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The SAMA report confirmed that the Saudi banking sector still enjoys good levels of capital, and the precautionary ratios related to liquidity remained at levels higher than the regulatory requirements.
SAMA chief: Strong liquidity and capitalization reflect strength of Saudi banking system
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Ayman Al-Sayari, governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), said Saudi Arabia’s economy witnessed robust growth during the year 2022 despite the global economic challenges. He said the financial system has contributed remarkably to the strong economic performance.In his comments about the SAMA report for the year 2022 released on Thursday, Al-Sayari said the Kingdom’s economy showed strong performance in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) and employment rates. “Banks, insurance companies, financing companies, and payment service providers, which are under the supervision of the Central Bank, have worked to expand the scope of financial services, as well as to include all borrowers including private sector stakeholders and individuals,” he said....
June 15, 2023

SAMA chief: Strong liquidity and capitalization reflect strength of Saudi banking system

The decision comes as part of the initiatives of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah aimed at facilitating the performance of the pilgrimage for people from all Arab and Islamic countries.
Saudi Arabia to receive Yemeni Hajj pilgrims traveling via Sanaa airport
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia will facilitate travel by Yemeni pilgrims from Sanaa International Airport to the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah for this year's Hajj pilgrimage.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the Saudi government launched efforts to facilitate secure Hajj travel by the Yemenis and ensure their safety as part of its continuous support for the Yemeni people.The move aims to alleviate the sufferings of Yemeni people residing in various regions of the country, help them realize their hopes and aspirations for peace, development and prosperity, and meet their needs.This effort is an extension of Saudi Arabia's keenness to facilitate Hajj for Yemenis wishing to travel via Sanaa International Airport as part of the initiatives of the Ministry of Hajj...
June 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia to receive Yemeni Hajj pilgrims traveling via Sanaa airport

Assistant President of Human Rights Commission Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Al-Sheikh speaks during the opening session of the 16th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) held in New York.
Labor market participation by people with disabilities goes up in Saudi Arabia thanks to state's care
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Saudi Arabia has affirmed that it cares for the rights of people with disabilities, Assistant President of Human Rights Commission Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Al-Sheikh confirmed.The Kingdom's care, which stems from its well-established principles and values, has been manifested in taking many legislative measures to strengthen and protect the rights of people with disabilities.The affirmation came in a speech delivered by Dr. Al Al-Sheikh during the opening session of the 16th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP16) held in New York from June 13 to 15.Dr. Al Al-Sheikh led the Kingdom's delegation to the conference, which was also attended by Saudi Arabia's permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil.Dr. Al...
June 15, 2023

Labor market participation by people with disabilities goes up in Saudi Arabia thanks to state's care

Courtesy photo — Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah
Saudi medical team saves Indonesian pilgrim whose heart stopped for 8 minutes
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — A medical team at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah saved the life of an Indonesian woman pilgrim whose heart had stopped for eight minutes. The Hajj pilgrim suffered a cardiac arrest after the plane landed at the airport runway. The Madinah Health Cluster stated that the medical team at the airport’s Health Control Center received an emergency call that a Hajj pilgrim had fainted at the international arrival longue shortly after her plane touched down.The medical team at the airport responded quickly and they found that the pilgrim’s heart was no longer beating and they instantly began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) two times until her pulse was restored and her condition became normal. The pilgrim was...
June 15, 2023

Saudi medical team saves Indonesian pilgrim whose heart stopped for 8 minutes

Company fined SR10 million for violating Competition Law
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for Competition announced that it has slapped fine amounting to SR10 million on a company for violating the Competition Law. The company was found guilty of abusing its dominant position by insisting the distributor not to sell competitors’ products.The authority stated that it had conducted investigations after receiving initial indications about the company’s violation of the Competition Law and its executive regulations. After collecting evidence and conducting the necessary investigations, the authority referred the violation to the Committee for Adjudication of Competition Law Violations.The committee found that the company violated the Competition Law that prohibits an establishment, which enjoys a dominant position in the...
June 15, 2023

