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
Leader par excellence
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who took charge as the seventh king of Saudi Arabia on Friday, is a man for difficult missions with distinguished leadership qualities. He has established strong relations with world leaders and worked
King Abdullah was known for rehab efforts
The late King Abdullah’s rehabilitation efforts which were extended across the world are legendary and the people of various countries who benefitted from these efforts have expressed their profound gratitude to the late king. Last year, King Abdullah donated $500
Tributes from world leaders
King Abdullah was one of the greatest and best leaders of our Arab and Islamic nations who devoted his life to the service of his homeland and nation. — Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani King Abdullah was known
Mega projects propelled Kingdom’s progress
Describing the contribution of King Abdullah, who died on Friday, as enormous, a cross-section of economists expressed their happiness over the continuance of his policies by his successor Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. Speaking to Arab News,
World leaders descend on Riyadh
A long list of high-profile world leaders arrived in the capital on Saturday to pay their last respects to King Abdullah, who breathed his last on Friday. US President Barack Obama telephoned Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman
Prince Saud undergoes surgery in US
Foreign Minister Prince Saud underwent a successful vertebrae surgery at a US hospital on Saturday, the royal court announced. “Prince Saud will undergo naturopathy treatment that follows after such surgeries,” the royal court said in a brief statement. Prince Saud
Nation pledges allegiance to Salman
Thousands of tearful mourners descended on Al-Yamamah Palace on Saturday to offer condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman following the death of King Abdullah on Friday. Islamic scholars, tribal chiefs and officials also pledged allegiance to
Crown Prince Muqrin is an experienced administrator
Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz is a former air force pilot who has a passion for astronomy, reading and agricultural research. He has more than 50 years’ experience as an administrator, civil servant and military officer. Custodian of the
‘We lost a loving father’
Saudis from all walks of life recalled the visionary steps of the late King Abdullah who, they said, will be greatly missed by all. Zubaidah Khayyat, a staffer at the Armed Forces Hospital in King Abdul Aziz Airbase in Dhahran,
Schools and government offices closed on Sunday
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman announced on Saturday that schools and educational institutions would remain closed on Sunday to allow people to mourn the death of King Abdullah who died on Friday. Government offices will also be
U.S. sees no change in close ties with Saudi Arabia
The United States does not expect any change in its relations with Saudi Arabia following the death of longtime king Abdullah and the ascension of Salman, the State Department said Friday. “We have a long history of cooperation. We don’t
King Salman’s vision: Stability, unity
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman took charge as the new ruler of Saudi Arabia on Friday in a smooth transition following the death of King Abdullah and pledged to continue the current government policies to ensure stability
Simple burial for late Saudi King Abdullah
Late Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah was carried in a simple white cloak to an unmarked grave on Friday in a Riyadh cemetery where many of citizens rest, in keeping with burial traditions. King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered absentee funeral prayer
The youngest Cabinet minister at 35
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman appointed Mohammad bin Salman as defense minister here Friday, in what observers have described as an empowering message to young people in the Kingdom. Prince Mohammad, the son of King Salman, was
Prince Mohammed’s appointment as deputy crown prince welcomed
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman appointed Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naif as the second-in-line to the throne, according to a royal decree issued Friday. Prince Mohammed will be the deputy crown prince in addition to his
Obama to meet Saudi King Salman in Riyadh
U.S. President Barack Obama is set to fly to Saudi Arabia to meet with King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday, the White House confirmed, according to Reuters news agency. Obama was scheduled to go to India’s famed Taj Mahal with
Prince Muqrin named Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was declared Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince on Friday shortly after Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz became king, the Saudi Royal Court said in a statement. Both King Salman and Crown Prince Muqrin will receive pledges of allegiance
World pays tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah
World leaders on Friday paid tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, with President Barack Obama hailing him as a bold leader and French President François Hollande describing him as “a statesman whose work has profoundly marked the history
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