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
Nazaha nails corrupt notaries
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) has charged a number of notaries public and officials of the Ministry of Agriculture in Al-Muzahmiyah region of Riyadh province with corruption and asked the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) to carry out
Fire creates panic at Jazan hospital
Less than two months after a massive fire ripped through Jazan General Hospital, leaving 24 people dead and 123 others wounded, another fire broke out in Abu Ariesh Hospital in the region creating panic among patients and staff. However, the
Justice not served: Al-Manea’s father
The father of Nahid Al-Manea said he is not satisfied with the British investigation into his daughter’s murder and that he was not contacted directly to be notified of the murderer’s confession. Ibrahim Al-Zaid, the victim’s uncle, said the victim’s
IISJ student Fawaz passes away
Fawaz Ismail, 18, who battled for his life at the Erfan hospital for two days after being admitted on Friday night after being hit by a car, breathed his last on Sunday night. The Indian International School Jeddah (IISJ) student
Big drug shipment seized at Saudi-Qatar border
Security officers have foiled attempts to smuggle big amounts of dangerous drugs to the kingdom through Qatar, the Ministry of Interior said on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said that Saudi security officials in cooperation with the Qatari Interior
Newborn Abandoned by Mother In Hospitals
Hospitals left to deal with newborns abandoned by mothers without IDs The Ministry of Health has said there have been frequent cases of women without legal IDs abandoning their newborns to avoid documentation complications, Makkah Arabic newspaper reported. Turaif Al-Aama,
Indo-Saudi trade exceeds $39 billion
The two-way trade between Saudi Arabia and India exceeded $39.4 billion last year. This makes the Kingdom the fourth largest trading partner, said Hemant Kotalwar, charge d’affaires at the Embassy of India here. He said that this figure clearly indicated
Lack of coordination hampering rights vigil: Study
A recent study released by Naif University for Security Sciences identified 10 factors that hinder human rights supervision in the Kingdom. “A lack of coordination with government agencies, ambiguity of the concept of human rights among the public and officials
Smuggler caught with bottles of liquor taped to his legs
Customs officials at the King Fahd Causeway have foiled a man’s attempt to smuggle 14 bottles of liquor into the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday. The report said the contraband items were attached with adhesive tapes to
45 training institutes shut down
The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) closed down 45 training centers and institutes in different parts of the Kingdom last year. TVTC’s official spokesman Fahd Al-Otaibi attributed the closedowns to a number of violations, which included offering unauthorized training
Two-day food festival showcases flavors of India
To celebrate the diversity and richness of Indian food, a two-day festival was inaugurated on Friday on the Indian Consulate premises. The “Indian Food Festival-2015” is being organized the Consulate General of India in association with Saudi-Indian Business Network (SIBN).
US aware of Iran mischief
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said it does not see a “coming together” of Iran and the United States, which is well aware of Tehran’s regional “mischief.” “No, I don’t see a coming together of the United States and Iran. Iran
King Salman’s first year: The trio who led change in Saudi Arabia
Saturday marks one year since Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz took the throne, after the passing of his half-brother King Abdullah. Here’s an overview of King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Nayef, and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman –
SCTH orders women-only hours in all museums
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage ordered all licensed museums in the Kingdom to have women-only hours. A source from the commission said the authority is responsible for licensing all historical and heritage events and institutions. The commission
Fresh call for cinemas near religious sites
A former official of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) in Makkah has renewed his proposal to establish cinemas showing historical documentaries near Islamic and religious landmarks in the Holy City. Cinemas should
Female Saudi student in US carves out a niche
When most people hear the word “neonatal” they are likely to think of a mother taking care of a newborn baby. Few people are likely to associate it with a female student from Saudi Arabia, who is currently taking a
PME warns of polluted beaches in Jeddah
The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) has warned that Jeddah’s beaches are highly polluted because of untreated sewage being pumped directly into the ocean. Abdulaziz Al-Jasir, general president of the PME, has urged the Ministry of Water and Electricity
Organ transplant cases increase 300 percent
The number of transplant cases in the Kingdom increased 300 percent during 2015 in comparison with 2014, with the transplant of 778 kidneys, an increase of 24 percent, of which 634 were from live patients and 144 from brain-dead donors.
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