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Tue, Oct 27, 2026

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Sports Ministry issues regulations governing ticket sales for sports events

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Sports Ministry issues regulations governing ticket sales for sports events

RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Sports issued on Monday regulations governing ticket sales and resale for sports competitions and events in Saudi Arabia, aimed at protecting consumers' rights, curbing unauthorized practices, and strengthening compliance and oversight.The ministry will launch a ticketing platform accreditation service through its Riyadhi Platform on November 15. Existing ticketing platforms will have 90 days from the date the regul…

9 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Makkah Alliance countries, Iran agree to pursue talks for regional de-escalation

Makkah Alliance countries, Iran agree to pursue talks for regional de-escalation

RIYADH — The countries of the Makkah Defense Alliance and Iran have agreed to continue discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and de-escalate tens…

10 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi, South African FMs discuss regional developments in phone call

Saudi, South African FMs discuss regional developments in phone call

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a phone call from South African Minister of International Relat…

11 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Crown Prince receives message from Kazakhstan president

Crown Prince receives message from Kazakhstan president

RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The …

11 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

King Salman and Crown Prince congratulate Brazilian President Lula on re-election

King Salman and Crown Prince congratulate Brazilian President Lula on re-election

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Brazilian President Luiz …

12 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia announces revised electricity, water and wastewater tariffs effective January 1, 2027

Saudi Arabia announces revised electricity, water and wastewater tariffs effective January 1, 2027

RIYADH — The Saudi Energy Company and the National Water Company announced on Sunday adjustments to electricity, water, and wastewater service tariffs…

14 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

HR Ministry: Five worker categories are covered by Nitaqat wage hike to SR6,000

HR Ministry: Five worker categories are covered by Nitaqat wage hike to SR6,000

RIYADH — Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Affairs Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain revealed that the decision to increase the…

15 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Energy minister: Resilient systems, sustained investments key to energy security

Energy minister: Resilient systems, sustained investments key to energy security

SINGAPORE —Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stated that ensuring energy security requires…

16 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Egypt's parliament approves military support for Saudi Arabia

Egypt's parliament approves military support for Saudi Arabia

CAIRO — Egypt's House of Representatives on Monday approved President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia, i…

16 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Riyadh Mayoralty authorizes body cameras for field inspections

Riyadh Mayoralty authorizes body cameras for field inspections

RIYADH — Riyadh Mayoralty announced that it will expand the use of body cameras for its officials during inspection visits to establishments across Ri…

16 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Interior Ministry launches ‘Absher Travel for Visitors’ service at land border crossings

Interior Ministry launches ‘Absher Travel for Visitors’ service at land border crossings

RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior launched on Monday the “Absher Travel for Visitors” service electronically through the Absher app for Gulf Cooperati…

17 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Jordanian church attack during call between foreign ministers

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Jordanian church attack during call between foreign ministers

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affa…

17 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia calls for negotiations to end regional crisis ahead of Tehran talks

Saudi Arabia calls for negotiations to end regional crisis ahead of Tehran talks

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Monday called for negotiations to end the ongoing regional crisis and prevent renewed military escalation ahead of a visit to…

17 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia recalls 2,888 Lucid Air vehicles over fire, accident risks

Saudi Arabia recalls 2,888 Lucid Air vehicles over fire, accident risks

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recalled 2,888 Lucid Air vehicles over an electrical defect that could cause overheating and lighting failures and increase …

17 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi domestic non-oil exports rise 8.5% in August despite overall trade decline

Saudi domestic non-oil exports rise 8.5% in August despite overall trade decline

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s domestic non-oil exports increased by 8.5 percent year-on-year in August 2026, despite an overall decline in merchandise expor…

19 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia recalls 1,355 Ford, Lincoln vehicles over windshield wiper defect

Saudi Arabia recalls 1,355 Ford, Lincoln vehicles over windshield wiper defect

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 1,355 Ford and Lincoln vehicles over a defect in the front windshield wiper arms that could …

20 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia issues red and orange alerts as heavy thunderstorms threaten several regions

Saudi Arabia issues red and orange alerts as heavy thunderstorms threaten several regions

JEDDAH — Red and orange weather alerts remain in effect as moderate to heavy thunderstorms continue to sweep across several Saudi regions on Monday, b…

21 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia, Singapore announce plans for crude oil storage facility by 2027

Saudi Arabia, Singapore announce plans for crude oil storage facility by 2027

SINGAPORE — Saudi Arabia and Singapore's energy ministries announced on Monday their joint intention to establish a crude oil storage arrangement in S…

22 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Prince Khalid bin Salman leads Saudi delegation in Makkah Joint Defense Agreement talks with Iran

Prince Khalid bin Salman leads Saudi delegation in Makkah Joint Defense Agreement talks with Iran

RIYADH — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading the Kingdom's delegation to Tehran on Monday for talks between representatives of …

23 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Coalition destroys five Houthi missile tunnels, four launchers in Yemen operation

Coalition destroys five Houthi missile tunnels, four launchers in Yemen operation

RIYADH — The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced Monday that it had carried out a military operation against the Houthi militia, destro…

23 hours ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia to raise minimum wage threshold to SR5,000 in April 2027, and SR6,000 in April, 2028

Saudi Arabia to raise minimum wage threshold to SR5,000 in April 2027, and SR6,000 in April, 2028

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will raise the minimum monthly wage required for Saudi private-sector employees to be counted as full-time workers under the Nit…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia, Greece affirm commitment to complete submarine cable project on time

Saudi Arabia, Greece affirm commitment to complete submarine cable project on time

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Greece acknowledged on Sunday the progress made on the East to Med Data Corridor (EMC) subsea cable project, which aims to e…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia through Friday

Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia through Friday

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regio…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Imam Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Authority records 19 wildlife births in Q3 2026

Imam Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Authority records 19 wildlife births in Q3 2026

RIYADH — The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority recorded 19 wildlife births during the third quarter of 2026 in the Imam …

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Lebanon voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia during call between interior ministers

Lebanon voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia during call between interior ministers

RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received on Sunday a phone call from Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Crown Prince, Greek PM reaffirm strengthening regional security

Saudi Crown Prince, Greek PM reaffirm strengthening regional security

RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Royal Court of Al-Yamamah Palace…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Intercepted missile debris injures 2, damage buildings and vehicles in Asir region

Intercepted missile debris injures 2, damage buildings and vehicles in Asir region

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense said two people were injured on Sunday when debris from two ballistic missiles fired by the terroris…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi, Greek foreign ministers discuss over phone regional developments

Saudi, Greek foreign ministers discuss over phone regional developments

RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis. Du…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Al-Maliki: A dozen Houthi missiles intercepted over southern region, Riyadh

Al-Maliki: A dozen Houthi missiles intercepted over southern region, Riyadh

RIYADH — The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward …

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

King Salman orders SR500 allowance increase, raises minimum wage

King Salman orders SR500 allowance increase, raises minimum wage

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has ordered a series of measures to support Saudi citizens, including a SR500 increase in month…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi military spending localization reaches 27.3% in 2025, exceeding annual target

Saudi military spending localization reaches 27.3% in 2025, exceeding annual target

RIAYDH — Saudi Arabia’s localization of military spending reached 27.30 percent by the end of 2025, exceeding the annual target of 24 percent, accordi…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia recalls 94 Honda motorcycles over risk of losing control

Saudi Arabia recalls 94 Honda motorcycles over risk of losing control

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has recalled 94 Honda CMX500 motorcycles over a gear-shift defect that could cause riders to lose control…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Red and orange alerts issued for heavy rain, thunderstorms across Saudi regions

Red and orange alerts issued for heavy rain, thunderstorms across Saudi regions

JEDDAH — Red and orange weather alerts have been issued across parts of Al-Baha, Madinah and Makkah on Sunday, as moderate to heavy thunderstorms capa…

Yesterday • Saudi Gazette

Riyadh airport to resume flights Sunday after Houthi attacks

Riyadh airport to resume flights Sunday after Houthi attacks

RIYADH — King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is preparing to resume domestic and international flight operations on Sunday, October 25, follow…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

King Salman, Crown Prince condemn Jordan church attack, send condolences to King Abdullah II

King Salman, Crown Prince condemn Jordan church attack, send condolences to King Abdullah II

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of c…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Eastern Province emir visits survivor of Houthi attack on Dammam airport

Eastern Province emir visits survivor of Houthi attack on Dammam airport

DAMMAM — Eastern Province Emir Prince Saud bin Naif and Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Bandar visited Saturday a patient receiving medical treatment for …

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Civil Defense reports missile debris falling in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh

Saudi Civil Defense reports missile debris falling in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh

JEDDAH — Saudi Civil Defense announced Saturday that debris from the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia t…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia calls for fair representation in UN Security Council and restrictions on veto power

Saudi Arabia calls for fair representation in UN Security Council and restrictions on veto power

NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia has called for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing fair and equitable representation, gre…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi customs authorities record 996 seizures of prohibited goods at border crossings

Saudi customs authorities record 996 seizures of prohibited goods at border crossings

RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) recorded 996 seizures of prohibited goods at land, sea and air customs ports as part of its ongo…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia arrests 13,905 residency, labor and border violators in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 13,905 residency, labor and border violators in one week

RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested 13,905 people for violating residency, labor and border security regulations during nationwide inspection…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia’s Saad Al-Otaibi elected Arab Parliament president unopposed

Saudi Arabia’s Saad Al-Otaibi elected Arab Parliament president unopposed

CAIRO — Saudi Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected unopposed as president of the Arab Parliament on Saturday during a procedural session h…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

France warns of violence as Yellow Vests, students prepare for Paris protests

France warns of violence as Yellow Vests, students prepare for Paris protests

PARIS — French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned Saturday of possible violence and unrest during demonstrations in Paris, urging police to remain…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia condemns Jordan church attack as 11 Arab nations express solidarity

Saudi Arabia condemns Jordan church attack as 11 Arab nations express solidarity

AMMAN — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a church in Jordan's southern Karak governorate that killed seven people and injured 2…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Taif, Yanbu

Air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Taif, Yanbu

RIYADH — Air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Taif and Yanbu, the Coalition t…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan condemn Houthi attacks at Istanbul meeting

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan condemn Houthi attacks at Istanbul meeting

ISTANBUL — Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan strongly condemned the escalation by the Houthi terrorist militia in Yemen, including its attacks…

2 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Arabia approves new Enforcement Law regulations effective October 29

Saudi Arabia approves new Enforcement Law regulations effective October 29

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani has approved the Implementing Regulations of the Enforcement Law, which will take effect on Oc…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi Health Ministry clarifies death of Dammam airport attack victim

Saudi Health Ministry clarifies death of Dammam airport attack victim

DAMMAM — The Eastern Province branch of the Ministry of Health has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a person injured in the attack…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

RIYADH — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Istanbul for talks on Yemen, Iran war and regional security

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Istanbul for talks on Yemen, Iran war and regional security

ISTANBUL — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Istanbul on Friday to participate in ministerial meetings bringing together Saud…

3 days ago • Saudi Gazette

European Parliament urges EU to designate Houthi militia a terrorist group

European Parliament urges EU to designate Houthi militia a terrorist group

BRUSSELS — Members of the European Parliament have expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for Yemen's legitimate government, reaffirming t…

4 days ago • Saudi Gazette