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: National
Below zero? Snow covers sand in Saudi regions
White and brown merged into one color as snow covered the desert sand in central and northwestern regions in Saudi Arabia after temperatures dropped below zero Celsius. In the central city of Shakra’ and the northwestern city of Tabuk, thin
Rains kill one, raise alarm in Riyadh
The Civil Defense Directorate announced Sunday that rains since last Wednesday has caused the death of one person in Riyadh. The Civil Defense received at least 457 emergency calls, of which 381 were in the Eastern Province. The director of
King: Improving security key to meeting challenges
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Saturday stressed the need to diversify sources of income and raise productivity in the Kingdom amid an increasingly competitive world economy. Speaking at Al-Hajr Palace, the king said improving security and
Saudi Arabia destroys ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait
Coalition forces say they have destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemeni militias targeting the city of Khamis Mushait. The attack comes a day after at least 11 missiles were launched into the southern border village of al-Tuwal in Saudi
GCC Shoura members condemn targeting of Makkah; reject JASTA
Speakers, presidents and chairmen of the GCC Shoura, representatives and national councils and assemblies expressed profound condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist act carried out by the Houthi militias against Makkah recently. In a statement at the conclusion of their
Saudi Arabia and Sweden to promote scout programs for world peace
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met visiting Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf, who is also chairman of the World Scout Foundation (WSF) here on Wednesday. They exchanged views on the “Messengers of Peace” program of the scout
Trial begins for suspects held in King Abdullah assassination bid
Security sources in Saudi Arabia reported on Tuesday that 4 suspects affiliated to al-Qaeda have gone on trial, accused of plotting to assassinate the late Saudi King Abdullah. The retrial of the four defendants comes after the Supreme Court in
GCC officials condemn Houthi attack targeting Makkah
Speakers, presidents and chairmen of the GCC Shoura and representatives of assemblies and national councils have condemned the terrorist act carried out against Makkah by the Houthi militias. In a statement on Wednesday at the conclusion of their 10th session
Lebanon’s Aoun looks to revive ties with Saudi Arabia
Newly-elected Lebanese President Michel Aoun has said he looks forward to reviving and consolidating ties with Saudi Arabia. The news comes shortly after Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khaled al-Faisal invited Aoun to visit Saudi. Al Faisal, governor of Makkah and an
Italy to train Saudi police
Saudi Arabia and Italy have pledged to work closely in the field of security and counter-terrorism following wide-ranging talks between Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman as well as Crown Prince Mohammed
Indian man in Riyadh arrested for sacrilege
Police in Riyadh arrested an agricultural engineer who offended Muslim sentiments by posting a doctored photo of the Kaaba on social media. The accused is an Indian national who works on a farm in Tameer district of Al-Majmaah region. Col.
Ethiopian premier to meet king today
Visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn, who is slated to meet Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday, held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, at his palace on Sunday.
Saudi Information Ministry launches array of new digital services
Minister of Culture and Information Adel Al-Toraifi on Sunday inaugurated six new electronic services for citizens and employees. The services use the latest developments in the field of information technology and ensure an efficient e-governance to better manage the ministry’s
Saudi Arabia ‘not given enough credit for fighting terrorism’
Terrorists have hijacked Islam and Saudi Arabia will therefore spare no effort to combat terrorism, uproot extremism and drain terrorist and extremist groups of their resources, said Saudi Ambassador to India Saud Mohammed Al-Sati here on Sunday. He said that
SR16 billion in dirty money as 30 people arrested in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Penal Court is looking into seven cases of money laundering involving around SR16 billion. A source said that 30 suspects of various nationalities — including Saudis — were arrested. But 15 of them were released after thorough investigation.
Meet Saudi Arabia’s first blind female lawyer
Leila al-Qobbi, who at times was denied career opportunities for disability, has now become Saudi Arabia’s first blind female lawyer. The 24-year-old overcame challenges to become the first blind lawyer among Saudi Arabia’s 102 female lawyers. Being a practicing lawyer
Yemen thanks Saudi Arabia and UAE for helping lift Taiz siege
Yemeni Vice President Lt. Gen. Ali Mohsen Saleh Al-Ahmar has expressed appreciation to the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates for helping lift the siege of Taiz. He extended his appreciation during a call to Maj. Gen. Khaled Fadhel, commander
Saudi officer killed in Dammam gun attack identified
A Saudi officer has died of his injuries after being shot at in the eastern city of Dammam early on Saturday. Adel Khardali was killed after an unknown gunman opened fire as he was inside his private vehicle after work
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