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
Businessmen urged to select Asir region for new investment
Asir Gov. Prince Faisal bin Khalid has called on businessmen to invest in the region and assured that any obstacles in the process will be removed. Prince Faisal pledged continued support to project in the region and stressed the importance
Jeddah Motor Show records 150,000 visitors
Curtains fell on Jeddah Motor Show 2015, as it concluded its 37th edition at Jeddah Convention & Exhibition Center on Dec. 17. An estimated 150,000 visitors toured the Saudi International Motor Show (SIMS) and its various activities during its five-day
Shoura eyes reducing Haia powers: Vote today
The Shoura Council will vote on Monday (today) on a proposal to identify tasks of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) by issuing specific guidelines for the body’s members. A Shoura member who
Novel approach to boost economy
The Council for Economic and Development Affairs, led by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, second deputy premier and defense minister, has been running several initiatives to consult citizens and decision-makers about economic issues. The initiative was started by the
New Judicial Buildings Planned – Minister of Justice
The Ministry of Justice plans to construct 72 judicial buildings across the Kingdom worth over SR2 billion as part of its upgrading efforts to make them world-class facilities. The new buildings, according to Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani, underwent a
5,013 illegal expats arrested in Madinah
Security authorities have arrested 5,013 illegal expats during the month of Safar in Madinah, according to the district police. Madinah police chief Maj. Gen. Abdul Hadi Al-Shahrani said his force arrested expatriates of different nationalities, who have violated the labor
Saudization: Ministry says govt agencies uncooperative
The Ministry of Civil Service admitted that it has failed in replacing expatriates by Saudis in various organs of the state. It complained that government agencies were not cooperating with it in Saudiazation in some of the jobs occupied by
Expats don’t have to marry in court now
The Ministry of Justice intends to assign a special mazoun (imam) to sign marriage contracts for non-Saudis at home. Other marriage contract procedures will be canceled for non-Saudis in the courts of personal status to spare them of the trouble
Experts to document traditional qat art
Jasser Al-Herbish, chief of the National Handicraft Program at the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) said the program is looking to expand the current Qat crafts by involving them in gifts and interior designs of hotels and
Group to boost Muslim unity
The 34-nation alliance will unify the Islamic world against terrorism as well as promote development of Muslim countries, said Ahmed Mohammed Ali, president of Islamic Development Bank (IDB). Saudi Arabia’s move to form the alliance is praiseworthy and the Muslim
Sri Lankan school to open in EP
It’s good news for all Sri Lankans in the Eastern Province as the Ministry of Education (MoE) has issued a license to the community in Dammam to operate a school in the region. Thanking the MoE for its decision, Sri
900 disabled citizens land jobs at private enterprises
As many as 900 disabled Saudis were employed by various local firms participating in the 2nd National Employment Forum for disabled persons which concluded here this week. In his opening speech, Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of Disabled Children’s Association
Erdogan to visit on Dec. 29
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the Kingdom on Dec. 29. He will meet with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and discuss means of strengthening relations between the two countries politically, economically, militarily and culturally. According
Religious leaders back anti-terror alliance
Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah Saleh bin Humaid said that the Kingdom achieved remarkable success in its fight against terrorism for nearly two decades in thwarting terrorist plans. At the same time, leaders of the Islamic
Top Pak award for Saudi officer reflects stronger ties
Pakistan’s move to honor Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Abdullah S. Al-Sultan with Nishan-e-Imtiaz, one of the top military decorations of the country, shows Saudi-Pak defense ties are growing stronger. The timing of the award assumes significance as the
Riyadh Metro 26% complete
Seventy-four percent of the main stations of Riyadh Metro are complete. Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bander said that the difficult stages in the project have been overcome and work done can now be seen on the surface. He was
Saudi Arabia warns Umrah firms against shabby lodging for pilgrims
The Hajj Ministry has warned Umrah companies not to lodge their pilgrims in unsuitable accommodations in Makkah and Madinah and threatened violators with severe punishment. “If the pilgrims of a certain company were found without accommodation in one of the
Syria settlement ‘should not hinge’ on Assad’s fate
Ending the crisis in Syria should not hinge on deciding the fate of President Bashar al-Assad, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday. Ahead of a new round of international talks on Syria in New York on Friday, Ban said disagreements
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