The 3 countries imposed more than 70% excise tax on tobacco products. Saudi Arabia, in addition, imposed the value added tax. This led to sharp...[via who.int]

Both countries implemented SSBs taxation consistently between 2015 and 2023, generating additional revenue and reducing obesity rates. The acceleration scenario estimates showed that SBB taxation...[via who.int]

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has been named winner in both the ‘Large’ and ‘Global’ Airport categories in Cirium’s 2024 On-Time Performance report. It was a...[via arabianbusiness.com]

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met their new Syrian counterparts during a...[via alarabiya.net]

Birmingham-born Brad Young now lives and plays football in Saudi. The 21-year-old left the Welsh first tier to join Saudi Pro League (SPL) side Al-Orobah in...[By Sadiya Chowdhury via sky.com]

Saudi Pro League's Al Qadsiah announced on Thursday the signing of 17-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Gabriel Carvalho...[via reuters.com]

The third relief plane of the Saudi airlift, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived today at Damascus International Airport...[via spa.gov]

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman yesterday announced that he had held a...[via middleeastmonitor.com]

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development noted that the wages of Saudis working in the private sector increased by 45 percent during the...[via saudigazette.com]

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has released a list of 33 prequalified bidders for its 2 GW/8 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS)...[By Tristan Rayner via pv-magazine.com]

On 29 December 2024, Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced the Minister of Finance's decision to extend the Cancellation...[via ey.com]

The oil price is currently a bit lower than the GCC countries would like it, set to end the year at around $74 per barrel...[By Robin Mills via agbi.com]

Gulf countries risk being dragged into the great power “rivalry” between China and the United States when it comes to advanced technology, forcing them to...[By Valentina Pasquali via agbi.com]

Saudi Arabia’s trade balance recorded a 30% monthly growth, achieving a surplus of SAR 20.769 billion in October 2024, according to the Kingdom’s recently released...[via spa.gov]

A finalised free trade agreement between the UK and Gulf Co-operation Council states could be on the home stretch, and the growing...[By Matthew Davies via thenationalnews.com]

With temperatures at a chilly 18°C, the electrifying atmosphere was fueled by passionate supporters waving flags and chanting for their teams. Coach Rashid Jaber faced a...[via thearabianstories.com]

Six Iranian citizens have been executed in Saudi Arabia on charges of drug trafficking, Riyadh’s Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday. The ministry did...[via iranintl.com]

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released today the Labor Market Bulletin for the third quarter of 2024. Figures show that the unemployment rate among Saudis...[via spa.gov]

Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in the third quarter of 2024, down 0.5 percentage points from last year, official data showed. According to...[By Nirmal Narayanan via arabnews.com]

This directive is part of a broader campaign aimed at improving adherence to licensing and classification standards within the hospitality sector. The ministry seeks to ensure...[via arabianbusiness.com]

The Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia has instructed both government and private entities to refrain from using the term 'sponsor' and instead use...[By Khitam Al Amir via gulfnews.com]

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday launched a humanitarian air bridge to Syria, delivering food, shelter and medical supplies' The air bridge, established by the King Salman...[via newarab.com]

Saudi authorities have announced the implementation of the first mandatory phase of unified charging ports for electronic devices in Saudi Arabia, effective January 1, 2025....[via saudigazette.com]

On his first official visit to Saudi Arabia since Bashar al-Assad's ouster, Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani said he hoped to open a...[via france24.com]

A high-ranking Syrian delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on the first foreign visit by the country's new Islamist rulers since they ousted...[via newarab.com]

Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced on Wednesday a deadly car ramming in New Orleans, Louisiana, that struck a crowd celebrating New Year’s Eve. A 42-year-old Texas...[via arabnews.com]

The Saudi Energy Efficiency Center announced that energy efficiency card is mandatory for dishwashers at all points of sale in the Kingdom, starting from January...[via saudigazette.com]

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announced its investment in Global Ventures III, an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Global Ventures with a fund size...[via financemiddleeast.com]

Syria's top diplomat said he hoped to open a "new, bright page" with Saudi Arabia upon arriving in the kingdom Wednesday, the first foreign visit...[via al-monitor.com]

The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 28,806 Ford Explorer vehicles, 2011 – 2019 models. This was attributed to a defect in the installation...[via saudigazette.com]