Pakistan monsoon death toll rises to 299, including 140 children    Saudi Arabia issues new regulations for food laboratory operations    Saudi Tourism Ministry launches e-service to boost accommodation capacity in Makkah and Madinah for Hajj 1447    Four health colleges rank lowest in 2025 national licensure exam results    SABIC posts $1.41 billion loss in H1 2025 on UK plant closure, restructuring costs    OPEC+ to boost oil output by 547,000 bpd in September    Foreign direct investment nets SR1.9 billion in Saudi stock market for July    Saudi, Iraqi justice ministers sign cooperation agreement in Riyadh    Palestine Red Crescent says Israeli strike on Gaza HQ kills worker, injures three    Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan from AS Roma    Riyadh Comedy Festival tickets now on sale for world's biggest stand-up event    Flash floods, landslides kill 8 in northern Vietnam, 3 missing    Canada rejects claims of ongoing arms exports to Israel    Saudi Gazette publishes full text of new foreign property ownership law The law grants non-Saudis broader real estate rights under defined conditions while imposing restrictions in Makkah and Madinah    Sotheby's returns Buddha jewels to India after uproar    Riyadh Film Music Festival returns with live orchestral performances of iconic movie scores    Nissan Formula E Team celebrates a landmark season 11 with proud Saudi sponsor Electromin    Fahad bin Nafel steps down as Al Hilal president after historic six-year run    João Félix unveiled by Al Nassr as €50m move marks bold new chapter in Riyadh    Saudi Arabia approves first Alzheimer's treatment with lecanemab for early-stage patients    Sholay: Bollywood epic roars back to big screen after 50 years with new ending    Ministry launches online booking for slaughterhouses on eve of Eid Al-Adha    Shah Rukh Khan makes Met Gala debut in Sabyasachi    Pakistani star's Bollywood return excites fans and riles far right    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    

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Pakistan monsoon death toll rises to 299, including 140 children
At least 299 people, including 140 children, have been killed in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday. The NDMA reported that more (...)

