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
Death row Indian leaves for home after 9 years in jail
An Indian expatriate, who spent almost nine years in prison in connection with the murder case of a Pakistani worker, was deported to India on board an Air India flight on Sunday after a Riyadh court acquitted him of the
Kingdom joins World Tourism Day celebration to foster awareness
Saudi Arabia joined the rest of the world in observing the World Tourism Day on Saturday in order to foster awareness among citizens and expatriates on the importance of tourism. Started in 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization
Be modern, but don’t shun Islamic values: King
The glittering Islamic culture and civilization is a unifying force for millions of Muslims all over the world, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, urging Muslims to stand united in upholding the teachings of Islam. In his
Yemen violence could threaten global security, warns Kingdom
Saudi Arabia has said “unprecedented challenges” facing Yemen since Shiite rebels took over the capital could threaten international security, and called for swift action to deal with instability in its southern neighbor. The Kingdom welcomed an agreement signed in Sanaa
OIC chief to visit Sri Lanka
The head of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will visit Sri Lanka on an invitation from Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, according to a senior official from the Sri Lankan Embassy. Iyad Madani, OIC secretary-general, is due to visit
Zero tolerance for subversive activity in Haj
Saudi Arabia will not allow any activity that could undermine the security and safety of pilgrims and violate the sanctity of Haj, said Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naif. Saudi security forces are capable of confronting any terrorist group or
War on terror needs years, says Saudi FM
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said Saturday that the war against extremists in the Middle East may take years and must not stop before all terrorist organizations are eliminated. Saud al-Faisal, whose country is one of five Arab countries taking part
SR1.4bn water contracts signed
The Minister of Water and Electricity Abdullah Al-Hussayen signed here this week a contract with three local companies to manufacture, supply and implement a feeder line project in the capital from the water tanks to three locations within the city
Saudi Arabia set to unveil newly sewn Kiswa for Kaaba
Saudi Arabia is preparing to unveil the newly sewn Kiswa, or cover of the holy Kaaba structure, as per tradition. Each year, a specialized factory in Makkah sews a new Kiswa which will be used to cover the Kaaba during
Grand Mufti: Avoid politics at Haj
With five days to go for the trek to the nearby tent city of Mina at the start of the annual pilgrimage, hundreds of thousands of faithful throng the Grand Mosque in Makkah for prayers on Friday. Grand Mufti Sheikh
Arab jets played ‘leading’ role in raids on ISIS
The Pentagon said Thursday that fighter jets from Arab states, especially from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, played the leading role in the latest round of air strikes in Syria against ISIS jihadists. Ten warplanes from the two
SR70bn pilgrimage bonanza forecast
Economists predict more than SR70 billion in revenues from this year’s Haj and Umrah seasons, according to experts. Abdullah Al-Marzoouq, a professor of Haj economy at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, told Arab News there are positive indicators for enhanced
Pilgrims offered best health services
The Ministry of Health has assigned Ajyad Hospital in Makkah to attend to emergency cases among Haj pilgrims in and around the Grand Mosque. “As in the past, we have been tasked with handling all emergency cases that occur inside
Haj traffic plan unveiled
The Traffic Department has sought the assistance of Tawafa organizations for the success of its plan for the Haj season this year. “Tawafa organizations are an important partner for the success of the Haj traffic plan,” said Maj. Gen. Abdul
Arafat Day on Oct. 3
Arafat Day, when Hajis stand in prayer on the plains of Arafat near Makkah at the peak of the annual pilgrimage, will be on Friday, Oct. 3, with Eid Al-Adha the following day, the Supreme Court announced after several people
KSA sets world record with tallest flagpole
The giant flagpole, with a Saudi flag fluttering from it in Jeddah, has been recognized as a world record by the Guinness Book of Records. Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed presided over the unfurling of the national flag on
Saudi releases pictures of pilots who took part in strikes against ISIS
Saudi Arabia has released photographs of pilots it said conducted airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Syria as part of a U.S.-led campaign against the militant group. In of the pictures, carried by the official
Saudi Arabia announces Oct. 4 as Eid al-Adha
Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday the Muslim Eid al-Adha would fall on Saturday, Oct. 4. In the lunar Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah, which Saudi authorities announced would begin on
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