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
UK takes steps to mend crucial ties
Days after Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf, the Saudi ambassador to Britain, wrote a powerful piece in The Telegraph voicing concern at the way Saudi Arabia was being lectured and treated in Britain, David Cameron’s government has taken several measures to
Riyadh hopes Iran quits ‘aggressive policies’
Saudi Arabia hopes Iran will use the financial proceeds it secures after sanctions are lifted after its nuclear deal with world powers to develop its economy rather than for “aggressive policies,” Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said at a security conference
No deal on Assad’s fate at Vienna talks
The US, Russia and more than a dozen other nations directed the UN to start a new diplomatic process between Syria’s government and opposition groups with the goal of reaching a nationwide cease-fire and political transition — but without an
Two-day weekend for private sector: New study underway
The Labor Ministry has announced that it would conduct a study to determine the viability of having a 2-day weekend and a 40-hour work week for the private sector. In a post on its Twitter account recently, the ministry stated
Awards instituted for outstanding Filipino expats
The search for 10 outstanding overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Western Region is on. Launched this week, the 2015 Search for Gawad Dangal (Pride of the Philippines) is a joint undertaking of the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah together
South American envoys come together to promote culture
A number of Latin American ambassadors gathered in the capital on Tuesday together with Saudi dignitaries and businessmen to showcase the culture and rich heritage of these states to their Saudi counterparts in the Kingdom. The event, dubbed the “Cultural
20,000 houses ready for distribution in EP
The Housing Ministry has announced it would soon hand over 20,000 properties to citizens in the Eastern Province. Shaher Al-Sahli, general manager of the ministry in the Eastern Province, said that 13,000 beneficiaries in Dammam would receive apartments, land and
Defying disability, ex-airman soars
A young Saudi has become the first person with a disability to take up paragliding in the Middle East. Mohammed Al-Sharif startled people on Thursday in Riyadh when he participated in a paragliding event, a local publication reported. Al-Sharif is
Major terror plot foiled
Security forces foiled a major terrorist attack by arresting a suspect in Tanumah, southern Asir, on Thursday, and recovering explosives from his residence. Security sources said the suspect was planning to implement a major terror plan in the Kingdom. Besides
Al-Hogail: Solving housing problem needs joint effort
Housing Minister Majed Al-Hogail has underscored the need for joint efforts between the government and private sector to solve the lack of housing facilities for citizens. “The lack of housing units is due to various factors which have accumulated over
Saudi advisory council to discuss land tax, MSCI inclusion
Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council plans to meet on Monday to discuss imposing a tax on undeveloped land, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The body advises the government on legislation. SPA did not give any details. Earlier this
Al-Dakhil: Universities moblized in nation-building
Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil said Wednesday that the ministry has come up with a strategy to promote the goals of local universities in exploring knowledge. “Their mission is to support the national output on information and the economy and contribute
Shoura urges Haia to hire women
The Shoura Council has unanimously praised the role played by the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) in upholding moral values, but also urged the body to recruit women and launch a study on harassment.
Nation prays for rain
Prayers for rain were held across the Kingdom on Thursday at mosques, schools and universities, under the orders of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. Imams of various mosques and the royal court urged Muslims to seek favor
Saudi denies coalition hit Yemen MSF hospital
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied that coalition air strikes hit a hospital in Yemen run by medical charity MSF after the attack was condemned by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The hospital in the northern city of Saada was hit
U.S., Russia, Turkey, and Saudi meet on Syria war
The foreign ministers of the United States, Russia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia met Thursday in Vienna to work through their differences on the eve of talks on the war in Syria. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and ministers Sergei
KSA, China sign oil technology accord
Saudi Arabia and China have signed a technology agreement to share expertise that would add further value to the oil industry. The two countries would each set up a center for the transfer of technology, said Prince Turki bin Saud
1,039 women to contest civic election
A total of 1,039 women are standing as candidates in the upcoming municipal council elections. They will compete in 212 or 75 percent of the 284 municipal councils, said Jadee Al-Qahtani, head of the Municipal Elections Executive Committee. Several women
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