RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities has advised owners of vacant land to take advantage of the corrective grace period, which has been extended until 15 Rabi Al-Thani (September 26). The ministry also confirmed that municipalities across the Kingdom will continue conducting field inspections of vacant land to curb violations and enhance the quality of the urban environment. It stressed that the current phase focuses on strengthening compliance with municipal regulations and requirements governing vacant land, while addressing unauthorized uses that negatively impact the appearance of cities. The most common violations include the accumulation of construction waste and excavation debris,…
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Reaffirming its commitment to leadership and excellence, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah has achieved a new milestone by earning the Gold Level Patient Safety Standards Certificate in the first cycle of the program, becoming the first and only hospital in Saudi Arabia to receive this recognition during this cycle. The program is overseen by the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC), the national authority dedicated to advancing patient safety and improving healthcare quality across the Kingdom. The program aims to assess healthcare organizations’ compliance with advanced national patient safety standards that promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement,…
NEW DELHI — Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after a military transport aircraft crashed during a routine flight in the northeastern state of Assam, officials said Saturday. The Indian Air Force said the Antonov An-32 transport aircraft “met with an accident” during a routine sortie in the Jorhat region of Assam. “Crash site management and initial enquiries are on at this time,” the Air Force said in a statement, adding that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash. Indian media broadcast images from the scene showing thick black smoke rising from the wreckage…
The first yields of the fresh date harvest have arrived at central markets across Al-Ahsa Oasis, marking the start of a highly anticipated agricultural season that produces over 120,000 tons of dates annually from more than two million palm trees for distribution across Eastern Region and the wider Kingdom. Driven by high summer temperatures that accelerate early ripening, farmers are actively harvesting over 20 renowned date varieties. The early produce is currently being sorted and sold at varying price points based on quality, size, color, and taste profile. To ensure the economic success of the harvest, the Ministry of Environment,…
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 10,725 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 4 and June 10, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 5,899 violators of the Residency Law, 3,084 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,742 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 7,989 illegal residents were deported while 14,268 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 1240…
Riyadh — Students in public schools all over Saudi Arabia except the regions of Makkah and Madinah sit for their second semester final examinations, marking the end of the academic year, on Sunday. The final exams in the schools of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif are scheduled to begin a week later on June 21. Six and a half million male and female students in public schools across the Kingdom are making their final preparations for the exams, which will conclude with the start of the annual summer vacation. The summer vacation for schools under the education departments of Makkah,…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir met in Berlin yesterday with German Federal Minister for Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Carsten Schneider. The two sides discussed ways to coordinate efforts in the fields of climate and environmental protection, as well as the latest developments in international climate action. They also reviewed the Kingdom’s priorities and initiatives related to climate, environmental protection, and combating desertification. Source: Riyadh Daily
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia is set to participate as guest of honor at the Fancy Food Show in New York City, the United States, from June 28 to 30, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026. Saudi Arabia will be represented by the National Center for Palms and Dates, which will showcase a selection of premium Saudi date varieties and their diverse processed products that have gained strong demand across global markets. The participation aims to leverage this major international gathering to further expand the marketing and global reach of Saudi dates and their value-added products. Minister of Environment, Water…
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Saturday that Lebanon faces a “fateful” choice between strengthening state authority or remaining “hostage to the logic of militias.” In a statement marking the 48th anniversary of the assassination of former Lebanese minister Tony Suleiman Frangieh, Aoun said the country stands at a critical crossroads. “This painful anniversary comes as Lebanon today stands before a fateful crossroads: either its people unite around a sovereign state that monopolizes arms, upholds the rule of law, and protects its citizens regardless of affiliation or position, or it remains hostage to the logic of militias and a…
MANILA — The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines earlier this week has risen to 61, authorities said Saturday. The Office of Civil Defense said the number of fatalities increased after additional bodies were recovered from disaster-hit communities. Local broadcaster GMA News reported that 33 people remain missing, while 1,221 others have been injured. Search, rescue and retrieval operations are ongoing as emergency crews continue efforts to locate survivors and recover victims trapped beneath collapsed buildings and landslides. According to the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center, the earthquake affected more than 553,000 people…