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
DUR Hospitality Company to invest SR1.5bn in expansion
Saudi Hotels and Resorts Company, a public company listed in the Saudi stock market since 1976, has announced the launch of its new identity. It is also changing its trading name to “DUR Hospitality Company”, with a strategic transformation and
Princess Ameerah: It’s tough being in the public eye
Being in the public eye and the ‘threatening’ feedback it brings has been the biggest challenge faced by the Saudi Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel. Al-Taweel is a Saudi-based philanthropist, entrepreneur, fashion icon, public speaker, and the CEO of Time Entertainment Holding,
Salary postings on Musaned a must
The Ministry of Labor has called on all recruitment offices in the Kingdom to publish the salaries of domestic workers on the “Musaned” website in a bid to ensure transparency, fairness and guarantee the rights of workers and employers. Undersecretary
Massive drug smuggling bid foiled
Customs officers at northern Hudaitha checkpoint have foiled an attempt to smuggle more than two million amphetamine drug pills into the Kingdom, said Ibrahim Al-Anazi, director of customs in Hudaitha. “The pills were hidden inside a car in a professional
Madinah Haram expansion ‘will not affect other old mosques’
The expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah would not affect other nearby ancient mosques, a senior official from the Ministry of Finance has said. He said that the mosques of Abu Bakr, Omar ibn Al-Khattab, Ali ibn Abi Talib,
Male colleagues? 47% Saudi women have no problem
About 47 percent of Saudi women say they have no problem in working with male colleagues, while 44 percent of Saudi men would not prevent their female relatives from working with male colleagues and customers, a recent survey conducted by
Tourism island among new projects unveiled in Yanbu
Twenty-seven major investment projects in the industrial city of Yanbu were unveiled during an investment forum opened by Municipal and Rural Affairs Minister Prince Mansour bin Miteb on Wednesday. Projects include a tourism island, four hotels, an international specialist hospital,
Embassy-run schools exempted from Saudization
Many expatriate community schools run under the auspices of their embassies in this country have been exempted from Saudization, according to a report Thursday in local media. A Labor Ministry source has confirmed this development but said these concessions involve
Outlined: Rights of workers, employers
The Ministry of Labor has outlined eight scenarios that would allow employers to fire their workers without notice and paying end-of service benefits, and seven situations in which workers can leave without prior notice. The ministry has set out the
Iraq seeks KSA help to return to Arab fold
Iraqi Parliament’s president, Salim Al-Jabouri, claimed during his visit to the Kingdom, that he is trying his best to bring Iraq back to the Arab fold once again. He also hoped that the Kingdom will help Iraq renew bonds with
Employers of certain Indian workers get insurance exemption
The Ministry of Labor has moved to exempt employers of qualified Indian domestic workers from the insurance payment normally made to recruitment agencies, Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Makkah Ibrahim bin Foad Berdesi said Wednesday.
BMC seeks cooperation with Finnish universities
Batterjee Medical College for Science and Technology (BMC) in Jeddah hosted a delegation from Finland’s educational departments at their campus on Tuesday aimed at strengthening scientific research and cooperation and exchange of expertise. The delegation headed by Dr. Timo Aontoni,
SCTA to launch SR250m heritage firm next month
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) plans to launch a company next month with initial capital of SR250 million to help turn some of the country’s oldest government-owned buildings into hotels. Details of the financial structure of the
‘Hard work, dedication key to success’
A young Saudi entrepreneur who heads one of the fastest growing companies in the Kingdom believes that hard work and dedication are the keys to success in business. Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Bawardi, founder and chief executive officer of the firm
SR7.8 billion contract signed to modernize Riyadh bus network
Riyadh’s Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz signed a contract worth SR7.8 billion on Thursday with the Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company and France’s Regie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) to supply, operate and maintain the Riyadh Bus
Grand mufti: Steer clear of anti-Islamic websites
Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, grand mufti and chairman of the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Ifta, said the cyber war waged by anti-Islamic websites are promoting division among Muslims. He called on young men and women to be cautious
Police in new uniform in Gulf Cup 22
Policemen responsible for security inside King Fahd and Prince Faisal bin Fahd stadiums have appeared in new uniforms during Gulf Cup 22. This new uniform appeared similar to the uniform used by monitors of the world football governing body FIFA
‘Port city’ on Oman border planned
An official Omani source has revealed plans to launch a “logistic port city” along the Saudi-Omani border later this year. The port will comprise a large service area that will house warehouses, transport companies and custom services companies. The source
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