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
Al-Ahsa bomber’s dad clueless what drove his son to terrorism
Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, the father of Al-Ahsa suicide bomber Abdul Rahman, has stressed that his son did not display any strange behavior. “He was obedient and performed his prayers.” He explained: “What happened was a tragedy for me and his mother
Noor Rahman Sheikh appointed Indian CG
Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh, currently first secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, has been appointed India’s next consul general in Jeddah. The current incumbent, B.S. Mubarak, is returning to New Delhi after completing two
Saudi to give citizens rewards if they foil attacks
The Saudi interior ministry on Sunday announced that will give citizens seven million Riyals ($1.8 million) as a reward if they help in foiling terrorist attacks in the kingdom, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. One million riyals will also be
Kingdom distributes winter clothes to displaced Syrian families
The Saudi National Campaign to Support Brothers in Syria stepped up support for displaced Syrian families in the wake of the ongoing cold spell in the Middle East, providing warm clothing and heating supplies in a bid to offer them
HRW commends rights reforms under King Salman
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has commended reforms undertaken by Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in the areas of women’s and workers’ rights since his coming to power last year. According to
Microsoft names Jawabkom in Top 100 websites in Arab world
This month, Microsoft named Jawabkom.com as one of the top 100 most visited websites in the Arab world. Jawabkom is the largest questions and answers Arabic website, connecting users to certified experts who can answer urgent and serious questions in
End of the road for gas stations ignoring rules
A number of gas stations in Makkah region which failed to raise the standards and level of services at the facilities, including mosques, restaurants and toilets, will be closed down. An order in this regard has been issued by Makkah
Laws on freelance work lack clarity
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) launched freelance work programs for employing women and people with special needs in private enterprises using information technology and other means. However, this kind of work in the Kingdom needs serious and resolute work
Lecturer accused of blasphemy
An Arabic lecturer at the Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University has been suspended and an investigation ordered after he was found to have allegedly recorded and circulated blasphemous messages on social media. Audio clips with messages purportedly recorded by
2.18 million Umrah visas issued
The Kingdom issued 2.182 million Umrah visas for pilgrims until Thursday. According to the Ministry of Haj, 1.8 million pilgrims have arrived and 500,000 more people with visas are still to come. They are expected to arrive in the coming
12-month correction period for women-run workshops
The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has granted 12 months to female workshop owners for rectifying their situations. This period begins immediately. This move is being taken after it was realized late last year that 90 percent of female
MoH launches fresh drive against clinics of ‘popular’ medicine
Executive Director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Dr. Abdullah Al-Baddah warned nationals and residents not to stray toward those who practice alternative medicine put out on social media which exploit
Al-Ahsa bombing roundly condemned
The terrorist attack on a mosque in Al-Ahsa that killed four people and injured 18 was roundly condemned on Friday. Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki said that two suicide bombers were prevented from entering Al-Ridha Mosque in the
King receives condolences
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has received cables of condolences from Arab leaders who also denounced the attack on a mosque in Al-Ahsa during the prayers on Friday. Condemning the attack, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber
Tunisian president: We stand by Saudi and GCC to repel any threat
President Beji Caid Essebsi reaffirmed Tunisia’s support for Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy to repel any threat to its stability. During an interview with Al-Arabiya.net, the Tunisian leader said his country would stand by its Gulf Arab neighbors and would work
180 nationalities, 200 languages
The Kingdom has completed the largest projects in history of services to pilgrims and visitors of the holy sites, according to Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar. The projects represent the goals of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to
Injuries ‘our badge of honor’
National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has paid a visit to the injured troops at the King Abdulaziz Medical City and conveyed the greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to Corporal Walid bin Hamad Al-Otaibi,
Deadly attack hits mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia
Four people were killed and 18 wounded on Friday when a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Saudi Arabia’s eastern governate of al-Ahsa on Friday, a Saudi interior ministry spokesman said. Saudi authorities prevented two suicide bombers from entering Imam
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