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German Chancellor calls Saudi Crown Prince to discuss regional developments
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Thursday a phone call from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to further enhance and promote the relations in various fields. The leaders also discussed recent developments and efforts being made to strengthen security and stability in the region.
July 03, 2025

German Chancellor calls Saudi Crown Prince to discuss regional developments

E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards reached their highest levels ever, totaling more than SR69.3 billion during the first quarter of 2025
Saudi e-commerce sales jump to SR69 billion during 1Q 2025
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards reached their highest levels ever, totaling more than SR69.3 billion during the first quarter of 2025. This figure records an annual growth of 56 percent, and an increase of approximately SR24.9 billion compared to the same period in 2024, during which sales reached SR44.4 billion, according to the statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for May 2025.The report indicated that the number of transactions executed via Mada cards exceeded 370 million transactions during the first quarter, while sales achieved a quarterly growth of 26 percent, an increase of approximately SR14.1 billion, compared to SR55.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. Measuring monthly performance, e-commerce sales via...
July 03, 2025

Saudi e-commerce sales jump to SR69 billion during 1Q 2025

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty during their recent meeting in Istanbul (File photo).
Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss implementing Arab-Islamic Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty discussed the efforts to resume ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the necessary steps to implement the Arab-Islamic Plan for the Reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, Minister Abdelatty discussed, in a phone call with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the ongoing efforts to resume ceasefire in Gaza and the access of humanitarian aid to the besieged Strip, in light of the "deteriorating humanitarian conditions."During the phone call on Wednesday evening, the ministers discussed the next steps to implement the Arab-Islamic Plan for Early Recovery and Reconstruction of Gaza. According to the...
July 03, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss implementing Arab-Islamic Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development indicated that the unemployment rate among Saudis dropped to its lowest level, reaching 6.3 percent.
HR Ministry: Saudization instrumental in employing 2.5 million citizens in private sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development stated that Saudization programs and support provided to the private sector have resulted in generating jobs for a record number of Saudis in this sector, reaching 2.48 million Saudi men and women.The ministry said that the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) supported this growth by employing 143,000 Saudi citizens during the first quarter of 2025, while the money spent on training, empowerment, and guidance programs amounted to approximately SR1.83 billion.The ministry indicated that the unemployment rate among Saudis dropped to its lowest level, since the beginning of statistical monitoring, reaching 6.3 percent, and this reflects the cumulative impact of national programs and initiatives aimed...
July 03, 2025

HR Ministry: Saudization instrumental in employing 2.5 million citizens in private sector

The Saudi security authorities arrested two Saudi citizens and a displaced expatriate in connection with the drug smuggling.
3 arrested after seizing huge cache of amphetamine pills hidden in sheep's intestines in Hafar Al-Batin
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — The Saudi security authorities have seized 411,546 amphetamine pills hidden inside plastic tubes in the intestines of sheep in the Hafar Al-Batin governorate in the Eastern Province. The authorities arrested the recipients —two Saudi citizens and a displaced expatriate.The arrests were made during the security campaign carried out by the Ministry of Interior to crack down on drug smugglers through close monitoring of drug smuggling and trafficking activities, which target the security of the Kingdom and its youth. The security authorities called upon citizens and residents to report any information they have about any activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking, by calling the numbers 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern...
July 03, 2025

3 arrested after seizing huge cache of amphetamine pills hidden in sheep's intestines in Hafar Al-Batin

The average daily room rate in hotels fell by 3.4% year-on-year, reaching SR477, while serviced apartments and similar facilities saw an increase of 7.2%, bringing the average rate to SR209.
Hotel occupancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 63% as tourism workforce tops 983,000 in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s hotel room occupancy rate rose to 63% in the first quarter of 2025, up 2.1 percentage points from the same period in 2024, according to the Tourism Establishments Statistics Publication released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).In contrast, the occupancy rate for serviced apartments and other hospitality facilities dropped to 50.7%, down 3.8 percentage points compared to Q1 2024.The report also showed a mixed trend in room pricing. The average daily room rate in hotels fell by 3.4% year-on-year, reaching SR477, while serviced apartments and similar facilities saw an increase of 7.2%, bringing the average rate to SR209.Regarding guest behavior, the average length of stay in hotels during the fourth quarter of 2024 remained...
July 03, 2025

Hotel occupancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 63% as tourism workforce tops 983,000 in Q1 2025

The tripartite mechanism issued an emergency humanitarian appeal calling for an immediate end to genocide, starvation, blockade, displacement, and destruction, and urged efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
OIC, Arab League and African Union issue emergency appeal on Gaza humanitarian crisis
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Arab League, and the African Union (AU) — the tripartite mechanism to support the Palestinian cause — held a consultative meeting with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Cairo to discuss the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.The tripartite mechanism issued an emergency humanitarian appeal calling for an immediate end to genocide, starvation, blockade, displacement, and destruction, and urged efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza. They expressed deep concern over the unprecedented and worsening humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip due to the continued acts of genocide, forced...
July 03, 2025

OIC, Arab League and African Union issue emergency appeal on Gaza humanitarian crisis

Ministry penalizes Umrah companies over accommodation violations
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has taken disciplinary action against several Umrah companies over violations related to inadequate accommodation services for pilgrims, in breach of their approved programs.The violations were recorded during the ministry’s ongoing field inspections aimed at monitoring the implementation of contractual obligations by licensed Umrah companies and establishments.The ministry confirmed that the shortcomings conflicted with the standards agreed upon in advance with service providers.As part of the enforcement measures, four companies were suspended from operations, while others faced financial penalties based on the severity and frequency of their violations.The ministry emphasized its firm commitment to protecting the rights of...
July 03, 2025

Ministry penalizes Umrah companies over accommodation violations

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full support for the Palestinian people in pursuit of their legitimate rights, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Saudi Arabia condemns calls for imposing Israeli sovereignty over occupied West Bank
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by an official from the Israeli occupation authorities calling for the imposition of sovereignty over the West Bank in Palestine, in violation of international legitimacy resolutions.In a statement, the ministry reiterated the Kingdom's firm rejection of any attempts to expand settlements on Palestinian land, and stressed the importance of holding the Israeli authorities accountable to international resolutions.Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full support for the Palestinian people in pursuit of their legitimate rights, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, including the establishment of an...
July 03, 2025

Saudi Arabia condemns calls for imposing Israeli sovereignty over occupied West Bank

Prince Faisal and Marco Rubio discuss over phone regional situation
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday.During the call, they discussed the latest regional and international developments. The foreign ministers also reviewed bilateral relations and ways to further enhance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
July 03, 2025

Prince Faisal and Marco Rubio discuss over phone regional situation

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