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
Kingdom scores high in global tourism index
The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked the Kingdom high in its tourism index placing it at the top for medical facilities, in 11th position for competitive prices, 31st in tourist spending, and 55th in richness of cultural heritage. The media
Makkah governor launches ‘Nation’s Imprint’ campaign
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal launched the logo of this year’s campaign, “Nation’s Imprint.” The drive aims to unite all segments of the community Kingdomwide. In his address, Prince Khaled appreciated the efforts made by all toward this end and
Technology to boost trade diversification
Saudi Arabia, predominantly an oil-based country, is making serious efforts to diversify by transforming itself into a knowledge-based economy. In this context, the adoption and usage of information and communication technology (ICT) Kingdomwide has continued to witness tremendous growth. The
Saudi soldier dies in border shelling from Yemen
A Saudi soldier has been killed in shelling from across the border in Yemen, the interior ministry announced on Wednesday. He died on Tuesday in a strike on a border guards’ observation post in the Harth district of Jazan in
Oil prices likely to climb by end of 2016: Aramco
Saudi Arabia’s oil giant expects oil prices to climb toward the end of the year, saying the current price of around $30 a barrel is not sustainable. Saudi Aramco’s CEO Amin Nasser, speaking Tuesday at the 9th Global Competitiveness Forum,
South African artist leaves his mark on the streets of Balad
Riding on the back of a successful year, The 3rd Kunna Kida Jeddah heritage festival is bringing back the Street Art Festival with the participation of well-known local and international artists. Many Saudi and non-Saudi artists gathered on the famous
Torture of six Ugandan maids an isolated incident: Official
An isolated incident against six housemaids has led to a ban of Ugandan maids coming to the Kingdom, according to an official from Saudi recruiting offices here. Uganda last week announced that it has stopped sending housemaids to Saudi Arabia,
Smarter budgets to suit current trends urged
The world should become smarter in financing and preserving budgets of governments and companies budgets amid the lowering trend of oil prices, says a top corporate head. What also needs to focus on is in developing of skills to control
Addiction to social networking ‘harming society’
Addictive use of mobile phones for social networking is causing serious problems in Saudi society including traffic accidents, divorce and behavioral problems, cutting across age, gender and income, according to experts. According to a recently published study, the reaction of
Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Lamprell ink deal for maritime complex
Saudi Aramco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a shipbuilding and repair complex in the Kingdom. According to the oil giant, Saudi Aramco and the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) have amended the expired MoU
11,000 alarms to alert residents in emergencies
The Ministry of Interior has started installing mass warning system to be used during natural calamities, industrial emergencies or war exigencies. Some 11,000 alarms will be installed across the Kingdom, said King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology President Prince
Students urged to join academic competition
The Department of Education has called on teachers and students in Al-Quwayiyah Province to participate in the Sheikh Mohammed bin Jibreen Award for Academic Excellence. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Shabana, director of education, said that “prizes include a certificate of recognition
Women deserve key roles in chambers of commerce
The Saudi government’s recent drive to increase women’s participation in business and create more job opportunities for them has been successful, according to leading female figures. Speaking at the 9th Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF), which discussed the topics of Saudi
Over 400 specialists to attend breast cancer therapy seminar
Over 400 Saudi and foreign doctors and specialists in oncology will participate in the two-day 10th Middle East Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium here starting Feb. 6. The symposium is being organized by the Health Affairs at the
Haia arrests gays ‘who got married’
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) has arrested several gay men here who had apparently “married” each other secretly. Sources were quoted as saying in a local publication on Tuesday that Haia members,
Saudi Arabia launches initiatives to promote late King Abdullah’s legacy
Marking the first anniversary of the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, his family has launched a series of new initiatives to sustain the late leader’s values and vision – his vision for a better world, based on the values
Shoura Council calls for reduction in Internet fees
Members of the Shoura Council have called on the country’s telecommunication companies to reduce their Internet and other communication fees. These costs were too high and were a heavy burden on citizens, particularly since these companies were making huge profits,
Expo emphasizes localization of defense industry
With the support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the Ministry of Defense will host an Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification of local manufacturing in February. The event is designed to support the government strategy for localization
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