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
Toyota 2016 Land Cruiser: Advanced technologies ensure highest levels of protection
Abdul Latif Jameel and Toyota have announced the launch of the 2016 Land Cruiser in the Kingdom, introducing a technically advanced luxury SUV with genuine off-road capabilities, enhanced refinement and comfort for passengers. This world-beating, go-anywhere Land Cruiser is the
31 female candidates withdraw from polls
Thirty-one female candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming municipal council elections. This is according to Jedaie’ Al-Qahtani, spokesman of the committee overseeing the polls, who said there would now be 1,071 women candidates contesting the elections on Dec. 12. These
9 expat CAs forged certificates
Nine people who submitted their job applications with forged certificates as qualified chartered accountants have been booked for inquiry, according to a statement from the Saudi Organization of Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA). Confirming the report, Ahmed Moghames, secretary-general of SOCPA,
Second branch of Marcaroni Grill opens in Riyadh
Romano’s Macaroni Grill, a leading US restaurant brand within the Italian casual dining segment, officially opened its second branch in Takhassusi Street, Riyadh. The restaurant is already the talk of the town because of its authentic and sumptuous Italian taste
Most expats ‘feel safe in KSA’
Most expatriates feel safe in the Kingdom and have been able to save, buy homes, pay for education and travel abroad, according to a survey conducted by Western Union. The company, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange,
Photo of Saudi suicide mosque bomber emerges
Security spokesman for the Saudi Interior Ministry has indentified the suicide bomber who targeted a mosque in Najran on Monday night as Saad Saeed al-Harthy. Al Arabiya has learned from official sources al-Harthy is 35 years of age and hails
GCC meeting to plan better university education
Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil will open on Wednesday the 21st meeting of the rectors and presidents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) universities and higher education institutions that will discuss common academic development programs. The higher education summit is being hosted
Indian body seeks ties with NGOs
An Indian Islamic scholar who is currently in the Kingdom on an invitation from the Alwaleed Philanthropies said that his organization wants to develop cultural cooperation with NGOs in the Kingdom. Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed (Kanthapuram Abubaker Musliyar), secretary-general of the
Four women inventors make the nation proud
Four Saudi female students from Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University were awarded the Diamond, Gold and Platinum medals in the British Invention Show and Awards for 2015, which was held in London from October 21 to 24. Bedour Al-Maghrabi, Maha
Petrol pipelines to Riyadh to be built by Aramco
The Cabinet has approved a recommendation from the Shoura Council for Saudi Aramco to build petrol pipelines to Riyadh and set up new stations in remote rural areas. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Custodian of
Saudi Sipchem CEO says expects boost in 2016 performance
Saudi International Petrochemical Co’s (Sipchem) chief executive told Al Arabiya News Channel on Tuesday that he forecasts his company‘s performance to improve in 2016 with higher product prices. “I am optimistic that 2016 will be a better year in stabilizing
Saudi aid official wants Yemen ceasefire
Saudi Arabia would like to see a ceasefire in Yemen to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid, but it does not trust the Houthi rebels to abide by such a truce, the head of a Saudi center that coordinates
Saudi King Salman talks with Putin, discusses Syria
Saudi King Salman on Monday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone conversation to discuss the Syrian conflict, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The call comes after Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubair on Sunday reiterated and emphasized Riyadh’s
Kiswa back to its normal position
The lower part of the Kaaba Kiswa (the black cloth covering the Kaaba) which had been rolled up during Haj has been unfolded to its normal position. This is the first Kiswa to be woven during the reign of Custodian
Suicide blast in Saudi mosque kills at least 3
At least three people were killed and several others were wounded Monday after a suicide bombing hit the inside of a mosque in the Saudi city of Najran, close to the Yemeni frontier, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. Worshipers were
Singapore Food Festival makes its debut in Jeddah, draws crowd
Singapore Tourism Board, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Jeddah, the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport (Singapore), Crowne Plaza Jeddah and Singapore Airlines announced the start of the much-awaited Singapore Food Festival last Thursday that runs
Kingdom: Transport projects going ahead as scheduled
Saudi Arabia is proceeding with public transport projects as scheduled and companies may face penalties if there are delays, Transport Minister Abdullah Al-Muqbil was quoted as saying by a leading local newspaper. With low oil prices slashing the government’s export
Flynas in talks to buy 4 new aircraft
Saudi Arabian budget carrier flynas, which made its first profit this year, is in talks with plane manufacturers Airbus and Boeing as it seeks to purchase four new aircraft over the next four years, its CEO said. “Profitability has given
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