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
32 food firms closed in Riyadh, rotten meat destroyed in Makkah
Field teams of the Makkah and Riyadh Municipalities have stepped up efforts to ensure that eateries in the cities are in compliance with health and hygiene specifications. In the latest development, the Riyadh Municipality inspection teams closed down more than
Breastfeeding shocker: After 7 children, couple part ways
A court in Al-Rass near Madinah has issued a verdict separating a couple who have been married for the last 25 years with seven children, after learning that they had been breastfed by the same woman. The judge issued the
Saudi Railways pay tributes to outstanding employees, retirees
Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) honored its outstanding employees and retirees for the current fiscal year in an annual award ceremony held recently. Mohammed Abu Zaid, director, public relations, SRO said that the award is honoring creative and talented employees to
Saudi-Italian ties poised to enter new era, says envoy
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy have progressed into a new era, with strong partnerships recently forged in the domains of politics, economy and culture to realize an all-inclusive and mutually beneficial development, said Italian Ambassador Mario Boffo on Saturday.
Research thrives at KAU’s English Language Institute
The English Language Institute (ELI) at the King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah is making new forays in the fields of teaching, research and professional development achieving ever-new frontiers in the pursuit of excellence. With the CEA accreditation for the
Specialized courts to open by July-end
The Minister of Justice and President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, has approved a proposal to open Personal Status Courts in Makkah, Madinah, Dammam and Jeddah. According to the decision, the courts will have
Desal plants to use next generation technology
The Kingdom has signed an agreement to use new technology from Japan to produce clean water at its desalination plants. The agreement to use the technology was signed by the Arabian and Japan Membrane Company (AJMC), a company set up
KSA’s support for Pakistan lauded
Pakistan created a balance of power on the subcontinent when it decided to become a nuclear power on May 28, 1998, according to a senior Pakistani diplomat. Consul General Aftab Ahmad Khokher was speaking here recently at an event organized
Girl survives medical complications
A seven-year-old girl who was suffering from sickle cell anemia had a serious medical complication where an accumulation of stones in her gall bladder blocked the bile duct causing the bile to rise to dangerous levels. But a timely operation
Wedding halls fined for ignoring fire safety rules
The Eastern Province Civil Defense has warned wedding hall owners not to neglect the safety conditions specified in their licenses, especially during the summer season, when many compete to attract clients. Several halls had been fined SR5,000 for violating safety
Riyadh utilizes LED lamps in street lighting system
The Riyadh Municipality has embarked on using energy-saving light-emitting diode (LED) lamps for street lighting in the city, local media said. The municipality has also tended to depend more on solar energy to boost an energy-saving drive in street lighting
Jeddah Ghair expects 3 million visitors
The annual “Jeddah Ghair,” or Jeddah Summer Festival, will be launched on June 5 under the slogan “This is the time.” The festival is being organized under the aegis of Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah and Jeddah Gov.
Environmental awareness sets the stage for sustainable living
The Saudi Environment Society (SENS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unilever for sustainable living in Saudi Arabia on Monday. Dr.Rukaia Gashgari, faculty of Biological Science Department at the King Abdulaziz University, signed the agreement with Yasser Johari, the
200 Saudi engineers working on Riyadh Metro project
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz disclosed here Thursday that 200 Saudi engineers will be working side by side with engineers from international firms in the multibillion riyal King Abdul Aziz Public Transportation (KAPT) project which is
OIC to send additional relief missions to CAR
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will mobilize more humanitarian organizations to join the humanitarian alliance and also prepare an integrated program of humanitarian intervention to provide emergency assistance to those affected by the crisis in Central Africa. The humanitarian
Govt to punish fake Haj service providers
The Ministry of Haj has a plan in place to crack down on fake operators and those failing to provide proper services for pilgrims this year, such as electricity supply, air conditioning and rest rooms in Makkah and Madinah. This
More Saudi patients recover from MERS
The Ministry of Health reported a new MERS case on Friday without any fatalities. The ministry confirmed that a 36-year-old man, suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure, had been diagnosed with MERS. He developed respiratory difficulties on Monday and
Retirement age row: Shoura plan rapped
Many people have opposed the Shoura Council’s move to extend the retirement age to 62 years, saying it would have a negative impact on the employment of young Saudi men and women. “What can we expect from an employee who
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