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
Passengers shocked at sudden change of rules for Zamzam
Passengers departing from Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport have expressed shock and disappointment at the new rule limiting the amount of Zamzam water they can carry with them. Earlier, passengers could take a minimum of 10 liters of Zamzam water
KSA plans to use solar energy for desalination
The Kingdom is seeking to exploit solar energy in desalination by establishing research collaborations with universities and research centers. Abdul Rahman Al-Badri, member of the Research Committee at the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), pointed out
Health care in KSA: One of the best in the region
Health care, education and construction are considered to be among the most essential and vital sectors for the infrastructure of any country. These three areas have thus become the focus of attention for IHCC, major business entity. Sultan Sobhi Batterjee,
Avoid seditious websites, says Bin-Humaid
Sheikh Saleh Bin-Humaid, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, said people of the country should do some soul-searching, determination and some hard work to stand in the face of the enemies of the Muslim nation who use
9 more sectors included in Saudization program
The Ministry of Labor has included nine new domains under the Nitaqat nationalization scheme, bringing the total number of sectors that are subject to Saudization to 58. Domains that have been subsumed under the program include disability centers, strategic partnership
Ministry to help create 100,000 new jobs
The Ministry of Labor, in coordination with a number of specialized establishments in the food industry, will provide 100,000 jobs across the Kingdom in the forthcoming months. The jobs will pay employment seekers of both sexes a salary that will
SEC official: ‘Solar energy is a must, not a choice’
RIYADH: Sun-blessed Saudi Arabia has no choice but to invest in solar energy, a senior official of the national electricity provider said. “Solar energy is a must, not a choice,” Hamed Al-Saggaf, an executive director with the Saudi Electricity Company,
Saudi investors keen to promote UK trade ties
. British trade envoy Lord Thomas King of Bridgwater CH introduced a number of joint investment opportunities for Saudi businessmen to promote trade between Britain and Saudi Arabia during his recent meeting with the top officials of Jeddah Chamber of
Saudi Arabia, Turkey bound by history, common values
Turkey will mobilize its expertise to promote regional and global peace, said Yunus Demirer, Turkish ambassador to the Kingdom, on Wednesday. The ambassador was addressing a packed audience at the 91st anniversary celebrations of the foundation of the Republic of
706 illegals held in Madinah
Police have arrested 706 illegal expats in Madinah over the past week. “Police and other security forces have arrested more than 31,400 illegal workers since the campaign against labor and residency law violators began across the region,” said Col. Fahd
Saher cameras reduce traffic violations
Traffic violations such as speeding and running red lights have dropped drastically since the introduction of Saher cameras on Jeddah’s main roads, according to the city’s traffic department. Brig. Gen. Zaid Al-Hamzi, spokesman of the traffic department, said that the
Makkah-Madinah train to be shipped by year-end
The first Spanish-made train for the multibillion-riyal Haramain railway project would arrive in Jeddah by December, according to the president of the Saudi Railways Organization. Speaking to local media from Spain, Mohammed Al-Suwaiket said that the Spanish manufacturing company has
Firms with 500 workers now covered by Wage Protection System
The Ministry of Labor will begin implementing the fourth stage of the wage protection system (WPS) for companies with 500 employees or more, starting next week. The undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor for Inspection and Development of the
Hezbollah’s claim Saudi Arabia backs terror groups rubbished
Minister of the National Guard Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has rejected accusations by Hezbollah that Saudi Arabia supports terrorist groups, saying the Kingdom has been at the forefront of confronting terrorism over the years. “Personally I think that Saudi Arabia,
Haramain Foundation off terror list
The Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council has taken Haramain Islamic Foundation (HIF) off the terror list, Sabq.com online said. The committee also acquitted the HIF of the false accusations made against it in the wake of Sept. 11
Community service for some offenders OK’d
The Justice Ministry has issued directives for the country’s courts to sentence certain offenders to community service rather than jail, including cleaning the homes of the elderly, washing the dead, digging graves and working at rehabilitation centers. According to sources
Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh launches mobile app
Riyadh’s Security Forces Hospital have added another feather to their cap by launching an application for smart devices that aids the provision of services to patients in the hospital without the need for physical presence at all stages of monitoring.
Dawah office says over 4,000 embraced Islam last year
Statistics from the Cooperative Office for Guidance & Community Enlightenment (Dawah) in Al-Rawda have revealed that 4,219 persons converted to Islam during the last Hijri year. The figure included 1818 men and 2401 women from 181 countries. The office said
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