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
Free SIM card, airtime for new expat workers
The Ministry of Labor plans to provide all new expatriate workers free SIM cards and airtime so that they can contact their families, the ministry and their own embassies if required. Expatriate workers in the Kingdom welcomed the ministry’s decision
Yemenis can extend visa via Absher
Yemeni expatriates can extend their visit visas by paying a fee of SR100 and applying online through the Absher system, an official of the General Directorate of Passports has said. The six-month visa extension, which took effect on the 21st
Ancient sites in Al-Ahsa set to be revamped
Six programs have been instituted to restore ancient sites in Al-Ahsa province. Al-Ahsa Mayor Adel Al-Mulhem said in a press statement that the sites include Al-Qaisariya Souk, Al-Haddadin Street next to the souk, the area surrounding Al-Madrasah Al-Emiriah, and some
Shoura pushes for Haia ‘behavior book’
The Shoura Council has urged the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) to implement its strategic plan, which includes compiling a list of banned behaviors that can help prevent adverse interpretations by its field workers.
Contestants shine at Toastmasters annual event
Celebrating the completion of 14 years, PACE Toastmasters Club held its annual club contest with an array of interesting talks under the theme “Involve, Invoke, Inspire.” The meeting was called to order by Jimmy Chacko, president of PACE Toastmasters Club.
C. Asian states seek to join coalition
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan are considering joining the 34-nation Saudi-led alliance against global terrorism. Speaking to Arab News on Monday, Rasim Rzayev, Azerbaijan’s ambassador in Riyadh, confirmed that his country is considering a proposal by the Kingdom to join the group.
Saudis shoot down Yemeni missile over Jizan
Saudi air defence systems shot down a ballistic missile fired from Yemen, state media reported. Warring parties in Yemen, where forces in a Saudi-led Arab coalition are trying to restore President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to power, agreed a renewable seven-day
Military alliance to protect Ummah from the evils of terrorism: Cabinet
The Council of Ministers on Monday emphasized that the formation of the 34-country Islamic military alliance to combat terror is part of performing the duty of protecting the Islamic Ummah from the evils of all armed terrorist groups and organizations
OIC chief: Freedom of speech doesn’t mean insulting Islam
Iyad Madani, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has said that freedom of the press and expression is an important issue as it expresses the heartbeat of citizens and their concerns. “But such freedom of expression as a
Cabinet reviews key issues
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday briefed the Cabinet over the phone call he received from the king of Bahrain, the call he made to the president of Nigeria, and the results of his talks with
Councilors could face law suits if they fail to fulfill poll promises
A number of citizens in the Eastern Province said that they will take members of the new local councils to court if they don’t keep the promises they made during their local elections campaigns, warning that these promises are documented
Heavy rain, cold on way
Large parts of the Kingdom are likely to experience heavy rain and a drop in temperature as a cold spell takes effect over the coming week, according to forecasts. Abdullah Al-Harbi, a forecaster, said the cold spell would start from
King’s Shoura speech to lay out KSA’s road map
All eyes will turn to the Dome of the Shoura Council in Riyadh on Wednesday as Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman delivers his speech to mark the work of the fourth year of the sixth session of
WMC slams terror, urges Muslim unity
The World Muslim Congress (WMC) strives for world peace and the Muslim Ummah should stay united against terrorism, Abdullah Omar Naseef, the president of the organization, said here recently. The WMC chief was speaking at the executive members’ meeting, which
Haia calls for banning shisha along corniche
In an effort to curb the spread of shisha among visitors in Jeddah, the Haia has submitted a report on the matter to the Department of Religious Affairs at the Haia, detailing the increase in its use among men and
Child suffers skull fracture, no beds in 5 big hospitals
Five hospitals in Jeddah refused to admit a Saudi child who had suffered a fracture on the skull, which led to his being unconscious for 48 hours, a website reported on Monday. The child, Khalid Mosleh Al-Mobadi, had fallen from
Emir inspects work at Haramain stations
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region and Adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, said on Sunday that the Haramain Railway will address the problem of unplanned neighborhoods in the holy city. “The railway project is instrumental in
Yemen truce extended; next-round talks on Jan. 14
Yemen’s much-violated cease-fire will be extended for seven days after it officially expires Monday, the head of the government negotiation team said Sunday at UN-brokered talks in Switzerland. “The truce will be extended for seven more days and will then
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