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Prince Faisal renews to his Swedish counterpart Saudi Arabia's rejection for all attempts to offend Qur'an 
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan received, on Friday, a phone call from his Swedish counterpart Tobias Billström.During the phone call, Prince Faisal renewed Saudi Arabia's total rejection of all the attempts to offend the Holy Qur'an.Prince Faisal noted to Billström Saudi Arabia's demand on taking immediate procedures to stop these extremist acts that are trying to undermine the holy books, and provoke the feelings of Muslims around the world.The foreign minister has also affirmed that the repeated acts of burning copies of Qur'an contribute fueling hatred, as well as it will limit the efforts of dialogue between peoples and civilizations.From his side, the Swedish foreign minister has expressed Sweden's...
July 29, 2023

Prince Faisal renews to his Swedish counterpart Saudi Arabia's rejection for all attempts to offend Qur'an 

King, Crown Prince congratulate President of Peru on Independence Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte of Peru on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.In his cable, the King wished the president good health and happiness, and the government and people of the Republic of Peru steady progress and prosperity.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has sent a similar cable of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte on the occasion of her country's Independence Day. — SPA
July 28, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate President of Peru on Independence Day

HRDF supports employment of 201,000 Saudis in first half of 2023
RIYADH — The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has supported the employment of 201,000 male and female citizens in the private sector during the first half of 2023 through its various programs and initiatives, compared to 150,000 during the same period last year. Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi highlighted the support that the fund enjoys from the leadership to develop the skills and capabilities of Saudis, raise the level of their participation in the labor market, and stimulate the private sector to contribute to nationalization efforts, in addition to strengthening the partnership with the relevant authorities in training, employing and empowering national cadres, and increasing their...
July 28, 2023

HRDF supports employment of 201,000 Saudis in first half of 2023

Saudi Arabia summons Danish envoy over Qur'an desecration
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in the Charge D'Affaires of the Denmark Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday and handed her a protest note over the recent burning of a copy of the Holy Qur'an in Copenhagen. The Danish envoy was told that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia categorically rejected all acts that could foment hatred among people of different religions, according to a statement from the Saudi ministry.The Kingdom urges the Danish authorities to halt such heinous acts that run counter to religious teachings and international norms. An extremist group staged a demonstration in front of the Iraq Embassy in Copenhagen on Friday and burned a copy of the Holy Qur'an drawing outcry from across the Muslim world. — SG
July 28, 2023

Saudi Arabia summons Danish envoy over Qur'an desecration

File photo of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan 
Crown Prince, Sullivan review Saudi-US strategic relations
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Thursday US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Jeddah.During the meeting, the two sides discussed the Saudi-US strategic relations and ways to enhance them in different fields.Crown Prince and Sullivan have also reviewed new developments at the regional and international level as well as issues of common interest.The meeting was attended by Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and the Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar, Minister of State, Member of Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaad Al-Aiban, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet Mohammed bin Abdulmalik Al Al-Sheikh, and Governor of...
July 27, 2023

Crown Prince, Sullivan review Saudi-US strategic relations

Public Prosecution
Public Prosecution: 15-year-jail for citizen convicted of possessing drugs
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A Specialized Saudi court awarded 15 years in prison to a Saudi citizen convicted of possessing drugs with the intention of its sale. The court also imposed travel ban of a similar period, an official source at the Public Prosecution revealed.The court also awarded varying jail terms for other defendants, who were convicted of covering up of the crime as they failed to report it to the competent authorities despite their presence in the crime scene. The source stated that the Narcotics Prosecution wing has completed the investigation procedures against the citizen on charges of drug possession. It was found in investigations that the citizen was engaged in the crime of drug promotion in an apartment that he had prepared for this purpose in the Jeddah...
July 27, 2023

Public Prosecution: 15-year-jail for citizen convicted of possessing drugs

Saudi Arabia condemns incursion into Al-Aqsa compound by Israeli national security minister
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation of the incursion by the Israeli national security minister and a group of settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque Square. The ministry stressed that these systematic practices, which provoke the feelings of Muslims worldwide, are a flagrant infringement of all international norms and covenants.The ministry held the Israeli occupation fully accountable for the repercussions of such continued violations, reiterating its call on the international community to shoulder its responsibility to end the Israeli escalation, provide necessary protection for civilians and exert all efforts to end the conflict. — SPA
July 27, 2023

Saudi Arabia condemns incursion into Al-Aqsa compound by Israeli national security minister

People in Saudi Arabia spend SR10 billion in POS transactions over a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — People in Saudi Arabia spent up to SR10,120,926,000 during the week of 16-22 July through 159,618,000 POS transactions, recording an increase compared to SR10,919,162,000 in the previous week.According to the Saudi Central Bank’s weekly bulletin for points of sale, the restaurants and cafes sector came on top with 46,387,000 transactions at a value of SR1,579,839,000, while the education sector came with the least number of transactions amounting to 77,000 for a value of SR81,678,000. As for other sectors, the report indicated that the number of transactions in clothing and footwear amounted to 4,310,000 with a value of SR561,133,000, while the number of transactions for construction and building materials in the week amounted to 1,242,000...
July 27, 2023

People in Saudi Arabia spend SR10 billion in POS transactions over a week

Saudi RSG launches first mangrove nursery aiming to plant over 50 mln trees
Saudi Gazette reportTABUK — Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the inauguration of a first nursery specialized in mangrove saplings with the aim of planting more than 50 million trees by 2030.The RSG stated that the mangrove nursery was set up in partnership with the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC).CEO of RSG John Pagano said, "Although we are continuing to discover the latest technologies and innovation methodologies, we always find the best in nature in terms of finding solutions to face the current and future challenges."He said, "The mangroves are considered one of the most valuable natural assets we have as it is home to diverse wildlife". The mangroves also contribute to reducing the...
July 27, 2023

Saudi RSG launches first mangrove nursery aiming to plant over 50 mln trees

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA).
PIF, OIA Sign a MoU to expand investment in Oman
RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA). The MoU is intended to expand cooperation and investment between the two entities, enabling new and promising investments in the Sultanate of Oman’s (Oman) rapidly growing economy. The MoU provides benefits and incentives for PIF and its portfolio companies, which intend to unlock investment opportunities in Oman. The MoU also represents a significant milestone in PIF’s and OIA’s strategic partnership as it aims to expand PIF’s portfolio in Oman, building on the recent establishment of the Saudi Omani Investment Company (SOIC), a PIF-wholly owned company, which intends to invest up to USD5 billion in promising sectors in Oman. SOIC...
July 27, 2023

PIF, OIA Sign a MoU to expand investment in Oman

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