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Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after multiple attacks

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Saudi Arabia shuts East-West oil pipeline after multiple attacks

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia shut down its strategic East-West Pipeline as a precaution after it was subjected to multiple attacks in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, the Ministry of Energy said Friday.An official source at the ministry said the attacks took place Thursday morning and resulted in a number of injuries. Those affected received medical care.Emergency and specialized technical teams responded immediately, taking measures to secure the pipeli…

3 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia updates four tourism regulations covering travel, guides and hospitality

Saudi Arabia updates four tourism regulations covering travel, guides and hospitality

RIYADH — Ministry of Tourism has updated four regulations governing travel and tourism services, tourist guides, hospitality facilities and private ho…

4 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

TGA extends road transport compliance deadline to February 2027

TGA extends road transport compliance deadline to February 2027

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has extended several regulatory compliance deadlines for road transport companies operating in freight and private passenger bus…

4 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi ambassador attends launch of Beirut Port container terminal expansion

Saudi ambassador attends launch of Beirut Port container terminal expansion

BEIRUT — Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahad Al-Dosari attended on Friday the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the container terminal at Bei…

12 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia urges firm UN Security Council action over Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia urges firm UN Security Council action over Houthi attacks

NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia called on the UN Security Council to take a clear and firm stance against Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, warning that the esca…

12 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation performs first corneal retrieval

Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation performs first corneal retrieval

RIYADH — A team from the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT), in coordination with the organ donation unit at King Saud Medical City, succes…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia strengthens its presence on global tourism map as World Travel Market concludes in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia strengthens its presence on global tourism map as World Travel Market concludes in Riyadh

RIYADH — From the shores of the Red Sea stretching westward, through historical and cultural sites, to mountain highlands and modern urban destination…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi minister, Bahrain’s deputy PM discuss strengthening tourism cooperation

Saudi minister, Bahrain’s deputy PM discuss strengthening tourism cooperation

MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb met with Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, in the presence of …

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia commands 93% of Gulf e-commerce investments

Saudi Arabia commands 93% of Gulf e-commerce investments

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia accounted for approximately 93 percent of e-commerce investments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries by 2025, up fro…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi FM attends International Space Summit in Paris

Saudi FM attends International Space Summit in Paris

PARIS — On behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the Inte…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Al-Alimi warns against turning Bab Al-Mandab into ‘another Hormuz’

Al-Alimi warns against turning Bab Al-Mandab into ‘another Hormuz’

ADEN — Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi said Thursday that the Yemeni state would not retreat from its goal of rest…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Industry Ministry clears 1,182 customs exemption applications in July

Industry Ministry clears 1,182 customs exemption applications in July

RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has processed a total of 1,182 applications for industrial customs exemptions during the month…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

5 Pakistanis arrested for illegally extracting sediment in Makkah

5 Pakistanis arrested for illegally extracting sediment in Makkah

MAKKAH — The Special Forces for Environmental Security (SFES) apprehended five Pakistani residents for violating environmental regulations by illegall…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Civil Defense calls for installing gas leak detectors in homes

Civil Defense calls for installing gas leak detectors in homes

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense emphasized the importance of installing gas leak detectors in homes to prevent sudden fires, minimiz…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

SFDA grants marketing authorization for 2 Saudi-developed AI-enabled medical software products

SFDA grants marketing authorization for 2 Saudi-developed AI-enabled medical software products

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted marketing authorization for two locally developed, AI-enabled medical software products …

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

GCC states approve tourism recovery plan, back Saudi UN Tourism candidacy

GCC states approve tourism recovery plan, back Saudi UN Tourism candidacy

MANAMA — Gulf Cooperation Council tourism ministers approved a joint tourism sector recovery plan and pledged full support for Saudi Arabia’s bid for …

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Oman’s FM reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia in call with Prince Faisal

Oman’s FM reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia in call with Prince Faisal

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday a phone call from Foreign Minister of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Ha…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israeli PM’s illegal incursion into Syrian territory

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israeli PM’s illegal incursion into Syrian territory

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia expressed its strongest condemnation of the illegal incursion by the Israeli occupation government’s prime minister into Syrian …

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Border Guard arrests 5, seizes 150 kg of khat, 30 kg of hashish in Jazan, Najran

Border Guard arrests 5, seizes 150 kg of khat, 30 kg of hashish in Jazan, Najran

JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested five violators of the Border Security Law and seized 150 kg of khat, 30 kg of hashish and 4,488 tablet…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia recalls 51 Toyota Supra vehicles over spare tire defect

Saudi Arabia recalls 51 Toyota Supra vehicles over spare tire defect

RIYADH — A total of 51 Toyota Supra vehicles have been recalled by the Ministry of Commerce due to a defect in the spare tire that may prevent it from…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi mining and quarrying activity surges 19 percent in July

Saudi mining and quarrying activity surges 19 percent in July

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s mining and quarrying activity rose by 19 percent in July 2026 compared with June, contributing to a 10.4 percent monthly incre…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Over 140 spiny-tailed lizards released in King Khalid Royal Reserve

Over 140 spiny-tailed lizards released in King Khalid Royal Reserve

RIYADH — The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority, in cooperation with the National Center of Wildlife (NCW), has released …

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Makkah Border Guard rescue 2 Bangladeshis stranded at sea

Makkah Border Guard rescue 2 Bangladeshis stranded at sea

MAKKAH — Search and rescue teams from the Border Guard in Rabigh in the Makkah region rescued two Bangladeshi residents after their boat broke down at…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Coalition vows decisive response to persistent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Coalition vows decisive response to persistent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

RIYADH — Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that the terrorist Houthi militia is persisting …

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia welcomes IAEA resolution on Syria

