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
Initiative highlights local art in relation to humanity and Earth
A non-profit organizational initiative by the Saudi Art Council (SAC), 21,39 Jeddah Arts, is holding its third annual central exhibition and associated events in Jeddah from February to May, SAC members revealed in a press briefing on Wednesday. Local art
E-commerce creates more opportunities for Saudi women
Many economists stress the importance of electronic markets in Saudi Arabia, their financial mega-returns and the availability of jobs for young businesswomen. A number of economists and businesswomen believe these markets still need organization and codification of their work. They
Naif center earns global respect
The Mohammad bin Naif Counseling and Care Center has attracted global interest for its experience in correcting terrorist minds and cleansing them from extremist and deviant ideas, according to an online newspaper. International delegations from 35 countries have visited the
SCTNH: Women can rent hotel rooms without ‘mahram’
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has warned all providers of tourist accommodation services, including furnished apartments and hotels, against refraining from providing such services to women without mahram (guardian). Non-acceptance of women without mahram in these
KSA, Mexico to endorse 9 pacts today
Saudi Arabia and Mexico will endorse today nine major agreements that will align the economic interests and development goals of the two countries. The accords will be signed following talks between Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman
Pakistan premier arriving tomorrow
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Riyadh on Monday, Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said on Saturday. The Pakistani prime minister will be accompanied by his country’s military chief Gen. Raheel Sharif. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said
Houthi horror: Teachers tortured, served food in waste container
Houthis can cross all limits when it comes to violation of human rights. This is evident from the tale of horror narrated by the two Saudi teachers who were held captive for almost 10 months by the terrorists in Yemen.
Academy honors 24 Muslim reverts
A total of 24 Muslim reverts of various nationalities, mainly from the Philippines, Sri Lanka and India, were honored by Molana Hifzur Rehman Seoharvi Academy at its annual program here recently. The reverts narrated their stories of how they were
Walkways for Blink to be build in Saudi Arabia
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is also adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, has approved a project to establish dedicated and special walkways for the blind and visually impaired people in Makkah, Jeddah and Taif.
Minister orders action against erring hiring companies
Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani has ordered action against recruiting firms which have allegedly refused to provide services, violating rules and regulations. The minister gave the direction to various bodies in his ministry, following complaints in this regard, local media reported
Half a million visit Jeddah festival
The third annual Historic Jeddah Festival has welcomed 450,000 visitors over eight days this year. The official spokesman for the Red Crescent in Makkah, Ali Al-Ghamdi, said that mobile teams were on site at the festival, and were equipped with
Health depts under fire over fiscal issues
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih has accused bodies affiliated with his ministry, including the health directorates, of failing to pre-plan for projects. This, he said, has led to an increase in their spending during the past financial year. The minister also
OIC ministers to discuss Iran attacks on Jan. 21
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called an extraordinary meeting of their foreign ministers on Jan. 21 to discuss the mob attacks on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and the consulate in Mashhad. “It was decided to hold an
Abandoned cars a safety problem in Riyadh
Broken down cars abandoned in several locations of the city not only pose as an environment hazard, but they are also used as storage facilities for illicit products, residents say. They warned about an increase in this phenomenon lately and
Ministries join hands for housing relief
Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani and Housing Minister Majed Al-Hogail on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for housing projects. “The deal aims at providing sufficient and comfortable housing projects to the citizens in the Kingdom’s various regions,” an online
38% drop in private sector Saudi employment
The rate of employment among Saudis declined by 38 percent in the private sector during 2015 as compared to the year before, while it increased by 60 percent among expatriates. This fact was revealed during a recent discussion by Shoura
TVTC, Aramco launch new programs
The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) has launched new training programs with several companies including Aramco to prepare young Saudis for the country’s industries. On Thursday, the TVTC announced further cooperation with Saudi Aramco. It had last year set
Djibouti plans security pact with Kingdom
Head of the diplomatic mission and ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti in Riyadh, Dya-Eddin Said Bamakhrama, said his country will sign an agreement with the Kingdom in the near future to coordinate security cooperation between the two countries within
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