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
Huge farm blaze in Qatif put out
Civil Defense in the Eastern Province put out a blaze in a farm and nearby plant nurseries in Qatif which spread over an area of 6,000 sq. meters on Saturday. Col. Ali Al-Qahtani, official spokesperson of the Directorate of Civil
Stranded Biharis’ killing in Bangladesh condemned
Pakistani expatriates at a meeting here condemned the “brutal killing” of 12 stranded Pakistanis in the Mirpur camp in Bangladesh. The cruel incident occurred on June 14 when some Bengali hooligans burned alive the hapless Pakistanis including women and children.
Makkah plan to avoid tunnel jams in place
Civil Defense authorities are on a mission to combat the toxic air emissions that result from the increased influx of vehicles during Ramadan. “Civil Defense authorities are focusing on improving ventilation and controlling carbon emissions inside Makkah’s tunnels during the
Saudi family in Virginia sued for alleged abuse of maid
An African maid in US has sued her Saudi sponsors for alleged psychological and physical abuse, an online paper reported. The Kenya-born maid escaped from the household eight months after their arrival in Virginia after she contacted an anti-human trafficking
Northern border is secure
[wpResize] The order of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to take necessary measures to protect the Kingdom and its people brings to mind the completed security fence project on the northern border. The king’s order came after
Royal amnesty for prisoners
[wpResize] A large number of prisoners of public rights have been released following an amnesty announced by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on the occasion of Ramadan. Thirty-five prisoners in Yanbu, 39 in Baha and 54 in
Thwart ‘attempts to sow divisions’
[wpResize] Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has urged all Saudis to join the Kingdom’s efforts to safeguard its security and stability. “The security of Saudi Arabia, being the nation of Islam, is very important and we have to protect
Worshippers can now listen to live translation of taraweeh prayers
[wpResize] The Grand Mosque authorities have intensified efforts to address the increasing number of pilgrims and worshippers and to facilitate their performing of rituals inside the mosque. Most of the pilgrims coming from Asian countries are elderly and the local
Saudi internal politics blamed for sacking of minister
[wpResize] After only six weeks of being appointed as deputy defence minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khaled Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz was sacked on Saturday because of what informed sources say was an internal politics in the ruling family.
Arab League, IOC urge Syria truce during Ramadan
[wpResize] JEDDAH: The Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) launched a joint appeal Sunday for a cease-fire in embattled Syria during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. The heads of the Arab League and the
Salary by Gregorian: Why rent by Hijra calendar?
[wpResize] Expats are increasingly becoming concerned about house rents which are continuously on the rise, yet they are required to pay them according to the Islamic calendar while they get their monthly salaries in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Mans
Haia ends ‘spell’ of Syrian blackmailer
[wpResize] A Syrian has been caught by Haia members for using black magic to financially blackmail scores of women. The man was caught in a district located in western Riyadh as he tried to meet up with one of these
We are determined to crush terrorism: King
[wpResize] Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah emphasized Saturday that Saudi Arabia is determined to root out terrorism, adding that Riyadh would adopt all measures to protect citizens and residents from the menace. In a message to the
Saudi king, in Ramadan message, vows to crush terrorists
[wpResize] Saudi King Abdullah, in a Ramadan message on Saturday, vowed to crush Islamist militants threatening the kingdom, the state news agency reported, saying the world’s top oil exporter would not tolerate “a band of terrorists”. The remarks came two
Saudi king tells Kerry he will press Sunnis to join Iraq government
[wpResize] Saudi King Abdullah pledged in talks with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to use his influence to encourage Sunni Muslims to join a new, more inclusive Iraqi government to better combat an Islamist insurgency, a senior U.S. official
Error halts work on train project
[wpResize] An error by a consultant working on the multibillion-riyal Haramain train project has led to work stoppage in the northern part of the city, local media reported here recently. The mistake has seen a main commercial road leading to
Deputy minister of defense relieved of position
[wpResize] Prince Khaled bin Bandar, deputy minister of defense, has been relieved of his position upon his request, said a royal decree issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Saturday. Prince Khaled, who was appointed deputy
Riyadh residents told to bear with project work
[wpResize] Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah chaired the 6th Regular Transport Project (metro and buses) meeting in his office at Qasr Al-Hokm on Thursday. During the meeting, it was discussed that work on the project had begun, including conducting
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