Zakat, Tax, Customs Committees wins big

Zakat, Tax, Customs Committees wins big
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Updated 08 October 2025
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Zakat, Tax, Customs Committees wins big

Zakat, Tax, Customs Committees wins big

RIYADH: The General Secretariat of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Committees has been recognized as the “Best Workplace for Women” for 2025 in the medium-sized enterprises category across the Gulf states, according to the annual list issued by the global organization Great Place to Work.

This achievement reflects the general secretariat’s efforts to create an attractive and distinguished work environment for its female employees, founded on collaboration, respect, excellence, and innovation, the SPA reported on Wednesday. 

It also highlights its commitment to empowering national female talent and enhancing their professional participation, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, to increase women’s contribution to national development.

The general secretariat reiterated its commitment to continuously developing the work environment and empowering women through qualitative initiatives and programs that enhance employee satisfaction, creativity, and performance, in support of the aspirations of the Kingdom’s leadership and vision.


Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
Updated 04 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
  • Bilateral ties play a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability, says Saudi official
  • ‘Tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage’

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Japan held a ceremony in the capital Riyadh on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries.

During a speech, Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji highlighted the strong relationship between Saudi Arabia and Japan. He said that their cooperation, which began in 1955, plays a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability and prosperity.

“The tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage,” he said. Al-Khereiji highlighted that the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 established a comprehensive strategic partnership to achieve common goals, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

He expressed the Kingdom’s desire to enhance its relationship with Japan and achieve greater growth and prosperity for both countries, the SPA added.

Saudi Arabia is the primary supplier of crude oil to Japan, and Japan has become a significant partner for the Kingdom in trade and investment. Under Saudi-Japan Vision 2030, the two countries have agreed to enhance cooperation, including efforts in decarbonization, as highlighted in a blog post by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.