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
Obama, Republicans to meet Saudi King Salman
President Barack Obama will fly a 30-member delegation including top officials and Republican foreign policy veterans to Riyadh on Tuesday to meet new Saudi King Salman. Joining Obama in paying respects following the death of King Abdullah will be Republican
Infrastructure investment to continue
Heavy spending on infrastructure, education, training and job creation initiatives would continue under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, an expert said here. Mazen Al-Sudairi, head of the research department at Investment Capital Company, said the new monarch
Crown Prince Muqrin ‘saved my daughter’
A 60-year-old Madinah woman says Crown Prince Muqrin saved the life of her daughter when he was governor of the city. Umm Mohammed, a resident of Al-Ais province in Madinah, said that when her daughter fell ill, the family did
SCTA suspends ongoing tourism festivals
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has decided to suspend the ongoing and planned tourism festivals in the Kingdom to mark the death of King Abdullah who passed away early on Friday morning. SCTA President Prince Sultan bin
Dawn of a new era under King Salman
A new era dawned in Saudi Arabia on Monday under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman as citizens across the country expressed their confidence in the new king’s ability to take the Kingdom to new
Salman, Obama set for strategic talks
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will hold talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with US President Barack Obama on major regional and international issues, a Royal Court statement said. “The talks will also focus on prospects of expanding
SAGIA: Smooth transition highlights KSA’s stability
Saudi Arabia is committed to creating a world-class environment for investors, said Abdullatif A. Al-Othman, governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority. “The smooth transition of power to Custodian of the The Two Holy Mosques King Salman is a
Bodyguard of King Abdullah served loyally for 10 years
There was an outpouring of sympathy and praise online by Saudis for the personal bodyguard of King Abdullah, who served the late monarch for 10 years. Col. Abdul Aziz Al-Faghm was seen performing the funeral prayers for King Abdullah in
Story behind the king’s title
With the pledge of allegiance this week, King Salman became the third Saudi monarch to take up the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques after King Fahd and King Abdullah. Historian Hassan Al-Basha says in his book, Positions
OPEC chief expects some rebound in crude prices soon
LONDON: Oil prices at current levels may have reached a floor and could move higher very soon, OPEC Secretary-General Abdullah Al-Badri said. “Now the prices are around $45-$55 and I think maybe they reached the bottom and will see some
Current account surplus: Kingdom in strong position
Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product (GDP) doubled during the reign of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, who died on Friday, from SR1.23 trillion in 2005 to about SR2.82 trillion in 2014. Disclosing this, Saudi Arabian General Investment
Saudi-India ties flourishing on strong footing
Trade, manpower and political interaction have been the dominant factors in India’s relationship with Saudi Arabia, with the import of oil being a major component. India views Saudi Arabia as an important country with which it can do business and
Saudis fortunate to have King Salman as leader
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who has nearly 60 years of experience as governor of Riyadh, defense minister, crown prince and deputy premier, is all set to drive the Kingdom to greater progress and prosperity. Saudis say
Massive show of support for king
A large number of citizens declared loyalty to their new ruler, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, on Sunday. Regional governors and ambassadors posted in Saudi diplomatic missions across the world also received pledges of allegiance on behalf
Tourist arrivals in Jeddah increase by 70%
The influx of tourists to Jeddah has increased by 70 percent with the festivals and activities drawing huge crowds to the historical city. Hotels and furnished apartments have also recorded an increase of 75 percent as tourists take advantage of
Japan’s modern architecture on display at the National Museum
The Embassy of Japan in cooperation with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) opened a photo exhibition of Japanese modern architecture “Kumamoto Artpolis” at the National Museum on Wednesday night. The exhibition is being held under the patronage
Business community pledges allegiance
Leaders of the Saudi Chambers and the Saudi business community declared their allegiance to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Muqrin and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif. In a statement on Sunday, CSC expressed its
Ministry sets up call centers to help resolve labor disputes
The Ministry of Labor has begun to provide services to workers with labor dispute cases via call centers in Makkah, Riyadh, Arar, Hail, Najran, and Jazan. Work is ongoing to expand services to other regions gradually, according to an official
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