04 - 08 - 2025
Canada rejects claims of ongoing arms exports to Israel
Canada on Saturday reaffirmed its ban on military exports that could be used in Gaza, dismissing claims in a July 29 report alleging Canadian arms continue to flow to Israel. "Since January 2024, we have refused any new permits for controlled goods (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
3.0-magnitude earthquake shakes New York City area, no damage reported
A small earthquake rattled the New York metropolitan area Saturday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The 3.0-magnitude tremor struck in the New Jersey suburb of Hasbrouck Heights, less than eight miles (13 kilometers) west of Central Park, at (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic bodies condemn Israeli minister's 'provocative' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and several Arab and Islamic organizations have condemned in the strongest terms the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accompanied by more (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
SABIC posts $1.41 billion loss in H1 2025 on UK plant closure, restructuring costs
RIYADH — Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), the Middle East's largest petrochemicals and fertilizers producer, reported a net loss of SR5.28 billion ($1.41 billion) for the first half of 2025, compared with a profit of SR2.43 billion in the same (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
OPEC+ to boost oil output by 547,000 bpd in September
RIYADH — Eight OPEC+ countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman — will raise collective oil production by 547,000 barrels per day in September 2025, the group announced after a virtual (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Tens of thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge in pro-Palestine rally
Tens of thousands of people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday in a major pro-Palestinian demonstration, one day after the New South Wales Supreme Court authorised the event in what organisers called a "historic" decision. Despite (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Volcano erupts in Russia's Kamchatka for first time in 500 years after massive quake
A volcano in Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time in over five centuries, spewing an ash plume six kilometers into the sky in an event experts believe may be connected to last week's massive 8.8-magnitude (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Saudi, Iraqi justice ministers sign cooperation agreement in Riyadh
RIYADH — Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani met with his Iraqi counterpart Dr. Khaled Salam Shawani in Riyadh to bolster judicial and legal cooperation between the two nations. The two ministers reviewed efforts to enhance collaboration in (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Saudi Arabia issues new regulations for food laboratory operations
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced new regulatory requirements for food laboratories as part of its efforts to improve the urban environment, enhance quality of life, boost compliance, and support the investment (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Saudi Tourism Ministry launches e-service to boost accommodation capacity in Makkah and Madinah for Hajj 1447
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has launched a new e-service enabling operators of licensed hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah to apply for increased bed capacity during the upcoming Hajj season of 1447 AH, in line with approved (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Four health colleges rank lowest in 2025 national licensure exam results
RIYADH — Four health colleges have been ranked in the lowest performance category in the 2025 Saudi Licensure Examination (SLE) results, according to a new report by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). The report, which assessed the (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Muslim World League launches global digital Quranic reading initiatives in Makkah
MAKKAH — Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and President of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, inaugurated a series of pioneering Quranic projects at the MWL headquarters in Makkah. The launch included (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Saudi consulate in Geneva reports death of citizen in lake drowning incident
GENEVA — The Saudi Consulate General in Geneva announced that it is handling the case of a Saudi citizen who died after drowning in Lake Geneva. In a statement posted on its X account, the consulate said it is working in coordination with the (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Riyadh Comedy Festival tickets now on sale for world's biggest stand-up event
Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced that tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, billed as the world's largest comedy festival. From September 26 to October 9, (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan from AS Roma
LENS, France — Saudi Arabia international right-back Saud Abdulhamid has joined Ligue 1 side RC Lens on a season-long loan from AS Roma, with an option to buy, becoming the first Saudi player to feature in France's top flight. The 26-year-old (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Foreign direct investment nets SR1.9 billion in Saudi stock market for July
RIYADH — Saudi Exchange data showed that net purchases in the main equities market through foreign direct investment reached SR1.9 billion in July 2025. According to the exchange, individual investors recorded net purchases of about SR2.12 billion, (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
UNICEF: Cholera outbreak kills 80, sickens over 2,100 in Sudan's Darfur
At least 80 people have died and more than 2,100 cholera cases have been recorded across Sudan's five Darfur states as of July 30, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Sunday. The agency reported that in Tawila, North Darfur State, 20 people have (...)

03 - 08 - 2025
Saudi Gazette publishes full text of new foreign property ownership law The law grants non-Saudis broader real estate rights under defined conditions while imposing restrictions in Makkah and Madinah
RIYADH — Saudi Gazette has obtained an official copy of Saudi Arabia's "Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law" and is publishing the complete English text of its 15 articles below. The law consists of 15 articles and will come into force 180 days (...)

02 - 08 - 2025
Former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering, bribery
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was sentenced Friday to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery, marking a historic verdict against one of the country's most influential political figures. The ruling followed a nearly (...)

02 - 08 - 2025
Collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine kills 1, traps 5 workers underground
A collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine killed one worker and left five others trapped underground, prompting the state-owned National Copper Corp. (Codelco) to suspend operations in the affected areas of the world's largest underground copper (...)

02 - 08 - 2025
Thailand returns two wounded Cambodian soldiers after ceasefire in border conflict
Cambodia on Friday welcomed the return of two wounded soldiers captured by Thailand after the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire ending five days of fighting over disputed border territory. The repatriation took place amid ongoing accusations (...)

02 - 08 - 2025
HR ministry proposes strict rules for advertising domestic labor services
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has proposed a set of regulations for advertising domestic labor services, aiming to protect workers' dignity, curb misleading promotions, and ensure transparency. The draft (...)

02 - 08 - 2025
Saudi Arabia detains over 22,000 residency, labor, and border violators in one week
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's joint field security campaigns to track and apprehend violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations have resulted in the arrest of 22,147 offenders across all regions of the Kingdom between July 24 and July (...)

02 - 08 - 2025
Saudi Arabia produces over 122,000 tons of high-quality local grapes during peak summer season
RIYADH — Saudi markets are witnessing a surge in locally grown summer fruits this August, with domestic grapes taking center stage for their superior quality and high demand over imported varieties. The Kingdom produces more than 122,300 tons of (...)

02 - 08 - 2025
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