Company fined SR10 million for violating Competition Law

Driven mainly by rent prices, Saudi inflation rises to 2.8% in May
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia has increased to 2.8% in May 2023, compared to the same month in 2022. It was also higher than the 2.7% increase estimated for April 2023, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The rise in CPI was due to the increase witnessed in the prices of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels by 8.4%, and food and beverages by 0.9%.GASTAT noted that the rent prices were the main driver of inflation in May 2023, compared to May 2022, due to its relative importance in the Saudi consumer basket with a weight of 21.0%.The Consumer Price Index report issued by the authority for May 2023 showed that actual rents of housing in Saudi Arabia increased by 9.9%, reflecting the increase in rents for...
June 15, 2023

Driven mainly by rent prices, Saudi inflation rises to 2.8% in May

Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), speaks at a meeting with media professionals and influencers in Madrid.
Al-Rabeeah: Saudi Arabia extended over $96 bln in humanitarian aid to 167 countries
MADRID — Saudi Arabia has provided more than $96 billion in humanitarian and relief assistance to 167 countries around the world between 1996 and 2023, according to a top official leading the country's humanitarian projects.Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), made the remarks during a meeting with media professionals and influencers in Madrid, Spain. on the sidelines of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) Conference. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Madrid Azzam Al-Qain.Al-Rabeeah explained that KSrelief works with a vision to become a pioneering international hub for humanitarian and relief activities by applying the highest...
June 15, 2023

Al-Rabeeah: Saudi Arabia extended over $96 bln in humanitarian aid to 167 countries

The Mexico concert comes as part of the global tours of the Marvels of Saudi Music initiative organized by the Music Commission .
‘Marvels of Saudi Music’ showcases Saudi creativity in Mexican capital
MEXICO CITY — Under the patronage of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture, Saudi Arabia's Music Commission, with the participation of the Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC), organized a musical evening entitled "Marvels of Saudi Music" in the capital of the United Mexican States.The event at the National Auditorium in Mexico City was attended by Mexican Culture Minister Alejandra Frausto Guerrero, Saudi Ambassador to Mexico Haitham bin Hassan Al-Maliki, TPAC CEO Sultan Al-Bazai, Music Commission CEO Paul Pacifico, ambassadors of the GCC member states and other Arab countries accredited to Mexico, Mexican cultural figures, and music lovers.On behalf of the Saudi Minister of Culture, the CEO of the Music Commission delivered a speech welcoming...
June 15, 2023

‘Marvels of Saudi Music’ showcases Saudi creativity in Mexican capital

Details of the Theater Festival will be announced at a press conference in Riyadh on Monday.
Riyadh Theater Festival to be announced soon
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Theater and Performing Arts Commission will hold a press conference in the Saudi capital on Monday to announce the launch of the first edition of the Riyadh Theater Festival.A competition to choose the theatrical displays that will participate in the festival will also be announced during the press conference, in preparation for the shows to be held in the Conference Center at Princess Nourah University (PNU) in Riyadh.The Riyadh Theatre Festival comes as an extension of the commission's efforts in encouraging the theater movement, supporting the local production of the Saudi theater, in addition to creating a theatrical event that will enhance the presence of Saudi playwrights, and discover and refine talents.The festival in its first phase will...
June 15, 2023

Riyadh Theater Festival to be announced soon

Saudi Arabia's Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the UK, shake hands after signing the agreement.
Saudi Arabia, UK sign MoC for joint work and exchange of expertise in healthcare
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Saudi Arabia's Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel and Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the UK, have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) between the two ministries.The MoC aims to enhance cooperation between the two ministries and deepen collaboration in fields of common interest in healthcare.It also aims to complete the existing partnership efforts with the support of the two kingdoms' leaderships, which was evident in the joint statement during the visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to UK in 2018, and subsequent meetings of the Saudi-British Strategic Partnership Council.The two sides have agreed to continue the exchange of technical expertise and joint work, seek to explore commercial and investment...
June 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia, UK sign MoC for joint work and exchange of expertise in healthcare

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