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GCC railway to begin full operations by December 2030 as member states sign landmark agreement

MANAMA — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) railway project is scheduled to become fully operational by December 2030, with overall completion reaching 55.92%, as member states…

Saudi Gazette · 2 hrs ago

Saudi students set record with over 37,000 research projects in National Gifted Olympiad

RIYADH — The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the Ministry of Education announced that more than 37,000 research projects…

Saudi Gazette · 2 hrs ago

High tech services for pilgrims showcased as Hajj Conference and Exhibition kicks off in Jeddah

JEDDAH — The sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition opened on Sunday at Jeddah Superdome, bringing together more than 520 entities from the government, private and…

Saudi Gazette · 4 hrs ago

Syria, Kuwait and Bahrain condemn Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia

RIYADH — Syria, Kuwait and Bahrain have strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s continued attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and support for…

Saudi Gazette · 4 hrs ago

Saudization rate raises to 35% for 94 technical engineering professions, effective May 9, 2027

RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, announced on Sunday the decision to increase the…

Saudi Gazette · 5 hrs ago

Residential mortgage financing for individuals in Saudi Arabia rises 8% to SR604 million in Q3 2026

RIYADH — The volume of new residential mortgage financing provided by finance companies to individuals in Saudi Arabia reached SR604 million during the third quarter of 2026. This…

Saudi Gazette · 5 hrs ago

Global Logistics Forum postpones second edition in Riyadh to November 2027

RIYADH — The Global Logistics Forum has postponed its second edition in Riyadh to November 16–18, 2027, coinciding with the Global Supply Chain Forum organized by the United…

Saudi Gazette · 9 hrs ago

Saudi Aramco facility targeted in attempted attack in Riyadh; no casualties reported

RIYADH — A building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was targeted in an attempted attack on Sunday, resulting in falling debris and limited damage but no injuries or fatalities,…

Saudi Gazette · 10 hrs ago

Saudi air defenses intercept 3 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles targeting Riyadh, other regions

RIYADH — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles launched toward Riyadh and other regions early Sunday, as Civil Defense…

Saudi Gazette · 13 hrs ago

GCC states to sign landmark railway agreement in Bahrain on Sunday

MANAMA — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states are set to sign a general agreement on the GCC railway project on Sunday in Bahrain's capital, Manama, marking a major step…

Saudi Gazette · 20 hrs ago

1,205 contraband seizures recorded at Saudi Customs ports last week

RIYADH — Land, sea, and air customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 1,205 seizures of contraband last week. The seizures included 36 types of narcotics, such as hashish,…

Saudi Gazette · 23 hrs ago

Saudi Arabia deports 9,589 illegal residents in a week

RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 11,587 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in…

Saudi Gazette · 23 hrs ago

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