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Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley speaking at the press confrence in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia to build 1,000 rainwater harvesting dams with 4 million m³ annual capacity
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has made major strides in environmental conservation, water sustainability, and food security as part of its Vision 2030 goals, according to Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley.In a press briefing on Wednesday, Al-Fadley highlighted the implementation progress of the National Environment Strategy, including the establishment of five specialized environmental centers and the region’s largest environmental fund to support green initiatives.The Kingdom has introduced new regulatory frameworks for environmental protection, meteorology, and waste management, two of which are being implemented for the first time in Saudi Arabia.Under the Saudi Green Initiative, over 500,000 hectares of degraded land have been...
July 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia to build 1,000 rainwater harvesting dams with 4 million m³ annual capacity

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve launches first female sea ranger corps
RIYADH — Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has launched the Middle East’s first all-female sea ranger corps, just ahead of World Ranger Day on July 31.The new female sea rangers will patrol the Reserve’s 170-kilometer Red Sea coastline alongside male rangers and the Saudi Border Guard, marking a bold step toward inclusive environmental stewardship in line with Vision 2030.The Reserve’s ranger force now totals 246 personnel, with women making up 34%, nearly reaching the Vision 2030 target and surpassing the global average of 11% for female rangers.CEO Andrew Zaloumis emphasized the Reserve’s commitment to gender equity: “The conservation sector globally has struggled with gender imbalance, especially in marine roles. From our first ranger recruitment in 2021, we’ve...
July 30, 2025

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve launches first female sea ranger corps

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari speaking at the press confrence in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia to unveil national media strategy soon, says minister
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has not yet launched its official media sector strategy, stating that the national media strategy remains under review and will be formally announced in due course.Speaking during the government press conference in Riyadh, Al-Dosari said the Saudi media landscape is evolving from merely relaying news to creating impact, emphasizing that the sector is moving "from medium to message."He also announced that the upcoming edition of the Saudi Media Forum will be held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, positioning it as a national platform aligned with global media momentum and future-focused tools.“2030 is no longer a date in the future, it symbolizes limitless...
July 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia to unveil national media strategy soon, says minister

SFDA shuts frozen food factory, halts production lines over serious violations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has shut down a frozen ready-to-eat food factory and suspended production lines at several other facilities after uncovering serious health violations that posed direct risks to consumer safety.The enforcement actions followed inspection campaigns carried out last month as part of SFDA’s proactive monitoring program to ensure compliance with national food safety standards and prevent potential foodborne illnesses.In one facility producing pickles and ready meals, inspectors found poor hygiene, unsafe operating practices, and ineffective safety supervision — conditions conducive to the growth of harmful pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, and Salmonella spp., all of which can cause acute food...
July 30, 2025

SFDA shuts frozen food factory, halts production lines over serious violations

Seven new Saudi aid trucks cross Rafah into Gaza as relief efforts intensify
Saudi Gazette reportRAFAH — Seven new Saudi relief trucks crossed the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday, carrying food aid provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing popular campaign to support the Palestinian people in Gaza.The latest convoy marks a continued expansion of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian air and sea bridges.To date, the Kingdom has dispatched 58 aid planes and 8 ships, delivering a total of 7,188 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials. The aid also includes 20 ambulances handed over to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.In light of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, Saudi Arabia has stepped up its efforts with a series of initiatives.Most recently, KSrelief signed agreements...
July 30, 2025

Seven new Saudi aid trucks cross Rafah into Gaza as relief efforts intensify

IMF raises Saudi Arabia’s 2025 growth forecast to 3.6%
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its 2025 growth forecast for Saudi Arabia upward to 3.6%, a 0.6 percentage point increase from its April estimate, driven by expected gains in oil revenues and continued momentum in non-oil sectors.In its latest World Economic Outlook released Tuesday, the IMF also raised Saudi Arabia’s projected growth for 2026 to 3.9%, reflecting sustained economic reforms and diversification efforts under Vision 2030.The updated projections place Saudi Arabia among the world’s fastest-growing major economies for the year, following only India (6.4%) and China (4.8%).The Kingdom’s growth outlook also surpasses the Middle East and North Africa regional average, which is forecasted at 3.4% for 2025.The IMF noted that the...
July 30, 2025

IMF raises Saudi Arabia’s 2025 growth forecast to 3.6%

Saudi Arabia, Palestine sign three MoUs to support human capital, education, and digital transformation
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa on the sidelines of the high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution at the ministerial level.The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments in Palestine, as well as ways to enhance joint efforts and coordinate positions on the international stage in support of Palestinian rights.Following the meeting, both sides signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) as part of Saudi Arabia’s continued support for the Palestinian cause, people, and reform agenda across multiple sectors.The first MoU, focused on human capital development, was signed...
July 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia, Palestine sign three MoUs to support human capital, education, and digital transformation

Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at the Kingdom’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York.
Saudi Arabia welcomes UK pledge to recognize Palestinian state
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of the United Kingdom’s intention to recognize the State of Palestine and its support for the two-state solution.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom reiterated its call for the international community and peace-loving nations to take serious steps to implement international resolutions that affirm the Palestinian people's right to establish an independent state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at the Kingdom’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York, on the sidelines of the high-level international conference...
July 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes UK pledge to recognize Palestinian state

Magnitude 4.68 earthquake recorded in Red Sea, 150 km off Jazan coast
Saudi Gazette reportJAZAN — The Saudi Geological Survey on Tuesday recorded an earthquake in the southern Red Sea, approximately 150 kilometers west of the city of Jazan.The tremor measured 4.68 on the Richter scale. According to Tariq Aba Al-Khail, the official spokesperson of the authority, the event was detected by the National Seismic Monitoring Network at 3:04 p.m. local time.He attributed the earthquake to tectonic activity and rifting along the Red Sea fault line.Aba Al-Khail emphasized that there is no cause for concern, as the epicenter lies far from inhabited areas and national borders. “The situation is safe,” he said in a press statement.
July 30, 2025

Magnitude 4.68 earthquake recorded in Red Sea, 150 km off Jazan coast

Saudi and French-led conference sets 15-month deadline for Palestinian statehood
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — A high-level international conference co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France concluded in New York with the adoption of a detailed, time-bound roadmap to establish a sovereign Palestinian state within 15 months, reviving global momentum for the two-state solution.The final communiqué, endorsed by participating nations, emphasized that "war, occupation, and displacement cannot bring peace" and affirmed the two-state solution as the only viable path to meet the aspirations of both Palestinians and Israelis.The document outlined a comprehensive framework covering political, security, legal, humanitarian, and economic pillars.The plan includes the immediate establishment of a transitional governance committee in Gaza under the Palestinian Authority’s...
July 30, 2025

Saudi and French-led conference sets 15-month deadline for Palestinian statehood

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