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Riyadh police arrest female expat for selling fake Hajj permits online
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Police in the Riyadh region have arrested an Egyptian resident for defrauding individuals by claiming she could issue permits for Hajj and entry into Makkah through social media platforms, authorities said Saturday.The suspect was taken into custody, and legal procedures were initiated before she was referred to the Public Prosecution.The Ministry of Interior reiterated that a fine of up to SR20,000 will be imposed on any individual holding a visit visa who enters or attempts to enter Makkah or the holy sites, or remains there without authorization, from the 1st of Dhul Qa’dah until the end of the 14th day of Dhul Hijjah.In addition, violators from among residents will be deported and banned from returning to the Kingdom for ten years.The Ministry urged all...
May 10, 2025

Riyadh police arrest female expat for selling fake Hajj permits online

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional developments in Jeddah
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Saturday at the Ministry’s branch in Jeddah.The two officials discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations across various fields and exchanged views on key regional developments and ongoing efforts to address them. — SG
May 10, 2025

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional developments in Jeddah

The Orange Line stretches across Riyadh from west to east, running from Jeddah Road to the Second Eastern Ring Road near Khashm Al Aan, covering a total length of 41 kilometers.
Riyadh Metro opens three stations on Orange Line
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the official launch of three new stations on the Orange Line of the Riyadh Metro on Saturday.The newly opened stations are Al Malaz, Al Rajhi Grand Mosque, and Khashm Al Aan, marking an expansion in the capital’s public transportation network.The Orange Line stretches across Riyadh from west to east, running from Jeddah Road to the Second Eastern Ring Road near Khashm Al Aan, covering a total length of 41 kilometers.The Riyadh Metro is a central component of the capital’s urban transport development plan. It spans six main lines and 176 kilometers, connecting neighborhoods across the city through 85 stations, including eight major hubs that interlink the entire network.The full operation of all six lines and...
May 10, 2025

Riyadh Metro opens three stations on Orange Line

Over 15,900 residency, labor, and border violators arrested in one week
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested 15,928 violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations during nationwide field campaigns conducted from May 1 to May 7, 2025, according to the Ministry of Interior.The arrests included 10,179 individuals in violation of residency regulations, 3,912 for border security violations, and 1,837 for violating labor laws.Among those apprehended were 1,248 people attempting to illegally cross into the Kingdom — 63% of whom were Ethiopian nationals, 35% Yemeni nationals, and 2% of other nationalities. Additionally, 45 individuals were arrested for attempting to exit the Kingdom illegally.Authorities also detained 26 individuals accused of facilitating, sheltering, or employing violators, or concealing their whereabouts....
May 10, 2025

Over 15,900 residency, labor, and border violators arrested in one week

Saudi Royal Air Force concludes Desert Flag 2025 drill in UAE
Saudi Gazette reportABU DHABI — The Royal Saudi Air Force has concluded its participation in the Desert Flag 2025 exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, following a series of joint air maneuvers conducted alongside forces from allied and partner nations.The exercise aimed to enhance combat readiness, develop operational and technical capabilities, and strengthen integration with participating air forces through simulated combat operations in a realistic, multi-national environment.Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Faisal Al-Marwani, commander of the Saudi air group in the drill, said the exercise provided a valuable opportunity to assess operational readiness under advanced combat scenarios.“The goals set during the planning phase were successfully achieved,” he noted,...
May 10, 2025

Saudi Royal Air Force concludes Desert Flag 2025 drill in UAE

The Kingdom reaffirmed its consistent position in support of resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means.
Saudi Arabia welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, reaffirms support for peaceful dialogue
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, expressing optimism that the move will contribute to restoring peace and stability in the region.In a statement on Saturday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended both nations for exercising restraint and prioritizing wisdom, voicing hope that the agreement will pave the way for long-term security and prosperity for both countries and their people.The Kingdom reaffirmed its consistent position in support of resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, in line with the principles of good neighborliness.Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Saudi Arabia played a role in the ceasefire negotiations, highlighting Riyadh's position as a mediator in the...
May 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, reaffirms support for peaceful dialogue

Security forces apprehended an Indian national who used an ambulance to transport three residents and one visa violator, all of whom lacked Hajj permits.
Indian expat arrested for using ambulance to transport unauthorized pilgrims to Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Saudi authorities have arrested two expatriates for attempting to transport individuals without Hajj permits into Makkah, in separate incidents as part of ongoing efforts to enforce regulations ahead of this year’s pilgrimage season.On Friday, security forces apprehended an Indian national who used an ambulance to transport three residents and one visa violator, all of whom lacked Hajj permits.The driver was stopped en route to Makkah, and all involved have been referred to the relevant committee for the application of prescribed penalties.A day earlier, on Thursday, security forces also detained an Egyptian national driving a bus carrying 22 individuals who were violating Hajj regulations.The driver and the unauthorized pilgrims were intercepted and...
May 10, 2025

Indian expat arrested for using ambulance to transport unauthorized pilgrims to Makkah

Saudi Arabia leads mediation efforts to ease India-Pakistan military escalation
Saudi Gazette reportNEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD — Saudi Arabia intensified its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the ongoing military confrontation between India and Pakistan, as Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls on Saturday with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.During both calls, Prince Faisal underscored the Kingdom’s commitment to the security and stability of the region and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s balanced and close ties with both friendly nations.The calls followed a visit earlier in the week by Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir to New Delhi and Islamabad on May 8 and 9, carried out under the directives of the Saudi leadership.The...
May 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia leads mediation efforts to ease India-Pakistan military escalation

Saudi minister visits Denmark to boost industrial ties and advance insulin localization
Saudi Gazette reportCOPENHAGEN — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef began an official visit to Denmark on Thursday, leading a delegation from the Kingdom’s industry and mining sector to strengthen bilateral economic and industrial ties.Alkhorayef met with Danish Minister of Economic Affairs Stefanie Loos in Copenhagen, where both sides agreed to enhance cooperation through technology transfer, joint investments, and the exchange of expertise across strategic industrial sectors that Saudi Arabia aims to develop and localize.The minister also held talks with Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO of the Confederation of Danish Industries. During the meeting, Alkhorayef reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global industrial hub.He emphasized the critical...
May 10, 2025

Saudi minister visits Denmark to boost industrial ties and advance insulin localization

Adel Al-Jubeir meets Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
Saudi minister visits India and Pakistan to help defuse military tensions
NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD — Upon the directives of Saudi Arabia’s leadership, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir visited India and Pakistan on May 8 and 9.The visit was part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions, end ongoing military confrontations, and promote the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomatic engagement. — SPA
May 10, 2025

Saudi minister visits India and Pakistan to help defuse military tensions

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