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
Easy-to-learn Qur’an course concludes at Haram
A course on understanding Qur’an and prayers was held recently at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The course, which imparted the easy way of understanding Qur’an and prayers, was conducted by Qur’an Academy with the permission of Sheikh Abdul Rahman
Generational transgression
Influenced by popular Western culture, many young men in the Kingdom today walk around with strange haircuts, jewelry and funky attire, Al-Riyadh newspaper reports. The question is to what extent these new trends influence the way young men think and
Over 53% of Saudi users pay for apps
In collaboration with On Device Research, ArabNet has launched one of the most comprehensive mobile application behavior reports highlighting that over 53% of Saudi smartphone users have paid for apps, and that the majority prefer a single upfront payment. With
Maison opens in Jeddah
Maison Boucheron, one of the famous luxuries jewelry houses, opened its Boutique at El-Khayyat Center in Jeddah (Nov. 4) and the launch of the first boutique in Saudi Arabia was well attended by prominent figures, woman and journalists. Maison Boucheron
Pakistan’s envoy fetes 10 firms
The Saudi Build 2015 at Riyadh Exhibition Company ended on a successful note with active participation from 35 countries. About 800 companies from various sectors of construction and build participated in this mega event. Owing to the importance of boom
Taqeem cites important role of valuation in Kingdom
Minister of Commerce and Industry Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has said that the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem) has been playing an important role in the Saudi economy since its establishment. “Taqeem regulates and supervises the valuation profession, which is involved
Persecution of Myanmar Muslims flayed
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed deep concern over continued violence, incitement, hate speeches and discrimination against Muslims in Myanmar. The Kingdom’s UN representative Faisal bin Hassan Trad called on Myanmar’s government to grant, among other things, full citizenship
Pitching for better youth engagement in policy-decisions
The United Nations in New York is the official headquarters to over 193 countries which discuss everything from diplomacy and security, to equal rights and environmental awareness. It is also where world leaders from kings, presidents and prime ministers gather
Civil Defense ready for rainy weather
Civil Defense in Riyadh has drawn up a strategic plan to meet all eventualities in the event of flooding and rains in the region. According to the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME), thunderstorms accompanied by rain and sandstorm are
Grand mufti says Daesh un-Islamic
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has slammed the Daesh terrorist group as corrupt and un-Islamic. Al-Asheikh, speaking at a seminar focusing on ways to counter the organization at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on Thursday, said the
Nissan Maxima 2016 ‘4-door sports car’ stirs car buffs in KSA
Following its regional launch in the Middle East, Nissan has unveiled the all-new, game-changing Nissan Maxima 2016 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The completely redesigned 8th generation model is the sportiest, most powerful Maxima ever, and is set to
Saudi-Pakistan ties get a big boost
Relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia received a big boost with the recent two-day visit by Pakistan Army chief Gen. Raheel Sharif to meet Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and other leaders, say experts. The king held
25,000 teachers to train abroad
The Ministry of Education will send 25,000 teachers for training in developed countries. In a report to the Shoura Council to be discussed in the next session, the ministry said that it will send 25,000 teachers abroad to train in
Parents and private schools ‘must sign detailed contracts’
Parents and private schools must sign detail contracts that would outline both parties’ responsibilities and prevent a hike in fees, according to a circular issued by the Education Ministry. Nora Al-Uqala, director of private and foreign education at the Riyadh
‘Honey trap’: Saudi religious police ‘used porn’ to lure suspects
Saudi Makkah newspaper has accused the Committee for Protection of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, known in Western media as Religious Police, of using obscene photographs to lure suspected criminals online. According to the newspaper, the Bureau of Investigation and
Drug gangs’ aim is to spoil youth, not profit
Drug gangs have been targeting Saudi Arabia not for trade or profit but to destroy its youth, according to the National Committee for Combating Drugs. “This is evident from the fact that the large quantities of seized drugs that were
Saudi Aramco demonstrates track-record of energy efficiency
Saudi Aramco has welcomed global energy ministers, officials and experts from the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) to its Dhahran headquarters to demonstrate its industry leadership in greenhouse gases (GHG) management, including energy efficiency and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
‘Reject Daesh and avoid prison’
Supporters of the Daesh terrorist group who eventually come to their senses and reject the organization’s extremist ideology would be forgiven and not imprisoned. This is according to Ahmad Al-Ruthaiman, professor of religion and intellectual security at Hail University and
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