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
Youth work as volunteers to help pilgrims in Makkah
The youths of Makkah find self-fulfilment these days as they go around to spread cheer and help in whatever way possible during the current Haj season. With smiles on their faces, they render various services for free, specially to the
17,000 public sector employees studying abroad on scholarship
The number of Saudi employees in the public sector who have been approved for foreign scholarships reached 16,903 employees over the past five years. According to government statistics, during the period from 1431-1435 AH, the United States, Britain, Australia, Germany
Interior Ministry inks deal to develop border guard sector
Recently, the Interior Ministry signed an agreement with the German Interior Ministry to collaboratively develop the Kingdom’s Border Guard system, as well as provide future advice and training in various security matters. Following the signing of the deal, the German
232 isolation rooms prepared for infectious disease cases during Haj
Keeping in view requirements of medical facilities during Haj, 232 well-equipped isolation rooms have been prepared to deal with cases of infectious diseases, according to an online newspaper. Addressing a press conference, Faisal bin Said Al-Zahrani, spokesman of the Ministry
Security authorities seize 534 counterfeit Haj visas
Director General of Passports Maj. Gen. Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya said arrival procedures for pilgrims from outside the Kingdom were completed on Sunday with around 1,374,206 pilgrims entering the country to perform the holy rituals, local media reported. He confirmed
Pilgrims bid farewell to Madinah with tears in eyes
Pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah reacted differently while leaving for Makkah to start their Haj journey. Some pilgrims, Al-Madina reported, considered themselves to be fortunate to be near the Prophet. Anwar, a teary-eyed Turkish pilgrim, said: “This is
KSA blames world silence for Assad’s killing spree
Saudi Arabia has expressed dismay over international community’s utter ignorance of the lives of Syrians battered by Bashar Assad’s regime and its inability to protect them. Saudi Ambassador to the UN Faisal Trad during an interactive dialogue held by the
Faulty car AC kills Yemeni family of 8 on way to Haj
A Yemeni family of 8 coming to perform Haj died in their vehicle due to suffocation caused by faulty air conditioning, according to the Sabq electronic newspaper. Security forces and ambulances rushed to rescue them from their car parked in
Journey of faith: Pilgrims begin moving into Mina
As the night wore on Monday, pilgrims started filling into the tent city of Mina. They came in ones and twos, some on foot, some in wheelchairs, many in buses and SUVs arranged by the pilgrim establishments. All roads and
Fire forces 1,500 pilgrims out of Makkah hotel; 4 injured
Four Yemeni pilgrims sustained minor injuries as a result of a fire that broke out in their room at 11th floor of a 15-floor hotel in Makkah. Col. Abdullah Al-Orabi Al-Harathi, director of media and spokesman of Civil Defense, said
Pilgrims retrace the steps of the Prophet
Muslims performing Haj, the annual pilgrimage, will retrace the steps of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who performed the ritual more than 1400 years ago. This year, the Haj officially starts on Monday, Sept. 22, the eighth day of
3,000 Hajis from Yemen reach Makkah despite Houthi obstacles
Fuad Omar bin Ali bin Al-Sheikh Abu Baker, minister of endowments and religious guidance in Yemen, has announced that a number of Yemeni pilgrims have now reached Makkah safely thanks to the extensive efforts of the Saudi authorities. These efforts
Eid prayers to be offered in 666 Riyadh mosques
The Capital Bureau of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs Endowments, Call and Guidance has allocated 666 mosques and 23 open spaces in the Riyadh region for the Eid Al-Adha prayer that marks the start of the second biggest Muslim festival
When Haj journey was fraught with dangers
Haj arrangements have improved over the years. Every season, the Saudi leadership, as represented by its various authorities concerned with Haj affairs, seeks to implement projects or suggestions that facilitate the performing of this ritual for the benefit of pilgrims.
Food and water availability at holy sites assured for pilgrims
The municipality of Makkah has made sure that all pilgrims are provided with enough food and water and other needs during the five or six days that they will be performing Haj. “The municipality has designated 643 locations in Mina
Insurance firm receives Binladin claim
The United Cooperative Assurance (UCA) announced Sunday that it had received a claim from the Saudi Binladin Group over the collapse of one of its cranes on Sept. 11 at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Muslims took to Twitter to
104 parking irregularities recorded in EP over 5 days for disabled parking
The Traffic Department in the Eastern Province (EP) stepped up its campaign to control offenders who deliberately grab parking places allocated for the disabled. This campaign resulted in a total of 104 irregularities within five days. The department planned to
Kingdom denies Houthis holding Saudi prisoners
Spokesman for the Arab coalition forces Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri has denied that Houthi rebels are holding any Saudi prisoner in Yemen. He also denied reports about the arrival of a plane carrying a Houthi delegation to the Omani capital,
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