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
Preacher imprisoned for praising IS
Riyadh’s special criminal court has sentenced a Saudi preacher to five years in prison for praising and supporting terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State (IS), during an Eid sermon at a local mosque in Riyadh in August 2013. The
5.5 million pupils go back to school
Schools in the Kingdom received 5.55 million students on the first day of the school year on Sunday, said the Ministry of Education. There were 2,834,796 girls and 2,718,762 boys, according to the ministry figures. Kindergarten students accounted for 182,556
Salman-Hollande talks to focus on Mideast turmoil
Turmoil across the Middle East, which has led to the death and displacement of millions of innocent people, will top the agenda of talks between Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, and top French officials in Paris
Breakthrough in GCC-Qatar row
Saudi Arabia and other GCC states have reportedly reached a major breakthrough toward ending their dispute with Qatar, also a member of the six-member group, having agreed on principles to overcome differences. Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah, who
Labor law violation: 18,773 companies face action
The Labor Ministry has slapped fines worth more than SR10 million on companies after its inspectors found 62,762 labor rule violations during raids carried out over the past nine months. In a report published Sunday, the ministry said its officials
150 Filipinos complete computer literacy program
About 150 Filipinos in Jeddah have completed a computer literacy program conducted by Jeddah Educational Foundation (JEF-Filcom). The commencement exercise was held last weekend with OWWA Welfare Officer Maria Victoria Demingoy, Jeddah Education Foundation School Principal Maminda Tacsay and National
Shoura to discuss Haj report
The house will take up the annual report from the Ministry of Haj on Tuesday, among other topics that have been put on the agenda for discussion. Some 2 million pilgrims performed Haj last year and the council will review
Three dead in Taima accident
TAIMA : Three people from the same family died after their vehicle overturned on the Tabuk-Taima Road. The driver, his wife and daughter died in the accident. Red Crescent paramedics took the dead to Taima Hospital morgue. [wpResize]
Low-cost Haj scheme just a click away
There is good news for thousands of expatriates and citizens who intend to perform the Haj pilgrimage this year. Authorities have announced that it would accept application for low-cost Haj schemes from Monday. This is the first time that the
Police locate elderly woman’s residence
New details emerged on a 92-year-old woman who was abandoned by unidentified people in the vicinity of the Civil Affairs Office in Jeddah more than a week ago. An Okaz/Saudi Gazette investigation revealed that the woman lived by herself in
Hollande and Alwaleed meet at Elysee Palace
French President François Hollande and Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), held a meeting on Friday at the French presidential palace, The Elysee. During the meeting, Hollande and Prince Alwaleed discussed political, economic and cultural matters.
‘Handle first-time students skillfully’
Officials of the Ministry of Education have stepped up preparations to receive students, especially those who are newly enrolled in primary schools. According to educationists, it is important that newly enrolled students get a good impression of their schools on
With schools set to open, children unprepared for classes
On the the first day of the academic year, Areej gets up a little early to make a special breakfast for her small family. Once the breakfast table is set, she walks into her daughter’s room and says: “It’s a
Bidoon: Generations of discrimination
Descendants of nomadic Bedouins, the Bidoon or stateless Arabs, have lived on the margins of society for generations. With no Saudi citizenship, the Bidoon are unable to register marriages, enroll in the public education system or seek medical treatment. Despite
GCC ministers meet in Jeddah to discuss ISIS threat
Foreign ministers from the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened in Jeddah on Saturday to discuss the regional threat posed by militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The ministers of the GCC, an alliance between Bahrain,
Jazan to Riyadh: Is relocation key to economic prosperity?
Mufrih Yahya is from Jazan but for two years, he worked nearly 700 km away in the Southern Province of Sharura in Najran before moving to the capital Riyadh recently. Yahya’s story of relocating to another town is one that
Saudi Arabia sets condition for Iran cooperation
Saudi Arabia would advance cooperation with Iran if Tehran agrees to end interference in Arab states’ interior affairs, the kingdom’s Ambassador to the U.N. Abdallah al-Mouallimi told Al Arabiya’s Diplomatic Avenue with Talal al-Haj on Friday. “Iran is welcome if
Minor fire at Haram expansion site
Six people were injured in a fire that broke out in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday afternoon. The quick and effective intervention of Civil Defense authorities prevented the fire from spreading. The fire started at
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