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Saudi Arabia arrests 14,244 illegals in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Around 14,244 violators of residency, labor laws and border security regulations were arrested in various regions of the Kingdom within a week. According to the Ministry of Interior the arrests were made during the joint field campaigns carried out by various units of the security forces across the Kingdom during the week from August 3 to 9.The arrests included 8,398 violators of the residency system, 3,703 violators of the border security rules, and 2,143 violators of the labor laws.Another 895 people were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom, 54% were Yemenis, 45% Ethiopians, and 1% of other nationalities, with 38 violators being caught trying to cross the border to exit Saudi Arabia.Seven persons, who were involved in transporting...
August 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia arrests 14,244 illegals in a week

The General Directorate of Civil Defense has called on people to take caution, as most regions of Saudi Arabia will witness thunderstorms until Monday.
Civil Defense calls on people to take caution as most Saudi Arabia's regions to witness thunderstorms
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has called on people to take caution, as most regions of Saudi Arabia will witness thunderstorms until Monday.Based on the report issued by the National Center of Metrology (NCM), Makkah region, Taif, Maysaan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Al-Kamil, as well as the regions of Asir, Al-Baha and Jazan will be affected with medium to heavy rain that might lead to torrential rain, hail, and active winds.A light to medium rain, accompanied with active downward winds causing dust will occur in the regions of Madinah, Tabuk and Najran.As for the Riyadh region, Howtat Bani Tamim, Al-Aflaj, As Sulayyil, Al-Kharj, Al Hariq and Al-Sharqiyah region will witness light to medium rain, accompanied with active winds causing dust.People must stay...
August 12, 2023

Civil Defense calls on people to take caution as most Saudi Arabia's regions to witness thunderstorms

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has detected 15 facilities for not committing to provide pharmaceutical products to Local market during July.
SFDA detects 15 facilities for not providing pharmaceutical products to local market during July
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has detected 15 facilities for not committing to provide pharmaceutical products to Local market during July.The violating establishments also did not directly report the movement of the drug in the electronic tracking system, and did not inform SFDA about an expected shortage or interruption in the supply of the company's registered preparations.SFDA's team monitored 3 establishments for their non-compliance in providing their registered pharmaceutical products to the market, as well as 9 pharmacies that failed to report directly (instantly) to the movement of the drug in the electronic tracking system approved by SFDA.The team also monitored 3 establishments for their non-compliance on reporting the event of...
August 12, 2023

SFDA detects 15 facilities for not providing pharmaceutical products to local market during July

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) inaugurated the second edition of the Seasonal Dates Exhibition in Riyadh. (Courtesy photo)
Palms, dates sector's value in Saudi Arabia amounts to SR7.5bn; 12% of the total agricultural output 
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) inaugurated the second edition of the Seasonal Dates Exhibition in Riyadh.The 2nd edition of the exhibition, which will last for 60 days, is organized by MEWA in partnership with the Riyadh Municipality, and the National Center for Palms and Dates (NCPD), with the participation of a number of agriculture associations.The exhibition aims to support the palms dates sector, whose contribution amounts to about SR7.5 billion, or 12% from the total agricultural output of Saudi Arabia.The date exhibition in Riyadh is a seasonal economic and agricultural gathering that contributes in supporting and enhancing the promotion of the agricultural products, as well as promoting the local agricultural and farmers.It...
August 12, 2023

Palms, dates sector's value in Saudi Arabia amounts to SR7.5bn; 12% of the total agricultural output 

The Safer has been at risk of breaking up or exploding for years. A major spill from the vessel would have resulted in an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe.
Saudi Arabia welcomes emptying of decaying Safar tanker off Yemen's coast
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the UN announcement of completing the removal of crude oil from the decaying FSO Safar supertanker off Yemen's Red Sea coast.In a press statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry lauded the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the UN team's efforts to reach this end.It thanked donor countries which donated for the mission, noting that the Kingdom of Saudi was one of the leading donors."A remarkable global coalition came together under the UN umbrella to prevent the worst-case scenario of a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea," The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen David Gressly said.The Saudi Ministry spoke highly about the Yemeni government's efforts to facilitate to the UN team work.Earlier, the United...
August 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia welcomes emptying of decaying Safar tanker off Yemen's coast

