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Today (Monday), Engineer Abdulaziz Al Ahmadi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industrial Development, Industry and Mineral Resources, inaugurated the second “Supply Chain and Procurement Conference 2026” under the slogan “Flexible Supply Chains…Toward a Sustainable Future”, with the presence and participation of numerous economic and industrial experts, including high-ranking national and international officials, executives and partners.Delivering a speech by the Minister of Industry, Mr. Al Ahmadi stressed that successive global events have proven that supply chains are no longer just business as usual, but have instead become a key strategic pillar of economic security and industrial development, and a fundamental driver…

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a five-year plan from 2026 to 2030 that covers the construction of 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels across key locations in Dubai. The location was selected after a detailed technical study and site survey, taking into account population density, integration with land use, proximity to tourist and economic destinations, and connectivity with public transport stations. The plan aims to improve traffic flow, increase pedestrian safety and ensure pedestrians and cyclists can safely cross the road. Matar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority,…

Securing the Strait of Hormuz from mines could delay the return to normal shipping traffic by weeks after an agreement to reopen the waterway, shipping and coast guard officials say. The operation, which involves traditional minesweepers and state-of-the-art underwater drones, could last 40 to 50 days before many insurance, shipping and oil companies feel confident enough to proceed, according to an assessment by five Western maritime security officials. This could store tens of millions of barrels of oil, on top of oil supplies from the Gulf that have already been cut off since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on…

RIYADH — Hijri year 1447 marked another remarkable chapter in the development journey of Saudi Arabia, reflecting achievements and progress in all fields and at all levels.These achievements have become a visible and tangible reality, embodied in growth, stability, prosperity and progress, as a result of the wise decisions and sound direction of King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.Guided by an ambitious vision, the Kingdom has witnessed important transformations in its development path, bringing comprehensive and visible changes to various aspects of the economy, public services, infrastructure and logistics, and…

Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, Emirate of Jizan Region, witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Emirate of Jizan Region and the University of Jazan, in the presence of his representative Prince Nasser bin Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Jarawi. It aims to strengthen joint cooperation in the areas of education, training, consultation, leadership development and human capital development in support of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.The signing of the MoU was attended by Walid bin Sultan Al Sanawi, Vice-Minister of the Emirates, on behalf of the Emirate of Jizan Region, and Jazan University was represented by Dr. Mohammed…

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Saudi Arabia could deliver a pipeline through its territory to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean via Egypt, as part of international efforts to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.”In addition to allowing the United Arab Emirates to own a pipeline exiting from the other side of the strait, it is possible to work on establishing a gas pipeline that passes through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon and exits from other ports,” President Macron said in a statement to French channel TF1 before the start of the G7 summit in Evian.The French President stressed…

By the end of April 2026, the number of guests staying in Oman’s three- to five-star hotels reached 696,911, with hotel revenue reaching R96 million ($250 million). Latest data published by the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reveals that Omani guests continue to dominate the number of hotel visitors. The number increased by 3.5% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 246,934 people. In second place were guests from continental Europe with 220,015 guests, followed by guests from continental Asia with 106,189, nationals of GCC countries with 40,322, and guests from other Arab countries with 25,714. In…

RIYADH — The Executive Committee of Fuel Service Centers and Stations said an oil spill seen in a widely circulated video in Riyadh originated from a noncompliant fuel station.In a statement issued on Monday, the commission explained that the video clips circulating on social media showing damage to vehicles were due to a petroleum product spill on the road adjacent to the fuel station, which occurred on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (Dhu al-Hijjah 16).According to the commission, the source of the spill was a closed fuel station that did not meet regulatory requirements. The station violated regulations by selling diesel…

Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Region, received Mr. Khalid Al Zahrani, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Eastern Region Branch, in his office in the Emirati Diwan today (Monday).Mr. Al-Zahrani gave a presentation to the Heads of the Eastern Province on the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen services and develop organizational performance in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, reviewing the branch’s many contributions and its role in supporting consular operations and providing services to beneficiaries, including nationals, residents and visitors, in addition to the services provided to…

Monitoring carried out by Okaz revealed that by the end of the first quarter of 2026, the total number of private sector workers with doctoral degrees reached 11,110 Saudis and non-Saudis, of which the number of Saudis reached 8,341 Saudi men and women (representing 75% of the total number of doctoral degrees in the private sector).According to government statistics-based monitoring based on approved certificates, the total number of Saudi men with doctorates working in the private sector is 5,150 and 3,191 women, while the number of residents with doctorates working in the private sector is 2,769, including 2,287 men and…