Indonesian actor Revaldo undergoes medical exam in latest drug case
Actor Revaldo Fifaldi underwent a medical examination at the West Jakarta Metro Police on Wednesday after becoming ...
Source: ANTARA News English
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47 resultsFrance becomes first official participant at Expo 2030 Riyadh
PARIS — France is the first country to officially sign its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a major milestone in its preparations and growing international momentum. The signing took place on…
Source: Saudi Gazette
QCAA Holds Workshop on National Air Transport Facilitation Program
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) organized Tuesday a specialized workshop titled "National Air Transport Facilitation Program", with the participation of several…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Ashghal Completes Traffic Safety Measures Around 674 Schools Across Qatar
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - Coinciding with the start of the new academic year and as part of its commitment to safeguarding students, the Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced the completion of traffic…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Cabinet touts PACA ACI membership
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 25: The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday commended the Public Authority for Civil Aviation’s joining of the Airports Council International (ACI) as a step towards promot...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Tabuk Emir to meet half of establishment cost of private clinics for medical award winners
TABUK — Tabuk Emir Prince Fahd bin Sultan announced that his Scientific Excellence and Distinction Award will cover 50 percent of the establishment costs of private medical clinics for award winners in the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia stresses need to keep vital waterways secure and threat-free
JEDDAH — The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, emphasized the need to keep the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, as well as all vital…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Indonesia adds hydrant wells to prevent recurring peatland fires
The Indonesian government has pledged to add firefighting infrastructure, including hydrant wells, to prevent recurring ...
Source: ANTARA News English
Saudi environment minister to visit Pakistan on Wednesday
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley will visit Pakistan on Wednesday as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in food production, agriculture,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Omran plans multi-storey car park at Port Sultan Qaboos Waterfront
MUSCAT: Omran, Oman’s tourism development company, has invited qualified contractors to undertake preparatory and enabling works for a multi-storey car park at the Port Sultan Qabo...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Shell Takes FID on Phase 12a Development in Egypt’s WDDM Concession
BG Delta Limited, a subsidiary of Shell plc, and its partners have taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Phase 12a development project in Egypt’s West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession offshore…
Source: Egypt Oil & Gas
Türkiye’s Transport Ministry call centers handle 22M calls annually
Türkiye’s Transport and Infrastructure Ministry and its affiliated institutions respond to an average of 22 million calls each year, with citizen satisfaction reaching 94%, Transpo...
Source: Daily Sabah: Türkiye
Al Hamra records Oman’s highest rainfall at 28mm
Muscat: The Wilayat of al Hamra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman at 28mm between August 22 and 24.According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (M...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Saudi citizen arrested for transporting 13 Ethiopian violators
JAZAN — Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a citizen for transporting 13 Ethiopian nationals, who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia, France extend AlUla partnership to 2035
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and France have extended their strategic partnership for the development of AlUla until 2035.The extension was formalized through an agreement amending and extending the existing…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia, France push diplomacy on Iran and reject threats to Hormuz
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran to prevent further escalation and safeguard regional security, while condemning attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and…
Source: Saudi Gazette
MATAR Joins United for Wildlife to Strengthen Action Against Illegal Wildlife Trade
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR) has joined the Transport Taskforce of United for Wildlife, an initiative founded by HRH Prince William of Wales, and…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
US firms offered port and terminal operations as Egypt seeks regional manufacturing status
Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir has pitched opportunities for US companies to manage and operate key port terminals and establish joint industrial zones in a bid to position Egypt as a regional…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Madinah drives SR200 billion development push, creating 125,000 jobs
MADINAH — The commercial sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of the total development projects currently being implemented in the Madinah region since 2025, with 206 of the 280 projects distributed…
Source: Saudi Gazette
US and Egyptian officials explore port partnerships as SCZone touts expansion
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) attracted 117 new projects in its industrial areas with investments totalling approximately $7.3bn during the concluded fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, its chairperson…
Source: Daily News Egypt
French FDI stock in Saudi Arabia doubles to €16.3 billion: Investment Minister
PARIS — French foreign direct investment stock in Saudi Arabia reached SR63.9 billion (€16.3 billion) in 2024, more than doubling from its 2021 level and making France the Kingdom’s fourth-largest source of…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi public bus ridership rises 23.2% to over 26.34 million in Q2 2026
RIYADH — More than 26.34 million passengers used public buses across Saudi Arabia’s cities and governorates during the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 23.2 percent compared with the same period last…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Bitumen traders meet amid RO 1.2bn road drive
MUSCAT, August 23BALARAB AL TAMIMIThe 20th edition of the Rex Fuels Global Expo and Conference will be held in Muscat on August 31, bringing bitumen producers, traders, refiners, l...
