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
Al-Jasser appointed new Saudia chief
[wpResize] Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser has been appointed director-general of Saudi Arabian Airlines. The airline’s board of directors, chaired by Prince Fahd bin Abdullah, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and chairman of Saudia’s board, made the appointment.
$2bn fund to drive growth in Muslim world
[wpResize] A $2 billion Islamic Development Bank Infrastructure Fund II (known as the “IDB Fund II“) was launched on the occasion of the bank’s 40th anniversary, said Ahmad Mohamed Ali, president of the IDB Group. The IDB Fund II is
Kerry arrives in Jeddah for Iraq and Syria talks
[wpResize] IRAQ-CRISIS/KERRY-SAUDI:Kerry arrives in Saudi for Iraq and Syria talks JEDDAH: US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Jeddah on Friday to discuss the crises in Iraq and Syria with Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and
King orders high alert to fight terror
[wpResize] Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah ordered all necessary measures to protect the Kingdom against potential “terrorist threats,” a Royal Court statement said Thursday. The king gave the order after chairing a meeting of the National Security
FDI drops but Kingdom upbeat on investments
[wpResize] Foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia dropped 23.67 percent to $9.298 billion in 2013 from $12.182 billion in the previous year, according to a report issued by the UN Conference on Trade & Development. But Saudi Arabian General Investment
Expanded Grand Mosque ready for Ramadan
[wpResize] The second phase of the massive ongoing expansion project inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque is almost complete, with the first floor area for circumambulation around the House of God, known as the “mataf,” expected to be open for pilgrims during
Paradise Brand gears up for positioning round with another Team of Week award
[wpResize] A week before the positioning round, Paradise Brand gave itself a chance to reclaim the No. 1 by clinching its fourth Team of the Week award during the 18th session in the the FTBJ-ICBL 33rd Conference bowling tournament at
Jadwa Investment names new chief for private equity and investment banking
[wpResize] RIYADH: Jadwa Investment, a leading Saudi investment firm with headquarters in Riyadh, has announced the appointment of Saad Al-Saif as managing director and head of private equity and investment banking. The appointment is part of an ongoing effort on
$2.5bn fund: IDB, Gates declare war on poverty
[wpResize] The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and billionaire entrepreneur Bill Gates plan to set up a $2.5 billion fund for the poor. The fund will start with $500 million, which would be collected as grants from donors and countries, an
New Jeddah airport to open mid-2015
[wpResize] The new King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah will open in the middle of 2015 with an increased capacity, a leading official said here on Tuesday. Abdul Hamid Abul Ora, director of the airport, told Arab News: “The new
Bakeries seek funds for switch-over to kerosene
[wpResize] Jeddah’s bakeries are seeking financial support to replace their ovens following a recent decision taken by the Municipal and Rural Affairs Ministry demanding the use of kerosene, a purer type of fuel, instead of diesel. Several bakery owners have
Recruitment offices involved in maid black market
[wpResize] The cost of recruiting housemaids is soaring ahead of Ramadan because of the criminal activity of some brokers and citizens, according to a report in a local newspaper. The illegal activities include hiring of housemaids as daily wage workers,
Barbershops near Haram come under government scanner
[wpResize] The Makkah Municipality is cracking down on public utilities around the Grand Mosque, such as barbershops, in order to ensure their abidance with health regulations. This comes as part of the municipality’s ongoing campaign targeting the local markets in
Nawal Hadi: A trailblazing woman entrepreneur
[wpResize] A Saudi businesswoman who chose to invest in a non-traditional field of business has broken new ground in a male-dominated industry, distinguishing herself as the first Saudi female to invest in improved asphalt products. Nawal Al-Hadi has converted the
Nahid’s father will sue university for her death
[wpResize] The father of Nahid Almanea, a scholarship student who was brutally killed in Colchester on June 17, said he would take legal action against Al-Jouf University for forcing his daughter to study abroad to keep her post of lecturer.
UNESCO heritage placard unveiled
[wpResize] Prince Mishaal bin Majed, governor of Jeddah and chairman of the Tourism Development Council in Jeddah, inaugurated the official Jeddah World Heritage Site Placard on Tuesday in the presence of Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah, governor of Makkah, Prince Sultan
Filipinos observe national hero’s birth anniversary
[wpResize] Filipinos celebrated the 153rd birth anniversary of the country’s freedom-fighting national hero here recently. Jose P. Rizal, born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861, was considered a genius. He spoke 21 languages and studied in various fields. In
Five new parks to be opened in Madinah
[wpResize] The Madinah Secretariat has completed construction works on five new parks in different districts of the city covering a total area exceeding 75,000 square meters. Khalid bin Abdilqadir Tahir, secretary of the Madinah region, said that the five parks
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