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
Saudi Arabia determined to face whoever dares harm its stability, security: King Salman
:: King Salman on Saturday vowed to punish those who dare to harm Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In phone calls to the relatives of the policemen who where killed in Qatif this week, the king said Saudi
Saudi education venture Noon attends US investment conference
:: The Noon Educational Platform, supported by the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has become the first Saudi or Arab entity to participate in the ASU+GSV conference on investment in education technology, held recently in the
New expat fee includes newborns
:: The Passport Department on Wednesday said it has completed modifications to its electronic portal to cope with the new requirement that private-sector, non-Saudi residents pay a fee for each of their dependents and escorts mean Include (those under the
Saudi Arabia’s fees on expats’ dependents draw mixed reactions
:: Expatriates expressed concern and sadness over the decision to apply new fees on dependents of foreign workers in the Saudi Arabia. The new policy came into effect on July 1. The Saudi Cabinet passed a series of decisions last
Kingdom could make SR2.6bn in first year from dependents’ fees
:: Saudi Arabia could generate SR2.6 billion ($693.3 million) from fees levied on dependents of expatriates working in the Kingdom, according to a Directorate of Passports official. Based on data released by the National Information Center, the number of registered
Drug runner gets the hump as Saudi forces stop camel laden with pills
:: Saudi border guards have foiled an attempt to smuggle half a million illegal pills into the Kingdom … by camel. The drugs were loaded on the creature’s back before trying to cross the Saudi border at Halat Ammar. Border
Dammam, Jeddah, Alkhobar and Riyadh becoming ‘more affordable’ cities
:: Four cities in Saudi Arabia – Dammam, Jeddah, Alkhobar and Riyadh – have become ‘more affordable’ this year, according to online database site Numbeo. In its mid-year cost of living of assessment of 511 cities, the website ranked Dammam
KACST Badir program to set up 600 more companies to provide 3,600 jobs
:: King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) through the Badir program is seeking to establish more than 600 additional companies that would contribute to the creation of 3,600 jobs. Nawaf Al-Sahhaf, chief executive officer of Badir, said
Jeddah’s north corniche project 80% complete: Mayor
:: The Jeddah northern corniche project is now 80 percent complete, according to Hani bin Mohammed Abu Ras, mayor of Jeddah province. The project, whose total area covers 700,000 square meters, with green spaces covering an estimated area of 275,000
Makkah governor praises officials on successful Umrah season
:: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, chairman of the Central Haj Committee, commended officials for the recently completed successful Umrah season. Some 3 million worshippers, including more than 2 million local and foreign pilgrims, visited the Two Holy Mosques in
Saudi Arabia announces extension of amnesty for illegal residents
:: Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday an extension to an amnesty for undocumented residents to leave the country, according to the Saudi Press Agency. In a Royal Decree, the Kingdom will give 30 more days, from July 24, for expats
Saudi Embassy in Philippines warns against visiting public places
:: The Saudi Embassy in Manila has warned visiting citizens against visiting public places in the Philippines. In a statement issued on June 29, it also advised Saudi tourists to take caution when visiting the country. “Given the current security
Saudi Eid festivities set to be most colorful yet
:: Eid this year will be more colorful than ever, with 59 activities in 34 cities across the Kingdom catering to all age groups. Some events will be mixed for families, while others will be men-only and women-only. Fifty-two of
Saudi Crown Prince visits security forces injured in foiled terror attack
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday visited security forces involved in foiling a terror plot last week that targeted the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Prince Mohammed, who was appointed Crown Prince last week, was pictured visiting the
Terrorism scourge of this era, says King Salman
:: Terrorism is the “scourge of this era,” King Salman said on Saturday, adding that Saudi Arabia was making great efforts to ensure global security. “Today, the world is suffering from terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” said King
Saudi Arabia announces Eid will begin on Sunday
:: Sunday, June 25, is the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia after reported sightings of the new moon. The Supreme Court earlier called on Muslims in the kingdom to sight the crescent moon on Saturday evening. United
Five arrested after Saudi security forces foil attack on Grand Mosque in Mecca
:: The Saudi Interior Ministry said on Friday that it has arrested five members of a cell that was planning an attack on the Grand Mosque area in Mecca. Security forces in Saudi Arabia foiled a terror plot on Friday
Saudi security forces kill most wanted militant in Mecca
:: Security forces on Friday succeeded in thwarting an imminent terrorist act targeting the security of the Grand Mosque and worshippers by a group stationed in three locations, the Interior Ministry said. The security spokesman explained that one of the
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