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
Several areas in Saudi city of Jeddah without water for weeks
Residents of various neighborhoods of Jeddah have complained that the water supply in their homes has been reduced while in other homes it has been completely shut off, Makkah newspaper reported. Some in south and east Jeddah complained that they
Kingdom doesn’t require pilgrims to declare sect
The Ministry of Haj has rejected as false reports claiming that the Kingdom now requires all Haj pilgrims to declare their sect before arriving in the country. The ministry said that it was the Pakistan Haj Ministry that has issued
Hadi announces upcoming dialogue conference in Riyadh
Yemeni Foreign Minister Riyad Yassin told Al Arabiya News Channel on Monday that President Abdrabbu Mansur Hadi has announced the launch of the Yemeni Dialogue Conference in Riyadh to be held on May 17, 2015. It is expected that various
Prince Faisal opens global environment conference today
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman will open the 5th International Enviro Cities Conference 2015 on Tuesday. The conference is being organized by the Madinah Municipality, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), Dubai Municipality, Taibah University and
30% of eateries in Makkah, Madinah sans health papers
Over 30 percent of workers providing food services to Haj and Umrah pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah do not have health certificates, a field study conducted by the Saudi Food and Drugs Authority (SFDA) has revealed. According to the study,
Society offers SR5 million in marriage subsidy
The Madinah-based My Family Society (Osrati) has earmarked SR5 million for young men and women intending to marry in the first months of this year. In addition to cash, there were also awards in kind, it said. Osrati Chairman Abdul
Kerry visiting KSA tomorrow
US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for talks on regional conflicts that are hampering all efforts to restore peace and security in the Middle East. Kerry, who is currently in Kenya, will stay in
Expatriates with Hezbollah links to be thrown out
The Interior Ministry has said it has the right to revoke the visa of any expatriate and deport him without giving a reason. The ministry made it clear that it intends to cancel the visas of expatriates seen affiliated with
Senegal to send 2,100 troops to join Saudi-led alliance in Yemen
Senegal will send 2,100 troops to Saudi Arabia as part of an international coalition combating Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen, the West African nation’s foreign minister said on Monday. Senegalese President Macky Sall said, after returning from a visit to
Saudi Crown Prince meets U.S. congressional committee head
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Nayef received the Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Congressman Jason Chaffetz met with the crown prince along
King Salman replaces chief of royal protocol
Saudi’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz relieved his chief of royal protocol late Monday amid claims of “negative conduct” with a photojournalist, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. In a royal order, King Salman replaced Mohammed Al Tibaishi with Khaled Al Abad,
Adel Al Jubeir sworn in as new Saudi foreign minister
Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al Jubeir was sworn in on Monday before King Salman bin Abdulaziz as the kingdom’s new foreign minister, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The top diplomat was appointed to his post
Saudis abroad pledge allegiance
Saudi students and citizens living abroad have visited the Kingdom’s embassies in order to pledge allegiance to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi embassies and consulates in the US, UK, Switzerland, Jordan, Australia,
Salman’s first 100 days see stellar achievements
The first 100 days of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who ascended the throne on Jan. 23, were momentous as he took a number of important decisions, including the historic resolution to launch Operation Decisive Storm. King
Citizens declare their loyalty
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal receives military officers who came to pledge their allegiance to the new Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at his office in Makkah on Sunday. [flagallery gid=45] [wpResize] Related
Jeddah Municipality seizes illegal clothes
The Jeddah Municipality seized 24 trucks and a number of containers for trying to transport unlicensed clothes and other goods from 11 areas near Petromin where the items were illegally stored. Hassan Ghoneim, director of the municipality’s university branch, said
Hollande first foreign leader to attend GCC summit
French President Francois Hollande will become the first foreign head of state to attend a summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in Riyadh on Tuesday. “Hollande will first hold talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
GCC to hold Riyadh summit on Yemen crisis
The six-state Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states will meet in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Monday to discuss regional developments, most significantly the ongoing crisis in Yemen. Alongside the Gulf heads of state, will be French President Francois
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