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
King’s unity appeal stressed
The Cabinet congratulated on Monday Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman for receiving the First Class Merit Award from the Arab Parliament in Riyadh on Sunday. The king received the award for his courage and service toward resolving regional
Seven million Umrah pilgrims expected in KSA in next 2 months
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah is bracing itself to receive around 20,000 flights carrying more than 7 million Umrah pilgrims from all over the world from today until the end of Ramadan. From the start of the current
Egypt, Yemen are top recipients of Saudi aid
Saudi Arabia has given Arab nations SR85 billion ($22.7 billion) in direct aid over 40 months, local media reported, quoting a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Egypt captured the biggest portion at SR24.4 billion ($6.5 billion), with
Consulate helps 25,000 Yemeni illegals
The Yemeni Consulate in Jeddah has issued 25,000 documents to help correct the status of its nationals in the Kingdom. It has set up 16 committees and allocated 150 employees to help Yemenis sort out their documentation, in line with
Foreign schools required to teach Saudi history
American and other foreign schools are required to teach Arabic, Islamic civilization, and Saudi history and geography, according to conditions set by the Foreign and Private Education Department at the Education Ministry. “International schools should also follow regulations set by
Six planeloads of aid reached Yemen during cease-fire
The last two of six planes carrying UNHCR aid have reached Yemen, the Riyadh office of the UNHCR announced here Monday. “The needed aid supplies landed safely in Yemen on Monday, boosting relief stocks in the war-ravaged country, on the
Dammam exposed to 10 high-risk factories
The First Industrial Zone in Dammam has seen several incidents involving gas leaks and chemical fires recently, resulting in casualties among factory workers. A factory worker died and two were injured after chemicals leaked from a 5,000-liter tank at a
KSA-Kazakhstan air link soon
There will be direct air services between the Kingdom and Kazakhstan “very soon.” This was announced at the Kazakh-Saudi Arabian business forum held in Astana, capital of the Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan, sources at Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC)
Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen resume after truce expires
Saudi-led airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Shiite militia resumed on Monday and fierce clashes were underway across the impoverished country after a five-day truce expired. The cease-fire had been repeatedly violated, with both the militia, known as Houthis, and Saudi-backed forces loyal
Suspected cop killer arrested
A suspect has been arrested for his alleged involvement in shooting at a police patrol, killing a policeman and causing a fire in the vehicle in Riyadh over a week ago. Officer Majid Ayed Al-Ghamdi was in the vehicle that
2,745 restaurants shut for health violation
Samples of food items and drinks taken from more than 2,000 restaurants in Jeddah were found to be contaminated with 11 types of harmful bacteria, a municipal source has said. The shocking results of food samples, which were tested at
Prince Alwaleed meets Twitter’s CEO in Seattle
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), met with Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, at the Fairmont Hotel in Seattle, Washington. During the meeting, Costolo thanked the Prince for giving him the opportunity to meet with him.
Saudia aims to have 200 aircraft by 2020
Saudi Arabian Airlines will have a total of 200 aircraft by the next five years, said Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, director general of the national flag carrier. In a statement issued on Monday, he also disclosed plans to increase Saudia’s
Saudi forces respond to Houthi cross-border fire
Saudi forces on Monday targeted Yemeni Houthi militiamen across the border after the fighters fired at an army outpost. The fighting comes as a Saudi-led Arab coalition resumed air strikes on the Iranian-allied Houthi militia positions in and around the
KAEC inks deal for health care center
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is building its first medical center. The International Hospitals Construction Company (IHCC) is undertaking the project. IHCC claims to hold global expertise in providing solutions for health, education sectors and versatile projects. It is an
Saudi April inflation flat at 2 percent
Saudi Arabia’s Central Department of Statistics said April consumer price data showed inflation was flat at its March level. It was the lowest since at least September 2012 when the current data series began. Prices of housing and utilities rose
PwC expects more consolidation in KSA insurance market
With an increase in price competition and capital erosion, PwC expects the Saudi insurance market to move toward consolidation of the industry to ensure long-term financial viability and narrow the performance gap between the top three insurance performers and the
Jeddah awaits 15,000 pilgrim over next few months
King Abdulaziz International Airport has predicted the arrival and departure of 15,000 flights carrying pilgrims over the next few months. The airport’s Hajj and Umrah Director Khalid Al-Harby said on Tuesday all flights with pilgrims will be directed to the
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