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Total investment in Saudi chemical products industry hits SR470 bln
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The total volume of investment in the chemical products industry in Saudi Arabia amounted to about SR470 billion.​​​​​​​Speaking to Al-Eqtisadiah, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) said these investments constitute 35% of the total volume of investments in the industrial sector.According to a report issued by the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information affiliated to the ministry, the total number of industrial licenses issued by MIM from the start of 2023 until the end of June has reached 557.With this number of industrial licenses within the past 6 months. the total number of industrial establishments in Saudi Arabia has reached 10,982 with an investment value exceeding SR1.4 trillion.
August 14, 2023

Total investment in Saudi chemical products industry hits SR470 bln

Saudi ministry conducts over 2,000 inspection tours of mining sites in July
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) has conducted 2,013 inspection tours on a number of mining sites in different regions of Saudi Arabia during the month of July.During the tours, MIM issued 101 penalties on establishments found to be violating the provisions of the Mining Investment Law. Of them, 49 penalties were for the failure to abide by the license conditions, 26 penalties for working outside the limits of the license, 24 penalties for working with an expired license, and 2 penalties for working without obtaining a license.The spokesperson of MIM, Jarrah Al-Jarrah, has stated that establishments in Makkah region constituted the largest number of violators with 29 penalties, followed by Madinah region with 19 penalties, and Al-Jouf...
August 14, 2023

Saudi ministry conducts over 2,000 inspection tours of mining sites in July

Students will go back to schools on Sunday, Aug. 20, one week later.
Over 500,000 teachers resume duty as 28,000 schools open on Sunday
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — More than half a million male and female teachers as well as admin istrative staff and supervisors resumed their duty on Sunday as nearly 28,000 schools across Saudi Arabia opened their doors at the end of 51-day long summer vacation.Students will go back to schools on Aug. 20, one week later. The current academic year covers three semesters that include a number of vacations.The Saudi Ministry of Education has ensured completion of preparations in all public, private and foreign education schools prior to the start of the new academic year.According to the new academic calendar, the academic semester will begin on Sunday 4 Safar 1445 AH, corresponding to Aug. 20, and will continue until Jumada Al-Awwal 2, corresponding to Nov. 16, while the second semester...
August 13, 2023

Over 500,000 teachers resume duty as 28,000 schools open on Sunday

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh inaugurating the International Islamic Conference in Makkah on Sunday.
Minister Al-Sheikh calls for intensified efforts to address misuse of religion for politics
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh called for intensified efforts to address the misuse of religion for political designs. He underscored that this is significant in light of the spread of heresies, growing cases of hate speech and attempts to distort Islam, especially when some Islamic groups resort to the political exploitation of religion as a means to achieve their goals even at the expense of religion. The minister said this while inaugurating the International Islamic Conference on “Communication and Integration with the Departments of Religious Affairs, Ifta and Sheikhdoms in the World,” which kicked off here on Sunday. The ministry is organizing the two-day conference under the patronage of...
August 13, 2023

Minister Al-Sheikh calls for intensified efforts to address misuse of religion for politics

The total number of the electric vehicles (EV) that Saudi Arabia has imported reached 71,209 so far.
Saudi Arabia imports 71,000 EV
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The total number of the electric vehicles (EV) that Saudi Arabia has imported reached 71,209 so far.Al-Eqtisadiah stated that the imported cars, according to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), included electric and the hybrid vehicles.Since the start of 2023, Saudi Arabia has imported 711 EV so far, while it has imported 13,958 EV in 2022.Eight countries have acquired a large share of Saudi Arabia's import of the electric vehicles since the start of the current year.The US has come in top with 465 EV, followed by Germany with 97 EV, then Japan with 81, then China with 49 EV.Eight electric vehicles were imported from Czech Republic, 6 from Italy, 3 from South Korea, and 2 from Spain.In 2022, 10 countries acquired the largest share of Saudi...
August 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia imports 71,000 EV

The Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majed Al-Hogail has begun his official visit to Beijing to discuss ways of enhancing the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and China in the municipal and housing sectors.
Al-Hogail begins visit to Beijing to enhance Saudi-Chinese bilateral ties in municipal, housing sectors
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majed Al-Hogail has begun his official visit to Beijing to discuss ways of enhancing the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and China in the municipal and housing sectors.During Al-Hogail's visit, which will last until Aug. 16, he will also review the experiences of the Chinese companies in the fields of infrastructure; urban development; housing; real estate development; financing.The minister will patronize the Saudi-Chinese Forum, which is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 16. The forum will witness the attendance of a number of the Ministry's officials, in addition to Saudi investors, as well as representatives of Chinese companies, and businessmen.The Saudi-Chinese Forum will review...
August 13, 2023

Al-Hogail begins visit to Beijing to enhance Saudi-Chinese bilateral ties in municipal, housing sectors

The ZATCA at the Jeddah Islamic Port has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2,242,560 Captagon pills that were hidden inside baklava sweet boxes.
Jeddah customs thwarts over 2,2 million Captagon pills hidden as a baklava consignment 
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at the Jeddah Islamic Port has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2,242,560 Captagon pills that were hidden inside baklava sweet boxes.ZATCA said that it found this huge quantity of captagon pills after receiving a consignment of sweets (baklava) that came to Saudi Arabia through the port.After being subjected to the customs procedures, and getting examined through the security techniques, ZATCA said that they found the captagon pills hidden beneath the layers of baklava boxes.ZATCA confirmed the arrest of two suspects who were receiving this quantity, and that has been done in coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC).The Authority has warned that it is tightening customs...
August 13, 2023

Jeddah customs thwarts over 2,2 million Captagon pills hidden as a baklava consignment 

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawa, and Guidance, Dr. Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh received the Grand Mufti of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sheikh Husein Kavazovic, and his accompanying delegation in Makkah on Saturday.
Dr. Al-Sheikh welcomes Sheikh Kavazovic; highlights event aims to enhance collaboration and coordination
MAKKAH — The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawa, and Guidance, Dr. Abdullatif Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh received the Grand Mufti of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sheikh Husein Kavazovic, and his accompanying delegation here on Saturday.This meeting took place at the headquarters of the Islamic conference titled “Communication with the Departments of Religious Affairs, Ifta, and Sheikhdoms in the World,” scheduled to occur in Makkah from Muharram 26 to 27, 1445 Hijri.The conference will see the participation of 150 scholars and muftis from 85 countries.Extending a warm welcome to the Grand Mufti of Bosnia and Herzegovina and his delegation, Dr. Al-Sheikh elaborated on the conference’s purpose.He highlighted that the forthcoming event aims to enhance collaboration and coordination among global...
August 12, 2023

Dr. Al-Sheikh welcomes Sheikh Kavazovic; highlights event aims to enhance collaboration and coordination

President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Mazen Bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous speaks at the second ministerial meeting on combating corruption in the G20 countries in Kolkata, India, Saturday.
Nazaha chief affirms the political will of the G20 countries to combat corruption
KOLKATA — The working sessions of the second ministerial meeting on combating corruption in the G20 countries concluded here Saturday, emphasizing the need for cooperation to attain this goal.The Kingdom participated with a delegation headed by President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Mazen Bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous.Speaking at the opening, Al-Kahmous thanked India, the current G20 president, for organizing and hosting the meeting, and for its contribution to combating corruption, which, he said, adds to the efforts of the international community in this regard.He stressed that the Kingdom, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman took concrete steps to combat corruption, including setting...
August 12, 2023

Nazaha chief affirms the political will of the G20 countries to combat corruption

The first ambassador appointed by Saudi Arabia to Palestine, Naif Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, presented on Saturday his letter of credentials to the Palestinian authorities.
Saudi Arabia names first ambassador to Palestine
Saudi Gazette reportAMMAN — The first ambassador appointed by Saudi Arabia to Palestine, Naif Bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, presented on Saturday his letter of credentials to the Palestinian authorities.Ambassador Al-Sudairi delivered the letter of credentials to Majdi Al-Khalidi, advisor to President Mahmoud Abbas for diplomatic affairs, at the Palestinian Embassy in Jordan.The original credentials will be handed over to the Palestinian president soon.Al-Sudairi will serve as the non-resident ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Palestine and consul general in Jerusalem.Al-Sudairi said: “This is an important step with significant implications for the commitment of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince in enhancing relations with our brethren in Palestine.”“This step will have...
August 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia names first ambassador to Palestine

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