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 seizes five million amphetamine tablets
Saudi authorities said Sunday that they had seized more than five million amphetamine tablets and arrested 11 people in one of the kingdom’s largest drug busts. The suspects — nine Saudis and two Sudanese citizens — were arrested in Riyadh
Endowments in Makkah ‘vital for development’
Endowments in Makkah should be protected because they aid in raising living standards, development of the city and improving services for pilgrims. This is according to Maher bin Saleh Jamal, chairman of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI),
Four die, three others from same family hurt in highway accident
Four people died recently while three others from the same family were injured due to a car collision on the road to Thumamah in the Saudi capital. “It makes the heart sink that four people died and three others were
Firms using Smart Taxi apps ‘are not licensed’
The official spokesman for the traffic and transportation directorate in Makkah, Omar Bamasfaer, said that foreign taxi companies working through smart applications are illegal and don’t have an official license to practice inside the Kingdom. Bamasfaer said the ministry doesn’t
A hug that brought smiles to the faces of Indian, Pakistani expats
They have the mandate, the will and, to top it all, the courage. What happened on Friday in the subcontinent was unparalleled. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, breaking all protocols and overcoming any fear of an opposition backlash at home,
New tourism regulations in 5 months
The Committee on Tourism at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the branch of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) in Riyadh, recently held an introductory workshop where the topic was the new regulations pertaining
620 productive families take part in local products expo
As many as 620 Saudi productive families displayed their homemade products at a week-long local products exhibition that kicked off here on Thursday. The event, Saudi Producers 3, at the Riyadh International Convention Center and Exhibition was organized by the
Travel process for Saudi, Gulf nationals ‘very fast’ at airports
A top official at the Riyadh Passport office said here recently that the travel process for Saudi and Gulf national takes less than 10 minutes at the airport. A device is kept in front of each employee at the King
Jazan fire triggers major review of health facilities
A comprehensive survey of all health facilities will be carried out to build a high level of confidence and trust and avoid recurrence of incidents like the Jazan hospital fire, Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih has said. A total of 24
Islamic coalition an extension of Saudi role
The newly formed Islamic Forces Coalition led by Saudi Arabia is an extension of the Kingdom’s role in projecting the bright image of Islam in the world, said the secretary-general of the King Abdullah International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural
Rumors on Yemenis’ visitor cards false
The visitor cards issued by Saudi Arabia to Yemenis cannot be converted into permanent residency cards and the rumors about this are false, a leader of the Yemeni community in Jazan has said. “The issue is still under consideration and
Shoura seeks citizens’ views
The Shoura Council has sought suggestions from citizens ahead of its upcoming session. Citizens can send their queries or proposals to Social Affairs Minister Majed Al-Qassabi via e-mail: [email protected], or fax (0114413537) until Monday, the Shoura Council said. “The minister,
Longest-serving Haram muezzin passes away
The longest-serving muezzin of the Gand Mosque in Makkah, Mohammed Siraj Ma’arof, died Friday at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital. He took over the job after the death of his father 34 years ago. He was buried at the Al-Ula Cemetery in
Heroic nurse saved 7 babies from blaze
The Jazan hospital tragedy saw some heroic acts from staff at the hospital, including nurse Amirah Ismail, who along with colleagues, risked their lives to save seven children who had been in the nursery when the fire broke out on
Bylaw for antiquities, urban heritage and museums approved
Prince Sultan Bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), has approved the executive regulations for antiquities, urban heritage and museums, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The board of directors of SCTH had
Jazan Emir visits fire accident injured
Prince Muhammad Bin Nasser, Emir of Jazan region, visited on Thursday the scene of fire that swept through the intensive care unit and maternity ward of the Jazan General Hospital. He was briefed on the progress of the ongoing investigation
Riyadh in grip of chilly, wet weather
The cold spell, chilly wind and wet conditions continued in Riyadh Friday, forcing people to stay indoors and the government issuing warnings of slippery roads and flooding in low-lying areas. The temperature fell below 10 degrees Celsius, with a strong
Panel to look into teachers’ grievances
The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently issued a circular for the formation of a committee to grant more privileges to teachers in the Kingdom. Education Minister Ahmad Al-Issa said the issuance of the circular is part of a comprehensive plan
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