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King, Crown Prince congratulate President of Guyana on Independence Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his best congratulations and wished the President ongoing good health and happiness and the government and people of Guyana steady progress and prosperity.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman also sent a similar message to President Irfaan Ali on the occasion. — SPA
May 26, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate President of Guyana on Independence Day

Saudi Ambassador Faisal bin Ibrahim Ghulam presented his credentials to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Friday.
Saudi ambassador to Brazil presents credentials to President Lula
BRASILIA — Saudi Ambassador Faisal bin Ibrahim Ghulam presented on Friday his credentials to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, at the presidential palace in Brasilia. During the audience, Ambassador Ghulam conveyed to the president the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.The Saudi ambassador also conveyed the best wishes of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of Brazil. — SPA
May 26, 2023

Saudi ambassador to Brazil presents credentials to President Lula

The pills were hidden in the cavities of machinery
Attempt to smuggle 460,000 Captagon tablets foiled at Saudi port
RIYADH — Saudi officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle 460,000 Captagon tablets via the Red Sea port of Dhuba, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority reported on Friday.The authority said the drug consignment was found hidden in the cavities of machinery shipped to the port.Accordingly, the authority said two suspects were apprehended and referred to the competent law-enforcing agencies. — SPA
May 26, 2023

Attempt to smuggle 460,000 Captagon tablets foiled at Saudi port

The study is aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, preserving natural sources of materials, in addition to raising spending efficiency and controlling costs.
Roads Authority starts research to evaluate performance of asphalt layers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority (RGA) has started an advanced research study to evaluate the performance of asphalt layers, as well as the use of materials salvaged from building demolition sites in road construction.The study is aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, preserving natural sources of materials, raising spending efficiency and controlling costs.Researchers obtained treated gravel from demolition sites as well as specialized environmental landfills, in addition to asphalt mixtures that include a variety of materials that are designed and tested in the laboratory for analysis. The study will then implement experimental road sections.The RGA will measure the success of the experiment using specialized sensors to monitor the...
May 26, 2023

Roads Authority starts research to evaluate performance of asphalt layers

The company’s products are expected to help nearly one million people switch from smoking by 2032, representing approximately 25% of all smokers in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi fund establishes new company to cut down tobacco use
RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched a new company to reduce the number of smokers in Saudi Arabia.The company named Badael will offer its tobacco-free nicotine delivery products available across Saudi Arabia by the end of 2023. It aims to expand its reach to regional and international markets in the long term.The company’s products are expected to help nearly one million people switch from smoking by 2032, representing approximately 25% of all smokers in Saudi Arabia. This has the potential to deliver direct annual savings of more than SR6 billion on healthcare expenditure by 2032.PIF announced on Thursday, in the run-up to the World Health Organization (WHO) World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the establishment of Badael Company (Badael), which aims to develop,...
May 26, 2023

Saudi fund establishes new company to cut down tobacco use

The Hollywood feature film was predominantly shot in AlUla, with its deserts and oases serving as the backdrop for the film’s intense action sequences.
Kandahar: Saudi cinemas showing Hollywood action thriller shot in AlUla
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The screening of the highly anticipated Hollywood action thriller Kandahar opened began in Saudi cinemas on Thursday.The film, shot almost entirely in the Kingdom, premiered at Vox Cinemas in Riyadh on Wednesday evening. Vox Cinemas will also be hosting a special screening of Kandahar at the Banyan Tree Hotel in AlUla, surrounded by the region’s spectacular outdoor scenery.The film, featuring Hollywood star Gerard Butler, was directed by Rick Roman Waugh. MBC Studios, G-Base, Thunder Road and Capstone Studios produced the movie.UAE’s Eagle Films is set to release Kandahar in the entire Middle East region on May 26.The Hollywood feature film was predominantly shot in AlUla, with its deserts and oases serving as the backdrop for the film’s intense action...
May 25, 2023

Kandahar: Saudi cinemas showing Hollywood action thriller shot in AlUla

The Saudi Fashion Commission and the French Embassy and Alliance Française have announced the launch of ‘France & Fashion Days’ –  a brand new initiative that is scheduled to take place at Art Pur Foundation, Riyadh, on May 27 and 28, 2023. (Picture: Loodyana)
Riyadh to bring together Saudi and French fashion lovers to celebrate in style
RIYADH — The Saudi Fashion Commission, the French Embassy and Alliance Française have announced the launch of "France & Fashion Days" – a brand-new initiative that aims to further strengthen ties between Saudi and France through fashion.The two-day event, which is scheduled to take place at Art Pur Foundation, Riyadh, on May 27 and 28, will bring together fashion lovers to attend conferences, workshops, exhibitions and training.The event will be inaugurated by Ludovic Pouille, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission. Saudi and French industry experts will present their work and share views on the impact of the fashion ecosystem in today’s world. Speakers will discuss the most important issues facing the industry from...
May 25, 2023

Riyadh to bring together Saudi and French fashion lovers to celebrate in style

Makkah Haram Emergency Center doctors and staff pose for a photo with the newborn baby and family members of the Singaporean Umrah pilgrim.
Singaporean Umrah pilgrim gives birth to a boy in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — A young Singaporean woman, who came to perform Umrah, gave birth to a baby boy in Makkah. The birth was normal and the mother and baby are in good health, according to medical sources.The pilgrim, who was nine months pregnant, was admitted to the Haram Emergency Center 3 under the Makkah Health Cluster Wednesday morning. The medical team at the center rushed to assist the pilgrim, in her 30s, after she went into labor and helped her to have a normal delivery. The mother and baby were transferred to the Maternity and Children’s Hospital for follow-up and necessary treatment.The Makkah Health Cluster said in a statement: “We shared the joy of the Umrah pilgrim and her family, and the joy doubles for all of our medical staff. Ajyad Emergency Hospital and the...
May 25, 2023

Singaporean Umrah pilgrim gives birth to a boy in Makkah

The fifth session of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council was held on Thursday in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia, Iraq mull special economic zone on border
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia and Iraq discussed establishing a special economic zone on the borders of the two countries.The fifth session of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council was held on Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The meeting was held in the presence of several princes, ministers and members of the Council and heads of the sub-committees from the Saudi and Iraqi sides.The Saudi side was headed by Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, while the Iraqi side was headed by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Planning, and Chairman of the Council Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Tamim.The two countries praised the successful efforts of the countries of the OPEC+ group in promoting the stability of the global oil market, stressing the significance of continuing such cooperation and the need for all...
May 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Iraq mull special economic zone on border

Atheer bint Abdul Rahman Al- Khalban, 28, drowned after falling into a creek at Glacier National Park and being swept into a gorge.
Saudi scholarship student dies in US after falling into creek
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A Saudi female scholarship student had a tragic end when she fell into a creek in the US state of Montana on Monday.A Jazan University scholarship student, 28-year-old Atheer bint Abdul Rahman Al-Khalban drowned after falling into the creek at Glacier National Park and being swept into a gorge, according to US media reports. The Saudi Embassy in the United States is making the necessary follow-up to repatriate her body to the Kingdom at the earliest.Atheer was pursuing her PhD in the English language in the US state of Kansas. She fell from a rocky overhang into Avalanche Creek Monday afternoon. The woman was spotted in the creek passing under the bridge of Trail of the Cedars by bystanders who waded into the water to pull her out. They performed CPR on her...
May 25, 2023

Saudi scholarship student dies in US after falling into creek

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