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
‘Ambassadors of volunteerism’ bring smiles to faces
Sufara Al-Tatawue (Ambassadors of Volunteerism) is a nonprofit organization set up by a group of young Saudis four years ago to carry out various charitable activities during the holy month of Ramadan to promote the “culture of giving”. This Ramadan
Saudi Shoura Council criticizes Iran’s bid to politicize hajj
The Shoura Council on Tuesday strongly denounced the Iranian regime for its attempt to politicize hajj rituals. “Tehran is trying to get this great ritual out of its religious framework and turn it into a means to serve its political
Saudi Arabia pardons 362 prisoners in Ramadan
Some 362 persons jailed for public and private rights in various parts of Saudi Arabia have been pardoned and were set free on the first day of Ramadan. The prisoners were found eligible for the royal pardon offered by Saudi
King Salman calls on Muslims to close ranks and renounce extremism
Saudi King Salman on Sunday greeted Muslims all over the world on the occasion of the start of the holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Muslims begin their month-long dawn to dusk fast at the sighting of
Saudi-led coalition rejects UN report on Yemen
The Saudi-led Arab Coalition fighting Houthi militias in Yemen rejected on Sunday a recent UN report claiming it committed violations in the conflict-torn country, describing it as “imbalanced and does not rely on credible statistics,” its military spokesman said. “The
Royal order to boost facilities for worshippers at Grand Mosque
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued directives to the concerned authorities to make use of the expanded areas and the northern, western and southern yards of the Grand Mosque in order to provide more services to
Saudi declares Monday first day of Ramadan
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that Monday June 6 is the first day of Ramadan after confirming seeing the moon crescent, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The UAE, Jordan and the Palestinian territories have also confirmed seeing the Ramadan
Jubeir says Arab peace plan best option for Israel
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Friday that the basis for any future peace plan between Israelis and Palestinians remained a 2002 Arab offer, and urged Israel to accept it. “The Arab peace initiative has all the elements for a
King Salman inaugurates King Saud Foundation
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman inaugurated King Saud Foundation during a reception for the late king’s sons at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Thursday. Prince Mishal Bin Saud, president of the foundation, accompanied by Prince Sattam Bin
Crown Prince commissions long range boat Jeddah
Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, said the Border Guard’s marine vessels project is one of the projects that will boost the Kingdom’s border security, Saudi Press Agency reported. In a speech during the commissioning
Economic council finalizes vision’s operational structure
The Council for Economic and Development Affairs led by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has finalized the operational structure for Vision 2030, which includes setting up various committees and an administration office to oversee the Kingdom’s ambitious economic revamp.
Grand Mufti condemns Iran’s refusal to comply with the Shariah requirements for Haj
Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Al-Asheikh, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, chairman of the board of senior Ulema and general president for religious research and Ifta, condemned Iran’s refusal to abide by the Shariah requirements and arrangements and regulations for
Saudi Arabia approves governing framework for Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) has approved the governing framework for implementing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The CEDA’s session was chaired by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense,
Canadian arrested on terror charges in Saudi Arabia
The number of Westerners being held in Saudi Arabia on terror charges has risen to 10 with the arrest last Thursday of a Canadian expatriate. Security sources said the Canadian, who is legally staying in Saudi Arabia, was apprehended in
New GCC bodies to boost economic integration
A consultative summit meeting of the Gulf heads of state and leaders approved here on Tuesday the creation of two apex bodies to accelerate economic integration in various fields by removing potential hurdles. They are “Commission of Economic and Development
10-year-validity Saudi passports from next month
The department of passports (Jawazat) has fixed the first week of Ramadan (second week of June) as the start date for the issuance of new Saudi passports which will have a validity of 10 years. Jawazat sources told Okaz/Saudi Gazette
Arab parliament tells Iran ‘don’t politicize hajj’
The Arab parliament said on Tuesday that hajj should not be politicized and exploited to target Saudi Arabia. In a statement at the end of its final session, it said that the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and holy
Presidency of Two Holy Mosques gears up for Ramadan
The Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is geared up with unprecedented arrangements to receive hundreds of thousands of Umrah pilgrims and worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan, which marks the peak annual Umrah season. Sheikh
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