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
Berlin offers Riyadh full support to crush IS
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel have described the recent developments in the Middle East as a source of “concern” for the region and the world as a whole. The talks
Nominations for Urban Heritage Award opens
The Secretariat General of the Prince Sultan bin Salman Urban Heritage Award has invited the submission of nominations for the sixth session of the Urban Heritage Award this year. The nomination is exclusive to the students from colleges or architecture
Penalties set for Umrah firms flouting regulations
The Ministry of Haj recently confirmed that Umrah companies that do not follow rules will be closed temporarily, as the government wants to regulate religious tourism to the Kingdom. Authorities will close these establishments for a period of 12, 24
Grand mufti calls on Border Guards to be tough on terrorists, drug smugglers
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh warned officials and employees at all the borders outposts against betraying their country, reminding them of their great responsibility and the trust put in them to guard the Kingdom. Addressing these officials, Al-Asheikh pointed
GCC shores up strength to defeat naval threats
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has stepped up efforts to unify naval operations and to set up a joint maritime security force to respond to the increased threats of conflict in the regional waters. “A joint GCC naval exercise will
King Salman holds talks with John Kerry in Riyadh
King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia held talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Riyadh on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the security situation in the region, Saudi Press Agency reported. During his visit Kerry also
Prince Miteb rewards boy for saving sisters from fire
National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has rewarded a boy for his bravery to risk his life while saving his sisters from a fire that had broken out in their living room, in Al-Qriyat. The prince has also bore
Protection sought for heritage sites in Makkah and Madinah
There should be further measures taken to punish those who destroy the country’s archaeological sites in Makkah and Madinah, a top Saudi official said recently. Abdul Aziz Kaki, winner of the King Faisal International Prize for Islamic Studies, said there
Saudi-Pakistani ties unshakable
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are to enhance cooperation in all areas, with a particular focus on the energy and agricultural sectors, according to sources. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met in
Shariah rule ‘sovereign Saudi right’
It is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign right to implement Shariah law, said Bandar Al-Aiban, president of the Human Rights Commission. Addressing the 28th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, he said capital punishment is imposed on
Indian national arrested for blasphemous Facebook post
The arrest of an Indian national in Jeddah, for allegedly posting a blasphemous image of the Kaaba on his Facebook page, has seen experts warn that such content violates the country’s cyber laws and can mean jail time and heavy
Riyadh, Seoul eye trade expansion
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has called on Saudi and Korean businesspeople to diversify commercial cooperation with an emphasis on nuclear energy, renewable energy, education and health care. Park said she hoped the two countries would drive the development of
Kerry arrives in Saudi Arabia for key talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia early Thursday for talks with Gulf allies on Middle East turmoil and the battle against jihadists. Kerry was to brief Gulf foreign ministers about his latest negotiations with
Saudi ambassador to Cairo: Riyadh keen on Egypt’s security
Al Arabiya Channel sat down with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Egypt Ahmad Qattan to shed some light on the recent summit that brought together Saudi King Salman and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Riyadh last week. Qattan said that the
S. Korea to build SR7.5bn nuclear reactors in KSA
Saudi Arabia and South Korea signed five key accords on Tuesday in Riyadh including a plan to study the feasibility of building nuclear reactors worth SR7.5 billion across the country. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and South
Prince Saud Al-Faisal returns today: report
Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal is expected to return to the Kingdom on Wednesday after undergoing a successful back surgery in the United States. According to a report carried by sabq.org, Prince Saud will meet with US Secretary of State
21 Saudis among 100 most powerful Arab women
Saudi Arabia has 21 women ranked in the top 100 list of the most powerful Arab women, determined by Arabian Business magazine every year for the past five years. Number one on the list is Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi from the
King Salman congratulates former Saudi hostage on safe return
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud met with the Saudi Deputy Consul to Aden Abdullah bin Mohammad al-Khalidi, a day after Al-Khalidi returned to Riyadh after being held hostage in Yemen for three years. Al-Khalidi, who worked in the
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