s largest and most liquid market, underscoring its growing appeal to global investors and asset managers. “The two main factors are size and liquidity. It’s number one when it comes to market size and liquidity,” Alhaqbani said, citing the S&P Arab Index as a benchmark reference. He noted that Saudi Arabia accounts for over 239 companies out of 500-plus listed in the index, with a liquidity weight exceeding 60% and a...
October 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia leads Arab Index for capital markets, says PIF’s Abdulmajeed Alhaqbani

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