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
U.N. Assembly remembers late Saudi King
The U.N. General Assembly held on Monday a session in memory of late Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, with several world leaders praising the king’s efforts in advancing peace combating poverty and hunger around the world. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
King Salman’s team takes charge
Businesses see a new era of cooperation between public and private sectors Saudi Arabia is all set for a new era under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman as the newly appointed ministers and regional governors took oath
King Salman merges ministries to boost educational standards
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has recently issued a royal decree to merge the two ministries of education and higher education in a historic decision, which defines Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans for education, according to Naif Al-Roomi,
14 crimes not covered by amnesty
Prisons across the Kingdom have started releasing a number of inmates who are qualified to be set free under an amnesty declared by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Thursday. Security authorities said people imprisoned for 14
New Saudi cabinet pledges allegiance to King Salman
Saudi Arabia’s ministers pledged allegiance to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Saturday, among them new members of the government reshuffled last week. On Thursday, the newly inaugurated king had issued a series of landmark orders that ushered fresh faces
Defense contractor says it employs Americans shot in Saudi
Two Americans who came under fire in Saudi Arabia this weekend are employees of a U.S. defence contractor, the firm said on Sunday, confirming the second attack in recent months against Vinnell Arabia. “We can confirm that two Vinnell Arabia
Recruitment from Bangladesh ‘soon’
The Ministry of Labor will soon overturn a two-year-old ban on the recruitment of Bangladeshi manpower, and will allow private companies to hire nationals from that country, Al-Riyadh daily has reported, quoting sources close to the ministry. This measure comes
IISJ plans higher fees; says expansion needed to admit more students
The International Indian School, Jeddah (IISJ) has vowed to solve the admission problem facing thousands of Indian students and has taken practical steps to admit all applicants for the next academic year. “We are now in the process of renting
GCC in joint push to block tainted expatriates’ entry
In yet another move to cut reliance on foreign labor, the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is working on a joint database project that will contain comprehensive information about tainted foreign workers. The plan is aimed at preventing the entry
‘You deserve more’ Keep me in your prayers: King Salman
“Dear people: You deserve more and whatever I do will not be able to give you what you deserve,” Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said on his official Twitter account after issuing a spate of Royal Decrees
King Salman’s expertise ‘vital for economic growth’
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is the right person to grow the economy because of his immense achievements as former governor of Riyadh and being a close confidant of previous rulers, said several business leaders and experts
Massive Cabinet shake-up
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman announced a massive Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, appointing Azzam Al-Dakhil, new education minister, Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb new health minister, Adel Al-Toraifi, minister of culture and information and Abdul Lateef bin Abdul
Royal magnanimity: bonuses and other incentives announced
Generous bonuses and payouts will be given out to Saudi government employees, government scholars, retirees and other citizens under a package approved on Thursday by newly enthroned King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The King
King shakes up Cabinet; Riyadh, Makkah governors replaced
• Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz is back as Makkah governor • Education Ministry and Ministry of Higher Education merged A huge Cabinet revamp has taken place following a royal decree issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
65 husbands jailed for contempt of court
Courts in Riyadh have sentenced more than 65 men to prison terms ranging from 2 days to three months for their refusal to implement court rulings in favor of their former wives, the Ministry of Justice announced. The rulings made
Spain’s former king in Riyadh to express condolences
Spain’s former King Juan Carlos extended his condolences on Wednesday in Riyadh over the death of Saudi King Abdulllah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Carlos, who abdicated last year making way for his son King
Absenteeism to be dealt with iron fist
Around 75,000 government employees did not show up at their work places last year, according to a report presented by the Control and Investigation Board at the Shoura Council. Of the 74,879 absentees, the largest number was from the Ministry
Riyadh one of world’s 50 safest cities
Riyadh ranked 46th in the list of the world’s 50 safest cities for 2015, with Tokyo topping the list and Jakarta trailing at the end, according to the annual report drafted by The Economist magazine. In its evaluation of the
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