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
Safety measures strictly enforced in high-rise buildings, says official
The Civil Defense Department in Riyadh has achieved 95 percent success in its campaign to ensure safety of people living in high-rise buildings in the capital city, said Maj. Gen. Ayesh Bin Ahmed Al-Talhi, director of the department in the
MOI has a proactive policy to counter rumors: Al-Turki
Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman of the Interior Ministry, has highlighted the ministry’s proactive policy to confront rumors targeting security agencies and activities. “We deal with these rumors and allegations by speaking to the media and divulging the real facts,”
Winter rains in Riyadh
Various parts of the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Qassim, Hofuf and the Eastern Province, experienced rainfall throughout the day on Tuesday. In view of the inclement weather forecast, all schools in the Riyadh and Qassim will remain closed on Wednesday also,
King attends funeral prayers for Prince Bandar
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman offers funeral prayers for Prince Bandar Bin Faisal at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on Tuesday. Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior; Prince Muqrin, Makkah
King receives princes, Grand Mufti, scholars, citizens
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday princes, the Grand Mufti, scholars and a group of citizens who came to greet him. The King also received the Speaker of Kuwait National
EduEx 2015 provides unique platform for budding talents
The International Indian School-Dammam (IISD) recently organized EduEx 2015, an educational exhibition. The day is also observed as Children’s Day in India. Every year, IISD organizes this type of exhibition section-wise. This year, it was organized by Boys Secondary Section
Saudi and Russian delegates to hold business forum in Moscow
A high-profile business conference hosting Russian and Saudi delegates will begin this week in Moscow, Arab News reported on Tuesday. The governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, Abdullatif Al-Othman, travelled to Russia on Tuesday to co-chair the forum
A week after the rains, Jeddah still has swamps and water logs
Almost a week after the heavy rains that lashed Jeddah and other areas on Wednesday, the Red Sea coastal city is still suffering from swamps and water logs though life on several streets has become normal. Residents of Harazat District
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Bandar Al-Faisal passes away
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Bandar Al-Faisal, the son of King Faisal, has passed away at the age of 72. Funeral prayers will be held for him at Imam Turki bin Abdullah mosque in Riyadh today, the Royal Court announced in a
35,000 workers giving final touches to Mataf expansion
As many as 35,000 workers are giving the final touches to the expansion work of the Mataf (circumambulation area) and the northern plazas of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Quoting informed sources, Makkah daily said on Monday that about 14,000
2.5% tax on unused urban land
In a landmark decision to address the growing housing shortage and to make homes more affordable, the Council of Ministers on Monday approved a law to impose tax on undeveloped plots of land in urban areas. The weekly session of
Girl abducted: SR1m reward offered
A SR1 million reward has been offered to anyone providing information that could lead to the whereabouts of a two-year-old girl kidnapped in Riyadh. Juri Al-Khaldi was kidnapped inside a clinic on Riyadh’s busy Khurais Road on Friday afternoon. The
10 Saudis fighting for Daesh captured in Iraq
Ten Saudis fighting for the Daesh terrorist organization have been captured by the Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq during battle, an online newspaper reported on Sunday. An adviser at the Iraqi President’s office was quoted as saying that the Kurdish
Saudi labor ministry opens up ‘all job opportunities for women’
Under pressure from the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Saudi Ministry of Labor has dropped a clause which protected women workers from hazardous and dangerous jobs, Makkah Arabic daily quoted a source as saying on Sunday. The source said the
Bank Association Confirm Muqee Cards Acceptance
Banks have denied they are encountering problems in updating the accounts of new Muqeem card holders, but acknowledged the absence of coordination mechanisms with the Ministry of Interior concerning the identity documents. Customers had alleged that some banks were refusing
Government supports 400 firms in scientific research
The government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has paid great attention to scientific and technological developments including electronic warfare and the operation of radar systems, King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) President Prince
No fees for Haj, Umrah visas in Saudi missions
Overseas Saudi missions are not charging any fee for Haj or Umrah visas, the minister of Haj categorically stated. In a firm denial, the minister, Bandar Hajjar, said: “There is no logic behind such talks. The Kingdom has been spending
Compulsory health insurance on expat visitors from next month
The Cooperative Health Insurance Council will begin implementing compulsory health insurance on expatriate visitors from next month. The number of expatriate visitors to the Kingdom is estimated at 1.6 million annually. However, Haj and Umrah pilgrims, diplomats and visitors to
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