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Over 40 million worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque during Hajj season
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced on Thursday that the total number of worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the 1446 Hajj season exceeded 40 million.According to official statistics, a cumulative total of 40,103,344 worshippers prayed at the mosque between Dhul Qadah 1 and Dhul Hijjah 29, 1446 AH.The authority attributed the high turnout to the integrated services and coordination between various agencies, which ensured that visitors were able to perform their rituals in a secure and peaceful environment.It also reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of services inside the mosque and its courtyards, aiming to meet the needs of worshippers and...
July 17, 2025

Over 40 million worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque during Hajj season

First Saudi relief plane lands in Aleppo to aid Syria wildfire victims
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A Saudi relief plane carrying urgent humanitarian aid for wildfire victims in Syria’s Latakia governorate landed at Aleppo International Airport, launching the Kingdom’s humanitarian air bridge to support those affected by the recent blazes.The flight, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, is the first in a series of planned missions delivering shelter materials and emergency supplies to affected communities.Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief, said the aid reflects the values of solidarity and brotherhood upheld by the Saudi leadership under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman....
July 17, 2025

First Saudi relief plane lands in Aleppo to aid Syria wildfire victims

Saudi conjoined twins Yara and Lara undergo separation surgery in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program on Thursday began the complex operation to separate conjoined twins Yara and Lara at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh. This comes under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and head of the surgical team, confirmed that the seven-month-old twins were born on Nov. 5, 2024, with a combined weight of 10 kilograms.Each has separate upper and lower limbs, and after thorough evaluations and several medical board meetings, the team determined separation was possible.The twins are...
July 17, 2025

Saudi conjoined twins Yara and Lara undergo separation surgery in Riyadh

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its warning that anyone who threatens public security or harms innocent lives will face the full force of Saudi law.
Egyptian man executed for brutal stabbing of Saudi professor in Dhahran
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Thursday carried out the execution of an Egyptian national convicted of the premeditated murder of a Saudi academic in Dhahran, the Ministry of Interior announced.The ministry confirmed that Mahmoud Al-Muntasir Ahmed Youssef, an Egyptian resident, was executed on July 17, 2025, in the Eastern Province after a royal order was issued to implement the court’s final ruling of ta'zir (discretionary) death penalty.According to the statement, Youssef was found guilty of breaking into the home of Dr. Abdul Malik Bakr Abdullah Qadi, a respected former professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and stabbing him 16 timeswith a knife, resulting in his death.The crime was premeditated, with the assailant bringing a weapon from his...
July 17, 2025

Egyptian man executed for brutal stabbing of Saudi professor in Dhahran

The General Department of Traffic has launched an online service to issue short front number plates for sports vehicles having specific technical manufacturing specifications.
Sports vehicles can have now short number plates
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Department of Traffic has launched an online service to issue short front number plates for sports vehicles having specific technical manufacturing specifications.This service was introduced in line with the Ministry of Interior's efforts to improve traffic services in accordance with the required specifications and standards for modern vehicles.The Traffic Department said that the service can be accessed through the Ministry of Interior's Absher platform. The beneficiaries can select on Absher "My Services," then "Vehicle Services," then "Vehicle Management," then selecting the vehicle, and then replacing the number plates. All required procedures can be completed after payment of the service fees.The...
July 17, 2025

Sports vehicles can have now short number plates

Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss Israeli strikes on Syria
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone call on Wednesday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss escalating regional security concerns, including the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory.The call focused on the ongoing Israeli attacks, which intensified on Wednesday with a wave of strikes targeting the Syrian capital Damascus.According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, Israeli warplanes bombed the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab.Footage shared online showed smoke rising from the impact zones following the attacks.The strikes came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promised “painful blows” against Damascus. Local media also reported airstrikes on...
July 16, 2025

Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss Israeli strikes on Syria

GCC secretary-general stresses commitment to completing Gulf railway project on schedule
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi reaffirmed on Wednesday the bloc’s commitment to completing the GCC railway project according to its planned schedule, underscoring its role in enhancing development and prosperity across member states.His remarks came during a progress meeting held at the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh, where senior officials from the Secretariat and the Gulf Railway Authority reviewed the latest updates on the transnational railway initiative.Albudaiwi was briefed by the Authority’s Director General through a visual presentation detailing the project’s current status, implementation milestones, and the ongoing coordination between member states.He commended the advanced progress and efforts made by...
July 16, 2025

GCC secretary-general stresses commitment to completing Gulf railway project on schedule

Saudi minister holds strategic AI and tech talks with French institutions in Paris
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — As part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of strategic meetings in Paris with leading French research institutions and global technology firms.The minister began his engagements with Dr. Bruno Sportisse, CEO of INRIA, France’s national institute for digital sciences and technology.The two sides discussed potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics, including the establishment of joint research labs and researcher exchange programs aimed at talent development.In a separate meeting with Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI, Alswaha reviewed areas of...
July 16, 2025

Saudi minister holds strategic AI and tech talks with French institutions in Paris

Energy minister, IAEA chief discuss Saudi nuclear energy program progress
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, received Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss ongoing cooperation and progress in the Kingdom’s national nuclear energy program.The meeting covered key areas of mutual interest, including technical and regulatory collaboration, advancements achieved through Saudi-IAEA cooperation, and the application of the highest international standards for nuclear safety and security.Discussions also focused on preparations for the International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response, which Saudi Arabia is set to host in December 2025 in Riyadh.The event will be organized in partnership with the...
July 16, 2025

Energy minister, IAEA chief discuss Saudi nuclear energy program progress

GCC and Muslim World League condemn Israeli strikes on Syria
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned Israel’s latest airstrikes on Syrian territory, reaffirming its firm support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and rejecting any foreign interference that could aggravate the suffering of the Syrian people.In a statement issued Wednesday, GCC Secretary-General Jassem Albudaiwi described the Israeli attacks as a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and a breach of international law and norms.He warned that such aggression poses a serious threat to regional stability and constitutes an irresponsible escalation that disregards international efforts to secure peace in Syria and the wider region.Albudaiwi called on the international community to take responsibility for halting these...
July 16, 2025

GCC and Muslim World League condemn Israeli strikes on Syria

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