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The Ministry stated that those whose pension payments have been suspended range from 18 to 40 years of age.
Unemployment insurance benefits suspended for 7,300 Saudis who failed to look for a job
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced on Wednesday that it has suspended disbursement of the unemployment insurance benefits to more than 7,300 beneficiaries.They were denied disbursement of social insurance pension for the installment of last month after it was proven that they were not serious about seeking jobs and refused the job opportunities offered to them by the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF).The Ministry stated that those whose pension payments have been suspended range from 18 to 40 years of age.It noted that the fifth paragraph of Article 17 of the Social Insurance Law stipulates that the pension shall be discontinued if it is proven to the Ministry that the beneficiary who is able to work is not looking...
June 14, 2023

Unemployment insurance benefits suspended for 7,300 Saudis who failed to look for a job

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has said the newly approved Civil Transactions Law represents a remarkable phase in the Kingdom's judicial reforms.
Crown Prince: Civil Transactions Law represents a major shift in judicial reform
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has said that the new Civil Transactions Law represents a remarkable phase within the system of specialized legislation and judicial reforms.He announced that the law, approved by the weekly session of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, constitutes one of the four key judicial reform legislation being introduced in the Kingdom."The Civil Transactions Law is an anticipated major shift toward judicial reform, and was issued based on the latest legal trends and by applying the best international judicial practices, while adhering to Islamic law." Prince Mohammed said, adding that the law will help the Kingdom to fulfill its international obligations and agreements it ratified to keep pace with...
June 14, 2023

Crown Prince: Civil Transactions Law represents a major shift in judicial reform

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah.
Cabinet approves transformation of Saudi Space Commission into an agency
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Kingdom's Council of Ministers has approved the transformation of the Saudi Space Commission into an agency with the name Saudi Space Agency.The decision was taken at the weekly Cabinet session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday.The Cabinet was briefed on the recent talks the Crown Prince held with the president of the Russian Federation and the prime minister of India, during which bilateral relations and prospects for strengthening cooperation in various fields were tackled.The Cabinet also touched on the recent regional and international meetings hosted by the Kingdom as part of the Saudi leadership's pivotal role in promoting work that contributes to the consolidation of...
June 14, 2023

Cabinet approves transformation of Saudi Space Commission into an agency

Mohammed bin Salman heads to France on a state visit
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman left on Wednesday for France on a state visit, the Royal Court announced in a statement."Upon the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman left for the French Republic on a state visit," the statement read.During the visit, the Crown Prince is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and will lead the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the summit “For a New Global Financial Pact”, which is scheduled to be held in Paris on June 22-23.The Crown Prince will also participate in the Kingdom's official reception for Riyadh's candidacy to host Expo 2030, which is scheduled to be held in Paris on June 19. —...
June 14, 2023

Mohammed bin Salman heads to France on a state visit

Professor Salim Al-Babili-Kaust.
From the seeds of discovery to improved crops
Research that spans fundamental discoveries to their application in farmers’ fields has been a trademark of the career of plant scientist Salim Al-Babili.“Throughout my career I have tried to combine basic research with applied science. I worked for many years on improving the nutritional value of crops, particularly on biofortifying rice with provitamin A. Then I moved toward metabolic pathways related to hormone biosynthesis in plants,” he reflects.Throughout, a common theme of Al-Babili’s research is to generate crops with improved agricultural performance and enhanced nutritional value. His current work ranges from pursuing basic discoveries on the genetics and hormone signaling of pearl millet in the lab to applying these discoveries directly to farmers’ fields.In 2018,...
June 13, 2023

From the seeds of discovery to improved crops

Saudi Arabia to co-chair high-level Sudan pledging conference on June 19
Saudi Gazette report RIYAHD — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia will co-chair a high-level conference to announce pledges to support the humanitarian response to Sudan and the region on Dhul Hijjah 1, corresponding to June 19.The Kingdom will co-chair the conference along with Qatar, Egypt, Germany, the United Nations Organization Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the European Union and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.In a statement, carried by Saudi Press Agency, the ministry renewed the Kingdom’s resolve to stand by the Sudanese people, including what Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directed to provide humanitarian aid, amounting to $100 million, and...
June 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia to co-chair high-level Sudan pledging conference on June 19

Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami visits family members of martyred security official, and injured security men in Rafha on Tuesday.
Public Security chief visits family of security official martyred while arresting drug smuggler
Saudi Gazette reportRAFHA — Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami visited on Tuesday the bereaved family members of Sgt. Abdulaziz Al-Furaih, who was martyred in the line of duty while arresting a drug smuggler.He also visited three security men who were admitted to Rafha hospital after sustaining injuries in the attack of the drug trafficker in the Rafha governorate in the Northern Borders Region.Al-Bassami conveyed the condolences of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif to the family members and relatives of Al-Furaih, one of the members of the Public Security. Al-Furaih succumbed to injuries caused by a wanted criminal in drug trafficking cases while arresting him.Al-Bassami condoled family members of the martyr and prayed God to bestow him...
June 13, 2023

Public Security chief visits family of security official martyred while arresting drug smuggler

An Asian national, who was convicted of money laundering, was sentenced to four years in prison. The court also ordered confiscation of four kilograms of gold ornaments seized from the convict.
4-year jail for Asian national convicted of money laundering
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — An Asian national, who was convicted of money laundering, was sentenced to four years in prison. The court also ordered confiscation of four kilograms of gold ornaments seized from the convict.An official source at the Public Prosecution said that its economic crimes wing has completed investigation into the charges against the Asian national who was involved in money laundering by concealing about six kilograms of gold ornaments inside his vehicle in a secret manner, and transported them to the Kingdom through one of the land ports.The source stated that the case was referred to the competent court and presented evidence against the defendant. The court awarded him four-year jail term and ordered to confiscate the seized gold ornaments.The source stressed...
June 13, 2023

4-year jail for Asian national convicted of money laundering

The program targets students wishing to qualify for a bachelor’s degree to study space major at Georgia Tech in the United States of America.
Saudi Arabia invites applications for foreign scholarship program in space discipline
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program announced the applications for the preparatory foreign scholarship program in space discipline is now open.The program targets students wishing to qualify for a bachelor’s degree to study at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in the United States of America.The 9-month course will begin in August, and the period for submitting application for the course started on June 11 and will conclude on June 30.The Scholarship Program had previously fixed a set of requirements for joining the scholarship program for space majors.These include academic excellence in secondary school graduation; ability test; achievement test, as well as the language proficiency test such as test of English as a Foreign...
June 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia invites applications for foreign scholarship program in space discipline

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah visited on Tuesday the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) where he met with OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, delegates, representatives and consuls of OIC member states and its subsidiary institutions.
Minister briefs OIC members on Hajj arrangements
RIYADH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah visited on Tuesday the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) where he met with OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, delegates, representatives and consuls of OIC member states and its subsidiary institutions.Discussions centered on the efforts and arrangements made by Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj. The minister briefed his interlocutors on the initiatives and procedures taken to provide the best conditions for pilgrims to perform their rituals comfortably.The minister stressed that health, organizational, service, logistical and security authorities have been instrumental in ensuring that performing Hajj and Umrah is successful, underlining that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman...
June 13, 2023

Minister briefs OIC members on Hajj arrangements

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