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
Saudis pledge allegiance to new Crown Prince in official ceremony
:: Saudis on Wednesday evening have pledged allegiance to their new Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 31, at the Safa Palace in Makkah. After his arrival to the palace, the Crown Prince was seen kissing the forehead of the
Muslim World League congratulates Saudi King on naming new crown prince
:: The Muslim World League congratulated King Salman on the appointment of Prince Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince and vice chairman of the Council of Ministers, while continuing in his role as defense minister. Sheikh Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general
Free suhoor meals for thousands of pilgrims in Makkah
:: On a directive from Makkah Governor and Adviser to King Salman Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, thousands of Umrah pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah are being given free suhoor meals during the last days of Ramadan. The prince has
Saudi youths prove themselves in hospitality sector: SCTH
:: Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) said in a statement that Saudi youths have proved their distinction and superiority in tourism professions, especially in the hospitality sector. Director General of
Doha in distress: how the crisis unfolded
:: A diplomatic crisis of unprecedented scale erupted in the Gulf and wider region Monday, as eight governments dramatically cut ties with Qatar over its alleged support for extremist groups. Residents of Qatar were seen “panic buying” and some supermarket
Former Qatari Emir not a descendant of Sheikh Abdulwahab: Al-Asheikh family
:: The Al-Asheikh family confirmed in a statement yesterday that the claim that a GCC emir is among the descendants of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulwahab is invalid, in reference to the former Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who
Saudi forces shoot down Houthi ballistic missile
:: Saudi Air Defense Forces shot down a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militias from Yemen toward Saudi Arabia Friday night, Arab Coalition command said. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the coalition said the missile
King Salman back in Riyadh for Saudi-US Summit
:: King Salman arrived in Riyadh on Friday afternoon where preparations are ready for the highly anticipated Saudi-US Summit set to be held on Saturday, as per SPA. Saudi Arabia is ready to receive US President Donald Trump on his
Top Saudi cleric ‘blesses’ Trump-Muslim summit in Saudi Arabia
:: A top Saudi cleric on Friday described as “blessed” an Islamic summit in the capital Riyadh at the weekend to be attended by Muslim leaders and US President Donald Trump. In his Friday sermon, the imam of the holy
Council of Pakistani Scholars lauds Riyadh Summit
:: The Council of Pakistani Scholars (CPS) termed Saturday’s Arab-Islamic-US Summit as “important.” In a statement issued recently, the Council said the Islamic world is eagerly waiting the convening of the Arab-Islamic-US Summit in Riyadh. The Council sees the outcome
Cabinet lauds late Prince Naif’s services to religion, nation
:: The Cabinet on Monday appreciated the leading role and achievements made by the late Crown Prince Naif bin Abdul Aziz toward his religion and nation. The Cabinet also praised the awarding of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif with an
Saudi FM inaugurates independent human rights commission HQ
:: The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC), a branch of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) “provides guidance on all human rights issues to the Council of Foreign Ministers,” the executive director of the OIC-IPHRC Secretariat told Arab News
Attempt to smuggle over 2 million Captagon pills foiled in Al-Jouf
:: Border Guard officers in Al-Jouf Region Saturday thwarted a drug smuggling operation from across the border with Jordan, a Border Guard spokesman said. While on a regular patrol, undertaken to carry out their mission of deterring the smuggling of
Saudi religious police’s no return to previous powers
Saudi religious police’s new fieldwork strategy includes iPads, but no return to previous powers :: The chief of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, or the Saudi religious police, has announced a new workflow
Crown prince launches food baskets for martyrs’ families campaign
:: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif said the martyrs’ sacrifices will always be appreciated, and a source of pride, for this nation, and the families of those martyred to serve the religion and the nation will constantly be at the
Unprecedented growth in Saudi tourism sector: SCTH
:: The Saudi tourism and national heritage sector is witnessing unprecedented growth thanks to the support and care of King Salman, said Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH). The
Sandstorm envelops Jeddah
:: A fast moving sandstorm hit Jeddah on Saudi Arabia’s west coast on Saturday evening, reducing visibility and hampering driving on the city’s roads. The sandstorm, which was driven by heavy winds, moved rapidly from east to west across the
Saudi child, Pakistani expat killed in terror act in eastern Saudi Arabia
:: A Saudi child and a Pakistani man were killed and 10 injured when armed assailants fired at company workers carrying out a development project, then at bystanders and passers-by in Qatif in the Eastern Province. The suspects, who fled
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