RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has shut down 14 recruitment offices across the Kingdom for violating Labor Law regulations. The violations were detected during inspections carried out at recruitment offices and companies all over the Kingdom during the first quarter of 2026. The inspections were part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to regulate the recruitment sector, as well as to raise compliance levels, and protect the rights of all parties. The ministry revealed a number of violations requiring punitive measures against 14 recruitment offices. Three recruitment offices were immediately suspended, while the licenses of…
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Lulu Retail officially marked a new milestone in its digital expansion with the grand launch of its ultra-fast delivery service ‘ Lulu Minutes ‘ in Saudi Arabia. Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group launched the ‘Lulu Minutes ‘ at Lulu Hypermarket, Avenue Mall, Al Murabba, Riyadh in the presence of Mohammed Haris, Director of Lulu Saudi Arabia, along with senior management officials and other dignitaries. This smart launch introduces the updated Lulu 2.0 app, enhancing a digital infrastructure that currently serves 10 key cities across the Kingdom through a network of 45 stores. The service is available in Riyadh, Dammam,…
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The Roads General Authority (RGA) has reinforced its road network monitoring capabilities through an integrated smart control center for road operation and maintenance, positioning it as a central component of traffic management during the Hajj season. The authority stated that the center plays a key role in improving infrastructure efficiency and traffic safety by leveraging advanced monitoring and control technologies, enabling rapid response to operational changes across the network. According to the RGA, the center supports real-time decision-making and facilitates coordination among relevant entities, contributing to smoother operations and enhanced safety for pilgrims. It is equipped with 50 AI-enabled cameras and staffed…
RIYADH — On behalf of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed attended the graduation ceremony of the 84th batch of cadets from King Abdulaziz Military Academy. The ceremony was held in the presence of senior military officials at the first military academy in the Kingdom. In his address, Commander of King Abdulaziz Military Academy Maj. Gen. Fahd Al-Qahiz welcomed the deputy defense minister and expressed his appreciation for patronizing the graduation ceremony of the 84th batch of cadets. The graduates completed their military and academic training. They received advanced instruction, including…
BRUSSELS — Saudi Arabia, the European Union (EU), and Norway co-chaired on Monday the ninth meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, with the participation of representatives from 83 countries and international organizations. Saudi Arabia was represented at the meeting – hosted by the EU in partnership with the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brussels – by Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan. In her speech, Radwan affirmed the Kingdom’s full support for the reform program led by the Palestinian government, as a step toward its return to the Gaza…
(L-R) Stephan Pottel, Manufacturing Strategy Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies & Tom Bianculli, CTO, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, will bring global perspectives on how today’s ‘intelligence supercycle’ is laying the foundation for the future of manufacturing and economic growth, at Hannover Messe 2026, F40, Hall 15. Fundamental transformations around workforce skills, operations, productivity, and innovation are coming. Analysts say 80% of digital workers will use generative AI daily in the next few years, 40% of employees will be trained first by AI, and one-third of business decisions will…
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Islamic Sheikhdom in the Republic of Kosovo, concluded yesterday the first edition of the local Quran competition for boys and girls, with the participation of 100 contestants. The closing ceremony was held at the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Pristina and attended by Saudi Ambassador to Albania Faisal Hifzi, and several officials. Winners in three categories—memorization of 10 parts, five parts, and two parts of the Quran—were honored with prizes, gifts, and commemorative shields. The competition reflects the…
RIYADH — The forecast of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) indicated that the Riyadh region would witness moderate to heavy rainfall from Monday through Friday. It noted that the heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday and Friday. According to the forecast, the rain will hit the capital city of Riyadh, as well as Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahamiya, Dhurma, Marat, Al-Qiddiya, Al-Diriyah, Al-Rayn, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Afeef, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majmaa, Shaqra, Thadiq, Huraymila, and Rumah. The Civil Defense urged the residents in the Riyadh region to take precautions and follow its guidelines. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The property price index in Saudi Arabia recorded a decline of 1.6 percent during the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same quarter of the previous year. This was mainly driven by a 3.6 percent drop in the residential sector, as well as a drop in the prices of land, apartments, and villas. According to the Q1 2026 Real Estate Price Index, published on Monday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), there was a 3.6 percent decrease in residential sector prices, while commercial property prices recorded positive growth of 3.4 percent year-on-year. The report attributed the…