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 accuses Iran of sowing ‘sedition, unrest, chaos’
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday accused Iran of a nearly four-decade record of “sedition, unrest and chaos,” in a statement released on the Saudi Press Agency. “Since the Iranian revolution in 1979, Iran has established a record of spreading sedition, unrest
Arrests in Qatif ‘highlight police professionalism’
The cops who arrested two men for terror attacks in Qatif have been praised for their professionalism and discipline by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif. Speaking to the director of the ministry’s Public Security department, the crown prince said the
In service of the nation, tirelessly…
The first anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman coincides with a time when the Kingdom has proved itself the superior model most capable of managing, as well as surpassing, all
Paris stresses Saudi peace moves
The Saudi leadership’s peace initiatives were praised by Laurent Fabius, French minister of foreign affairs and international development, at a joint press conference with Adel Al-Jubeir, foreign minister, on Tuesday. Fabius said he had met with Custodian of the Two
Prince Faisal to open forum on aquaculture investment
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman will open the first Saudi Aquaculture Investment Forum in Yanbu on Jan. 28. According to Yanbu Gov. Musaad Yahya Al-Sulaim, the forum has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the
Jubeir: Syrian opposition should choose delegates
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday no one should dictate to the Syrian opposition who represents them at peace talks, as a proposed Jan. 25 meeting looked set to be delayed by differences over who will attend. The planned Geneva talks
Chinese president in Saudi Arabia to boost profile
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to reaffirm diplomatic and economic bilateral relations between the two nations. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Xi held one-on-one talks that focused on a range of key regional and
Indian mission team interviews employers before attesting visas
To curb the exploitation of workers, the Indian mission here has taken the initiative of interviewing prospective employers and reviewing the status of their companies before attesting visas. In this connection a six-member delegation from Riyadh led by Indian Embassy
Ban on Indian chilis lifted
The Ministry of Agriculture has lifted the ban imposed on import of all types of chilis from India. The ministry banned the chilies on May 30, 2014 after high pesticide residues were detected in the commodity. The ministry’s decision came
Regional issues to figure high in Fabius talks
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday to hold talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and other senior government officials. “Around 10 senior French government officials will accompany the minister, who will
New prize for antiquities instituted
Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has launched a new set of awards to recognize those protecting the country’s antiquities. The Abdulrahman Al-Ansari Prize is being coordinated with King Saud University
New labor e-service to ensure justice
Minister of Labor Mufrij Al-Haqbani launched here on Monday an online legal labor consultation service to acquaint workers and employers with their rights and duties. Speaking on the occasion, Al-Haqbani said the new service, titled “Mustasharak Al-Ummali” (Your Labor Consultant),
New rules to tap ill-gotten wealth soon: Nazaha chief
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) will soon issue new rules and regulations to incriminate people who amass wealth through illegal means and also to protect the informers about corruption, its chairman Khaled Bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Muhaisen has said. He told
Jazan Airport is in a mess, claim travelers
A blame-game is on at the Jazan Airport. Travelers are bitter and complain of the long queues and a crammed space at the airport and the administration blaming the former for the mess. Ali Al-Khaldi, a traveler, said the terminals
King holds talks with Pakistan PM, Army chief
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mohammed Nawaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and Middle East tensions. Sharif, who was accompanied by Pakistani army chief Raheel Sharif and
Security patrol shooting suspect arrested in Saudi
A suspect believed to be involved in a shooting of a security patrol in the eastern Qatif governorate in Saudi Arabia has been arrested, the interior ministry said Monday in a statement on Monday. The ministry did not disclose his
1 held for Qatif terror acts
A man involved in setting fire to a building in Qatif, shooting at a police patrol and attacking an Aramco bus, has been arrested, the Interior Ministry announced on Monday. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman of the ministry, said the man
Govt mulls raising Saudization rate in pharmacies by 5%
The Ministry of Labor is eyeing on private pharmacies to increase Saudization by 5 percent across about 8,000 pharmacies in the country. In cooperation with the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), the ministry is studying obstacles to employment
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