- Saudi authorities shut down food factories and branches over suspected poisoning casesSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced the precautionary closure of two food factories and several branches of a food company following reports of suspected
- Saudi Transport Authority says passengers can ride for free if taxi meters are offSaudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — Passengers in Saudi Arabia are entitled to a free ride if a taxi driver fails to activate the fare meter, according to the Transport General Authority (TGA).The TGA emphasized
- Saudi authorities shut down food factories and branches over suspected poisoning casesSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced the precautionary closure of two food factories and several branches of a food company following reports of suspected
- Saudi Transport Authority says passengers can ride for free if taxi meters are offSaudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — Passengers in Saudi Arabia are entitled to a free ride if a taxi driver fails to activate the fare meter, according to the Transport General Authority (TGA).The TGA emphasized
- Ministry of Education forms 425 community partnerships with SR653 million impactSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Education has announced the formation of more than 425 community partnerships, generating an estimated economic impact of over SR653 million, as part of its
- Crown Prince orders key real estate reforms in Riyadh to stabilize land and rental pricesSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has issued directives for a series of comprehensive reforms aimed at stabilizing land and rental prices in Riyadh, following
- Saudi Crown Prince receives Eid greetings from UAE, Bahrain, and Jordan leadersSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received calls from the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Jordan on Saturday, as they exchanged
- King Salman: Eid is a day of joy, unity, and gratitude for Allah’s blessingsSaudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman extended his heartfelt congratulations to citizens, residents of Saudi Arabia, and Muslims around the world on the occasion
- Saudi Arabia announces Sunday as first day of Eid Al FitrSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Court announced on Saturday that the Supreme Court has declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr for the year 1446 AH.The decision came after
- Saudi observers say Shawwal crescent may be visible on SaturdaySaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — As observatories across Saudi Arabia prepare to sight the Shawwal crescent moon, experts say conditions may allow for the moon to be seen on Saturday evening, marking the
- King Salman, Crown Prince extend condolences to Thailand’s king over earthquake victimsSaudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolence and sympathy to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn over the victims of the recent earthquake
- Sweet sales surge ahead of Eid as Saudi chocolate imports top 123 million kg in 2024Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s sweets and chocolate market is witnessing a notable uptick in activity in the lead-up to Eid Al-Fitr, as consumer demand for a wide variety of festive treats
- Makkah and Madinah mobile data usage exceeds global average during Ramadan: CSTSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has announced record data consumption and improved mobile network performance in the holy cities of Makkah and
- Tourism Ministry enforces closure orders, warns violators of penaltiesSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism conducted a comprehensive survey of all closed tourism facilities to ensure that official closure orders remain in effect.The ministry confirmed it
- Over 4.1 million gather at Grand Mosque on 29th night of RamadanSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed more than 4.1 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims on the 29th night of Ramadan — one of the most spiritually significant nights of
- Madinah police respond to viral video of woman assaulting security officerSaudi Gazette reportMADINAH — The Madinah Region Police confirmed that authorities responded in real-time to a widely circulated video showing a woman assaulting a security officer while he was performing
- Saudi Arabia prepares over 19,000 mosques and open-air prayer grounds for Eid Al-Fitr prayersSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has prepared 15,948 mosques and 3,939 open-air prayer grounds across the Kingdom for Eid Al-Fitr prayers for the year
- Interior minister visits Grand Mosque operations centerSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif visited the Grand Mosque Security Operations Center on Friday to review ongoing security efforts during the Umrah
- Over 2.5 million attend Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers in MakkahSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — More than 2.5 million worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque on Friday to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers on the 29th night of Ramadan, marking the Qur’an completion
- World’s largest barbershop opens at Clock Towers Center in Makkah to serve pilgrimsSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Clock Towers Center in Makkah is now home to the world’s largest barbershop, designed and operated to international standards to provide a fast and seamless grooming
- Record 57,000 worshippers use electric cart service at Grand Mosque on 27th night of RamadanSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced a new record in mobility services during the 27th night of Ramadan 1446H, with
- Saudi paramedics revive Pakistani man after cardiac arrest at Prophet’s MosqueSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Emergency medical teams from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Madinah resuscitated a 45-year-old Pakistani man who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while observing i'tikaf
