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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

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grows 3.9% in Q2 2025 on broad-based economic expansion
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a 3.9% growth in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to flash estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).The increase reflects positive growth across all major economic sectors.Non-oil activities posted an annual growth rate of 4.7%, reinforcing the Kingdom’s ongoing economic diversification.Meanwhile, oil activities expanded by 3.8%, underlining the continued strength of the energy sector. Government activities grew by a modest 0.6% year-on-year.In terms of contributions to seasonally adjusted real GDP growth, oil activities led with 1.3 percentage points, followed by non-oil activities with 0.9 points.However, both government...
July 31, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grows 3.9% in Q2 2025 on broad-based economic expansion

Qiwa sets 60-day window before reporting worker as absent under new contract rules
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Qiwa platform has introduced updates to the employment contract system that impact how employers can report workers as "absent from work."According to the platform, an employer can only submit such a request if the worker’s residency permit (Iqama) is valid for at least 60 days and the worker has no active employment contract at the time of the request. Once a worker's status changes to "disconnected from work," they are given a 60-day window to choose one of the following options: transfer to another employer, exit the Kingdom, or re-contract with the same company.If no action is taken within this period, the worker will automatically be marked as "absent from work" and removed from the company's records.The updated...
July 31, 2025

Qiwa sets 60-day window before reporting worker as absent under new contract rules

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%

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