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
Foreign tourism in the Kingdom remains a key issue
While the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) is trying hard to develop tourism in the country, it remains nearly impossible for foreign travelers to obtain a tourist visa and visit the Kingdom. “How can we get rid of
Developing desert tourism in the Kingdom
The World Tourism Organization recently announced that deserts have a huge potential and appeal when it comes to environmental tourism. For a country like Saudi Arabia, where a huge segment of it geographical area is covered by desert, there is
Let’s promote Saudi entrepreneurs
By: Mazen Baleelah The Ministry of Labor is busy finding jobs for Saudi, especially for those who are on the list of Hafiz (unemployment allowance) beneficiaries. Universities and vocational educational institutions are busy graduating Saudi youth in those disciplines required
Couple in breastfeeding kinship divorced
BURAIDAH — The General Court of Al-Ras has issued a ruling for the divorce of a couple who were found to have been breastfed by the same woman. The couple had been married for 25 years, during which they had
Man gets 8 years for pimping out wife
JEDDAH — A criminal court in Jeddah sentenced a man to 8 years in prison for pimping out his wife to another man. The sentence also included 1,000 lashes, to be applied over a period of time. The man had
Students want women in top govt jobs
RIYADH — A survey conducted by King Saud University showed that 88 percent of students on government scholarships in the US and Canada support the appointment of women in high government positions. Faculty member and the study’s supervisor, Sanaa Al-Otaibi,
Shape up or ship out!
Sagia issues stern warning to bogus investors The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has urged small-scale foreign investors to either improve their performance or leave the Kingdom. “We have given an ultimatum to these small investors who have failed
Kaaba washed
On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Makkah Emir Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah washed the Holy Kaaba on Thursday. Dr. Abdulaziz Khoja, minister of culture and information; Sheikh Abdurahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the
Al-Shafei Mosque: An 800-year-old monument in Jeddah
Al-Shafei Mosque is a historic mosque located in Al-Mathloum neighborhood, which is one of Jeddah’s oldest neighborhoods. The mosque’s condition has deteriorated and is currently undergoing a vast renovation project to restore its lost glitter that has attracted pilgrims
Rabigh desal plant 3rd stage complete
Reverse Osmosis Membrane elements for seawater desalination in KSA set up The Arabian Japanese Membrane Company (AJMC) announced the completion of the second and third stages to manufacture reverse osmosis membrane elements for seawater desalination in the Kingdom. The
Scholars fight with one another on Twitter
Ibn Abbas, the paternal cousin of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the great authority on the Sunnah, once said, “Attend the sessions of (Shariah) scholars and listen to what they say. But do not believe them when
Preventing sexual harassment
Sexual harassment has forced a number of women to quit their jobs and stay away from public life. Commenting on the topic, a number of experts, scholars and women called for taking stringent legal action against men who resort to
Program turns beggars into successful entrepreneurs
Islamic micro-finance, which is based on profit-sharing and does not charge interest, can play a significant role in alleviating poverty and transforming the poor into successful entrepreneurs, said Mamoon Al-Azami, a senior community development specialist at the Jeddah-based Islamic Development
Burma caves point to a rich culture
The Burma caves, located a mere 66 km northeast of Riyadh, have stood the test of time. These caves are full of rocks with ancient inscriptions. The mount is considered one of the oldest in the region, dating back to
In MERS scare, hospitals lose business to pharmacies
Many residents here are avoiding hospitals because they fear contracting the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Waleed Al-Suhail, director general of Al-Jedaani Hospital in the Safa neighborhood, admitted that there has been a 70 percent drop in patients and
Private firms to train 16,000 Saudi youth
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has created 16,000 training opportunities for young Saudis at local private firms this summer. It called on Saudis nationwide to apply for these positions by June 12. Mohammed Al-Abdul Hafiz, deputy general manager for
Grand Mosque stampede rumors denied
Makkah police denied rumors circulating on social media sites on Thursday that three pilgrims were killed in a stampede inside the Grand Mosque. Officials clarified that four people sustained injuries after they were caught up in a melee. “Three of
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