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
Erring Haj firms face new set of penalties
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has specified the procedures to be assumed by the General Administration of Legal Affairs at the ministry to investigate any wrongdoings by Haj companies serving domestic pilgrims, and the steps to impose penalties on
Imposition of income tax on expats will yield good results, say experts
Experts feel imposition of income tax on expatriates and linking their remittances to their income levels will boost Saudization and eliminate violations and irregularities in the labor market, including limiting run-away workers. Ahmed Al-Amoudi, former vice president at the Council
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman
Saudi Arabia has condemned Saturday’s terrorist attack in southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep close to Syria that killed more than 50 people. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Daesh was the likely perpetrator of the bomb attack, the deadliest in
Grand mufti:Guard against‘web of lies’
Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has renewed his warning against anonymous websites managed from abroad to ignite sedition and create animosity and chaos in the Kingdom. During a television program, hosted by Abdulrahman Al-Omari, he called for more awareness and alertness
Binladin to clear dues of workers by next month
Labor and Social Development Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani has said that a number of local firms, including Saudi Binladin Group, have now started paying their workers’ pending salaries. The minister was quoted as saying that the Saudi Binladin Group will completely
Free medical aid ensured for workers of affected firms
Minister of Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani and Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah have decided to extend medical facilities to workers at Saudi Oger and Binladen free of charge in the government hospitals, a local publication reported. This is in
Iran group plots Saudi envoy to Iraq assassination
Sources have told Al Arabiya.net that Iraqi Shiite militias belonging to Iran planned to target the Saudi ambassador in Iraq Thamer Al Sabhan, through the members of “Mourtadha Abboud Ellami” group at the behest of “Abu Mahdi Al Mouhandis” and
Security forces ready to serve pilgrims
Security and military authorities are fully prepared to protect and serve pilgrims and visitors of the Kingdom arriving at the holy sites to perform Haj this year. From the moment of pilgrims’ arrival in the Kingdom, during their performance of
Don’t misuse divorce option: Grand mufti
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has urged young couples to think twice before rushing into divorce, which, he said, is allowed only after they have exhausted all means of reconciliation. During a TV talk show, he said, “People come to
OIC concerned over violence in Kashmir
The world’s largest bloc of Muslim countries expressed concern Saturday over human rights violations in Indian-controlled Kashmir, which has seen weeks of deadly clashes between protesters and police. Iyad Madani, secretary-general of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation, said at
KKIA Terminal 5 begins operations tonight
The Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has completed all preparations enabling it to manage all domestic flights at King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh at Terminal 5, starting midnight Sunday. The first departing flight, No. 1677 to Abha, will be
Saudi officials, business leaders gather in LA to promote partnership
Saudi Arabia is actively seeking partnerships with foreign firms to raise the competitiveness and productivity across an array of industries, including downstream petrochemicals, mining and mineral resources, and local manufacturing. The Kingdom’s ambitious plans were detailed in the recently released
MSF contradicts itself about Saada children
A recent Medecin Sans Frontiere (MSF) statement revealed information contradictory to its previous statement that was circulated in the media on Sunday. The MSF said that Arab coalition warplanes targeted a school, whereas a letter sent by MSF head of
‘No foul play seen’ in Makkah crane collapse
Saudi Arabia’s Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) has dismissed any criminal motive behind the fall of the giant crane on the Grand Mosque last September, according to sources of the Summary Court in Jeddah which is trying 14
Saudi finance ministry reveals new information on Makkah crane crash
The Saudi Ministry of Finance had presented a report to the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) on the Makkah crane crash, Okaz Arabic daily has learned. In the report, the Ministry of Finance absolved itself of any responsibility
King orders maximum support for Haj pilgrims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has directed both government and private bodies to provide the best possible services to the guests of God. Chairing the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah
Ban on LPG cylinders at holy sites continues
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif has reiterated the ban on the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking purposes at the holy sites. The prohibition on LPG will continue during the current Haj season, with no exception to the
Latest technology put in place for emergencies
The Unified Operations Center, 911, will help the security staff to coordinate and respond to emergencies within a few minutes, thanks to the latest technology used for the system. Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Al-Saleh, commander of the National Operation’s Center in
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