Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) recorded remarkable increase in its reserve assets during March this year, reaching SR1.86 trillion ($496 billion). This figure marks the reserve assets’ highest level since February 2020, according to the bank data. On an annual basis, reserve assets shot up 9.4 percent compared to SR1.7 trillion ($453 billion) in March 2025, while registering monthly growth of 4.5 percent compared to SR1.78 trillion ($474.6 billion) in February 2026. Investments in foreign securities topped the list of these assets, representing 56.6 percent of the total, and grew by 9.2 percent to reach SR1.05 trillion, up…
elm, a leading digital solutions provider, was recognised with the Corporate Culture Award at the fifth edition of the PIF Partners’ Forum. Hussam Mohammed Al Mughtham, elm’s Executive Vice President of Human Capital Management, received the award during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the forum. This achievement reinforces elm’s strong record of institutional recognition, which includes national honours in occupational health and safety, high rankings for empowering people with disabilities, and international awards in human capital management, reflecting a corporate culture that is dynamic, multidimensional, and continually evolving. It is further strengthened by the company’s recent receipt of…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the message from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov during their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. From the Saudi side, the meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Al-Kheraiji and Undersecretary at the Ministry for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) announced on Sunday the launch of an awareness campaign titled “A label you know,” aimed at introducing the updated fuel economy label for cars starting with 2027 models. The center explained that the two-week campaign comes as part of the center’s commitment to raising awareness among individuals and the community about the importance of the vehicle fuel economy label and its contribution to helping individuals choose the most fuel-efficient car. This aims to improve energy efficiency in the Kingdom’s transportation sector, which contributes to preserving natural resources and achieving sustainability. The SEEC…
Under the supervision and guidance of Governor of Najran Region Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Al-Wadeeah Border Crossing is fully prepared to receive pilgrims arriving from Yemen as part of a coordinated effort among security, civil, and volunteer agencies. Reflecting the leadership’s commitment to serving pilgrims, these preparations aim to facilitate their journey from the moment of arrival by enhancing service quality, streamlining entry procedures, and enabling them to perform their rituals with ease, comfort, and peace of mind. The border crossing provides integrated security, health, and procedural services supported by qualified personnel and modern technologies, contributing to faster procedures, greater…
RABAT — Two U.S. service members went missing near the Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan in Morocco while participating in the multinational African Lion 2026 exercise, according to US Africa Command. In a statement, the command said U.S., Moroccan and other multinational forces have launched coordinated search and rescue operations involving ground, air and maritime assets. It added that the incident remains under investigation and that the search efforts are ongoing. Media reports said the service members went missing in an accident unrelated to the exercise. African Lion 2026, one of the largest military drills on the…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has made it possible for the Hajj pilgrims to obtain a digital visitor ID to travel anywhere within Saudi Arabia. The ID serves as an official document, eliminating the need for carrying a paper passport. The directorate said that the Hajj pilgrims can register on the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform to obtain a digital visitor ID, facilitating safe and easy movement within the Kingdom. The directorate explained that the digital visitor ID is an officially recognized document that allows pilgrims to move around easily and safely during their stay in the Kingdom.…
elm, a leading digital solutions provider, was recognised with the Corporate Culture Award at the fifth edition of the PIF Partners’ Forum. Hussam Mohammed Al Mughtham, elm’s Executive Vice President of Human Capital Management, received the award during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the forum. This achievement reinforces elm’s strong record of institutional recognition, which includes national honours in occupational health and safety, high rankings for empowering people with disabilities, and international awards in human capital management, reflecting a corporate culture that is dynamic, multidimensional, and continually evolving. It is further strengthened by the company’s recent receipt of…
AMMAN — The Jordanian Armed Forces carried out airstrikes early Sunday targeting suspected drug and arms smuggling sites along the northern border in southern Syria, according to the Petra. The military said the operation hit facilities and warehouses used as launch points for smuggling operations into Jordan, adding that the targets were identified through intelligence and destroyed in precision strikes. The move comes amid an increase in smuggling attempts, with authorities saying the action aims to prevent the flow of narcotics and weapons into the Kingdom. Syrian state broadcaster Al-Ikhbariya TV, citing sources, reported that Jordanian warplanes struck a site…
KYIV — Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of killing civilians in overnight air and drone attacks, as the conflict continues to escalate on multiple fronts. In Ukraine, Odesa region Governor Oleh Kiper said two people were killed and five others injured in Russian strikes targeting civilian and port infrastructure. “The enemy continues to strike at the civil and port infrastructure of the Odesa region,” Kiper said on Telegram. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had targeted two oil tankers in the Russian port of Novorossiysk, describing the strikes as part of efforts against Russia’s “shadow oil fleet.”…