RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s services exports reached SR71.3 billion during the first quarter of 2026, with travel services remaining the largest contributor, generating SR44.3 billion, according to the latest report issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). GASTAT reported that…
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RIYADH: The General Directorate of Passports has advised Saudi citizens planning to travel abroad to take proper care of their passports and ensure they remain secure throughout their journeys. The directorate urged travelers to protect their passports from loss or…
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RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has warned the public about fraudulent websites and individuals impersonating the ministry by appearing in search engine results and claiming to accept consumer complaints. The ministry stressed that these websites and individuals are not…
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JEDDAH: Rainfall is expected to continue across parts of the Jazan, Asir, and Al Baha regions through Thursday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The forecast, based on the Saudi Numerical Model, indicates changing rainfall patterns over the…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national artificial intelligence team earned six international awards during the inaugural Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI) 2026, held virtually and hosted by China. The competition brought together 129 students from 18 countries, marking Saudi Arabia’s first…
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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia recorded a merchandise trade surplus of SR90.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 60 percent increase compared with the previous quarter. The surplus grew by more than SR33.9 billion from the SR56.5 billion recorded…
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ABHA: Asir Municipality has stepped up its preparations for the 2026 summer tourism season by improving roads, upgrading public facilities, and maintaining its extensive network of 671 parks across the region. Asir Mayor Abdullah Al-Jali said around 1,500 personnel have…
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RIYADH: Saudi women are playing an increasingly significant role in the Kingdom’s economic transformation, with female labor force participation rising from around 23 percent in 2016 to more than 34 percent today. Women also now own nearly 45 percent of…
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s pomegranate sector continues to grow, with more than 1.3 million productive trees yielding over 39,700 tons of fruit annually to meet rising consumer demand during the summer season. According to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture,…
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RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), through its National Nutrition Committee, has unveiled the Saudi Food Composition Tables, a comprehensive national reference developed under the Saudi Food Composition Database initiative. The project is a key part of the…
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