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
Government officials pay cut
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reduced on Monday the salaries and benefits of senior government officials. The royal decree announced by SPA on Monday orders a 20 percent reduction in the salaries of ministers or those who
Bloomberg names Saudi prince in influential list
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz has been ranked 42nd on the list of Bloomberg’s 50 Most Influential People in the world of finance. Bloomberg said that the 31-year old prince has drawn up a plan to
Al-Assiri: Coalition prefers final Yemen settlement to ‘short’ truce
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in support of Yemen’s government would prefer a broad political settlement to a cease-fire, its spokesman said on Monday. “I think now it’s not a question of talking about a cease-fire,” Maj. Gen. Ahmed Al-Assiri told
Haramain train stations to open by end 2017
The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has revised its plans to open new stations in Jeddah, King Abdullah City and Madinah on commercial basis pending full operation of Haramain Railway project by the end of 2017, local media reported. It is
Top marks for transparent reforms drive
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s selection among the top 50 influential figures in the world is based on a number of factors, most notably his transparent efforts to reform the Kingdom’s economy and attract foreign investment under the National
Saudi Crown Prince to visit Turkey on Thursday
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, will visit Turkey on Sept. 29-30, a Saudi Gazette news report has revealed. During the two-day visit, the Crown Prince is expected to hold talks with Turkish
N-Day greetings: Safe, prosperous nation has made a mark globally
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif has underscored the great safety and prosperity the Kingdom enjoys under the rule of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, while thanking the nation’s deep-rooted Islamic and Arab orientation. In an address on
Crown prince homeward bound after mission to UN
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has left New York for Riyadh after heading the Kingdom’s delegation to the 71st annual session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He was seen off at John
Saudi crown prince meets with France’s Hollande
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has met with French Prime Ministers Francois Hollande Tuesday on the on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. At the meeting, the two discussed Saudi-French close relations especially
Prince Faisal congratulates king on Haj success
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King for the success of the current Haj season, which was conducted in accordance with a vision and approach that enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals smoothly
Saudis ready to celebrate National Day with fervor
Saudis across the Kingdom are making preparations to celebrate the National Day on Thursday. Malls and shops throughout the country have switched into high gear, selling flags, badges and other related items as part of the celebrations. Some shopkeepers are
GCC: US bill violates principles of international law
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council expressed its deep concern over the US Congress’ approval of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which is contrary to principles of international law, especially the principle of the sovereignty of
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait city
Saudi Arabia’s defense had intercepted a ballistic missile heading to Khamis Mishait city on Monday. During overnight raids, coalition forces struck Houthi militias military sites and gathering locations in in Taiz. Al Arabiya sources confirmed that during other strikes, Houthi
A 10-month Umrah season proposed
A government proposal to extend the Umrah season from the current eight months to 10 is being considered, local media said quoting informed sources. The proposal, according to which Moharram and Shawwal would be included in the Umrah season, comes
Saudi Crown Prince meets Kerry on regional issues
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has met with United States Secretary of State John Kerry in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Both leaders met and discussed bilateral issues between Saudi Arabia and the
Haj Ministry prepares for opening of Umrah season
Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Salih Bentin announced that the ministry has started preparing for next Umrah season 1438 AH, and planning for the next pilgrimage season. Bentin explained that the work has not stopped with the end of
Three ISIS-related terror cells arrested in Saudi-led
Saudi authorities have arrested three cells linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Following months of monitoring terrorist cells in Saudi Arabia, security forces have arrested three cells which are affiliated with ISIS and which consist of
King Salman honors Saudi Arabia’s fallen heroes
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman payed tribute to Saudi Arabia’s fallen soldiers and honored its security services on Monday in Mina. “We remember our heroes who sacrificed their lives,” said King Salman, and “we ask Allah to
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