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: Jeddah
Holidays deprive stores of Ramadan profits
[wpResize] Traders and vendors in the Kingdom perceive Ramadan as a lucrative month where their profits usually rise due to an increase in the sales of foodstuff. But this is not the case this year in Jeddah. This time the
Keep an eye on maids, police tell sponsors
[wpResize] Nawaf Al-Bouk, Jeddah police spokesman, announced Wednesday that the police in coordination with the Passport Department recently apprehended more than 50 domestic workers who had run away from their sponsors in lure of better salaries in upcoming Ramadan. He
Saudi Arabia has highest number of active Twitter users in the Arab world
[wpResize] Saudi Arabia has 2.4 million active Twitter users, the highest number in the region, according to a survey issued on Wednesday. The sixth edition of the Arab Social Media Report was launched on Wednesday by the Governance and Innovation
Al-Jasser appointed new Saudia chief
[wpResize] Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser has been appointed director-general of Saudi Arabian Airlines. The airline’s board of directors, chaired by Prince Fahd bin Abdullah, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and chairman of Saudia’s board, made the appointment.
$2bn fund to drive growth in Muslim world
[wpResize] A $2 billion Islamic Development Bank Infrastructure Fund II (known as the “IDB Fund II“) was launched on the occasion of the bank’s 40th anniversary, said Ahmad Mohamed Ali, president of the IDB Group. The IDB Fund II is
Kerry arrives in Jeddah for Iraq and Syria talks
[wpResize] IRAQ-CRISIS/KERRY-SAUDI:Kerry arrives in Saudi for Iraq and Syria talks JEDDAH: US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Jeddah on Friday to discuss the crises in Iraq and Syria with Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and
King orders high alert to fight terror
[wpResize] Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah ordered all necessary measures to protect the Kingdom against potential “terrorist threats,” a Royal Court statement said Thursday. The king gave the order after chairing a meeting of the National Security
FDI drops but Kingdom upbeat on investments
[wpResize] Foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia dropped 23.67 percent to $9.298 billion in 2013 from $12.182 billion in the previous year, according to a report issued by the UN Conference on Trade & Development. But Saudi Arabian General Investment
Expanded Grand Mosque ready for Ramadan
[wpResize] The second phase of the massive ongoing expansion project inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque is almost complete, with the first floor area for circumambulation around the House of God, known as the “mataf,” expected to be open for pilgrims during
Paradise Brand gears up for positioning round with another Team of Week award
[wpResize] A week before the positioning round, Paradise Brand gave itself a chance to reclaim the No. 1 by clinching its fourth Team of the Week award during the 18th session in the the FTBJ-ICBL 33rd Conference bowling tournament at
$2.5bn fund: IDB, Gates declare war on poverty
[wpResize] The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and billionaire entrepreneur Bill Gates plan to set up a $2.5 billion fund for the poor. The fund will start with $500 million, which would be collected as grants from donors and countries, an
New Jeddah airport to open mid-2015
[wpResize] The new King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah will open in the middle of 2015 with an increased capacity, a leading official said here on Tuesday. Abdul Hamid Abul Ora, director of the airport, told Arab News: “The new
Bakeries seek funds for switch-over to kerosene
[wpResize] Jeddah’s bakeries are seeking financial support to replace their ovens following a recent decision taken by the Municipal and Rural Affairs Ministry demanding the use of kerosene, a purer type of fuel, instead of diesel. Several bakery owners have
Barbershops near Haram come under government scanner
[wpResize] The Makkah Municipality is cracking down on public utilities around the Grand Mosque, such as barbershops, in order to ensure their abidance with health regulations. This comes as part of the municipality’s ongoing campaign targeting the local markets in
UNESCO heritage placard unveiled
[wpResize] Prince Mishaal bin Majed, governor of Jeddah and chairman of the Tourism Development Council in Jeddah, inaugurated the official Jeddah World Heritage Site Placard on Tuesday in the presence of Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah, governor of Makkah, Prince Sultan
52,828 financial crimes in courts over seven months
[wpResize] Saudi Arabia’s courts registered 52,828 cases involving various forms of financial crimes over the past seven months, according to sources in the judiciary quoted by local media. The Eastern Province’s courts had the most cases of dishonesty, illegal transfers
Shoura thumbs down to higher education system
[wpResize] Two Shoura Council members have criticized the Kingdom’s higher education system, saying it requires a major overhaul to meet the country’s development requirements. They also called for bringing technical and vocational training institutes under the Ministry of Higher Education
Shoura calls on MoH to check infectious diseases
[wpResize] The Shoura Council on Wednesday met with acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih and other ministry officials to discuss the Kingdom’s preparedness to confront infectious diseases, such as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and the Rift Valley Fever during
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