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
Jeddah to have 20 more mosques
Twenty new mosques will open in Jeddah just before the start of the holy month of Ramadan, an official said here recently. Talal Al-Aqil, general manager for endowments and mosques in Jeddah, said local businesspeople had donated SR18 million to
Makkah mega project unveiled
The government plans to spend SR160 billion over the next 20 years to expand Makkah with a new residential area for 800,000 people. The Makkah Gate project was unveiled Wednesday in Jeddah by Osama Al-Bar, the mayor of Makkah, and
Uphold Kingdom’s global status as ‘cradle of Islam’
Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Salman has called for greater efforts to strengthen Saudi role in the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Prince Salman made this comment while hosting Mohammed bin Ahmed Tayeb, the Kingdom’s permanent
Saudi hero saves 2 children from fire
A Saudi who works at the Civil Defense Department in Riyadh has been honored for his efforts to save the lives of two children from a fire that broke out at a gas station in Saleel, 575 kilometers southeast of
Jeddah airport to install more AC units
Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport will be equipped with new air conditioning units to cool travelers during the scorching summer months. Authorities have stepped up efforts to provide additional cooling facilities, in addition to upgrading existing air conditioners at the
Filipino nurse dies of coronavirus in Jeddah
A Filipino nurse who was working at a leading private hospital in Jeddah died after she became infected with the coronavirus. Twenty-eight-year-old Michelle Coloquio was admitted to King Fahd Hospital on May 7 after contracting the deadly virus and died
Global MERS death toll passes 200-mark
The world’s total death toll from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus has passed the 200-mark and is still going up. As of Thursday, the cumulative global number of MERS infections since September 2012 was 661, of which 205
336 bottles of alcohol seized, 3 arrested
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) and the police in Jeddah have arrested three people in possession of 336 bottles of imported liquor. The arrests and seizure comes after Haia officials and police officers
National Guard pushes for progress
National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah had a meeting with Saudi businessmen and citizens at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) on Tuesday. Addressing the audience in the forum, he said Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King
Jeddawis want early completion of metro
Jeddah residents have called on the government to complete the metro project as early as possible to give them relief from the heavy congestion on the city’s roads. The project approved by the Council of Ministers recently is expected to
Aramco to run delayed East Jeddah Hospital
Acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih has commissioned Saudi Aramco to help run the East Jeddah Hospital, which should have been operational two years ago. The Jeddah health department issued a press release last month promising that the hospital would open
Jeddah wedding halls 90 percent booked
Wedding halls in Jeddah are 90 percent booked as the busy summer holiday season approaches, owners told Arab News on Wednesday. Many people get married, hold birthday parties or other celebrations during summer, they say. Hassan Dlaimi, the owner of
IMF gives a thumbs up to Saudi economy
Saudi Arabia continues to play a crucial role in stabilizing the global oil market, which contributes positively to the global economy, according to the International Monetary Fund. “The economic outlook in Saudi Arabia remains favorable,” said Tim Callen, IMF mission
Citizen more important, King tells Prince Turki
Prince Turki Bin Abdullah, new emir of Riyadh region, took oath of office in Jeddah on Tuesday. He was sworn in before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. The King wished Prince Turki all success in the
Women-only immigration counters at Jeddah airport
Special counters for women to process their passports will soon be established at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, the newly appointed director general of Makkah Province’s Passports Department (Jawazat) has said. “A number of female passports officials have
Ministry says face veil a must for workers in women shops
Saleswomen at shops selling women’s items will be obliged to cover their faces, according to new ministry directives. “Administrations where we work have verbally stated that we should cover our faces and that the head cover will not suffice,” one
Petrol stations to be shifted away from residential areas
The Civil Defense plans to remove 2,500 petrol stations from various Jeddah neighborhoods because residents complain they are fire and health hazards. Col. Saeed Sarhan, spokesman of the Civil Defense in Makkah, said a committee comprising representatives from the directorate,
Expat children of Saudi mothers face difficulties in accessing govt services
Children of Saudi mothers in the Kingdom are facing difficulties in accessing public services such as education, health and other government services despite the government’s decision to give them equal treatment at par with Saudis. There are currently about 750,000
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