Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Hunter’s Supermoon graced Saudi Arabia’s skies on Thursday, captivating astronomy enthusiasts across the Kingdom as it painted a beautiful scene with its silvery rays. The Saudi Press Agency’s (SPA) lens captured the full moon’s display as it illuminated the Asir region’s heavens this evening. …
Read More »Tajikistan president meets minister of culture
President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met on Thursday with HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani. During the meeting that was held on the sidelines of the Qatari Cultural Week in Tajikistan, they discussed aspects of joint co-operation between the two countries in cultural fields …
Read More »Riyadh named Arab Environment Capital
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Riyadh has been named the “Arab Environment Capital” for two years in recognition of the Saudi capital’s pioneering efforts in environmental preservation and sustainability. The decision was taken by the 35th session of the Council of Arab Environment Ministers. The session, which was chaired by …
Read More »TASI records its lowest level in a month falling 131 points to 11,907 points
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), the Saudi main stock index, declined 131 points (one percent) at the end of trading this week on Thursday to record its lowest level in a month to 11,907 points. The fall is mainly attributed to the pressure from the …
Read More »Prince Faisal bin Salman congratulates Dr. Mortel for obtaining Saudi citizenship
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved granting citizenship to Dr. Richard Mortel, editor-in-chief of the Darah Journal of Arabian Peninsula Studies, a popular English cultural magazine based in Riyadh. Prince Faisal bin Salman, special advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy …
Read More »Saudi Heritage Commission and China’s Heritage Administration agree to extend cooperation for Al-Serrain archaeological excavations
Saudi Gazette report BEIJING — The Saudi Heritage Commission and China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration have signed an amendment to extend the archaeological excavations cooperation project. Heritage Commission was represented by its CEO Dr. Jasir Al-Herbish in signing the deal in a ceremony held in the presence of Saudi Minister …
Read More »Saudi Museums Commission inks executive programs with China’s National Museum and Palace Museum to enhance collaboration
Saudi Gazette report BEIJING — Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission has signed separate executive programs with China’s National Museum and Palace Museum in Beijing on Thursday. The deals were concluded in the presence of the visiting Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah and Chinese Minister of Culture and …
Read More »Saudi, Chinese culture ministers sign executive program to hold Saudi-China Cultural Year 2025
Saudi Gazette report BEIJING — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli signed the executive program for holding the Saudi-China Cultural Year 2025 in a ceremony held in Beijing on Thursday. The program will lay a solid foundation for deepened …
Read More »EU seeks to build economic corridor with GCC to boost trade and cooperation
Saudi Gazette report BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that the European Union aims to establish an economic corridor with Gulf countries to increase trade in renewable energy, data, and people-to-people exchanges. Brussels hosted a Gulf-European summit on Wednesday, attended by Gulf and European leaders, …
Read More »Saudi Arabia extends grace period for payment of 50% traffic fine reduction for another six months
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday the extension of the grace period for the payment of a 50 percent reduction in accumulated traffic fines for another six months. This is in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman …
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