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
Savola net profit jumps 32.4% in Q2
DUBAI: Saudi food producer Savola Group reported a higher than expected 32.4 percent jump in second-quarter net profit on Wednesday, beating analyst forecasts as it benefited from higher sales especially in its retail business. The company, a producer of cooking
Alwaleed hosts annual Ramadan lecture
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) and Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, hosted the second annual Ramadan lecture at Kingdom Resort in Riyadh on Monday. The lecture focused on awareness and knowledge. The keynote lecture, delivered by
Kingdom finalizing joint power projects
Saudi Arabia is nearing the completion of a number of joint electricity projects with other countries in the MENA region as it seeks to boost sources for its domestic electricity consumption, one of the country’s top energy officials told Asharq
Saudi Prince Salman donates $2.6m for care of orphans
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, donated 10 million Saudi riyals (2.6m) to Insan Charitable Society for Orphans Care to help fund the organization’s activities. The announcement of the donation came during a ceremony held
Regular health checks for food workers a must
The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has issued a handbook setting out stringent hygiene requirements for restaurants. The ministry warned operators in the industry that it would punish those who fail to comply. All workers are required to follow
Over one million Saudi female graduates career in education
Director of the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) Ibrahim Al-Me’aiqil has said that it is impossible for any country in the world to employ over 1.2 million female job seekers in one field i.e. education, according to a report published
Saudi inflation seen at three percent in 2014
Inflation in Saudi Arabia is likely to hover around three percent this year, with the recent sharp increase in commodity prices moderating by the 2H2014 and offset by lower imported inflation, the National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its “Saudi
SR4.5bn Makkah-Qassim highway gets green light
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has approved the allocation of SR4.5 billion to build an expressway between Qassim and Makkah with service facilities along the road. Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar thanked Custodian of the Two
Makkah hotel fire doused
Civil Defense officers have evacuated all 256 guests from a hotel in Misfala district of Makkah in the early hours of Wednesday after a fire broke out in one of its rooms, sabq.org reported. Three firefighting teams took part in
Makkah governor opens e-service to receive complaints
Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah launched an online service on Saturday which enables citizens and residents to lodge their complaints on the governorate’s website. Prince Mishaal said the e-service was established to facilitate communication between Makkah residents and the
Navigation app boon for Haj pilgrims from India
A new state-of-the-art navigation system is being introduced to help Indian pilgrims to find their way to their places of accommodation in Makkah during Haj, Indian Consul General B. S. Mubarak told Arab News. “Pilgrims will wear identification tags on
High garment prices trouble Jeddah shoppers
The prices of goods and commodities, particularly clothes, are skyrocketing ahead of Eid, making them almost unaffordable for the average customer. Speaking on the issue, Abdulmoneim Mustafa, a Jeddah resident, said: “I have no choice but to depend on my
Huge fire in Dammam flea market destroys goods worth millions
A major fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon at the old Harraj Market (flea market) in Dammam destroyed goods worth millions of riyals. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported, although some firefighters and shopowners desperately trying to move their goods
Tabuk Emir receives citizens
Tabuk Emir Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Monday received heads of tribes, military leaders and social figures at his palace on Monday. During the meeting, Prince Fahd discussed issues related to the region and talked about ways to improve services provided
Al-Rajhi mosque to host 2,000 for Itikaf
Officials at Al-Rajhi mosque in Makkah have accepted 2,000 applications for Itikaf (seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of worshiping and becoming closer to Allah) during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The total number of meals
Eid likely on Monday
Eid Al-Fitr will probably fall on Monday (July 28), according to an Islamic astronomical organization in Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Shawkat Oudah, chairman of the Islamic Crescent Observation Project, told Arabic daily Al-Madinah on Tuesday that most of the Islamic countries
Alfaisal University scholarship for Saudi and expat students
The Riyadh-based Alfaisal University (AU) moved to grant scholarships to both Saudis and expatriates who wish to pursue higher studies in Saudi Arabia. Students of Saudi government schools where subjects are taught in English, and those who have completed high
Indians voice concern over Shah’s appointment as new BJP chief
The Indian expatriate community in the Kingdom has expressed dismay over the appointment of Amit Shah as the chief of the country’s ruling party, saying his elevation as BJP’s president is in poor taste and not in favor of Indian
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