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
Thousands of pilgrims leave Riyadh for Makkah
A fleet of luxury coaches carrying thousands of local Haj pilgrims donning ihram left for Makkah on Monday. This year, various Dawa groups and Haj operators in the capital came out with attractive travel packages for local pilgrims to suit
200,000 jobs to be set aside for women in Haj, Umrah sector
A field study has begun for setting aside 200,000 jobs for women in the Haj and Umrah sectors, especially pilgrim-related services in Makkah, an online newspaper says quoting Ayman Beshawri, deputy chairman of the training and Saudization committee in Makkah.
Saudi Arabia crude exports fall to 7.276m bpd in July
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in July fell to 7.276 million barrels per day from 7.365 million bpd in June, official data showed. Monthly export figures are provided by Riyadh and other members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
Gulf construction companies continue to seek talent for projects
Construction companies across the Gulf region continue to seek talent for their projects, according to a panel of company directors from the construction sector who spoke at a leading industry event held in Dubai on Sept. 15. The event was
Saudi salaries growing steadily despite falling oil price: Study
Salaries across the Kingdom have increased by an average of 4.5 percent in 2015, marginally below the rate of 5 percent, which had been forecast last year. This is based on the research drawn from Hay Group’s annual Compensation and
Dealers dupe buyers by selling imported sheep as local
Local media monitored livestock sales markets in Riyadh and reported that some merchants cheat consumers by selling imported sheep under the pretense that its local. Cheating tactics varied to attract buyers. Some sellers lift the front legs of the sheep,
Only IDB is authorized to sell Eid sacrifice coupons
The Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) on Saturday hosted a reception in honor of media representatives from Muslim countries, who are currently in Saudi Arabia to cover Haj, to discuss this year’s Adahi project and ongoing awareness strategies related to
For some domestics, Haj is a big reward
Many Muslim foreigners, especially domestic workers, want to work in the Kingdom for a number of reasons. One of the most important is their proximity to the holy places and the opportunity to perform Haj. Indeed, performing Haj is the
Coalition ‘did not hit’ Oman envoy’s home
• 2 Saudis among 6 foreigners freed • Shelling killS 2 guards, Indian expat Two Border Guard personnel were killed in shelling from Yemen on Sunday. The soldiers were patrolling the Najran border. Maj.-Gen. Mansour Al-Turki of the Interior Ministry
UN official lauds KSA’s’culture of giving’
A top UNDP official here has hailed Saudi Arabia’s “culture of giving” and underlined its contribution to humanitarian causes, efforts in developing the youth and special focus on empowering women. In an interview with Arab News, Ashok Nigam, UN resident
The incorrigible still find ways to illegal Haj
Illegal pilgrims claim they are using Al-Hada-Al-Kar highway to sneak into Makkah for Haj. They revealed to a local paper that transporters drop off violating pilgrims before Al-Kar checkpoint, leaving them to climb the mountains close to the Ramada Hotel
Zionists arrest 39 after Jewish provocation at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli police said Sunday they had arrested 39 Palestinians in the West Bank and east Jerusalem after days of protest and clashes over the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Palestinians were targeted on Friday by Israeli security forces in Jerusalem and
Saudi expert explores program to plant 10,000 trees in Kuwait
A Kuwaiti oil company has sought an audience with Saudi inventor Ibrahim Alalim to further discuss a plan to plant trees similar to that which a local firm did in Qurais in the Eastern Province. “I am leaving shortly to
Tourism packages available during Eid holidays
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) headed by Prince Sultan bin Salman has announced a number of new tourism packages that are now being offered by local travel and tourism companies. “The tourism packages include discounts in
50,000 animals expected to be slaughtered in Riyadh
An estimated 50,000 animals are expected to be slaughtered in the capital as part of the Eid Al-Adha sacrificial rites on Thursday. There are about seven slaughterhouses in various localities of the city. Riyadh municipality said these places are ready
Expats donate blood for pilgrims at Fahd Hospital
Expatriates from India and Sri Lanka flocked together in Jeddah to donate blood for Haj pilgrims this week. The event, held at the King Fahd Hospital-Jeddah (KFHJ), was organized by the Jeddah region of Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaath (TNTJ), a
Ejar system ‘fails’ as rents continue to rise
It has been three years since the launch of the electronic portal “Ejar,” but citizens and residents continue to face the problems of skyrocketing rents for houses. The Ministry of Housing has also failed to provide housing units to thousands
Hajis can dial 937 for health problems
The Ministry of Health launched a toll-free phone line, 937, for emergency health services for Haj pilgrims, commencing on Sunday. The service, available around the clock, will be in Urdu, French, Turkish, Persian, English and Arabic. The program dubbed “We
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