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Arab News
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Municipalities Ministry launches home delivery permit service, effective July 1
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing launched the Home Delivery Permit service for food and non-food delivery establishments via the Balady platform, Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday. This initiative supports ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life and elevate safety and compliance standards within the delivery sector across the Kingdom. The delivery service aims to regulate delivery operations within cities by ensuring establishments comply with health and technical requirements, thereby contributing to a safe and efficient environment that enhances consumer confidence. The requirements for the permit include obtaining a health certificate for all home delivery service workers, securing approval from the authority supervising the commercial activity, clearly displaying the establishment's name or trademark on delivery vehicles, and ensuring these vehicles comply with the technical and health standards necessary for safe product transportation. The ministry explained that mandatory enforcement of license issuance will begin on July 1, 2025. Municipalities will carry out field inspections to ensure compliance and will take regulatory action against violators. Business owners can apply for the home delivery permit through the Balady platform by visiting: This initiative is part of the ministry's broader efforts to develop the regulatory framework for the services sector and to ensure the provision of safe delivery services, in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030. Last month, the ministry announced the launch of the Balady Plus app — an intelligent platform aimed at enhancing quality of life in Saudi cities and facilitating daily mobility for residents and visitors. According to the ministry, Balady Plus was developed by national talents to be more than just a navigation tool. It offers an interactive 3D map experience with precise local content that reflects the real landscape of Saudi cities and adapts to their changes in real time. The application features smart mobility services, including live updates on roads, locations, and services. It also supports indoor navigation in commercial centers, alerts users about speed bumps, obstacles, and road closures, and integrates data from government entities and the local community.
Zawya
7 days ago
- General
- Zawya
4-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for Saudi private sector
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Wednesday that there will be four-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for workers in the private and non-profit sectors. The holidays will start on the Arafat Day on Thursday, June 5, and will end on Sunday, June 8. The ministry emphasized the necessity of taking into account the cases of overlap stipulated in Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law to ensure that the holiday is implemented in accordance with the approved regulations. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that Standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, will be on Thursday, June 5, and Friday, June 6 will be the first day of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations. The Supreme Court announced that Wednesday, May 28, is the first day of Dhul Hijjah following the sighting of the crescent moon on Tuesday evening. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab News
17-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
KSA highlights Islamic heritage in Morocco
RIYADH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs showcased a treasure trove of rare Islamic manuscripts and publications at the Makkah Library pavilion in Morocco, reflecting Saudi Arabia's cultural, historical, and scientific depth. This was part of the ministry's second Jusoor exhibition in Marrakech and the seventh globally, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized in cooperation with the Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, the exhibition began on May 10 and runs until May 19. The pavilion features rare manuscripts and Islamic works marking key milestones in Islamic law and linguistics. Notable items include a copy of the Holy Qur'an dated 1839 and a book on jurisprudence principles from 1326, the SPA reported. Visitors expressed admiration for the manuscripts and Saudi Arabia's distinguished scholarly efforts to preserve this intellectual heritage. They praised the ministry's commitment to documenting and preserving these treasures, making them accessible to modern generations while maintaining their authenticity and highlighting their scientific and historical value. Meanwhile, the Kingdom's technology pavilion has drawn visitors interested in technology and Dawah. It showcases the ministry's use of modern tools to serve Islam and promote Dawah with a moderate and balanced approach. The pavilion highlights key digital platforms and applications, including artificial intelligence-powered technologies, interactive reality, and smart solutions that expand global access to Qur'an and Dawah content tailored to diverse communities. The King Fahd Glorious Qur'an Printing Complex in Madinah is also participating, underscoring the Kingdom's efforts in Qur'an dissemination. Its pavilion offers a comprehensive display of the complex's publications in various sizes and editions, the SPA added. It also presents approved translations of the Qur'an's meanings in more than 78 languages, along with explanations of the rigorous review process and advanced printing technologies that set the complex apart.
Asharq Al-Awsat
17-05-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Makkah Library Draws Attention to Rich Saudi Heritage at Morocco Exhibition
The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance showcased a treasure trove of rare Islamic manuscripts and publications at the Makkah Library pavilion, embodying the Kingdom's cultural, historical, and scientific depth, the Saudi Press Agency reported. This is part of its participation in the second 'Jusoor' Exhibition in Morocco and the seventh globally, it said. The exhibition, organized by the ministry in cooperation with the Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, started on May 10 and will last until May 19. The pavilion featured a collection of rare manuscripts and Islamic works that represented illuminating milestones in the history of Islamic law and linguistics. Most notable among these were a copy of the Holy Qur'an dated 1255 AH, a copy of a book on the principles of jurisprudence dating back to 726 AH. Visitors also expressed their admiration for the rare manuscripts and Saudi Arabia's distinguished scholarly efforts to preserve this intellectual heritage. They praised the ministry's diligent efforts in documenting and preserving these Islamic treasures and making them available to contemporary generations in a manner that preserves their authenticity and highlights their scientific and historical value, SPA added.
Asharq Al-Awsat
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel's Persistent Aggression against Defenseless Civilians in Gaza
Saudi Arabia strongly denounced on Friday Israel's military escalation against unarmed civilians in Gaza and its recent strike targeting the European Hospital in Khan Younis that left dozens dead and injured. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing the Kingdom's condemnation of the continued Israeli military escalation and its repeated assaults on the Palestinian people, the Saudi Press Agency said on Friday. The Kingdom reiterated its unequivocal rejection of the ongoing Israeli acts of genocide and called for an immediate ceasefire. Saudi Arabia also held Israel fully responsible for its continued violations of all international and humanitarian norms and laws. The Kingdom also emphasized the legal, humanitarian, and moral responsibility of the international community to activate international accountability mechanisms and to put an end to Israel's ongoing violations of international laws and resolutions.
