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
60% of military spare parts manufactured by Saudis
Saudi nationals have been able to manufacture about 60 percent of the spare parts and tools used in the military sector, National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah said recently. “The local production resulted in saving billions of riyals for
Ministry eases work schedule for women
The Ministry of Labor banned women from going to their work in factories before six in the morning and leaving after seven in the evening. These times came as a modification to the resolution of the Council of Ministers which
Six schools in Jeddah hit by fires in 24-hour period
Civil Defense authorities in Jeddah reported up to six fires at schools within a 24-hour period, raising questions and concerns about safety standards at schools. However, the Department of Education in Jeddah said the limited nature of the fires, lack
Saudi Arabia extends Hezbollah sanctions
Saudi Arabia has designated four companies and three Lebanese men as having links to the Shi’ite Muslim group Hezbollah, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. “The kingdom will continue its fight against the terrorist activities of the so-called Hezbollah in
Film fest opens in Jeddah with Japanese movie
The 9th annual Asian Film Festival, organized by the Asian Consuls-General Club (ACGC), kicked off with the Japanese film “Always Sunset on Third Street” at the residence of Matahiro Yamaguchi, consul general of Japan, in Jeddah on Thursday. The film
JCCI cheers up children suffering from cancer
Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) launched a campaign under the theme, “Put a smile,” for children suffering from cancer, at Princess Norah bint Abdulrahman Oncology Center, National Guard Hospital, and King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Jeddah on
Makkah governor supports Arab Orphan Day initiative
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal sponsored the Arab Orphan Day recently. The event was organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs in the region. The governor expressed appreciation for the event. The Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs of
Resilient Kingdom will defeat threats
The situation in Saudi Arabia is stable and the nation will survive and succeed despite regional threats and uncertainty, Prince Turki Al-Faisal has said. “We are all partners in the consolidation of our Islamic values and trustees in the preservation
Haia ‘does not harass people’
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) does not harass or punish people, said its President Abdul Rahman Al-Sanad. He stressed that the Haia is a strategic partner in guaranteeing the comprehensive security of
Citizens express solidarity with soldiers
A delegation from the Capital Model Institute (CMI) visited soldiers confined at the Prince Sultan Medical City in Riyadh. “The visit is part of our campaign to show appreciation for the sacrifices of soldiers on behalf of the country and
Makkah hotels see 40% decline due to drop in pilgrims, visitors
Occupancy rates at hotels and furnished apartments in Makkah are no more than 60 percent in the central area around the Grand Mosque, and between 15 percent and 30 percent in other areas due to a sharp drop in the
Saudi jets to arrive in Turkey to strike ISIS
Saudi jets are due to arrive at a Turkish base this week take part in the air campaign against ISIS in Syria, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday. “We are expecting the planes to arrive today or tomorrow
Report: Most drugs enter Saudi Arabia through land borders
Most of the drugs smuggled into Saudi Arabia are amphetamine tablets and hashish. Ninety to 100 percent of the seized hashish is smuggled through the land borders with Yemen. Amphetamine tablets, according to international reports, come via Syria, Saudi Press
Saudi nuclear physicist ‘part of Iran spy ring’
More details have emerged on the ongoing trial of 32 people accused of spying for Iran in Saudi Arabia, with latest developments being a nuclear physicist allegedly among the accused. A Saudi defendant on trial at the Criminal Court in
King chairs meeting of Fahd charity board
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday the first trustee meeting of the King Fahd Charity Foundation. Addressing the meeting, the country’s leader paid tribute to the late King Fahd, describing
King and Putin back Geneva I resolutions
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a telephone call Wednesday from Russian President Vladimir Putin. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the efforts being exerted for the cease-fire in Syria. The king confirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to
Haramain train test run in Jeddah mid-year
The Haramain High Speed Train, which is currently undergoing test runs between Madinah and Rabigh, will begin its trial run from the main station in Jeddah mid-year, according to informed sources. The sources said work in the second stage of
Prince Khaled reviews projects in Al-Muwayh
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal visited Al-Muwayh on behalf of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman to follow up on projects in the province. “On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and in accordance
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