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: Other Cities
Be prepared for 50 degrees C heat during 15-hour fasting
Muslims should expect scorching temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius and more than 15 hours a day of fasting in Ramadan this year. However, the hours will decrease slightly to 14 hours and 40 minutes toward the end of the
Father abandons his three children in public park
Three children, two boys and a girl, were abandoned by their father in a public park in Sabya, about 30 km from Jazan. The distraught and exhausted children quickly attracted the attention of the visitors who gathered around them to
Peter Benchley Award for Prince Khaled bin Sultan
Prince Khaled bin Sultan was recently awarded the Peter Benchley Award for outstanding exploration of marine environment by the California Academy for Science in San Francisco. Member of the board and adviser to Prince Khalid bin Sultan Abdulaziz Abu Zinada
Al-Kharj expo promotes cultural values
The Al-Kharj Municipality in Riyadh province has launched a national expo as part of a comprehensive campaign to promote the rich cultural heritage and values of the Kingdom. The expo entitled “Our Homeland is a Trust,” which kicked off Thursday,
Brain Hunt quiz contest big success
The Brain Hunt quiz competition organized by the International Indian School Parents’ Forum in Buraidah was a big success with the participation of a large number of parents and children. The program was conducted with the support of City Flower.
Local steps toward a smaller global footprint
Sustainability is a hot topic when it comes to putting our money where our mouths are these days. As consumers, we often equate sustainability with green and earth-conscious practices or organic production. But what does it mean exactly when a
King Abdullah calls El-Sissi to pledge economic support
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah telephoned newly elected Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi on Friday to pledge the Kingdom’s support for the country’s economic development. El-Sissi thanked King Abdullah for assisting Egypt and congratulating him on winning
Saudi waitresses feel weight of cultural norms
Saudi waitresses are increasingly torn between financial need and the pressure to give up their jobs by conservative family and friends for cultural reasons. The majority of females who took part in a recent research study said Saudi women are
Housing boom might reduce rents
Saudis and expats are still waiting for completion of projects of the Ministry of Housing, which will contribute to reducing prices of housing units in major cities such as Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam. These government projects will reduce the high
Ahsa’s archeological heritage faces grim future
HOFOUF — The historic districts of Al-Koot and Al-Na’athil in downtown Hofouf, Al-Ahsa governorate, are home to hundreds of traditional homes that depict the rich architectural heritage of the region. Long abandoned, the majority of homes’ original structures of mud
Speeding sends driver to intensive care
DHIBA, Tabuk — A motorist was hospitalized in critical condition after his vehicle overturned following a tire burst on Dhiba-Al-Wajh Road. Dhiba Red Crescent spokesman Husam Al-Saleh said paramedics attended the accident scene, provided first aid to the victim and
Haramain project irregularities: Shoura seeks probe
The Shoura Council (consultative body) has urged the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) to investigate the delay in the completion of the Haramain Railway project, which was originally scheduled to be finished by 2012. “The Nazaha should also investigate the budget
Camel on highway kills 2 Kuwaitis
Two Kuwaiti nationals were killed in a road accident on Friday evening when their car hit a stray camel on the International Ring Road 20 km from Al-Oyon city in Al-Ahsa. One person died on the spot while the other
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