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 Arabia: 300 female supervisors to work at Grand Mosque
The women’s section of Saudi Arabia’s Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, known as the relighious police, has prepared 300 women to supervise female gatherings in the Grand Mosque. The supervisors are working in shifts and
SR1.39bn aid to brighten up festivals for the needy
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has ordered the payment of SR1.39 billion in emergency assistance to poor families in the Kingdom. “Families subscribed to the social insurance scheme will benefit from the royal gesture,” said an official
Forces prepared to defend KSA
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and commander of the National Guard, has emphasized the role of the armed forces in defending the Kingdom and its borders. “The protection of the Kingdom’s security and its borders is a great mission,” he
Sharura standoff: 1 of 10 hostages slain
New details have emerged about the standoff with two terrorists who had attacked a government building in Sharura on the Saudi-Yemeni border before blowing themselves up on Saturday morning. The fugitives had fled after opening fire at a military command
Huge fire destroys warehouse in Jeddah
A huge fire broke out in a warehouse in Al-Hindawiya district, south of Jeddah on Sunday but there were no reports of any injuries. The Civil Defense Department dispatched 17 fire brigades with heavy equipment to the site to extinguish
Pilgrims complain of Zamzam water shortage in Makkah
Pilgrims and visitors are becoming hard-pressed to find bottled Zamzam water with the influx of worshippers flocking to the Grand Mosque during Ramadan and the lack of availability at points of sale. While Zamzam water, which comes from the Zamzam
Saudi parents urged to warn children against sexual abuse
Children who are victims of sexual abuse are often afraid to tell their parents because they feel ashamed and may even think it is their fault. Sexual abuse can have long-term and damaging effects on a victim’s mental and emotional
Two killed in Yemen-Saudi border post attack
A Saudi security officer and Yemeni soldiers were killed when gunmen attacked their border post between the two countries on Friday, official said. “A security patrol came under fire from assailants, resulted in the martyrdom of its commander, which required
Unpaid bill: Expat body decomposed at hospital
The brother of a Bangladeshi expat has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Health against a private hospital in Jeddah for negligence after the body of his brother, who had died at the hospital, was found to have decomposed
Want two visas for expats? Hire an ex-prisoner
Employers will be given two expat visas for every former prison inmate they hire, said Khaled Al-Sebti, executive director of the National Commission for the Care of Inmates, Released Prisoners and Their Families (Trahom). A Labor Ministry office in Dammam
Smart shopping key to avoid the debt trap
Smart shopping techniques can solve pocket draining. A number of economists highlighted the importance of introducing Saudi consumers to smart shopping concepts. Such a way can be very fruitful in Ramadan when consumers are challenged by the increasing demands of
Disabled training strategy urged
Saudi Arabia needs a national strategy to ensure that people with disabilities are given training and support to enter the workplace, a leading consultant in the field said here recently. Khalid bin Abduljalil Batterjee, chairman of the Batterjee Education and
Family in a fix over labor violation
A family of six is in the eye of a storm for violating the Kingdom’s labor and residency laws. Mohammed Abdulaziz, whose wife and six children have been thrown out of their home due to nonpayment of rents, is being
Bringing smile on the face of orphans in Ramadan
A graduation ceremony for 35 orphans hosted by Basmat Amal was held in Jeddah recently in cooperation with a local philanthropist. Basmat Amal has been engaged in community service by taking care of the orphans and helping them come up
Salary hike for junior govt staff likely
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) is currently studying a suggestion to increase the salaries of junior government employees to improve their work performance and productivity as well as enhance their living standards. This measure comes within the framework of its
Visa transfer: Schools want clear policy
International schools in Saudi Arabia are under tremendous pressure to rectify the legal status of their teaching staff after the Labor Ministry injunction that teachers who have not transferred their sponsorships will not be allowed to resume work when schools
11 stadiums: Aramco told to achieve goal
Saudi Aramco is slated to build 11 sports stadiums across the Kingdom in accordance with directives issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. The new project will see standards followed for the King Abdullah Sports City in
2 Sharura escapees kill selves
Two wanted fugitives who had escaped from a Yemeni-Saudi border post in the southern province of Sharura on Friday after opening fire at a military patrol, killing four Saudi security, blew themselves up early Saturday. The duo had taken shelter
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