Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Abha
Legal expertise ‘vital for businesses’
The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) has urged public and private businesses to attend the upcoming legal forum in the city to help improve the skills of industry workers and executives. The forum will be held at the
Abha unveils plans to attract investors
Officials are planning to use the “Abha: Arab Tourism Capital 2017” event to bring investors to the city. President of Arab Tourism Organization Prince Bandar bin Fahd Al-Fahid has announced agreements with Asir Gov. Prince Faisal bin Khaled to draft
SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has provided 39 shops for craftspeople in Asir. Muhammad Al-Umrah, director general of the SCTA in Asir, told Arab News recently that the shops are in the Abha Al-Jadida, Al-Salam and Al-Dalmon
Saudi women seek right to have information on future husbands
Saudi young women demand to have law to obtain information on their husbands-to-be. A number of young women say they want to have access to the security, health and legal files of the proposing man before signing the marriage contract.
Adel Al Jubeir sworn in as new Saudi foreign minister
Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al Jubeir was sworn in on Monday before King Salman bin Abdulaziz as the kingdom’s new foreign minister, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The top diplomat was appointed to his post
Con men on the prowl in KSA, women prime targets
Experts have warned people against con men operating pyramid investment schemes in the country aimed at stealing money. These operations are also named Ponzi schemes, after Charles Ponzi, the American businessman who used the technique in 1920 to defraud investors
Zahran named world’s most influential woman
A website has named Saudi lawyer Bayan Mahmoud Zahran as the world’s most influential woman for 2014. Buzzfeed cited Zahran’s successful venture in opening the Kingdom’s first female law firm for assigning her the top position among the world’s 15
Marriage age 18 to restrain dowry-hungry dads
Saudis are eagerly awaiting the approval of a new draft law by the Shoura Council which prevents women under 18 from getting married. The draft law pending approval sets the age of adulthood at 18 and allows women under that
Students, foreigners join hands to preserve heritage village
A project to revive Al-Akkas heritage village is bringing Saudi students and foreigners together for an exhibition held on the sidelines of the fourth National Urban Heritage Campaign organized at the Al-Muftahah village. The project includes 30 designs laid down
Asir to host ceremony for Urban Heritage awards
Prince Faisal bin Khaled, governor of Asir and chairman of the Tourist Development Council in the region, will preside over the handing over of the Prince Sultan bin Salman award for Urban Heritage ceremony in Asir on Monday. The award
New Asir ambulance centers to be opened
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority is set to open seven ambulance centers in Asir with new vehicles and equipment on Sunday. Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, head of the Saudi Red Crescent, said here recently that it would be opened in
Asir flying school to boost tourism
Two sports aviation professionals in Asir have launched an initiative to provide opportunities to more than 10,000 people annually to learn how to fly. Capt. Abdulbari Al-Abdullah Asiri and Capt. Musfir Al-Sariee have started the “Sport Aviation School” in Asir
‘Abducted’ Saudi woman marries Yemeni
The Saudi woman who fled the Kingdom in 2013 with her Yemeni boyfriend has married him with the help of Houthi members, according to recent reports. Huda Al-Niran reportedly married Arafat Al-Qadi last Thursday, Nov. 6, in the city of
SR557m worth of projects opened in Khamis Mushayt
Prince Mansour bin Miteb, minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs, opened a number of developmental and utility projects worth SR557 million in Khamis Mushayt on Wednesday. The projects are related mostly to roads and parks in various branch municipalities in
KSA plans to use solar energy for desalination
The Kingdom is seeking to exploit solar energy in desalination by establishing research collaborations with universities and research centers. Abdul Rahman Al-Badri, member of the Research Committee at the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), pointed out
Why women fall prey to the idea of a ‘better life abroad’
Every so often, stories surface of Saudi women fleeing their family homes to live outside the Kingdom. This has been troubling families across different parts of the Kingdom, as they believe that some groups are encouraging women to engage in
Saudi women demand strict anti-harassment laws
Saudi women are demanding harsher and more official regulations against sexual harassment as they enter into new work domains. Families, social institutions and mosques are being urged to join forces in the campaign against harassment. Women who frequent malls and
Land grabbers attack eviction staff, officer hurt
A woman official was injured on Saturday and a number of vehicles and equipment were damaged when land grabbers attacked officials clearing a piece of government land for public projects at the Sifr town, north east of Khamis Mushayt. Police
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