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
Occupancy rate of furnished apartments drops to 20%
Furnished apartments in the Saudi capital are usually fully booked on normal days but since the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, their occupancy rates have dropped to 20 percent. “Most of our guests stay with us from three
4 steps to strengthen your personal finances
The financial crisis of 2008 triggered a recession and dramatic drop in stock markets around the world. In many parts of the world, the unemployment level soared and many investors suffered significant setbacks to their savings and net worth. It
Annual investments in incense, oud exceed SR15bn
The volume of investments in the incense and oud sector is estimated at more than SR15 billion ($4 billion) annually, local media said quoting an expert. Demand on the incense and oud sector in the holy month of Ramadan grows
Saudi Arabia faces increasing terror threats
Dubai: Trapped between Al Qaida in Yemen and Isil (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) in Iraq, Saudi Arabia is facing a looming terrorism threat across the border, warn experts on terrorism. Hundreds of Saudi fighters joining other groups
KSA mobilizing support for Palestine stand at UN
Saudi Arabia is coordinating its efforts with representatives of Islamic and Arab states and representatives of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as well as other bodies to support the Palestinian delegation’s stand at the UN, which calls for an end to
CITC vigilance prevents raids on strategic portals
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) thwarted nine attempts to hack the websites of sensitive government and commercial agencies last year, it revealed in a recent report. The report also showed that hackers partially succeeded in penetrating the websites
Diriyah expected to ramp up tourism revenues
Diriyah in the Saudi capital has the potential to become a key tourist destination following the completion of the renovation work on its historic mud houses and other buildings, according to sources. “Diriyah is unique for its fascinating history. It
SABB first-half net profit rises 14.6% to SR2.238bn
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has recorded a net profit of SR2.238 billion for the six months ended June 30 2014. This is an increase of SR285 million or 14.6 percent compared to SR1.953 billion for the same period in
Miswak: Sticking with tradition…
Millions of Muslims across the world, especially in Arab countries, swear by the miswak as the ideal tooth cleanser, with no need for mouthwash, toothbrushes and visits to the dentist. They also cite sayings from the Prophet, peace be upon
SR20m donation by crown prince to boost disability research
Charity is the foundation of our religion, said Crown Prince Salman while laying the foundation stone for the construction of an endowment complex for the Riyadh-based Prince Salman Center for Disability Research. A formal ceremony was held at Prince Salman’s
Traffic cops must reach crash site within 45 minutes or face action
The Traffic Department said Thursday that it would take disciplinary action against officers who do not attend to accident scenes within 45 minutes. “Our officers attend to accident cases within a period of 30 to 45 minutes after receiving the
Do not misuse Qunut supplications: Scholars
The word Qunut is generally used in reference to special supplications made in the standing position after getting up from ruku in the last rakat of the voluntary witr prayer. Some of these supplications that are offered by imams during
Saudi preacher denies supporting jihad in Syria
A popular Saudi preacher who previously called for jihad in Syria has recently appeared on television bluntly denying his famous statement, drawing scorn from fans and followers on social media. During an interview with Rotana Khalijia, Sheikh Mohammad al-Arifi denied
‘Eat smaller meals in Ramadan’
Muslims should eat smaller meals to gain the full benefit from fasting in Ramadan because this allows the body to clear out toxins and heal itself, according to a local doctor. Wisam Al-Dulaimi from Dallah Hospital said recently that Muslims
US meddling in Gulf issues flayed by GCC
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor has been slammed by GCC Secretary-General Abdullatif Al-Zayani, for his interference in Bahrain’s internal affairs. Al-Zayani voiced his “dismay” over the attitude of Tom Malinowski, who met with
Yearly iftar at the Prophet’s Mosque
The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan is a beautiful place where Muslims imbued with the spirit of tolerance and forbearance can be seen coming to both the mosque and its spacious courtyards. The gathering for iftar has become a
Diabetes patients urged to take extra care during the holy month
The Saudi Diabetes and Endocrine Association in the Eastern Province advised members of the community and especially diabetes patients to take advantage of the holy month to adopt a healthy life-style. Dr. Kaml Salamah, secretary general of the association, said,
King’s Ramadan gift: 1,017 prisoners freed
Authorities are working around-the-clock to examine the cases of eligible prisoners including expatriates to be released from the Kingdom’s jails in Ramadan, Brig. Ahmed Abdullah Al-Shahrani, director of prisons in Jeddah, said on Tuesday. In an interview with Arab News,
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