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Saudi Arabia to host UN Global Geospatial Ecosystem Center of Excellence
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) unanimously decided that Saudi Arabia will host the headquarters of the UN's Global Geospatial Ecosystem Center of Excellence in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.This represents a new phase to enhance the global partnership toward the future environment for managing geospatial information. The center is considered an important platform for foreseeing the future of geospatial information management using qualitative, innovative and advanced methods, in order to achieve growth, innovation and sustainable development.The tasks of the center will include taking the lead of research and development in integrating geospatial data with digital...
August 07, 2023

Saudi Arabia to host UN Global Geospatial Ecosystem Center of Excellence

Ukrainian Presidency: Jeddah peace talks were very fruitful
Saudi Gazette report ABHA — National security advisers and representatives of foreign ministries of more than 40 countries concluded their meetings on resolution of the Ukrainian crisis in Jeddah on Sunday. At the end of the very fruitful and open consultations, they agreed on the importance of continuing international consultations and exchanging opinions in order to build a common ground that will pave the way for peace. They also emphasized the importance of benefiting from views and positive suggestions made during the meeting.On his part, Director of the Office of the Ukrainian President Andrei Yermak, who headed his country's delegation to the Jeddah meetings, said that the participants held very fruitful consultations on the basic principles on which a just and lasting peace...
August 06, 2023

Ukrainian Presidency: Jeddah peace talks were very fruitful

The USB Type-C will be the lone standardized connector.
Saudi Arabia decides to mandate USB-C as common smartphone charger by 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has decided to standardize charging ports for mobile phones and electronic devices effective from Jan.1, 2025. The USB Type-C will be the lone standardized connector.The mandatory stages of unifying charging ports for mobile phones and electronic devices in the Saudi market were announced by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization and the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. They stressed that the decision aims to improve the experience of users of connectors in the Kingdom and not to incur additional costs. This is also to provide high-quality shipping and data transfer technology, in addition to supporting the principles of environmental sustainability by reducing the volume of electronic waste.The decision will...
August 06, 2023

Saudi Arabia decides to mandate USB-C as common smartphone charger by 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced a new initiative to grant tourist visas electronically to eight more countries including Azerbaijan, Albania, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Georgia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Maldives.
Saudi Arabia expands e-visa to 8 countries
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced a new initiative to grant tourist visas electronically to eight more countries including Azerbaijan, Albania, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Georgia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Maldives.Nationals of these countries can apply for a tourist visa to the Kingdom either electronically or at KSA international ports of entry.This step is consistent with the Kingdom's tourism sector strategy and aspirations outlined in Saudi Vision 2030, which includes increasing the sector's contribution to GDP from 3% to more than 10%, creating one million additional job opportunities with a preference for Saudi citizens, and attracting 100 million tourists by 2030.The tourist visa enables individuals to visit various regions...
August 06, 2023

Saudi Arabia expands e-visa to 8 countries

The Ministry of Commerce blocked 51 fake websites that impersonate the Ministry by claiming to receive and promote advertisements through web search engines.
51 fake websites blocked for Impersonating Commerce Ministry
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce blocked 51 fake websites that impersonate the Ministry by claiming to receive and promote advertisements through web search engines.Ministry Spokesperson Abdulrahman Al-Hussein stressed the Ministry's keenness on protecting consumers from fraud attempts and its continued efforts to monitor and block all violating websites.He also called on consumers to report any fake website through the report center on 1900 or through Balagh App. — SPA
August 06, 2023

51 fake websites blocked for Impersonating Commerce Ministry

Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih and Argentinian Minister of Foreign Affairs International Trade and Worship Santiago Andres Cafiero signed a memorandum of understanding concerning cooperation to encourage direct investment between Saudi Arabia and Argentina.
Saudi Arabia, Argentina agree to encourage direct investment
RIYADH — Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih and Argentinian Minister of Foreign Affairs International Trade and Worship Santiago Andres Cafiero signed a memorandum of understanding concerning cooperation to encourage direct investment between Saudi Arabia and Argentina.Eng. Al-Falih and Cafiero discussed strengthening relations and boosting investment through private sector companies, stressing the need to boost investment in the two countries through important projects in vital sectors.The Saudi minister of investment reviewed the Ministry's role in attracting investments, enabling sectors to grow, setting up regulations and policies, improving access to services through public-private sectors partnerships, as well as carrying out the social and economic transformation...
August 06, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Argentina agree to encourage direct investment

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Sunday the establishment of SRJ Sports Investments, a sports investment company that aims to accelerate the growth of the sports sector in Saudi Arabia and MENA.
PIF establishes SRJ to elevate sports sector in Saudi Arabia and MENA
RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Sunday the establishment of SRJ Sports Investments, a sports investment company that aims to accelerate the growth of the sports sector in Saudi Arabia and MENA.SRJ Sports Investments will invest in acquiring and creating new sports events IP, commercial rights of popular and prominent sports competitions and hosting major global events in Saudi Arabia.These investments are expected to deliver financial returns and localize partnerships domestically and in the MENA region.The new company will target businesses specialized in offering unique fan engagement activities and transformative sports technology across the industry, bolstering Saudi Arabia’s position as one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment destinations.Head...
August 06, 2023

PIF establishes SRJ to elevate sports sector in Saudi Arabia and MENA

The new Saudi navigation regulations are set to promote coastal tourism, especially cruise ship activities in the Red Sea
New Red Sea navigation regulations to come into force after 90 days
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has issued seven regulations to facilitate navigational activities in the Red Sea. The new regulations will come into force after 90 days, the authority said in a statement. The regulations are pertaining to the coastal tourism components such as design and operation of tourist marinas, classification of tourist marine vehicles, cruise ships, tourist shipping agent, tourist cruise operator, the rental of huge yachts, and the private visiting yachts.The regulations are part of SRSA’s efforts to achieve economic development and environmental sustainability, as well as to promote coastal tourism in the country. The authority worked on preparing it in cooperation with the concerned authorities in the Red Sea system and...
August 06, 2023

New Red Sea navigation regulations to come into force after 90 days

King, Crown Prince congratulate Jamaica’s governor-general on Independence Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Jamaica Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on his country's Independence Day.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the governor-general continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Jamaica steady progress and prosperity.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman too sent a cable of congratulations to Jamaica Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen on his country's Independence Day.The Crown Prince wished the governor-general continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Jamaica steady progress and prosperity. — SPA
August 06, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate Jamaica’s governor-general on Independence Day

It has stated that pilgrims must avoid lying down or sleeping especially in the corridors, places of prayer, in the path of emergency vehicles, and the paths allocated for wheelchairs of people with disabilities.
Hajj and Umrah Ministry asks pilgrims to avoid sleeping in Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has asked pilgrims and visitors to avoid sleeping in the Grand Mosque in Makkah, in order to comply with regulations and instructions.It has stated that pilgrims must avoid lying down or sleeping especially in the corridors, places of prayer, in the path of emergency vehicles, and the paths allocated for wheelchairs of people with disabilities.The Ministry also noted that pilgrims must adhere to the etiquette of Umrah, which is represented in good manners with all people, as well as keenness on cooperation, in addition to following the instructions of the organizers and workers.In order to avoid violating the regulations, every person who wants to perform Umrah must obtain a permit authorizing him to do so before arriving at the...
August 06, 2023

Hajj and Umrah Ministry asks pilgrims to avoid sleeping in Grand Mosque

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