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Saudi anti-graft authority investigates 425 employees, detains 142 in July corruption cases
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced on Friday that it investigated 425 public employees and detained 142 individuals in corruption cases during July 2025. Some of those detained were later released on bail.In a statement, Nazaha said it carried out 2,354 inspection rounds and pursued a number of criminal and administrative cases throughout the month.The suspects and detainees include employees from the Ministries of Interior, Defense, National Guard, Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Education, Health, Justice, Human Resources and Social Development, in addition to officials within the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority itself.Charges brought against them include bribery and abuse of power, according to the...
August 01, 2025

Saudi anti-graft authority investigates 425 employees, detains 142 in July corruption cases

Saudi customs thwarts smuggling of over 817,000 amphetamine pills at Al-Batha crossing
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) foiled two separate attempts to smuggle a total of 817,733 illicit pills through Al-Batha border crossing in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province.In the first case, officials discovered 797,647 pills of the narcotic amphetamine (commonly known as Captagon) hidden inside the rear tire cavity of a truck.In the second attempt, inspectors seized 20,086 prohibited pills concealed in various parts of another truck arriving at the crossing.ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls across the Kingdom’s entry points and preventing smugglers from bringing in narcotics and other banned substances.The authority said these efforts are part of its broader strategy to enhance community security and protect the...
August 01, 2025

Saudi customs thwarts smuggling of over 817,000 amphetamine pills at Al-Batha crossing

Health council fines 110 employers SR2.5 million for insurance violations
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Council of Health Insurance (CHI) has imposed penalties totaling SR2.5 million on 110 employers for violating provisions of the Cooperative Health Insurance Law, it announced on Thursday.The CHI stated that the violations were related to employers' failure to provide mandatory health insurance coverage to their employees and eligible family members, despite receiving prior warnings urging them to rectify their status.Under Article 14 of the Cooperative Health Insurance Law, any employer who fails to subscribe or pay insurance premiums for employees and their dependents is required to pay the outstanding premiums along with a fine not exceeding the annual subscription value per individual.Additionally, violators may face temporary or permanent bans on...
July 31, 2025

Health council fines 110 employers SR2.5 million for insurance violations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel on Tuesday in New York 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.
Saudi Arabia welcomes Portugal’s plan to recognize Palestine in September
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia has welcomed Portugal’s announcement that it will begin procedures to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom praised Portugal’s step as a positive move that supports the path toward implementing the two-state solution and achieving lasting peace in the region.The statement also reiterated Saudi Arabia’s call for all global partners to take similar steps in recognizing Palestinian statehood as a foundation for a just and comprehensive peace.The announcement by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office was reported by Portuguese media on Thursday, noting that recognition could come as early as...
July 31, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes Portugal’s plan to recognize Palestine in September

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

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