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
Reports of new imam for Prophet Mosque in Saudi Arabia refuted
Social media reports about the appointment of a new imam for the Prophet’s Mosque in the holy Saudi city of Madinah have been refuted by the organization responsible for its management. “There is no truth to these reports that have
Thoraya Obaid first woman to head Shoura rights panel
Thoraya Obaid has become the first woman to be appointed as the head of the human rights committee at the Shoura Council. She was unanimously elected by the committee members. Shoura member Saud Al-Shammari was quoted by local media as
500K Indian workers arrive in 16 months
Nearly 500,000 Indian workers have arrived in the Kingdom to work since the signing of an agreement between both countries in January 2014 to manage and organize the recruitment of domestic workers, according to a source at the Indian ministry.
Fire claims two lives in Dammam
Two people were killed and the same number injured when a fire broke out in a four-story building in the Souk district of Dammam The casualty could have been bigger, but thanks to the civil defense team which arrived quickly
French prez meets top ministers, officials in Riyadh
French President Francois Hollande, who met Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Riyadh on Monday, held a series of talks with senior government officials in the capital in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties in several fields
Shoura Council calls for revamp of BIP
The Shoura Council on Tuesday highlighted the need for creation of middle and high category posts at the Board of Investigation and Prosecution (BIP) for its smooth function. The decision was made by the council following its 36th session, which
352 students graduate in Jeddah
Batterjee Medical College for Science and Technology (BMC) recently celebrated the graduation of its fourth group of students. The event was held under the auspices of Sobhi Batterjee, chairman of the board of trustees, and in the presence of parents
5,500 jobs on offer for KFUPM students
Several top companies are offering over 5,500 jobs here to graduates of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). A total of 136 companies are participating in the university’s 32nd Career Fair, which started on Monday and runs
Foreigners can buy into IPOs on case-by-case basis
Foreigners will be allowed to buy directly into initial public offering of shares in Saudi Arabian companies on a case-by-case basis, the chairman of the Saudi Capital Market Authority said on Tuesday. The CMA announced on Monday rules allowing foreign
No Nitaqat penalty for hiring up to 15 Yemenis
Firms would be allowed to hire 15 Yemeni workers without affecting their Nitaqat status, the Ministry of Labor has announced, according to media reports on Tuesday. However, the Yemeni workers must have travel documents approved by their embassy and register
Saudi Arabia suspends schools in Najran after Houthi mortar attack
Saudi Arabia suspended schools in the southern town of Najran on Tuesday where Iran-backed Houthi militias fired at the city from Yemen, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. At least two civilians were killed in the attack while five Saudi soldiers
Saudi King’s aid was relieved of duties ‘for slapping a photographer’
The reason behind relieving a senior aid to Saudi’s King Salman of his duties became clearer on Tuesday following the revelation of video footage that appears to show a photographer being slapped, Al Arabiya News Channel reported earlier today. No
Hollande: France, GCC working on Mideast security
French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday that his country and the GCC states are working towards ensuring security in the Middle East. Hollande, who spoke to reporter in Riyadh after attending a GCC summit on the current situation in the
Cyprus president, Prince Alwaleed discuss global economic climate
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) and an accompanying delegation, visited the Republic of Cyprus. During the visit, Prince Alwaleed met with President Nicos Anastasiades of Cyprus at the Presidential Palace. During the meeting, President Anastasiades
Riyadh conference to focus on KSA economic reforms
Minister of Finance Ibrahim Al-Assaf will be the first in a series of distinguished speakers at the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference this week, which takes place at the Al Faisaliah Hotel from May 5-6. In his keynote remarks, he will
Jeddah hotel show exhibits latest products, services
The third annual Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2015 opened in Jeddah on Sunday, to thousands of hospitality professionals from throughout the Kingdom and beyond. Being held with the support of Prince Abdullah bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud, chairman of the
New-look govt will ‘secure nation’
The new appointments to the Cabinet announced by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman are aimed at ensuring a stable and secure country in the face of increasing threats in the region and elsewhere. This was the sentiment
Under study: Truce to let aid reach needy
The coalition waging an air campaign against Houthi militia in Yemen is considering a truce to allow humanitarian relief, Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said Monday. The Kingdom will consult members of the coalition on “finding specific areas inside Yemen… where
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