Source: Oman Observer: Economy
Review rules governing use of sirens and beacon lights by emergency vehicles, VIP escorts – road safety experts
While PDRM has said that government vehicles using beacons and sirens must prioritise other road users’ safety, this hasn’t always been the case, and road safety experts say that the rules governing the use…
Source: Paul Tan’s Automotive News
2026 ARIIC Touch 250 scooter now in Malaysia, RM13,688
The ARIIC Touch 250 scooter has arrived in the Malaysian market, priced at RM13,688 excluding road tax, registration and insurance. The scooter is offered in three colour options – Matt Black, Urban Green…
Source: Paul Tan’s Automotive News
'Muscat Sign' is switched on after maintenance
Muscat: Muscat Municipality completed its routine maintenance work and turned on the Muscat Sign on Al Jabal Street (Bausher-Al Amerat Mountain Road).Muscat Municipality had as ann...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Macron says Crown Prince’s France visit marks ‘important step’ in Saudi-French ties
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that the visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to France marks an “important step” in relations between the two countries,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Embassy in Syria opens Tasheer Center in Damascus
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Syria announced the opening of a Tasheer center for visa services in the Syrian capital Damascus to receive all visa applications. The services also include those related…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Egypt’s investment risk rating falls to lowest level since 2014, finance minister says
International investors have lowered their assessment of investment risk in Egypt to its lowest level since 2014 in response to recent economic reforms, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking at an…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Egypt strengthens position as regional investment, digital services hub
Egypt is strengthening its position as a regional investment and business hub as Gulf companies and international investors increasingly look to the country as a long-term base for expansion, according to…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Investment Ministry: 1,730 investment opportunities across 15 sectors in 1H 2026
RIYADH — The total number of investment opportunities reported during the first half of this year reached approximately 1,730, spanning 15 sectors, according to a recent report published by the Ministry of…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Industry ministry issues over 50,000 certificates of origin in July
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has issued a total of 50,030 certificates of origin during the last month of July. This was part of the ministry’s efforts to support and facilitate…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Riyadh Security and History Dialogue Conference to explore Saudi history through the lens of security and development
RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif will patronize the Security and History Dialogue Conference, to be organized by the Ministry of Interior, in Riyadh from September 6 to 8,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Explosives, toxic substances banned for hunting marine wildlife
RIYADH — Penalties for failing to take the necessary measures to contain leaks in the marine and coastal environment can reach up to SR5 million. This is part of the revised punitive measures in the updated…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Paris to host Saudi-French investment roundtable during Crown Prince’s visit
RIYADH — Paris will host the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable on Monday, attended by senior government officials and business leaders from both countries, as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Ministry weighs reflective bands for camels to curb road accidents
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) is considering making reflective bands compulsory for free-roaming camels in Dhofar to reduce road accid...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Al Wusta road projects exceed RO 120m
HAIMA: The total cost of road maintenance and construction projects being implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in Al Wusta Governorat...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Egypt Approves New Oil and Gas Free Zone in New Alamein
Egypt has approved the establishment of a special free zone for the newly established Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company in New Alamein on Friday, 21 August, as part of a project focused on the storage…
Source: Egyptian Streets
Study uncovers earliest known trademark concept in 3,600-year-old Saudi pottery
RIYADH — A study by the Heritage Commission has uncovered the oldest known concept of a trademark in pottery, dating back around 3,600 years, at Qurayyah Oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Conducted in…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi operating revenues rise 6.1% as building permits surge 20.3% in June
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Operating Revenues Index increased 6.1 percent year-on-year in June 2026, while the number of issued building permits jumped 20.3 percent, according to preliminary results from the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Pakistani arrested for transporting 15 Ethiopian violators in Jazan
JAZAN —Patrol teams from the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Pakistani resident for transporting 15 Ethiopian nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Prince Faisal: Maritime security remains top priority for Saudi Arabia, Japan
RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi humanitarian giving exceeds $145 billion, reaches 175 countries through 8,997 projects
RIYADH — On World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19, Saudi Arabia recalls a humanitarian journey that has continued since its establishment, transcending borders through contributions…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi citizen arrested for transporting Yemeni violators
JAZAN —Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting two Yemeni nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Fine and deportation for 3 expats for transporting passengers without a license
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has penalized three expatriates for transporting passengers in private vehicles without a valid license. The penalties included fines totaling SR 35,000, in…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrikes targeting Syria’s Abu al-Duhur military airport
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation forces targeting Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria’s…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Aramco, Maaden form mining JV to explore nearly 10% of Saudi Arabia’s land
RIYADH — Aramco and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) have signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture focused on mineral exploration and hard-rock mining in Saudi Arabia, with copper…
Source: Saudi Gazette