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The operational plan for this year's Hajj season is the largest in the history of the Two Holy Mosques Presidency.
Holy Mosques Presidency announces largest ever Hajj operation plan
MAKKAH — The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs on Thursday announced the operational plan for this year's Hajj season.The extensive operational plan was announced by the head of the presidency Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais in the presence of the Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.The plan focuses on several main axes related to the presidency's strategic goals for Hajj 1444 AH based on the Saudi Vision 2030.In his opening speech at the media forum, Al-Sudais said, "The operational plan for this year's Hajj season is the largest in the history of the presidency, after the end of the corona pandemic and the announcement of the return of Hajj pilgrims in the millions, as per an integrated system of services prepared by the wise...
June 01, 2023

Holy Mosques Presidency announces largest ever Hajj operation plan

Prof. Tony Chan, KAUST President and his counterpart from PATH, Nikolaj Gilbert, signed the MOU.
KAUST, PATH join forces to address public health challenges in KSA and beyond
THUWAL — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and PATH, a nonprofit global health organization based in Seattle, US, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to establish collaboration and innovation partnerships to transform healthcare delivery. The MoU was signed by Prof. Tony Chan, KAUST President and his counterpart from PATH, Nikolaj Gilbert.The two organizations joined forces to cooperate in reciprocal areas to provide expertise, and to deliver digital healthcare toward health equity; Health and Wellness being among the Kingdom’s top national priorities, as described by the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA).The MoU establishes a framework for PATH to provide expertise to help KAUST in several areas: establish vaccine...
June 01, 2023

KAUST, PATH join forces to address public health challenges in KSA and beyond

Up to SR5 million fine for breaking postal regulations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Board of Directors of the Transport General Authority (TGA) has approved the formation of a committee to examine violations of the Postal Law.The committee will carry out studies about 77 violations identified by the authority by classifying them and determining penalties for violators of the executive regulations of the law.The law aims to better organize the service and strengthen the principle of fairness and independence in the postal sector in the Kingdom. It is in line with activating the role of PTA in exercising its competencies covered by its oversight and supervisory role to ensure the quality and efficiency of land, sea and rail transport activities.The committee will take measures against violators of the Postal Law, its executive regulations,...
June 01, 2023

Up to SR5 million fine for breaking postal regulations

Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Cape Town on Thursday
Saudi FM meets with Russian and Indian counterparts in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Thursday with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of Friends of BRICS Group in Cape Town, South Africa.During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them in all fields. They also discussed consolidating bilateral and multilateral work regarding many fields of common interest.Prince Faisal reiterated the Kingdom's position in support of all regional and international endeavors to find a political solution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. The two sides also discussed the key issues raised in the Ministerial Meeting, held under the slogan "BRICS and Africa:...
June 01, 2023

Saudi FM meets with Russian and Indian counterparts in Cape Town

Saudi National Center of Meteorology 
stated that tropical condition of Arabian Sea not to affect Saudi Arabia
NCM: Tropical condition of Arabian Sea not to affect Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that the tropical condition of Arabian Sea would not affect the air space of Saudi Arabia. “The initial indicators showed that the Kingdom’s airspace will not be directly affected by the tropical situation,” the center said.The NCM’s report is based on numerical predictions for the possibility of a tropical state forming in the Arabian Sea during the next week. The center continues to monitor developments in the situation, and special reports will be issued, if necessary, on a timely basis, it said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Tropical climates are hot, humid, and rainy climates found mostly between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
June 01, 2023

NCM: Tropical condition of Arabian Sea not to affect Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) chairman signs the loan agreement with Prime Minister of Belize John Briceno
Saudi Arabia agrees to give Belize $45m loan to support healthcare infrastructure
BELIZE — Ahmed Al Khateeb, minister of tourism and chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), signed a development loan agreement worth $45 million with the Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceno, for the construction of a tertiary hospital in the Belmopan Area Project.The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations of Belize Anthony Mahler; Minister of Health and Wellness of Belize Kevin Bernard; Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment of Belize Christopher Coye; Ambassador of Investment in Belize Haisam Diab; Deputy Chief of Mission at the Saudi Embassy in Mexico Sultan Al-Muzaini; CEO of the Office of the Prime Minister of Belize Narda Garcia, and officials from both sides.The...
June 01, 2023

Saudi Arabia agrees to give Belize $45m loan to support healthcare infrastructure

Six men were arrested following the drug bust
Six arrested in Riyadh after drug bust
RIYADH — Saudi anti-drug officers thwarted on Wednesday an attempt to distribute 4,094,950 pills that fall under regulated drugs, and arrested six dealers in Riyadh, the official spokesman of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) has said.The six suspects included three Egyptian nationals, a Sudanese national, a Yemeni national, and a Saudi citizen. They were apprehended and initial legal procedures were taken to refer them to Public Prosecution.Security agencies urged the public to report any information available regarding drug trafficking or drug promotion by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions and 999 in the other regions of the Kingdom.Reports can also be made to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control via 995 and 995@gdnc.gov.sa. All reports...
June 01, 2023

Six arrested in Riyadh after drug bust

 The Makkah Route initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's Pilgrim Experience Program
Makkah Route benefits 68,721 Hajj pilgrims so far
MADINAH — A total of 68,721 pilgrims have benefited from the Makkah Route initiative this Hajj season until Wednesday.The Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with its partners, is proceeding with the Makkah Route initiative as part of Saudi Arabia's Pilgrim Experience Program, one of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs.The initiative is now being implemented in Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and for the first time, in Turkiye and Ivory Coast.On board 189 flights, the beneficiaries arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.The initiative aims to complete the travel procedures for the beneficiary pilgrims in their countries, starting with issuing the visa electronically and taking the...
June 01, 2023

Makkah Route benefits 68,721 Hajj pilgrims so far

ع / سياسي / سمو ولي العهد يهنئ هاتفيًا الرئيس التركي بمناسبة إعادة انتخابه لفترة رئاسية جديدة  (واس)11 ذو القعدة,1444 هـ
Crown Prince congratulates Erdogan on re-election
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election to a new term during a phone call on Wednesday.The Crown Prince wished President Erdogan more success, and the people of Turkey further progress and prosperity.For his part, President Erdogan thanked the Crown Prince for his noble feelings. — SPA
June 01, 2023

Crown Prince congratulates Erdogan on re-election

Dr. Fahad Aldossari, president of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), refuted the controversial figures regarding the results of the Saudi Census 2022, compared to population estimates of previous years, especially the 2015 census, which estimated at that time the number of Saudis at approximately 20 million.
GASTAT chief refutes controversial figures regarding Saudi census 2022 results
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Dr. Fahad Aldossari, president of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), refuted the controversial figures regarding the results of the Saudi Census 2022, compared to population estimates of previous years, especially the 2015 census, which estimated at that time the number of Saudis at approximately 20 million.“In these results, we used the latest technology to be the most accurate and correct among all previous statistics,” he said.The authority explained that the change that occurred due to a shortage was among non-Saudis, since reliance on their number is linked to the economic environment and events such as the coronavirus pandemic.Aldossari also stressed the transparency of the census, especially the investor wants to see the census based on...
May 31, 2023

GASTAT chief refutes controversial figures regarding Saudi census 2022 results

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