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Restrictions on the import of Turkish livestock were lifted. — SPA photo
Saudi Arabia lifts temporary ban on import of Turkish livestock
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has lifted a temporary ban on importing livestock from Türkiye. The ban was lifted on livestock imports for the purpose of slaughter and breeding. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) issued a ban on the import of livestock from Türkiye last March due to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country. Authorities there isolated about 215 villages in the northwest of the country due to the FMD after the disease was detected in cattle, sheep and goats in the regions of Ereğli, Alaplı, Kozluk, Gökçebey and the central villages of Zonguldak.
June 06, 2023

Saudi Arabia lifts temporary ban on import of Turkish livestock

King, Crown Prince congratulate King Carl XVI Gustaf on Sweden's National Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on the anniversary of his country's National Day.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has also sent a cable of congratulations to King Carl XVI Gustaf on the occasion.The King and the Crown Prince wished the Swedish monarch continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Sweden steady progress and prosperity. — SPA
June 06, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate King Carl XVI Gustaf on Sweden's National Day

Customs officers foil 3 attempts to smuggle 651,909 narcotic pills via Saudi ports
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted three attempts to smuggle 651,909 Captagon pills and other controlled drugs into Saudi Arabia through a number of customs ports.ZATCA said customs officers discovered 93,750 controlled tablets concealed in one of the trucks crossing through the Duba port.In a second case, 356,559 controlled tablets were seized at Jeddah Islamic Port. The tablets were found hidden in a shipment of various goods that arrived at the port.At Haditha crossing, 201,600 Captagon pills were found hidden inside one of the trucks entering the country.ZATCA said after completing the procedures of seizing the contraband, the authority coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) to ensure the arrest of...
June 06, 2023

Customs officers foil 3 attempts to smuggle 651,909 narcotic pills via Saudi ports

Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system
Drug pushers arrested in several cities as authorities tighten control
JEDDAH — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) has arrested two residents, a Pakistani and a Filipino, in Jeddah for attempting to sell 2.6 kilograms of methamphetamine. The two were referred to the Public Prosecution.In the Taif Governorate, police have arrested three Ethiopian nationals and three Saudi citizens for attempting to sell amphetamine, hashish and narcotic pills and for being in possession of firearms, live ammunition and a sum of unaccounted money. The six were referred to the public prosecution.Police in Balqarn governorate in the Asir region arrested a citizen for selling 10,805 amphetamine pills. He also had in possession an amount of money and was referred to the pertinent authority.In Hafr Albatin province, police arrested a Pakistani resident attempting...
June 06, 2023

Drug pushers arrested in several cities as authorities tighten control

World Environment Day has become one of the largest global platforms for environmental awareness, as tens of millions of people along with governments, the private sector and community organizations participate in celebrating this day annually.
Per capita waste generation in Saudi Arabia hits 1.7 kilograms per day
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The average per capita waste generation in Saudi Arabia is 1.7 kilograms per day according to available statistics, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has said.Saleh bin Dakhil, the official spokesman of MEWA, revealed this during the ministry's participation in the World Environment Day 2023.Dakhil pointed out that about 7 million tons of plastic waste is being produced in the Kingdom annually."The real challenge lies in how to change behaviors that cause damage to the environment and replace them with environmentally friendly ones," he said.The spokesperson said celebrating World Environment Day annually on the 5th of June comes within the ministry's activities and programs with the aim of enhancing environmental...
June 06, 2023

Per capita waste generation in Saudi Arabia hits 1.7 kilograms per day

'Designed in Saudi Arabia' initiative to distinguish local products with a seal and trademark
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Architecture and Design Commission has launched the "Designed in Saudi Arabia" initiative with the aim of distinguishing local products with a seal and trademark.The seal aims to identify distinct local products, and the trademark will indicate compliance of a particular product with pre-determined standards.The “Designed in Saudi Arabia” initiative has been launched at a ceremony held in Riyadh in the presence of Deputy Minister of Culture Hamid Faiz, and the Architecture and Design Commission's CEO Dr. Sumayah Al-Sulaiman, in addition to several specialists in the field of architecture and design.The initiative aims to increase consumer confidence, and to contribute in nurturing the designing sector through the seal and the trademark...
June 06, 2023

'Designed in Saudi Arabia' initiative to distinguish local products with a seal and trademark

Space studies will be included in the academic plan for secondary schools starting next year.
Secondary school students to have 4 classes weekly in space science
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Education has approved four classes weekly to teach “Earth and Space Sciences” to secondary school students.Third-grade secondary students will be taught Earth and Space Sciences during the second and third semesters starting next academic year.The decision was included in the new academic plan, which the Ministry recently issued. The Study Plans Guide for the academic year 1445 AH represents the 3rd edition of the study plans that the Ministry started two years ago when it announced the implementation of advanced study plans launched at the beginning of the academic year 1443 AH.Students in the third year of high school will study the specializations of the general track, the medicine and life track, and the computer and engineering...
June 06, 2023

Secondary school students to have 4 classes weekly in space science

Prince Bader bin Abdullah with Claudia Roth, Germany's Commissioner for Culture and Media, during his visit to Germany, which concluded on Mondy.
Saudi Culture Minister in Germany to explore areas of cooperation
BERLIN — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan has completed an official visit to Germany on Monday, aimed at reinforcing cultural relations and exploring areas of cooperation between the two countries.During the visit, Prince Bader met with Claudia Roth, the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media, and Andreas Goergen, Secretary General for the Federal Ministry of Culture and Media. They explored areas of cooperation and opportunities for cultural exchange.Prince Bader said: "This visit is an extension of our longstanding cultural ties with Germany, with whom we have had many partnerships and cultural exchanges since 1973. For the past 20 years, one of the main areas of cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Germany...
June 06, 2023

Saudi Culture Minister in Germany to explore areas of cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Venezuelain President Nicolás Maduro at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Monday.
Crown Prince holds talks with Venezuelan president in Jeddah
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Monday with President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro and his accompanying delegation.The Crown Prince welcomed the Venezuelan president to Saudi Arabia, while the latter expressed his happiness to visit the Kingdom and meet with the Crown Prince.During the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation and opportunities to enhance them in various fields.They also exchanged views on a number of issues of common interest.On the Saudi side, the meeting was attended by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman; Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal; Minister of the National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince...
June 06, 2023

Crown Prince holds talks with Venezuelan president in Jeddah

Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), commended the launch of the Investment and Privatization project by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman. The landmark project includes transferring ownership of Diriyah Sports Club from the Ministry of Sports to DGDA.
DGDA: Transferring DSC ownership to Authority will help develop sports facilities
RIYADH — Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), commended the launch of the Investment and Privatization project by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman. The landmark project includes transferring ownership of Diriyah Sports Club from the Ministry of Sports to DGDA.Inzerillo stated that this initiative highlights the importance of developing and evolving Saudi sports and athletics at all levels, as part of Vision 2030 and the drive to increase the wellness and wellbeing of all people in Saudi Arabia.It is also indicative of the focus and support at the highest levels being placed on professional sports in the Kingdom and helping them grow their competitiveness in the local, regional, and global arenas, confirming that the club, which was...
June 05, 2023

DGDA: Transferring DSC ownership to Authority will help develop sports facilities

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