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
Saudis ‘not targeted abroad’
Of the 11 million Saudis who travel abroad each year, which includes more than 170,000 scholarship students, only 1 percent becomes victims of crime, the Foreign Ministry said recently. Osama Al-Nugali, spokesman of the ministry, said this was a small
UN chief presses for Ramadan halt to fighting
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pressed Monday for a halt to fighting in Yemen at the beginning of Ramadan, as the world body launched talks aimed at brokering peace. Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, meanwhile, reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the demands of
ATM fraud alert sounded out
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA), the Kingdom’s central bank, has warned commercial banks to improve their systems and customers to be wary, after a gang was found stealing money from ATMs in Riyadh using sophisticated card readers and cameras.
Mosques prepared for Ramadan
On a directive from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance, extensive arrangements are being made in all mosques to accommodate the additional rush of worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan. The Supreme Court on Sunday called
Cabinet hails king’s support for youth
The Cabinet on Monday hailed the content of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s speech addressing the president and senior officials of the Youth Welfare Presidency and presidents of sports clubs, reiterating the government’s support for youth and
Space exploration deal with Moscow finalized
The Council of Ministers, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, decided on Monday to sign an agreement with Russia for cooperation in space exploration for peaceful purposes. The Cabinet authorized the president of King Abdulaziz City
Loudspeaker ban for Taraweeh prayers
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Makkah has ordered mosques in Makkah not to use outside loudspeakers during Taraweeh prayers in Ramadan. Mosques would only be allowed to use outside speakers if they do not disturb worshippers at other mosques
Nazaha steps up anti-graft drive
The National Anti-corruption Commission (Nazaha) will be launching the second phase of its public awareness campaign ‘Our Homeland is our Trust’ targeting state and private sector workers. Nazaha’s spokesperson, Abdulrahman Al-Ajlan, said the move, in collaboration with the Riyadh Governorate,
Innovative Haj and Umrah app launched
An Indian scholar has launched an Urdu application for smartphones providing information for Haj and Umrah pilgrims. Najeeb Qasmi, speaking at the launch in Riyadh recently, said the initiative involved Mudassir Ayyub, lecturer at King Saud University, and Muhammad Abdul
Probe ordered into video of prisoners taking ‘drug’ shots
Major Gen. Ibrahim Al-Hmazi, director general of prisons, has ordered the formation of a committee led by Brig. Gen. Meshaal Al-Sbaiei, assistant director for operations, to investigate a video showing a group of prisoners taking what appears to be heroin
‘Saudi fans will accept me singing in English’
Saudi Arabian singer Hamza Hawsawi who was announced the winner of X Factor Arabia on Saturday night, snagging the title with a heartfelt performance of John Legend’s All of Me, said he is ready to face all obstacles that he
Court: Look for Ramadan crescent on Tuesday
The Supreme Court on Sunday called on Muslims across the Kingdom to look for the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday, as it will decide the first day of the fasting month. Anyone who sights the crescent with the naked eye should
Yemeni women with ‘visitor’s card’ allowed to work in Saudi Arabia
Yemeni women who have corrected their status as per an amnesty can work during the six months of their legal stay in the Kingdom, Ministry of Labor spokesman Tayseer Al-Mofarej was quoted as saying by Al-Watan Arabic daily on Saturday.
Royal tribute to air force chief
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, led those who received the body of Lt. Gen. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Shaalan, commander of the Saudi Royal Air Force, at Riyadh Air Base Airport on Saturday.
SCTA explores Al-Ula finds
A team of archaeologists from the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) recently conducted an exploratory mission to the summit of the Umm Darj mountain in Al-Ula. The explorers, headed by Hussein Abu Hassan, STCA vice president for antiquities
Humanitarian TV program to raise funds during Ramadan
Al-Margab Saudi TV will broadcast a program, “Al-Khair Yagmana” (Gathering for Happiness), beginning Sunday to raise funds for charity during the holy month of Ramadan. “Prominent individuals will discuss various topics on Ramadan. They’re also expected to encourage individuals to
Jeddah seminar spotlights Pakistan’s progress
The Engineers Welfare Forum (EWF), together with the Jeddah Chambers of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), held a seminar on “Pakistan’s Scientific and Engineering Development” at the JCCI hall on Thursday. Dr. Shaukat Hameed Khan, Pakistan’s nuclear physicist, in his keynote
Former Indian president likely to visit Kingdom
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a distinguished scientist, is expected to visit Saudi Arabia shortly to meet with outstanding Indian students and teachers in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam. Mohamed Ashraf, president of the Muslim Educational Society’s (MES), Jeddah chapter,
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