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-Romanian ties get a boost
The opening of the Saudi Embassy in Bucharest in September 2002 was a milestone in the relations between Romania and Saudi Arabia with the exchange of high profile visits from both sides, said a source from the Saudi Ministry of
EP governor honors Khaled Al-Malik
Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif honored Al-Jazirah Editor in Chief Khaled Al-Malik for winning the 2015 Mediterranean Award for Journalism and Creativity. The award was presented by the Global Mediterranean Foundation whose jury members, belonging to 43 countries,
Efforts on to ensure best biz practices
It is important to create an appropriate work environment for businessmen and workers through cooperation and information exchange to support inspection campaigns, Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani said in Riyadh on Tuesday. He also stressed the importance of the Council of
King Salman holds talks with Barzani
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives Massoud Barzani, president of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, at his palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. They discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom and Iraq, in addition
Saudi invites Syrian opposition ahead of talks
Saudi Arabia has issued invitations to 65 Syrian opposition figures to attend a conference in Riyadh to try to unify their positions ahead of proposed Syrian peace talks, Saudi newspapers reported on Tuesday. Asharq al-Awsat and al-Hayat said no date
More Rains Expected in Jeddah
Despite many deaths and damages from floods caused by rainfall in 2009 and 2011 and as recent as last month, the city of Jeddah is yet to see a fully operational rainwater drainage system. Studies conducted on the drainage system
KSA unveils investments to develop clean energy sector
The Kingdom is launching new investments for the development, innovation and implementation of new energy-efficient technologies, particularly in the clear energy sector, to overcome challenges associated with environmental changes. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Al-Naimi, who headed the
Declare war on deviant thoughts ‘to defeat foes of Islam’
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has called on preachers in the Kingdom to fight deviant thoughts and values that are not Islamic. “This is in keeping with the significant role you play in contemporary Saudi society in view of
Indian expats celebrate Constitution Day
Leading members of the Indian expatriate community celebrated their country’s Constitution Day with a special function held at the consulate, with several speakers highlighting the document’s role in uniting the country. Constitution Day, which is held every year on Nov.
Dozens of Houthis killed in major offensive
Dozens of Yemeni Houthi militias were killed during an assault on the border with Saudi Arabia, residents and Saudi state television said on Tuesday, in what they described as a major push to try to capture territory inside the kingdom.
Indian CG urges steps to develop talents, skills
Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak has called for development of talent, skills and volunteerism among students, in addition to education. “No doubt, education remains key for turning things around, but there is need to focus on talent development, soft skills
KSA shelters 1 million Yemeni refugee
Yemeni Foreign Minister Riad Yassin recently warned that Yemen may be on the brink of social collapse after recent insurgency acts, a local newspaper reported. Yassin said that future Iranian attempts to interfere in the country might involve trying to
Terrorism, Syria to top GCC talks agenda
The Kingdom will host the summit of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Dec. 10 at which the regional leaders will discuss ways and means to fight terrorism besides key regional conflicts and global issues. The 36th GCC summit
Special forces receive 13 bomb disposal vehicles
Thanks to the backing of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, 13 purpose-built bomb disposal vehicles for use by Special Emergency Forces (SEF) in dealing with explosive materials are now in use. The announcement was made by SEF Commander Brig. Gen.
Jeddah Economic Company & Alinma Investment in SR8.4bn real estate fund deal
Jeddah Economic Company and Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Investment have signed a deal to initiate an SR8.4 billion fund. Jeddah Economic Company is the owner and developer of the Jeddah Economic City project and Jeddah Tower in Obhur, just north of
Saudi concerned over anti-Muslim, refugee rhetoric
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet’s session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday afternoon. According to SPA: – The Cabinet reviewed the latest developments in the region and the world, and the results of regional and
Contract signed for construction of charitable twin tower project in Makkah
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman gives top priority to philanthropic work and humanitarian issues, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted Prince Sultan Bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, and chairman of
KAIHF launches dialysis center in Makkah
King Abdullah International Humanitarian Foundation (KAIHF) launched a new dialysis center in Makkah as part of the King Abdullah International Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Works Dialysis Care Project. The launch ceremony was patronized by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal
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