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
Nadia Al-Dosari: Woman of Steel
Nadia Al-Dosari is a Saudi businesswoman who paid no heed to social misconceptions. She armed herself with confidence and international academic and professional expertise to invest in the iron and steel industry sector of the Kingdom. She not only excelled
Prince Alwaleed and Belgian envoy focus on investments
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) and chairman of Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation — Global, received Greet Criel, Belgian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attended by Nahla Nasser Alanbar, private executive assistant to the
Neo Pharma to set up plant in Jazan
Prominent Indian businessman B R Shetty has signed an agreement with Prince Turki bin Mohamed bin Nasser, in charge of Jazan Industrial City and Shaikh Mohammed Rafik, chairman of Gammon Group to establish a pharmaceutical plant in the new industrial
Patrols thwart attempts to smuggle hashish in Jazan
Security patrols in the Jazan region have foiled attempts to smuggle a total of 54 blocks of hashish on two separate occasions in the Al-Harth and Al-Tewal provinces. The media spokesman for the branch of the Mujahideen Police Patrols in
Merchants offer youths free stalls in vegetable market
The decision to restrict the wholesale operations of vegetables and fruits to only Saudis has made some impact on vendors of the goods at the central vegetable market in Jeddah. The market was until recently dominated by foreign workers, about
Thomson Reuters to benchmark Dammam University research
Thomson Reuters has signed an agreement with the University of Dammam to benchmark all its research based on international standards. The partnership was announced at a signing ceremony on Tuesday attended by Abdullah Al-Rubaish, president of the university; Abdulsalam Al-Sulaiman,
Qatif gunman wounds 2 cops
A gunman shot and wounded two policemen in Qatif on Tuesday, the police here said. Eastern Province Police spokesperson Lt. Col. Ziad Al-Ruqaiti said the unknown assailant shot at the officers, who are members of an anti-drug squad, while they
Labor Ministry raids create panic among expats
The Labor Ministry’s ongoing inspections backed by security teams to check on expatriates’ legal work status, particularly those working in the industrial sector is causing much concern among those who are not in compliance with the Kingdom’s work and residency
Three rapped for irregularities
The case of bribery and forging Labor Minister Adel Fakeih’s signature in order to issue more than 1,000 permits to Pakistani workers, involved three government employees from the ministries of higher education, water and electricity, and labor. Sources said one
Consumer protection law under Shoura study
The Shoura Council will soon have a discussion on a draft bill on consumer protection that would see a body set up to monitor prices and deal with unethical practices. The bill provides for the consumer protection commission to report
King calls for prayers seeking rain
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has called on worshippers to perform prayers for rain in all parts of the Kingdom. A royal court statement reported by SPA on Tuesday said: “As was the custom of Prophet Muhammad
Saudi, Iraqi leaders hold landmark talks
Iraqi President Fuad Masum arrived in Saudi Arabia Tuesday for the highest-level talks between the two neighbors in years. Masum was greeted at Riyadh Air Base by Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz and several top Saudi officials before holding
Australia set to welcome crown prince
On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Crown Prince Salman, minister of defense, will attend the G-20 summit in the Australian city of Brisbane on Nov. 15-16. Crown Prince Salman, who arrived in Singapore Tuesday on
KSA tax system ‘one of best in world’: Al-Assaf
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world seriously committed to raising taxes under Islamic precepts, said Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf in Riyadh on Tuesday. Opening a forum on tax and Zakat collection in the capital, Al-Assaf said that
‘New media boosts health awareness’
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman opened on Tuesday a three-day international forum organized by the General Directorate of Health Affairs in Madinah on the role of the media and public relations to spread health awareness. Health Affairs Director General
‘Extremism threat to national unity’
Participants at the 2nd preparatory forum for the 10th Intellectual Dialogue in Sakaka, under the theme “Extremism and its Effect on National Unity,” emphasized the threat of extremism to the Kingdom’s national security and unity. The national dialogue, being organized
School canteens found to be flouting standards
Parents are complaining that their children, especially those in elementary schools, are becoming victims of food poisoning due to the carelessness of food catering companies which supply expired meals to school canteens. Parents and teachers claim that catering companies are
Jubail Industrial City attracts SR900bn investments locally
Since the establishment of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY), it was blessed with the care and support of all kings till this day under the reign of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. This support
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