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
Shelling from Yemen kills 3 in Saudi border region
Shelling from across the border in Yemen killed three people in Saudi Arabia Friday and wounded 28, the civil defence agency said. The agency described the deceased as residents of the Saudi border district of Jazan, while Saudi news channel
Saudi Arabia ‘ready to thwart’ any Hajj attacks
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has stressed that the Kingdom is ready to face any action that might cause any harm during Hajj pilgrimage next week and declared that the kingdom is “ready prevent the exploitation of the Hajj season for
Injured pilgrims thank King Salman
Several people injured in the Grand Mosque crane crash and currently receiving treatment at Makkah hospitals have thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his royal decrees ensuring them financial and other support. An Iranian pilgrim, Bioq
Salman seeks ‘urgent’ U.N. action on Al-Aqsa
An official source has said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia expressed complete disapproval and denounced Israel for its recent violations against the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which is considered to be Islam’s third holiest site. The source also added
King tells officials to provide best services for pilgrims
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said that King Salman’s directions stipulate that all services should be deployed to bring comfort to the guests of God. He said after an inspection tour that this country will deploy all potential to provide
Tech-savvy youth key to KSA’s growth
Educated and technology literate youth are vital for the economic growth of the country, according to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal at the opening
Saudi forces arrest ISIS cell
Saudi Arabia has arrest two wanted suspects among an ISIS cell, in two separate operations in Riyadh and Darma. An official statement from the interior ministry said it received information about suspicious movements from a group of people in Mounissiya
Scholars commend king’s just stance
The Council of Senior Scholars has praised the response of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to the crane accident at the Grand Mosque, describing his sympathy for the victim’s families and his determination to hold to account
Nazaha comes in for censure in Shoura
Members of the Shoura Council discussed at its recent session the annual report of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha). The members noted a small number of reports on corruption. This, the members felt, was due to frustrations on the part
Bahraini king in Jeddah for talks with Saudi king
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on a visit to discuss regional developments with Saudi’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz. King Hamad was received by King Salman at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah,
King Salman receives new kiswa
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives a new kiswa (the Kaaba cover) from the senior guardian of the Kaaba, Saleh Al-Sheibi, in Jeddah on Tuesday. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of the Two Holy
Prince Sultan bin Salman is WTO’s new vice president
Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has been elected as the World Tourism Organization’s (WTO) vice president. The decision was taken on Sunday by the Middle East committee of the organization
Saudi Binladin Group sanctioned over deadly crane crash
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday ordered that top officials of the Saudi Binladin Group be banned from traveling outside the kingdom after probers pinned the blame partially on the construction company for Friday’s deadly crane
Haj issues discussed at grand symposium in Makkah
Various issues pertaining to Haj and Haj pilgrims were discussed at a two-day conference, Haj Grand Symposium 2015, which culminated in Makkah on Tuesday. The event, held under the title of “Haj Culture, Legitimate Goal and Human Quest,” was held
Ensure safety during Haj: Madinah governor
In light of the inclement weather conditions, Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman directed a team of Civil Defense specialists to ensure that proper safety measures are taken at the Prophet’s Mosque expansion project in Madinah. The instructions were given
Saudi slams ‘false accusations’ over Syria refugees
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Monday chaired a cabinet session in which “false and misleading accusations” over the Kingdom’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis were addressed. Almost 2.5 million Syrians have been received by Saudi Arabia since the start
Arrangements in place at different meeqat
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has recently signed a number of deals with local companies for operation and maintenance of mosques at various meeqat (places for donning ihraam) for pilgrims in preparation for this year’s Haj season. According to the
Hotel investor sues Nigerian Haj mission
The Haj Ministry is investigating complaints presented by a hotel investor against the Nigerian Haj mission regarding its supposed violation of a two-year contract with the hotel for 2014 and 2015, worth SR51 million per year. The formal complaint stated
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