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 »
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Saudi Arabia suspends schools in Najran after Houthi mortar attack
Saudi Arabia suspended schools in the southern town of Najran on Tuesday where Iran-backed Houthi militias fired at the city from Yemen, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. At least two civilians were killed in the attack while five Saudi soldiers
Adel Al Jubeir sworn in as new Saudi foreign minister
Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al Jubeir was sworn in on Monday before King Salman bin Abdulaziz as the kingdom’s new foreign minister, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The top diplomat was appointed to his post
National Guard boosts border defense
The first group of National Guard troops has been deployed at the Yemen border to support the Kingdom’s armed forces in their campaign against the Houthi militia. They will join members of the Border Guard and the army who have
Drive against illegal expats intensified
Nearly 175,000 expatriate workers have been arrested in the past one month in a joint campaign launched by the Ministries of Labor and Interior to track down residency and labor law violators. “We have arrested them for committing different violations,”
Shoura approves scheme for families of martyrs
The Shoura Council approved a study on a scheme for martyrs which would help the families of those who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country. The house gave the approval to the scheme at the 30th
Jazan to host key naval base
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, minister of defense and special adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, has ordered the construction of a naval base in Jazan, new buildings for the armed forces in Najran, and additional camps
KSA is in for a cold wave, say weather forecasters
Weather predictions and forecasts indicate that large areas of the Kingdom will be affected with successive unstable weather conditions as a result of a number of cold waves in the upper atmospheres. Part of these atmospheric conditions include rainy clouds,
Saudi honeymooner found dead in Iran after aerial tour
Iranian police are investigating the death of a newlywed man whose body was found in the Caspian Sea on Monday, Al-Hayat reported. Habib Shuaib Al-Bikhait, on his honeymoon after his marriage two weeks ago, was discovered by fishermen after he
International Desert Festival focuses on Hail’s attractions
Hail launched its nine-day International Desert Festival on Thursday, which focuses on the daily lives of Arabs, including food, traditional crafts, poetry, storytelling and dances. The event is being held under the aegis of Hail Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdul
Govt to change work schedules at primary health centers
The Health Ministry is re-examining working hours of employees at 2,300 primary health care centers across the Kingdom to ensure best quality for patients. According to sources quoted in the local media, the move comes in response to a statement
Snow grounds flights at Turaif
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has canceled all flights to and from Turaif Domestic Airport in the Northern Border Province because of heavy snowfall. Khalid Al-Khaibari, GACA’s spokesman, said that Saudi Airlines has been instructed to provide accommodation
Sandstorms destroy 40% of EP crops
Farmers in the Eastern Province say they have lost 40 percent of their crops because of the sandstorms last week, with fears that the cold snap over the past few days would cause further losses. Abbas Dahi, an investor, said
Three Saudis behind attack along Iraq border
Three Saudi nationals were identified among the four gunmen who were involved in a deadly attack on a Saudi border patrol on the frontier with Iraq, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said it is still trying to
Report: Two Saudis behind attack along Iraq border
Two Saudis nationals were identified among the four gunmen who were involved in a deadly attack on a Saudi border patrol on the frontier with Iraq, London-based al-Sharq al-Awsat newspaper reported on Wednesday. The newspaper quoted unidentified official sources as
Cold wave to lash KSA with snow, wind
A wave of bitterly cold weather accompanied by wind, sub-zero temperatures and snow is expected to hit the Kingdom on Wednesday and last until Sunday, the Presidency of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (PME) said on Monday. The extreme cold is
Drug traffickers posing as cops nabbed
Jazan police arrested two drug smugglers on Monday impersonating border guards, and found two bags of heroin and an unspecified amount of qat in their car. The officers arrested the two after inspecting their vehicle on the Sabya-Jazan Road when
Tabuk making rapid recovery after rains
Tabuk and its neighboring areas which were hit hard by heavy rain on Tuesday, are rapidly recovering with authorities working around the clock to drain accumulated rain water from the streets. Civil defense teams rescued nearly 200 people although there
IS behind Al-Ahsa attack
The Interior Ministry has released the names of four Saudi men responsible for opening fire and killing nine people in Al-Ahsa earlier this month, and revealed they have links to the Islamic State terrorist group. The attack also resulted in
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