Saudi Arabia welcomes IAEA resolution on Syria

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the adoption of the resolution concerning Syria by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IA…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia and 7 Islamic nations welcome UK decision to ban import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements

Saudi Arabia and 7 Islamic nations welcome UK decision to ban import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Islamic countries welcomed the decision of the government of the United Kingdom to ban the import of go…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi delivery sector soars 30.5% to 132 million orders in 2Q 2026

Saudi delivery sector soars 30.5% to 132 million orders in 2Q 2026

RIYADH — The delivery sector in Saudi Arabia recorded remarkable growth during the second quarter of 2026, with the number of orders exceeding 132 mil…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi business confidence climbs to 56.7 points on industry, services gains

Saudi business confidence climbs to 56.7 points on industry, services gains

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index rose to 56.7 points in August 2026, up 0.2 points from 56.5 points in July, continuing to reflect op…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Security and History Dialogue concludes in Riyadh with more than 5,200 visitors

Security and History Dialogue concludes in Riyadh with more than 5,200 visitors

RIYADH — The Security and History Dialogue 2026 concluded at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter on Tuesday, drawing more than 5,200 vi…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

September 23 set as National Day holiday for private, non-profit sectors

September 23 set as National Day holiday for private, non-profit sectors

RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the date of the 96th Saudi National Day holiday for the private and non-…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia approves 4,310-square-kilometer nature reserve near Riyadh

Saudi Arabia approves 4,310-square-kilometer nature reserve near Riyadh

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve and the formation of its board of dir…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

SR6,000 fine for unauthorized car races on public roads

SR6,000 fine for unauthorized car races on public roads

RIYADH — Saudi traffic authorities have set a fine of SR6,000 for holding car races or driving in convoys on public roads without obtaining a permit. …

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia approves marine war-risk insurance pool to support trade

Saudi Arabia approves marine war-risk insurance pool to support trade

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national insurance pool covering war risks for cargo and vessels. The move aims to…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

National Security Operations Center receives over 2.7 million calls in August

National Security Operations Center receives over 2.7 million calls in August

RIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations received 2,790,646 calls via the unified emergency number 911 across the regions of Makkah, Madin…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Alswaha advances Saudi Arabia’s global AI partnerships with tech leaders

Alswaha advances Saudi Arabia’s global AI partnerships with tech leaders

CALIFORNIA — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with leaders of global technology …

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Crown Prince receives princes, scholars and senior officials in Jeddah

Crown Prince receives princes, scholars and senior officials in Jeddah

JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received several princes, scholars, senior officials, and a group of citizens who came to…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Riyadh becomes only Gulf city among world’s top 100 innovation clusters

Riyadh becomes only Gulf city among world’s top 100 innovation clusters

RIYADH — Riyadh has ranked among the world’s top 100 innovation clusters in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, becoming the only Gulf city to achieve t…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan, backs its response

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan, backs its response

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the continued unjustified Iranian attacks against Jordan, reiterating its solidarity with the Kingdom and its…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Deputy Minister discusses regional developments, bilateral ties with Chinese, Russian ambassadors

Deputy Minister discusses regional developments, bilateral ties with Chinese, Russian ambassadors

RIYADH — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received the Chinese and Russian ambassadors to the Kingdom in separate meetings to disc…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Jameel Altheyabi: Media and security sectors are essential partners in protecting society and strengthening stability

Jameel Altheyabi: Media and security sectors are essential partners in protecting society and strengthening stability

RIYADH — Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz and supervisor general of Saudi Gazette, underscored the importance of forging a professional and i…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia affirms resolve to defend sovereignty, protect citizens and expats

Saudi Arabia affirms resolve to defend sovereignty, protect citizens and expats

JEDDAH — The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitmen…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

US says Houthis must bear consequences of their aggression

US says Houthis must bear consequences of their aggression

RIYADH — The US Embassy in Yemen said the Houthis “started this conflict and must bear the consequences of their aggression,” affirming the right of Y…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

King Salman gifts Kaaba Kiswa belt to Arab League

King Salman gifts Kaaba Kiswa belt to Arab League

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has presented a section of the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa belt to the Arab League as a gift.Acting on t…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms forecast in a number of Saudi regions through Monday

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms forecast in a number of Saudi regions through Monday

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms across parts of Saudi Arabia fr…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

King Salman and Crown Prince offer condolences to Tanzanian president over death of her husband

King Salman and Crown Prince offer condolences to Tanzanian president over death of her husband

JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences to President of Tan…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves jump 7.2% to SR1.73 trillion in August

Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves jump 7.2% to SR1.73 trillion in August

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's foreign currency reserves recorded an increase of 7.2 percent, reaching $462.15 billion (SR1.733 trillion) in August 2026 comp…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia surge 11.8% to SR37.6 billion in July

E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia surge 11.8% to SR37.6 billion in July

RIYADH — E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards surged 11.8 percent, reaching SR37.6 billion during July 2026, compared to SR33.6 billion in …

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Weqaa Center launches “The Healthier Choice” campaign to promote safer farming

Weqaa Center launches “The Healthier Choice” campaign to promote safer farming

RIYADH — The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqaa Center) launched on Tuesday “The Healthier Choic…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia issues volcanic ash alert for citizens in Indonesia

Saudi Arabia issues volcanic ash alert for citizens in Indonesia

JAKARTA — The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Indonesia has urged Saudi citizens to exercise increased caution in the coming days due to the expanding area a…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Arab and Islamic nations rally behind Saudi Arabia, condemn Houthi attacks

Arab and Islamic nations rally behind Saudi Arabia, condemn Houthi attacks

RIYADH — Widespread condemnations pour in across the Arab and Islamic world following the attacks launched by the Houthi militia on cities and civilia…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette