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
Saudi police arrest three men for sexual assault
Police in Riyadh arrested three men who kidnapped and sexually assaulted an Egyptian minor, Al-Hayat daily reported on Monday. A Saudi and two Malians aged in their 20s and 30s kidnapped the 12-year-old boy from in front of his house
Saudi center resolves 217 family disputes in seven months
The family center in Al-Sharqiya province has resolved 217 Saudi family disputes from Dec. 2013 until June 2014, Ahmad al-Duryawyash, the center’s head of public relations, told Al-Sharq daily. The center receives 65-75 calls for counseling every month, and either
Qatar’s emir arrives in Jeddah for talks with King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani arrived in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Tuesday for talks with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, an Al Arabiya correspondent reported. The meeting is the first for the two Arab leaders since
Stranded Indian family finally gets exit visas
The Saudi government has granted an Indian family of eight final exit visas so that they can go home to Hyderabad. Maj. Mohammad bin Nasir, in charge of the deportation center, said the government granted the family’s request on humanitarian
Indian expats bid farewell to senior colleague
A large number of Indian community members turned up with their families at a lavish iftar party hosted by the Riyadh chapter of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA). The AMUOBA iftar party was also a farewell evening
New pedestrian tunnel in Makkah
A new pedestrian tunnel extending from a local Makkah neighborhood to the Grand Mosque is set for opening in two days. Umrah pilgrims will be able to walk from the Jaroul neighborhood straight into the Grand Mosque. The pedestrian tunnel
King Abdullah discusses Gaza crisis with Moroccan counterpart
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Moroccan King Mohammed VI in the coastal city of Jeddah on Monday where the two discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the ongoing conflict in
ISESCO inks deal to train youth
The Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO) and the Saudi Education and Training Company signed an agreement on Thursday to provide unemployed Arab and Muslim youth with training and new job opportunities. Zuhair bin Ali Azhar, CEO of
SRO to impose penalties on non-palletized cargo
The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has announced that it will impose penalties on shipping companies for non-palletized cargo beginning Aug. 11. Commenting on the announcement, Mohammed Abu Zaid, director of public relations and media at SRO, said, “It has been
6.3 million Umrah visas issued
More than 6.3 million Umrah visas have been issued since the beginning of the season, an increase of 900,000 over the same period last year, said Mohammed Al-Bijawi, Haj Ministry branch director in Madinah. This does not include the last
Sharif arrives in Kingdom
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrives in the Kingdom on Sunday to perform Umrah and discuss regional and bilateral issues with Saudi authorities, Khayyam Akbar, charge d’affaires at the Pakistan Embassy, told Arab News on Saturday. “Saudi-Pakistan bilateral relations will
Former Saudi chant singer joins ISIL
DAMMAM — After spending five years working as an Islamic chant singer and later a mosque imam in Riyadh, Maher Mishal Al-Shwaib, 25, joined the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) last April, Al-Hayat daily reported. Al-Shwaib traveled
The rich lease hotel rooms overlooking Grand Mosque
MAKKAH — New projects in the central area of Makkah has led Saudi and Gulf businessmen to renting out housing units in hotels overlooking the Grand Mosque for long-term lease of up to 15 years, Makkah daily reported. Dealers in
Top security in place to deal with Makkah rush
Authorities in Makkah have intensified efforts to cope with the influx of pilgrims flooding into the holy city during the last 10 days of Ramadan. Security forces are only allowing Umrah pilgrims wearing “ihram,” the pilgrimage attire, to enter the
KSA, Yemen sign pact on exchange of prisoners
Saudi Arabia and Yemen have signed an agreement to extradite their countries’ prisoners to serve part of their prison terms in home countries. The Ministry of Interior and the Yemeni Ministry of Justice will be responsible for implementing the agreement.
Cheapest in world, power to get costlier in KSA
Saudis pay the cheapest electricity bills, according to one report, but seemingly not for long. The Saudi Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority plans to increase electricity tariffs. The authority announced that it would revise the tariff system to reflect the
Jarfuls of gold found
A treasure trove of gold has been found in the southern Baha region by a Yemeni bulldozer driver and it is believed to be the leftovers of Qarun, a rich man who lived during the time of Prophet Moosa (Moses).
Al-Dakheel sets standards in KSA finance sector
Kholoud Al-Dakheel, businesswoman, has a special imprint on the business world, which started when she joined the administrative team in Al-Dhakheel group as the company’s vice president. In an interview with Arab News, Al-Dakheel said her company specializes in offering
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