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
Two Holy Mosques University to be launched soon
The new Two Holy Mosques University would be launched soon with an emphasis on teaching various religious disciplines, said Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. In a recent speech to
Saudi Shoura Council forms anti-racism committee
The Shoura Council has established an anti-racism committee in response to reported inhumane treatment toward eight Shiites in Al-Ahsa, Al-Hayat reported. The matter was brought to the Council’s attention after the incident, although it is not clear whom the perpetrators
Ties between Saudi and Uganda shaky after maid abuse video
A video of a Ugandan maid abusing a child that was uploaded by a diplomat from the Saudi Embassy in Uganda has gone viral, Makkah daily reported. The diplomat said he intended for the video to reach the Saudi recruitment
Makkah entrances ‘should have multi-lingual signs’
Several citizens have called on local authorities to add signs in different languages at the entrance of the Makkah boundaries in the Al-Omrah neighborhood, Makkah daily reported. Sami Baqili, citizen, said a large number of visitors to the holy city
Holy Kaaba cloth weaver dies after 47 years of service
RIYADH — The oldest weaver of the black cloth covering the Holy Kaaba cloth died Monday at a private hospital aged 90. Rajab Mahoos Al-Malki had spent over 47 years of his life doing the same job he was proud
KSA ‘strong enough to withstand lower oil prices’
RIYADH: OPEC’s biggest crude producer Saudi Arabia will have its sights set on the upstart US shale oil business at a crucial meeting to debate possible output cuts on Thursday. Analysts say the Kingdom is content to see shale oil
Council of Saudi Chambers in drive to promote SMEs
The Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) has launched a training program on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for its officials from various chambers in the Kingdom. CSC Secretary General Khalid Al-Otaibi said the program is being conducted in two groups
Saudi ports keen to promote local talent
Transport Minister Jabara Al-Seraisry inaugurated the first Saudi maritime forum as well as an exhibition in Dammam on Tuesday It was organized by the General Ports Authority and the Ministry of Transport. The two-day conference-led event, taking place at the
Companies must innovate to stay ahead: SABIC CEO
In the current economic environment, success is expected to come to only those companies that generate innovative products, services, processes and business models to gain competitive advantage, said Mohamed Al-Mady, SABIC vice chairman and CEO. He was speaking at the
Develop facilities at airports, GACA told
RIYADH — The Shoura Council on Tuesday asked the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to introduce an online facility for passengers to lodge their complaints and proposals as well as to receive replies from GACA within 15 days. Fahaad
‘Illiterate’ expat working as engineer for 25 years
RIYADH — An Arab expatriate who worked as an engineer for an engineering consultation office falsified his diplomas and challenged the Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) to take action against him, the council told Al-Hayat daily. SEC chairman Hamad Al-Shaqawi said
Saudi universities to continue hiring foreign professors
The Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education Dr. Mohammed Al-Ohaly confirmed that Saudi universities will continue to hire foreign academics due to the need for various experiences and expertise. He pointed out that the scholarship program
Green garbage containers in Jeddah streets soon
The Jeddah Municipality has taken steps to replace the old garbage dumpsters with green containers in a bid to clean up the city and provide a more eco-friendly environment. “The current dumpsters have no covers tempting alley cats and rag
Saudi-Maltese ties discussed
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz and Maltese Parliament Speaker Angelo Farrugia discussed on Tuesday the bilateral relationship between the Kingdom and Malta. “Saudi Arabia is an important country for us and we want to make our
King Abdulaziz University
The Riyadh-based King Khalid Foundation (KKF) recently concluded a strategic partnership with the renowned Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to build the capacity of the philanthropic sector in the Kingdom. The deal also aims at promoting the role of
Eastern Province sets up 23 new public parks
The Department for Parks, Afforestation and Environment in the Eastern Province has established 23 parks and public squares in Dammam during the past year, as part of the public parks program of the Dammam Municipality. Khalid bin Abdullah Bossbet, general
Dengue outbreak feared in Jeddah
Jeddah residents have called on the municipality to mop up all stagnant pools of water because they fear an outbreak of dengue. Residents, especially in south Jeddah, fear that the municipality has not realized the enormity of the health threat
Businesses urge govt to scrap exit/re-entry visa
Prominent business executives have called on the government to scrap the exit and re-entry visa system, saying it would make Saudi Arabia a more attractive place for foreign investors and skilled foreign workers. “The system of having exit re-entry visas
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