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
Three big Jeddah malls face closure
The Civil Defense has revoked the commercial license of three big shopping centers in Jeddah due to several health and safety violations, Makkah Arabic daily reported on Monday. A source from Jeddah Municipality said the municipality carried out a number
Kingdom to use ‘LIDAR’ for satellite imagery
The King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has filmed more than 10 million square km through its satellites during the year 2015, according to its president, Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud. The prince said this
King Abdullah Port records stellar feats in 2015
Engineer Abdullah bin Muhammad Hameedaddin, managing director of the Ports Development Company, owners, developers and managers, of King Abdullah Port, has announced the port’s success in handling 1,307,017 TEUs. King Abdullah Port, the first privately developed and managed port in
Japanese anime creator holds workshops in Riyadh
The Japanese Embassy invited renowned anime creator Osamu Kobayashi to Riyadh under the Japan Foundation scheme – Performing Arts, Lecture and Demonstration Programs for Presentation of Japanese Arts and Culture. The embassy held a lecture and demonstration of contemporary Japanese
Umrah Plus to be launched soon
The Umrah Plus program would be launched soon to allow foreign pilgrims to visit some of the Kingdom’s most attractive cultural and religious landmarks, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) announced recently. Abdul Aziz Al-Hussain, the SCTNH’s
Lankan expats mark Sirisena’s 1 year in power
Sri Lanka embarked on a new chapter with fresh vision under the leadership of Maithripala Sirisena, the country’s president, who celebrated the first anniversary of his ascendance to the presidency, Ambassador Azmi Thassim said. Sri Lankan community members from all
10 percent drop in Umrah pilgrims
The number of Umrah pilgrims dropped this season by 10 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Abdullah Ghadi, deputy head of the National Committee for Haj and Umrah at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant now in Jeddah
Romano’s Macaroni Grill, a leading US restaurant brand within the Italian casual dining segment, officially opened its third branch in the Kingdom and first in the city of Jeddah on Dec. 27, 2015 in Thaliya Street (opposite Tahliya Mall). The
KSA, China to strengthen strategic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first-ever visit to Saudi Arabia this week is to strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries, China’s ambassador Li Chengwen has said. “This is an inter-culture dialogue for peace and progress,” Li said during a press
Taxicab companies take issue with roaming ban
The Transport Ministry has plans to prevent taxis from roaming the streets looking for passengers by introducing an electronic call system. However, investors in the transport sector have pointed out difficulties they face when the ban is imposed in the
Hajis saved from baggage check-in formalities
Companies in charge of accommodation of pilgrims will also be made responsible for shipping their luggage to their destinations, Haj Minister Bandar Al-Hajjar has said. “This is a new mechanism which has been initiated to facilitate swift and smooth departure
Mexico eyes Gulf investment funds
King Salman awarded top Mexican honor by president Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was conferred on Sunday the highest Mexican honor for his contributions to promote bilateral relations and for his “distinguished services to mankind in
Oil market will take time to stabilize, says Al-Naimi
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Al-Naimi said on Sunday it would take “some time” to restore stability to the global oil market in the midst of a glut, but he remained optimistic about the future. Al-Naimi’s comments come
Shoura refuses to go back on a two-day weekend
The Shoura Council has refused to annul its previous approval to allow private sector workers to have a two-day weekend and reduce working hours to 40 hours a week. Both the Labor Ministry and the Shoura Council favored the move
Madinah raids net 5,469 illegal residents
The police last month arrested 5,469 people who have been living in the Madinah region in violation of local regulations. Madinah police chief Maj. Gen. Abdul Hadi Al-Shahrani said Sunday police were able to arrest these expatriates of different nationalities,
2nd Red Sea Ophthalmology Symposium opens in Jeddah
Prince Abdulaziz bin Ahmed, chief of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society, inaugurated the Second International Red Sea Ophthalmology Symposium under the patronage of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal at the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah on Thursday. The symposium was organized by
Group behind bloody social media prank thrown in jail
The men who allegedly posted a fake video clip on social media showing a boy being slaughtered by his father to please his guests are cooling their heels behind bars. The gory scene in the video evoked sharp reactions from
Burst pipe springs desert surprise
Water from a burst pipe flooded a major highway in the capital, leading to traffic chaos and a spectacle in the desert on Friday. The incident at the intersection between Janadriah with Khuraish Road caused a massive flood leading to
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