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
Saudi investments unruffled by oil drop
The Kingdom’s recent moves in the oil industry are sending a strong message to the world about its commitment to preserving its market share, a leading Saudi analyst said on Friday. “Saudi Arabia wants to assure the world and oil
Unique mosques deliver a message of light
Many mosques in the Islamic world are similar in terms of features and shape, but the mosques where the holy rituals are performed are different. They are closed all year round due to their location away from population centers, until
Khula divorce cases rise 48% in Kingdom
There has been a 48 percent rise in women seeking khula divorces from their husbands this Islamic year compared to the previous year, according to figures released by the Justice Ministry. Khula involves a woman securing a divorce from her
4,000 Saudis quit govt jobs
In the past five years, 3,866 government employees at a number of ministries and government agencies have resigned. According to government statistics, 40 percent of resignations came from employees in the health and education sectors between the Hijri years 1431
Worshippers nab Daesh suspect
Several Saudi worshippers at a mosque in Riyadh on Friday cornered a young supporter of the Daesh terrorist group and handed him over to the police. The man, in his twenties, had been attending the noon prayers at Al-Shuhada mosque
Nurse who saved injured mall patient receives job offers
Saudi female nurse Areej Al-Qahtani who attended to an injured man during a shooting at Al-Riyadh Mall Wednesday was rewarded with a job offer from both the Ministry of Health and the National Guard. According to an online report, Prince
Haia cracks down on smokers
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) has been cracking down on people smoking shisha in public places, including beaches and parks. Arab News recently visited a public park in Wadi Namir, Dariyah region,
Assad ‘must go’ to stop Syria bleeding
Saudi Arabia has reiterated that those whose hands are stained with the blood of the Syrian people have no place in a new Syria. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir expressed deep concern over the international community’s
Islamic scholar calls for proper youth guidance
A senior Saudi scholar has called for the creation of youth cafes that offer jobs and various activities to keep them away from extremist individuals and groups. Sheikh Ayed Al-Qarni, who is also an author, said that youth cafes could
Pilgrims laud KSA’s efforts in making Haj a success
Haj is over and the pilgrims have started returning home, with many of them appreciating the efforts the Kingdom makes in ensuring the success of the pilgrimage. Despite two unfortunate incidents — the crane accident and stampede — that claimed
Saudis winning top social media awards
Saudis have recently scooped several top awards for their use of social media, demonstrating their talent and commitment to issues affecting their communities. In March, a Saudi won most of the awards at the prestigious social media Arab Pioneer Awards
KSA likely to see 30 million religious tourists by 2025
The number of religious tourists is expected to rise from 17.5 million recorded last year to between 25 and 30 million in 2025, which would be a boost to the country’s economy, say economists. The contribution of religious tourism to
Environmental forum to focus on women’s role
The Saudi Environmental Society (SENS) is keen to provide the best solutions in working toward a more sustainable environment in the Kingdom. As a reflection of this, the organization is now planning the largest sustainable environmental forum in the Kingdom
Africans held for illegally cooking food for pilgrims
The Makkah Municipality recently raided an unlicensed kitchen in Aziziah district of the holy city and arrested a number of Africans who were preparing food for pilgrims. “The area has many buildings where pilgrims were staying during the Haj season,”
Terrorists in possession of ‘dangerous explosives’
Shoura Council member Maj. Gen. Nasser bin Anzi Al-Shaibani said that the possession of explosives by youth belonging to terrorist organizations is a dangerous matter, especially as the explosives seized by on Monday have the capacity to destroy large areas.
New Jeddah airport to open in mid-2016
The upgrade of King Abdulaziz International Airport here is 85 percent complete and would open on schedule in mid-2016. This is according to a report in a local publication on Wednesday, which said that the arrival and departure halls include
Three women hurt in Houthi shelling
Three women have been struck by an incoming missile from Yemeni territory, and have sustained various injuries in the Al-Harth province of Jazan. Spokesman of the Directorate of Civil Defense in Jazan Maj. Yahya bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani said that at
Saudi Arabia deplores world’s inaction on Syria
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister reiterated that there is “no other political solution except the principles of the Geneva I agreement” regarding Syria, in a speech in front of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said
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