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The General Authority for Statistics report showed that FDI outflows from the Kingdom totaled approximately SR1.8 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting a 54 percent decline from the same quarter in 2024.
Saudi Arabia's net FDI jumps 44% to SR22 billion in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Saudi Arabia jumped 44 percent to SR22.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter last year. However, this figure recorded a seven percent decrease from Q4 of 2024, according to the Foreign Direct Investment Statistics bulletin for Q1 2025 published on Sunday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The report showed that FDI outflows from the Kingdom totaled approximately SR1.8 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting a 54 percent decline from the same quarter in 2024, while increasing by 7 percent from Q4 of 2024. FDI inflows into the Kingdom reached about SR24 billion, a 24 percent increase from SR19.4 billion in Q1 2024, though they declined by 6 percent from Q4 2024.According...
June 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia's net FDI jumps 44% to SR22 billion in Q1 2025

Prince Khalid bin Salman
Iranian Army Chief calls Saudi Defense Minister to discuss regional stability
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman received on Sunday a phone call from Iranian Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi.During the call, they discussed regional developments as well as efforts to maintain security and stability in the region. They also reviewed bilateral relations in the defense field.
June 29, 2025

Iranian Army Chief calls Saudi Defense Minister to discuss regional stability

The female unemployment rate fell to a record-low 10.5%, a year-on-year drop of 3.6 percentage points.
Saudi unemployment drops to record low of 6.3% in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The unemployment rate among Saudi nationals dropped to an all-time low of 6.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the lowest level since the Kingdom began publishing labor force data, according to the latest figures released by the General Authority for Statistics.This historic decline was largely attributed to the increasing participation of Saudi women in the labor market.The female unemployment rate fell to a record-low 10.5%, a year-on-year drop of 3.6 percentage points.Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate among Saudi women edged up by 0.3 percentage points to reach 36.3%, while the employment-to-population ratio rose by 0.7 percentage points to 32.5%.The unemployment rate among Saudi men also continued its downward trend, falling slightly to...
June 29, 2025

Saudi unemployment drops to record low of 6.3% in Q1 2025

Saudi Arabia commended the diplomatic efforts and constructive role played by the United States of America and Qatar in brokering the peace deal.
Saudi Arabia welcomes signing of peace agreement between Rwanda and Congo
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Rwanda Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo, facilitated by the United States of America.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's hope that the agreement would fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the two peoples for development and prosperity, in addition to benefiting regional and international security and peace.The ministry commended the diplomatic efforts and constructive role played by the United States of America and Qatar in brokering the peace deal.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presided over the signing of the peace agreement by Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and her Rwandan counterpart Olivier Nduhungirehe in...
June 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes signing of peace agreement between Rwanda and Congo

Those who were arrested include 7,903 violators of the Residency Law, 3,744 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,885 violators of the Labor Law.
Saudi security forces arrest 13,532 illegals in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 13,532 illegal residents were arrested in Saudi Arabia in a week. The arrests were made during the inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 19 and June 25, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,903 violators of the Residency Law, 3,744 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,885 violators of the Labor Law.The ministry said that a total of 9,479 illegals were deported while 6,225 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 2,072 violators were referred to complete their travel reservations. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border...
June 28, 2025

Saudi security forces arrest 13,532 illegals in a week

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified that GCC citizens can perform Umrah with simplified procedures, by issuing an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app and arriving directly through land or air ports
Hajj Ministry: Gulf citizens can perform Umrah at any time
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday that the performance of Umrah pilgrimage will be available to the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states at any time. The entry for the Gulf citizens is permitted through any port, provided that a permit is issued through the Nusuk app. The ministry clarified that GCC citizens can perform Umrah with simplified procedures, by issuing an Umrah permit through the Nusuk app and arriving directly through land or air ports. “Visiting Al-Rawdah Al-Sharif at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah requires prior appointment booking through the Nusuk app,” it added.
June 28, 2025

Hajj Ministry: Gulf citizens can perform Umrah at any time

The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority emphasized that the initiative does not cover penalties for tax evasion violations.
Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty waiver initiative until end of 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZTCA) announced that the minister of finance has approved extension of the initiative to waive fines and exempt taxpayers from penalties for a period of six months, starting July 1, 2025. This extension applies to taxpayers until December 31, 2025 under all Saudi tax laws.The authority said that the initiative offers relief from penalties associated with late registration, late payment, and late filing of returns. It also waives fines for correcting value-added tax (VAT) returns, fines for field violations related to electronic-invoicing regulations, and general VAT-related infractions.The eligibility requirements stipulate that taxpayers must meet registration requirements as outlined by the authority. They must...
June 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty waiver initiative until end of 2025

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds talks with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia names Saudi Hajj Minister Al-Rabiah 'Hijra Personality of the Year'
Saudi Gazette reportKUALA LUMPUR — King Ibrahim bin Iskandar of Malaysia has presented the prestigious Hijra Personality of the Year award to Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. This international award, which is also known as the “Prophet's Hijra Award,” was presented in recognition of Saudi Arabia's pioneering role in enhancing the Hajj and Umrah experience.The honor was bestowed during an official ceremony in Kuala Lumpur celebrating the Hijri New Year 1447 AH, held under the patronage of King Ibrahim bin Iskandar with the theme “Building a Civil Nation.” The ceremony was held in the presence of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Minister of Religious Affairs Dr. Mohd Na'im bin Haji Mokhtar.The annual award recognizes two individuals, one...
June 28, 2025

Malaysia names Saudi Hajj Minister Al-Rabiah 'Hijra Personality of the Year'

Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri receives Saudi Fund for Development Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad in Tunis on Saturday.
SFD signs deal worth over $38 million to enhance infrastructure in Tunisia
Saudi Gazette reportTUNIS — Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad signed on Saturday a new development loan agreement with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir Abdelhafidh to finance the establishment of an Oasis Hub Project in southern Tunisia.The loan, exceeding $38 million, was signed in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Saqr. The agreement reflects the strong bilateral development partnership that has spanned nearly 50 years. The Oasis Hub Project aims to support sustainable rural development through the reclamation of more than 1,000 hectares of agricultural land across various regions of Tunisia. The project includes the drilling and equipping of 22 wells, the expansion of rural villages and their...
June 28, 2025

SFD signs deal worth over $38 million to enhance infrastructure in Tunisia

Three Palestinians have been shot dead after nearly 100 Israeli settlers attacked the village of Kafr Malik in the West Bank on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia slams Israeli settlers’ continued violence    
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the continued violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers, under the protection of the occupation forces, against Palestinian civilians. In a statement, the ministry specially noted the recent attacks in the village of Kafr Malik, east of Ramallah in the West Bank.The Kingdom reiterated its condemnation of the continued Israeli violence against unarmed civilians in Gaza, including the targeting of civilian sites housing displaced persons.Saudi Arabia stressed the need to exert all efforts to provide protection for Palestinian civilians and enable them to exercise all their legitimate rights. The ministry reiterated its call for the international community to assume...
June 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia slams Israeli settlers’ continued violence    

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