Author: Editorial Team
ROME — World leaders are “feeding” wars more readily than the hungry, Pope Leo XIV said on Monday, telling the UN food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed. Addressing the governing body of the UN World Food Program in Rome, Leo pressed governments to cut red tape and tear down obstacles that prevent assistance from reaching those in need after a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries. Leo, who has been more outspoken on political issues in recent months, urged world leaders to increase their spending to combat hunger and not subject food aid…
BEIRUT — Lebanese Minister of Defense Maj. Gen. Michel Menassa received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari at his office in Beirut on Monday. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks. They discussed current developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, especially in the defense field. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing intends to permit a number of commercial activities within public parks overlooking residential streets. Under the new move, permitted activities will be classified according to the size of the park. Parks with an area of 5,000 square meters or more may accommodate gyms and sports centers for men and women, entertainment centers, childcare facilities, non-residential senior citizen centers, and daycare centers for people with disabilities. The new initiative is aimed to support economic activities in residential neighborhoods and enhancing quality of life, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision…
RIYADH — The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CITC) has imposed fines amounting to SR149 million on violators of the Telecommunications Law during the year 2025. According to a recent report issued by the committees responsible for reviewing violations of the Telecommunications Law, the commission had received a total of 1,219 reports in 2025, of which 626 (51 percent) were filed against service providers and 593 (49 percent) against other entities. The CITC stated that it issued 1,050 decisions during the last year. Of these, 48 percent were issued against service providers, while 52 percent targeted individuals and other companies.…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted marketing authorization for an AI-powered digital medical application capable of measuring heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure via smartphone cameras. With this approval, the SFDA becomes the first regulatory authority globally to grant marketing authorization for this application. The decision came after a comprehensive evaluation that reviewed technical documentation and clinical evidence to verify the application’s safety and performance. The application employs remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technology, utilizing advanced algorithms to analyze vital signs from a short facial video. To ensure accuracy, the application requires an initial blood pressure…
Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met today with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to Saudi Arabia Moktar Ould Dahi at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian and relief affairs. Ould Dahi praised KSrelief’s humanitarian and relief efforts in assisting people in need and affected communities around the world. He described the center as a shining example and beacon of humanitarian work. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — There has been a historic drop of more than 60 percent in traffic fatalities in Saudi Arabia during the period between 2016 and 2025, according to the 2025 annual report of the Ministerial Committee of Traffic Safety. The report highlighted a significant improvement in road safety indicators across the Kingdom. This progress is attributed to coordinated multi-sector efforts, expanded use of technology to reduce violations, improved infrastructure efficiency, and enhanced emergency response systems. The report noted key developments in 2025, including updates to the traffic system with stricter measures for serious violations by foreign drivers, improved emergency response…
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has begun implementing architectural and urban design guidelines for the area between Al-Orouba Road to the south and the Northern Ring Road to the north, within the capital’s central commercial corridor, while resuming the issuance of development permits in the area. The move aims to regulate and guide urban and architectural growth, improve the quality of urban outcomes, and strengthen Riyadh’s architectural identity in line with the capital’s comprehensive development objectives. The guidelines establish an integrated regulatory and technical framework for development within the area through a set of standards governing building…
RIYADH — More than 1.2 million mango trees across Saudi Arabia supply local markets with over 105,000 tons of mangoes annually. As part of its campaign to highlight the Kingdom’s diverse seasonal fruits and local produce during peak harvest seasons, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture stated that the mango production season begins in April and continues through August each year. Mango cultivation is widely distributed across several regions of the Kingdom, with the largest concentrations in Jazan, Makkah, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Asir, Najran, and Madinah. The ministry noted that markets across Saudi Arabia are experiencing strong demand at the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has provided a total of $23.761 billion to support refugees, visitors, and displaced persons around the world. This was disclosed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), the humanitarian arm of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20. In its report, the KSrelief highlighted Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts in supporting refugees and displaced persons worldwide, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to assisting the most vulnerable and upholding human dignity. Saudi Arabia stands as a leading global model in providing humanitarian support to refugees, visitors, and displaced persons…