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During the holy month of Ramadan, Al Nour Gallery at Bit Al Nawar in Jeddah Historic District offers a rich and unique cultural experience. Visitors to the gallery embark on an exceptional interactive journey, exploring various facets of Ramadan through five main stations. These stations provide insights into the customs and traditions of Ramadan from different parts of the world, showcasing interactive content from countries such as Denmark, Sudan, the United States of America, and Indonesia. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of this sacred month from a cultural and interactive perspective.
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Two young men have saved a family from the brink of drowning in Wadi Lajab, amidst the heavy floods following torrential rain in the Jazan region, specifically in Al Reith Governorate of Saudi Arabia. The pair, Hassan Jaber Al Salami and Abdullah Yahya Al Salami, ventured into the floodwaters, securing the family’s safety to a higher ground until help arrived from local citizens and civil defence teams. إنقاذ عائلة محتجزة في وادي لجب أمس الأحد أولا : نشكر الأخ حسن جابر السلمي الريثي والأخ عبدالله يحيى السلمي الريثي على موقفهما العظيم ثانيا : نتمنى ثم نتمنى ثم نتمنى من الجميع عدم المجازفة والنزول في بطون الأودية حفاظا على أرواحكم وأرواح من تحبون والله يحفظكمشكرا أبناء الريث pic.twitter.com/AMBMNWAYBX — فريق عواصف جازان ⛈️🌧️🌪️ (@Awsef_jazan2020) April 1, 2024 A separate incident in Al Baha region was captured on video, showing a vehicle being swept away by the strong currents during Sunday’s heavy rainfall. The footage elicited shock from onlookers, with the videographer lamenting, “The car is gone, Oh My God.” The floods caused significant infrastructure damage, including the toppling of electricity poles into the waters. The adverse weather conditions led to the closure of several roads in Al Baha area. As the […]
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The Saudi Customs authorities at the Duba Port in the northwestern Tabuk Region have foiled an attempt to smuggle 1,001,131 Captagon pills, an amphetamine-type stimulant. The huge cache of drugs was found hidden in one of the trucks coming to Saudi Arabia through the port. The drug dealers who arrived at the port to receive the consignment of drugs were arrested. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said that when conducting an inspection of one of the trucks coming through the port, this huge quantity of drugs were discovered inside a melon consignment. The drug pills were found hidden in the cavity of the melon fruits after emptying them and filling them with the drugs. The authority stated that coordination was made with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control after the seizure of drugs to apprehend the recipients of the seized items.
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The remittance of expatriates in Saudi Arabia fell 10.41 percent to SR9.33 billion during the last month of February from SR10.41 billion in the previous month. This showed the decline of foreign remittance by SR1.08 billion month-on-month basis, marking the lowest average monthly level in five years. The average monthly remittance level recorded a fall in January and February to the lowest level in at least five years, as the average remittances for the two months reached about SR9.87 billion. The average value of monthly remittances of expatriates in 2019 reached about SR10.46 billion, and then it maintained a steady increase in the two successive years. During the year 2020, the monthly average of foreign remittance rose to SR12.47 billion and it further increased to SR12.82 billion in 2021. Then, it began to decline in 2022, bringing the average monthly remittance value to SR11.94 billion. During the year 2023, the average value of foreign remittance declined further reaching SR10.41 billion while the average value of transfers for the months of January and February has reached SR9.87 billion. Meanwhile, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) revealed that the bank’s net foreign assets recorded a decline of $7.20 billion in February compared to […]
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The Saudi Transport General Authority (TGS) announced the suspension of the activities of two passenger transport applications and four food delivery applications for their violations of the rules and regulations. The punitive measures were taken against the apps in the authority’s bid to ensure an ideal and safe consumer experience after these applications were found practicing activities without obtaining the necessary licences. The authority emphasised that it will continue its supervisory role to ensure that all applications comply with the necessary regulations, with the aim of providing a safe and effective transportation environment that guarantees consumer rights in the Kingdom. It also stressed the importance of dealing with licenced applications to ensure obtaining a reliable and safe service. The authority urged consumers to report any observations or complaints related to passenger transportation and delivery applications, stressing that reporting can be made via the unified number 19929, or through the beneficiary care account on the X platform, @tga_care. The TGA reiterated its commitment to enhance the quality of services provided and protect the rights of consumers.
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The Saudi security authorities have seized 1,613,000 tablets of narcotic amphetamine hidden in the cavities of an iron equipment inside a yard in the Jeddah governorate. Three Turkish nationals were arrested in connection with the handling of a huge cache of drugs. They were transferred to the competent authorities after completing the preliminary legal procedures. The security authorities urged Saudi citizens and expatriates to report any suspicious activities related to drug smuggling or drug promotion by calling the phone numbers 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province and 999 in the rest of the regions of the Kingdom. They can also inform the General Directorate of Narcotics Control over the phone (995) or via email (995@gdnc.gov.sa), the authorities said, adding that all reports will be treated in a confidential manner.
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Saudi authorities arrested 21,537 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, it was reported. According to an official report, a total of 14,610 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,457 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 2,470 for labour-related issues. The report showed that among the 966 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 59 percent were Ethiopian, 38 percent were Yemeni, and 3 percent were of other nationalities. A further 85 people were caught trying to cross into neighbouring countries, and nine were held for involvement in transporting and harbouring violators. The Saudi Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom, including providing transportation and shelter, could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to SR1 million ($260,000), as well as confiscation of vehicles and property. Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.
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US President Joe Biden said at a campaign event on Thursday that Arab states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, are ready for a full normalisation of ties with Israel. During the event, which was meant to show unity in the Democratic Party ahead of the US elections in November this year, Biden was joined on stage by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. “I’ve been working with the Saudis and with all the other Arab countries, including Egypt, Jordan and Qatar. They’re prepared to fully recognise Israel. There has to be a post-Gaza plan, and there has to be a trade to a two-state solution. It doesn’t have to occur today. It has to be a progression and I think we can do that,” Biden said. Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, which has resulted in a reported over 32,000 mostly civilian deaths, Saudi Arabia has repeatedly stated that normalisation with Tel Aviv is still on the table. However, Riyadh has doubled down on its demands for concessions to the Palestinians, including, most prominently, the demand for the eventual realisation of statehood. Click here to read more.
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Saudi Arabia recorded the highest ever spending by inbound visitors during the year 2023, reaching SR135 billion, according to the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The preliminary balance of payments data, released by SAMA, showed that this spending, the highest ever in the history of Saudi Arabia, represents a growth rate of 42.8 percent compared to the previous year of 2022, when the spending of inbound visitors reached SR94.5 billion. This record increase in spending by inbound tourists comes within a series of continuous successes achieved by the Kingdom’s thriving tourism sector. It is noteworthy that Saudi Arabia topped the United Nations Tourism Ranking in terms of the growth of international tourist arrivals in 2023 compared to 2019 among the countries hosting major tourism destinations. The Kingdom recorded an increase of 56 percent in the number of incoming tourists in 2023 compared to 2019, according to the World Tourism Barometer report issued by the United Nations Tourism in January. The report also indicated that the Kingdom has achieved a remarkable tourism recovery rate of 156 percent in the number of tourist arrivals during the year 2023 compared to 2019. The outstanding achievements in the tourism sector have contributed to positioning Saudi […]
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