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 gas factory at Kilo 14: An accident waiting to happen
Residents of Jeddah’s Kilo 14 neighborhood are suffering from the presence of a gas factory for three decades. The factory has been causing many health problems to the residents as it emits foul smell. Mohammad Al-Qarni, a resident of Kilo
IS terrorism focus of Jeddah dialogue
The Kingdom will host foreign ministers from Arab countries at a meeting to be held today to discuss pressing regional developments, a senior official from the Foreign Affairs Ministry told Arab News on Saturday. Osama Nugali, director of the information
Commuters complain
An increasing number of commuters in Jeddah are complaining about obstacles they face daily due to traffic jams caused by mega projects under way in various parts of the city. The traffic jams result in employees arriving late for work
Govt to keep Haj infection-free
The Ministry of Health announced Saturday mandatory measures for Haj and Umrah pilgrims coming from countries with high rates of infectious diseases. The ministry had already sent out a circular to the Foreign Ministry, which distributed among embassies the notice
‘I can still see the same kindness in her eyes’
A Saudi journalist who was on a quest to find her childhood nanny has finally reunited with the woman who left the Kingdom 22 years ago. Arab News’ sister publication Sayidaty magazine sponsored Rawan Radwan’s trip all the way from
When family stands in the face of justice
MANY people find themselves in the predicament of being wronged by a relative and are left with no other choice to restore their rights, even after trying to settle the matter in a friendly manner, but take the matter to
Network water leaks prove costly for Jeddah’s parks
THE Jeddah municipality budgets SR200 million every year to maintain and improve the city’s parks and green areas but repeated breaks in the city’s water network means green areas are drying up as water meant for parks’ sprinkler systems is
Haj: 50% tent capacity for ‘low-cost pilgrims’
Haj service companies have been instructed by the ministry to allocate 50 percent of their tent capacity to provide low-cost services. Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar met with representatives of domestic Haj service firms and urged them to provide the best
Educators promised incentives
Education Minister Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has promised big incentive to enhance creativity among educationists in a bid to strengthen the country’s educational standards. In a statement at the beginning of the new academic year, Prince Khaled said: “Our program to
Hajj violators to be tried on the spot
Security and monitoring bodies have finished their preparations for the hajj season by manning entrances to Makkah with the necessary employees and equipment. These entrances will be electronically linked to facilitate the flow of information regarding hajj violators and allow
Al-Balawi is acting chief of Border Guards
Maj. Gen. Awad bin Eid Al-Balawi has been appointed acting director-general of Border Guards following the death of Gen. Zamim Al-Sawat. Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naif made the new appointment. Al-Balawi holds a bachelor’s degree from the Pakistani Naval
New office to oversee Haj-related activities
The Haj Ministry has approved a new management office aimed at monitoring Haj-related programs and arrangements more effectively. The “strategic initiative management office” (SIMO) was approved on Sunday. Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar stressed the importance of promoting teamwork, cooperation, partnership
JCCI bridges gap between courts and businessmen
A delegation from Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) visited the headquarters of General Court in Jeddah. The delegation consisting of Vice Chairman of JCCI Ziyad bin Bassam Al-Bassam, acting Secretary General Hassan bin Ibrahim Dahlan, and Director of
Holmstrom named as new US CG in Jeddah
New US Consul-General Todd Holmstrom arrived in Jeddah on Aug. 6 to assume his post. Prior to his appointment, Holmstrom served as deputy chief of mission in N’Djamena, Chad, from 2011 to 2013. From 2005 to August 2008, Holmstrom spent
Saudia staff urged to improve services
A leading Saudi Arabian Airlines official has urged Saudia executives and field workers at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), as well as other employees in maintenance and ground operations, to double up their efforts in improving services to passengers. Saleh
PJF hosts Independence Day with patriotic fervor
JEDDAH — Like last year, this year too the Pakistan Journalist Forum (PJF) organized a splendid family gathering on the auspicious occasion of the 68th Independence Day of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which was celebrated with patriotic fever at Lasani
Saudization poses challenge for surface transport sector
Saeed Al-Bassami, vice president of the National Transportation Committee at the Saudi Council of Chambers and Industry, has revealed that Saudization is one of the main challenges facing the surface transportation sector in the Kingdom. Al-Bassami noted that the rate
Saudi Arabia opens family courts, first step in wider legal reform
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday opened new courts focusing on family disputes, the first of a series of specialized tribunals aimed at making the kingdom’s legal system faster, more transparent and predictable. Changes to the legal system are seen by analysts
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