Thousands of labor, residency, border violators arrested across KSA

Thousands held for labor, residency, border violations in KSA. (SPA)
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Updated 09 January 2022
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Thousands of labor, residency, border violators arrested across KSA

  • The report showed that among the 365 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested nearly 14,000 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, an official report has revealed.

From Dec. 30, 2021 to Jan. 15, 2022, a total of 7,118 people were arrested for violations of residency rules, while 5,015 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,576 for labor-related issues.

The report showed that among the 365 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 45 percent were Yemeni, 53 percent Ethiopian and 2 percent other nationalities.

A further 75 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and seven were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators.

 


Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school

Updated 25 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school

  • The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions

JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is hosting the second MenaML Winter School, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, from Jan. 24 to 29.

It brings together leading researchers, scientists, and specialists in artificial intelligence from across the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The program aims to advance scientific research and build specialized technical skills through an intensive curriculum covering both theoretical and applied AI.

Sessions cover the latest in intelligent model engineering, AI for scientific applications, and high-efficiency computing technologies.

Representatives from 16 international scientific and technological institutions are participating, alongside 300 researchers selected from 2,300 applicants based on merit and research potential.

The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions.

It promotes innovation and solutions across sectors, including energy, health, infrastructure, and advanced technology, the SPA reported.

The program strengthens regional human capital through advanced training, knowledge exchange with leading experts, and fostering an ecosystem that encourages research and innovation.

It also reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a regional and global hub for scientific research and advanced technologies, supporting its contribution to the development of AI.