Middle East

Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia will aim to preserve their perfect record when they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Indonesia at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday. The Green Falcons have dominated their encounters with the Southeast Asian side, winning 10 times and drawing once, …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — In a landmark move aimed at further boosting the burgeoning tourism and hospitality sector, Saudi Arabia has decided to suspend the municipal service fees pertaining to issuing licenses for commercial activity of hotels, hotel apartments and residential resorts. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb expressed his …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has won accolades from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its tremendous progress and sustained efforts to advance its economic transformation, calling it as “unprecedented.” Saudi Arabia has succeeded in pushing forward modernization and diversification efforts, the IMF said while projecting 4.4 percent …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced that it will allow commercial establishments and e-stores in Saudi Arabia to give 2-week special discount for consumers on the occasion of the 94th National Day. The discount period will be from September 16 to September 30, 2024. Commercial firms …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — In a landmark move aimed at further boosting the burgeoning tourism and hospitality sector, Saudi Arabia has decided to suspend the municipal service fees pertaining to issuing licenses for commercial activity of hotels, hotel apartments and residential resorts. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb expressed his …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Culture has published the 5th edition of “The Cultural Status in Saudi Arabia 2023” report, titled “Sustainability in the Cultural Sector.” The report highlights the developments, achievements, and challenges of Saudi Arabia’s cultural movement over the past year, with a specific focus …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman performed the funeral prayer for Princess Latifa bint Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday. The late princess was laid to rest at Al Oud Cemetery in Riyadh. The funeral prayer took place at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. …

Saudi Gazette report MORNING — In a major anti-narcotics operation, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) has intercepted a shipment containing 236 kilograms of cocaine at King Abdullah Port in the Rabigh governorate. The drug haul was carried out in collaboration with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. The …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, met with Dilip Singh, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs in the United States, to further strengthen international partnerships. The meeting focused on the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States, highlighting …

Saudi Gazette report KUWAIT— Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saudi Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd and his accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace in Kuwait on Wednesday. Prince Turki bin Mohammed conveyed greetings of Custodian of the Two …