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
Many firms spending ‘too little’ on social causes
Firms in Saudi Arabia are spending too little on social development in the country, according to a recent study. This comes as the Shoura Council’s Zeinab Abu Talib has proposed a national social responsibility program that can monitor the spending
488 surgeries conducted for pilgrims at Al-Noor Hospital
Al-Noor Specialist Hospital performed 488 surgical operations for pilgrims during the recent Haj. The procedures included 23 brain and neurosurgery operations, six procedures related to blood vessels, 192 orthopedic surgeries, 98 general surgeries, twenty-two cosmetic procedures, four otolaryngology surgeries, six
Terror attack foiled in Saihat; gunman killed
Five people were killed and nine injured after a gunman, wearing explosives, opened fire on a Shiite meeting hall on Friday in the eastern city of Saihat, witnesses and security sources said. Earlier, the Al Ekhbariya TV quoted sources as
Saudi Kayan pulls down Tadawul index
Shares in Saudi petrochemical manufacturer Saudi Kayan tumbled on Thursday after it swung to a third-quarter loss, pulling down the Tadawul All-Share index. Most Middle East bourses — apart from in Saudi Arabia and Qatar — were closed for Islamic
UAE firm ‘wants to use’ Saudi water saving invention
A Saudi inventor says that his water-saving polymer technology is now being sought by a firm in the United Arab Emirates to plant trees. Entrepreneur Ibrahim Alalim, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates, said talks are underway with
People wounded after fire shots at mosque in eastern Saudi
Some people were left wounded after fire shots targeted goes of a Shiite mosque in the eastern Saudi city of Saihat, Al Arabiya News Channel reported Friday. There are no further information detailing the violent incident. This is not the
Top French firms and sovereign fund acquire $150 million of KHC shares
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), met Laurent Fabius, French minister of foreign affairs in Riyadh. The meeting was also attended by Mohammed Fahmi, KHC’s CFO, Hassna Alturki, executive manager for International Relations to the chairman,
KSA to boost quality and efficiency in industries
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman wants the country to improve its production of top quality products to help boost the economy. The king’s strategies were outlined in a speech delivered on his behalf by Minister of Trade
Nitaqat: Saudis in private sector up to 1.7 million
The number of Saudis working in the private sector during 2015 rose to 1.7 million, up from about 700,000 in 2011, while the number of Saudi women working in the sector reached about 400,000 employees, up from only 50,000 four
Shape up or ship out, MoH warns private hospitals
The Health Ministry has issued a stern warning to private hospitals not providing quality services for patients. If they don’t improve performance, their names would be made public immediately, according to Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih. Al-Falih said that self-regulation has
KSA and Turkey: Russian support for Assad a ‘big mistake’
Turkey and Saudi Arabia on Thursday warned Russia over the consequences of its intervention in Syria, with Ankara telling Moscow its bombing campaign in support of the regime was a “big mistake.” “Russia is making a big mistake,” Turkish Foreign
King meets with WTO chief
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met with the director general of World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevedo, in Riyadh on Thursday to review a number of topics of common interest. The meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace was attended
Saudi forces shoot down Houthi Scud
Saudi-led forces shot down a ballistic missile on Thursday morning launched from Sanaa by Houthi forces and those allied to deposed Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The roar of the missile, believed to be a Scud, was heard kilometers away
German minister to discuss Syria, Iran
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday and Monday for talks on key regional issues including Syria, said Michael Ohnmacht, spokesman of the German Embassy, here Thursday. “The program of the visit includes talks with his
No more visas for expat men dressmakers
The Ministry of Labor has stopped issuing visas for expatriate men to work as dressmakers. The decision was taken to ensure that jobs are made available for Saudi women, said Abdelmoneim Al-Shihri, undersecretary at the ministry and assistant for special
Saudi Post issues memorable stamps
The Saudi Post Corporation (SPC) has issued commemorative stamps to document allegiance to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and defense minister. The commemorative stamps have
Crackdown on citizens marrying illegal expat women
The governorate here has warned citizens that they would be punished for marrying illegal expatriate women without permission, especially those living in southern border villages, a local publication reported Thursday. Ali bin Mousa Zalla, spokesman of the governorate, said citizens
20 pilgrims with forged passports arrested
Twenty foreign pilgrims were found with fake passports this year, according to the Passport Department. Brig. Gen. Niyaf Al-Rowais, commander of Haj department, said the pilgrims were deported to their countries after their fingerprints were taken, a local publication reported.
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