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
Saudi FM says Russia ‘ready’ to heal rift between Gulf states, Iran
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Russia has expressed its readiness to heal a rift between Gulf states and Iran. However, closer ties with Tehran are not on the cards, Adel Al-Jubeir told reporters after a Gulf Cooperation Council
King assured of all preparations to serve pilgrims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was assured about preparations made by various sectors to serve Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the holy month of Ramadan.
Eye from sky for safety of pilgrims
Security aircraft will be continuously hovering over Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan to monitor the movement of traffic and supervise the safety and security of pilgrims and worshippers, according to Commander of Security Aviation Maj. Gen. Muhammad Bin Eid Al-Harbe.
World Muslims slam Tehran for Haj politics, back Riyadh
Muslims across the world support the Kingdom and condemn Iran for its interference in the Middle East, according to Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen Al-Turki, secretary-general of the Muslim World League. Al-Turki slammed Iran for refusing to sign the Haj agreement, saying
Makkah emir tours exhibition on King Faisal
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, tours the pavilions of an exhibition on King Faisal after opening it at the Municipal Club in Khalidiyyah district in Makkah on Monday. Prince Turki
Civil Defense emergency plan for Ramadan ready
Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has approved a contingency plan prepared by Civil Defense to deal with any emergency in Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan, said a top official. Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Bin Abdullah
King, UK foreign secretary discuss regional issues
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond discussed in Jeddah on Sunday bilateral relations and reviewed the developments at the regional and international levels. Hammond arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first leg of a three-day visit
Crown prince OKs Ramadan safety plan for holy cities
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has approved a contingency plan prepared by Civil Defense to deal with any emergency in Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan, said a top official. Preventive measures will also be
Saudi: Iran armed units must leave Iraq
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir said on Sunday that sending Iranian Shiite armed units to Iraq to participate in military operations or undergo training is unacceptable. “Iraq’s problem is religious conflicts caused by the Iranian interference,” Jubeir stressed, adding that
Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to reach hajj deal
An Iranian delegation wrapped up its visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday without signing a final agreement on arrangements for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said. The ministry said the delegation decided to
Music not haram, singing is: Quba Mosque imam
The imam and preacher of the Quba Mosque in Madinah has said that music is not haram or forbidden. Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi clarified that he was referring to music, not singing, which he said is haram. “The nation is in
King waives loans worth SR1.2 billion
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved a loan-waiver package of SR1.2 billion for 38,774 drought-hit farmers in the Arabian Shield areas (Al-Dera Al-Arabi). “The King’s sympathetic gesture follows a recommendation by a committee which studied the
Haj registration for local pilgrims starts on July 20
Registration for domestic pilgrims to perform Haj will start on Shawwal 15 (July 20), Makkah Arabic daily reported on Tuesday. Citizens and residents intending to perform Haj this year can easily access the specific e-portal of the Ministry of Haj
Saudi Arabia accepts Iranian request to sign Haj 2016 agreement
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday accepted an Iranian government request to sign the Haj agreement. An Iranian delegation is due to sign the pact on Wednesday. The decision will allow Iranian citizens to perform the pilgrimage this year. Hameed Mohammadi, assistant
Kingdom, S. Korea ink cooperation agreements
Saudi Arabia and South Korea signed here on Sunday two memorandums of understanding and agreements on transportation, energy cooperation and combatting crime. The signing took place in the presence of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and South
Yanbu airport may be used for transport of pilgrims
Emir of Madinah Prince Faisal Bin Salman has ordered the local Haj Committee to prepare a report on feasibility of receiving pilgrims at Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu. He also asked a committee to carry out a study
Sunshades in Quba Mosque courtyards being replaced
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has started constructing a huge sunshade over the western courtyard of Quba Mosque in Madinah to protect worshippers from the sweltering sun. It will replace the existing sunshade. “We will install air-conditioners in all parts
Holy Mosques ready for Ramadan rush
Approximately 7 million Umrah pilgrims are expected in Makkah and Madinah before and during Ramadan. They will be served by thousands of employees who want to guarantee the pilgrims’ safety and comfort. Umrah pilgrims come through various ports, the most
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