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140,000+ flights handled during Hajj 1446
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded over 140,000 domestic and international flights during the Hajj 1446 season, reflecting an 8% increase from last year.From 1 Dhul Qa'dah to 8 Dhul Hijjah, inbound flights totaled 74,902, a 15% jump year-on-year.Outbound traffic between 23 Dhul Hijjah and 15 Muharram reached 66,072 flights, growing by 2%.A new single-day record was set on 2 Dhul Hijjah, with 2,338 flights—up 4% from last year.The Saudi Air Navigation Services Company (SANS) provided services to 213 airlines, underscoring the scale of international partnerships and the diversity of routes crossing Saudi airspace during the season.This operational peak was supported by a network of advanced air navigation systems, staffed around the clock by highly trained Saudi air...
July 31, 2025

140,000+ flights handled during Hajj 1446

Saudi non-oil revenues rise 7% in Q2 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a 7 percent increase in non-oil revenues during the second quarter of 2025, reaching SR149.861 billion ($39.9 billion), up from SR140.602 billion ($39.5 billion) in the same period last year.This surge brought non-oil revenue to nearly half of the Kingdom’s total income for the quarter, accounting for 49.7 percent of all revenues.According to the Ministry of Finance, overall revenues for Q2 stood at SR301.595 billion ($80.4 billion), while expenditures reached SR336.129 billion ($89.6 billion), resulting in a budget deficit of SR34.534 billion ($9.2 billion) for the quarter.Oil revenues, however, saw a significant annual drop of 29 percent, falling to SR151.7 billion. Despite this decline, gains in taxation and other non-oil sectors...
July 31, 2025

Saudi non-oil revenues rise 7% in Q2 2025

Saudi interior minister visits Interpol HQ, reaffirms Kingdom’s support for global security cooperation
Saudi Gazette reportLYON — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited the headquarters of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in Lyon, France, on Thursday, where he was welcomed by Interpol President Maj. Gen. Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi.Prince Abdulaziz reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast support for Interpol’s mission to strengthen international cooperation in combating transnational crime.He noted that the visit comes at the directive of Saudi leadership, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to bolstering global security collaboration.During the visit, the minister praised Interpol’s vital role in enhancing security partnerships among law enforcement agencies worldwide, contributing to international peace and stability.For his...
July 31, 2025

Saudi interior minister visits Interpol HQ, reaffirms Kingdom’s support for global security cooperation

Riyadh Film Music Festival returns with live orchestral performances of iconic movie scores
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has launched the second edition of the Riyadh Film Music Festival at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, drawing a wide audience of music composers, directors, filmmakers, and enthusiasts from across Saudi Arabia and abroad.The festival runs through August 9, 2025.Opening night featured a live orchestral performance that fused iconic visuals with powerful music, bringing scenes from legendary films to life through sound.This year’s edition offers an immersive cinematic experience, featuring four global blockbusters — Top Gun: Maverick, Pirates of the Caribbean, Back to the Future, and The Lion King — with their soundtracks performed live by a full orchestra during film screenings.Audiences were treated to...
July 31, 2025

Riyadh Film Music Festival returns with live orchestral performances of iconic movie scores

Muslim World League launches first global set of Murattal Qur’ans
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Muslim World League (MWL) has officially launched its first set of Murattal (recited) Qur’ans during a special ceremony at its headquarters in Makkah, attended by prominent Qur’an reciters and scholars from across the Islamic world.Secretary General of the League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa, emphasized the League’s commitment to producing Murattal Qur’ans that meet the highest scholarly and technical standards approved by the MWL’s Global Council of Qur’anic Recitation Masters.Dr. Al-Issa noted that the recordings will be available free of charge worldwide and that the project is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s ongoing support for Islamic causes.He also highlighted the MWL’s dedication to...
July 31, 2025

Muslim World League launches first global set of Murattal Qur’ans

The Mukaab is envisioned as a next-generation urban marvel making it the tallest and most prominent structure in Riyadh.
New Murabba, Alat sign MoU to develop next-gen vertical transport for The Mukaab
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — New Murabba Development Company and Alat have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore advanced vertical mobility solutions — including next-generation elevators and escalators — for The Mukaab and the wider New Murabba development.The agreement focuses on deploying innovative technologies to enable seamless and intelligent movement within the mega urban destination.This includes the integration of transformative digital systems to elevate the visitor experience inside The Mukaab through cutting-edge, multi-sensory environments.Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate on identifying the best financing strategies for initial investments in hardware and R&D.The agreement also includes a feasibility study to establish high-performance...
July 31, 2025

New Murabba, Alat sign MoU to develop next-gen vertical transport for The Mukaab

Over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia since Dhul Hijjah 15
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia since the start of the current season on Dhul Hijjah 15, with visitors coming from 109 countries around the world.In a statement on Thursday, the ministry revealed a 30% increase in the number of pilgrims entering the Kingdom on Umrah visas compared to the same period last year.There was also a 27% rise in the number of issued Umrah visas.More than 4,200 contracts have been signed between local Umrah companies and international agents, enhancing the operational readiness to serve pilgrims.The season officially began on Dhul Hijjah 14, with visa issuance facilitated through the Nusuk platform, the unified digital gateway for government services for...
July 31, 2025

Over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia since Dhul Hijjah 15

23 injured as amusement ride collapses at Taif resort
Saudi Gazette reportTAIF — Prince Saud bin Nahar, Governor of Taif, has ordered the immediate closure of a local resort following a serious amusement ride collapse that left 23 people injured, including three in critical condition.The incident occurred Wednesday evening when a spinning ride known as "360" malfunctioned at a recreational resort, causing it to break apart mid-air. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saudi Gazette (@saudigazette_sa) A viral video circulating on social media shows the ride swinging with several girls on board before it snapped in two and crashed to the ground.Screams filled the air as onlookers rushed to the scene, while the ride operator fled the area.Emergency...
July 31, 2025

23 injured as amusement ride collapses at Taif resort

Saudi, Russian energy ministers discuss oil market and joint committee plans
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting in Riyadh to discuss recent developments in the global oil market and ongoing cooperation between the two countries within the OPEC+ alliance.As co-chairs of the Saudi-Russian Joint Governmental Committee on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, the two officials also reviewed progress since the committee’s eighth session, including the launch of direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Russia and the signing of multiple memorandums of understanding in fields such as industry, education, media, and Hajj and Umrah.The meeting also covered ways to boost bilateral trade and expand economic collaboration.Both sides discussed the...
July 31, 2025

Saudi, Russian energy ministers discuss oil market and joint committee plans

Saudi Arabia welcomes Canada and Malta’s pledge to recognize Palestinian state in September
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela of their countries’ intention to recognize the State of Palestine this coming September.In a statement issued Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the “positive decisions that reinforce the path of the two-state solution,” adding that they reflect growing international consensus on the need to end the prolonged suffering of the Palestinian people.The Kingdom renewed its call for other nations to take similar serious steps in support of peace.
July 31, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes Canada and Malta’s pledge to recognize Palestinian state in September

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