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Gulf Insider
02-07-2025
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Uncovers 18 Major Corruption Cases Involving Doctors, Police Officers And Officials
Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has uncovered a series of major corruption cases implicating government employees, law enforcement officers, and private sector figures, as part of its ongoing campaign to uphold transparency and accountability. In a statement issued Monday, Nazaha revealed it had initiated 18 new cases of financial and administrative misconduct. The operations, carried out in coordination with various ministries and security agencies, have led to multiple arrests and the launch of legal proceedings. Among the more serious violations, a resident doctor at a government hospital was suspended for allegedly issuing fake sick leave reports and other fraudulent medical documents in exchange for bribes — a case uncovered in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Two customs officials at a sea port were arrested after accepting SR400,000 in bribes from a customs clearance agent to illegally facilitate the import of trucks. In a separate incident, a land port employee used an official customs vehicle to steal seized contraband, including cartons of cigarettes. In cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, Nazaha also arrested a non-commissioned police officer and a municipal employee for accepting SR110,000 from business owners in exchange for unauthorized access to scrap metal from demolished government buildings. That metal was later sold for more than SR4.6 million. A senior police officer was suspended for allegedly accepting bribes to influence ongoing investigations. In another case, a military employee and a foreign national were arrested for extorting a company staff member and seizing SAR 707,000. Nazaha reported the arrest of a judicial clerk, caught receiving part of a SAR 65,000 bribe in exchange for promising a not-guilty verdict. A municipal licensing director was also found to have canceled business violations after receiving unexplained financial transfers totaling over SR7 million. Other violations included a King Fahd Causeway employee diverting SR55,000 in toll fees, a port inspector accepting a bribe from a ship captain, and a Ministry of Commerce staffer bribed to suppress a ruling on commercial fraud. In the healthcare sector, a procurement director at a regional health cluster offered a SAR 100,000 bribe to manipulate tender results. In a separate case, a medical supply official solicited SAR 380,000 from a healthcare company to secure supply contracts. Nazaha emphasized that its efforts reflect the Kingdom's commitment to eradicating corruption and enforcing integrity at all levels of public service. The authority reaffirmed that no individual or institution is above the law, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals for transparency and good governance.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Troopers: Man on motorized scooter hits abandoned shopping cart, dies on scene
Washington State Patrol is investigating after a man was killed after he hit an abandoned shopping truck on the shoulder of SR 7. The crash happened on northbound SR 7 at 194th Street. Troopers said man on a motorized scooter was traveling northbound and hit a shopping cart that was abandoned on the right shoulder. The man was unresponsive when first responders arrived. Despite best efforts, he was pronounced dead. It's unclear if the man had a medical issue or if he died from his injuries.
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Mawani and Alissa Universal Motors to establish logistics zone at King Abdulaziz Port
Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Ports Authority 'Mawani' and Alissa Universal Motors — a subsidiary of Abdul Latif Alissa Holding Group — have signed an agreement to establish a logistics zone at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with a total investment amounting to SR300 million. The project includes development and construction works over an area exceeding 382,000 square meters for a duration of 20 years. The zone will be dedicated to import, storage, and re-export operations for vehicles and spare parts, in addition to a warehouse and storage yard. The agreement was signed by Acting President of the Saudi Ports Authority Mazen bin Ahmed Al-Turki and Managing Director of Abdul Latif Alissa Holding Group Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen Alissa in the presence of several officials from both sides. This initiative aligns with Mawani's efforts within the framework of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub and a central link between three continents. It also seeks to deliver high-efficiency logistics services that support national development and empower Saudi Arabia's economic and social ambitions in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The logistics zone will offer several essential services, including ready-built warehouses spanning over 7,000 square meters for spare parts storage, and open-air storage yards with the capacity to accommodate more than 13,000 vehicles and trucks. It is noteworthy that King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam recently won the 'Port of the Year' award at the ShipTek Awards, in recognition of the remarkable achievements led by Mawani in developing the port's infrastructure. This includes the development and operation of the port's container terminals under a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model, with investments exceeding SR7 billion. These efforts have increased the port's container handling capacity by more than 120%, reaching 7.5 million TEUs. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Mawani and Alissa Universal Motors sign agreement worth SR300 million to establish Logistics Zone at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam
The Saudi Ports Authority 'Mawani' and Alissa Universal Motors — a subsidiary of Abdul Latif Alissa Holding Group — have signed an agreement to establish a logistics zone at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with a total investment amounting to SR300 million. The project includes development and construction works over an area exceeding 382,000 square meters for a duration of 20 years. The zone will be dedicated to import, storage, and re-export operations for vehicles and spare parts, in addition to a warehouse and storage yard. The agreement was signed by Acting President of the Saudi Ports Authority Mazen bin Ahmed Al-Turki and Managing Director of Abdul Latif Alissa Holding Group Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen Alissa in the presence of several officials from both sides. This initiative aligns with Mawani's efforts within the framework of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub and a central link between three continents. It also seeks to deliver high-efficiency logistics services that support national development and empower Saudi Arabia's economic and social ambitions in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The logistics zone will offer several essential services, including ready-built warehouses spanning over 7,000 square meters for spare parts storage, and open-air storage yards with the capacity to accommodate more than 13,000 vehicles and trucks. It is noteworthy that King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam recently won the 'Port of the Year' award at the ShipTek Awards, in recognition of the remarkable achievements led by Mawani in developing the port's infrastructure. This includes the development and operation of the port's container terminals under a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model, with investments exceeding SR7 billion. These efforts have increased the port's container handling capacity by more than 120%, reaching 7.5 million TEUs.
Gulf Insider
18-04-2025
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Saudization Rates Raised In 4 Healthcare Professions From Thursday
Saudi Arabia started implementing a decision to raise localization rates in four healthcare professions in the private sector effective from Thursday, April 17. According to the decision, Saudization rates have set at 65 percent in radiology; 80 percent in clinical nutrition and physiotherapy; and 70 percent in medical laboratories. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, announced the implementation of the first phase of the decision to raise Saudization rates in these professions in the private sector, in accordance with approved professional definitions and titles. The minimum wages for specialists and technicians have been set at SR7,000 and SR5,000 respectively. The first phase of the decision applies to all establishments employing one or more workers in the major cities of Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al-Khobar. It also applies to large and mega establishments in the rest of the Kingdom's regions. The second phase of implementation will come into effect on October 17, 2025, covering the remaining establishments in various regions across the Kingdom. This decision comes within the framework of the two ministries' efforts to enhance the participation of national competencies in the labor market and provide stimulating and productive job opportunities for male and female citizens across the Kingdom, in support of the objectives of the labor market strategy and the health sector transformation program. The MHRSD confirmed that it has published procedural guidelines on its website to clarify the details of the decision and the required Saudization rates, calling on all establishments to adhere to the implementation of this directive so as to avoid the legal penalties imposed on violators. This decision complements efforts to localize healthcare professions. The Ministry of Health is monitoring the implementation of the decision in line with labor market needs. Private sector establishments will also benefit from the support and incentive programs offered by the Human Resources and Social Development System, which include support for recruitment, training, qualification, employment, and career continuity. They will also receive priority access to Saudization support programs and the Human Resources Development Fund's (HADAF) programs.