During the three-day summit, international experts and pioneers in archeology and cultural heritage will come together to engage in discussions on four major topics: identity, archeological sites, flexibility, and access.
RCU organizing AlUla International Archeology Summit in September
ALULA — The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the AlUla International Archeology Summit will take place from September 13th to 15th.During the three-day summit, international experts and pioneers in archeology and cultural heritage will come together to engage in discussions on four major topics: identity, archeological sites, flexibility, and access.This summit will serve as a platform for scientific discourse, collaboration and innovation, with some 60 speakers working toward establishing connections between archeology and contemporary global issues within the sector. The goal is to foster a shared vision and develop heritage-based solutions.In addition to the main summit, a "Future Forum" will be organized on the sidelines. This forum will feature experts...
August 11, 2023

RCU organizing AlUla International Archeology Summit in September

King, Crown Prince congratulate President Idriss Déby on Chad's Independence Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.In his cable, the King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of health and happiness to the president and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of Chad.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman also sent a cable of congratulations to President Idriss Déby on the occasion. — SPA
August 11, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate President Idriss Déby on Chad's Independence Day

Hire taxis that meet basic requirements, TGA tells cab users
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has underlined the importance of the public hiring taxis that ostensibly meet the basic conditions, notably four elements that prove a vehicle is actually for hire.The four visible elements of a regular taxi are the yellow car plate of public transportation vehicles, an illuminated plate on top of the car bearing the word Taxi, the license number on the sides, and the taxi logo on the doors.The TGA noted that it is essential for people to pay attention to these requirements and deal with taxis that strictly apply the standards and the regulations governing fare of public taxis, taxi-cab brokers and guided vehicles.In addition, taxis are obliged to meet the technical requirements and specifications for cars that are...
August 10, 2023

Hire taxis that meet basic requirements, TGA tells cab users

The ministerial decision also stipulated that the absence of a designated place for childcare or a nursery for the establishment that employs 50 workers or more is a non-serious violation, and the violator will be faced with a fine of SR5000.
SR5,000 fine for hiring expat without a work permit or notifying Ajeer
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — There will be a fine amounting to SR5,000 for employing a foreign worker without a work permit or notifying Ajeer Program, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD).This penalty is part of a ministerial decision based on the revised schedule of violations and penalties in the Labor Law. The final draft of the schedule was released by the ministry, a copy of which was seen by Okaz/Saudi Gazette. The final draft was framed after amending the schedule of violations and penalties issued by a ministerial resolution No. 92768 dated Jamad Al-Awwal 5, 1443 in accordance with royal orders and new amendments to the Labor Law and ministerial decisions regulating the labor market, and in implementation of Chapter 15 of the Labor Law,...
August 10, 2023

SR5,000 fine for hiring expat without a work permit or notifying Ajeer

Over 1 million amphetamine pills seized in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Drug control officers seized about 1,394,000 amphetamine pills in RiyadhMaj. Marwan Al-Hazimi, the spokesman for the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC), said security follow-up of drug smuggling and promotion networks targeting the security of Saudi Arabia and its youth succeeded in thwarting the smuggling operation after the pills were found hidden in a consignment of electrical machines at a warehouse.Maj. Al-Hazimi confirmed the arrest of two residents, a Jordanian and a Syrian, suspected of promoting amphetamine pills.He noted that the legal measures were taken against the men before they were referred to the Public Prosecution. The security agencies urged all citizens and residents having any information about activities related to...
August 10, 2023

Over 1 million amphetamine pills seized in Riyadh

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