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
Dialogue best way to promote peace, security: Saudi Shoura chief
:: Shoura Council President Abdullah Al-Asheikh said that the Kingdom, under the leadership of King Salman, believes in dialogue as an effective means to achieve security, peace and prosperity. Al-Asheikh delivered his speech at the 137th International Parliamentary Union (IPU)
66 arrested for terrorist links in last 2 weeks across KSA
:: Saudi security forces have arrested 66 people for links with terrorist organizations and operations in the Kingdom since the beginning of October. They are in General Investigation prisons pending investigation. The 66 people arrested comprise 61 Saudis and a
Commercial courts to boost investment in Saudi Arabia
:: Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani has officially launched the commercial courts after they had started to operate on Muharram 1 of this year. Al-Samaani, who is also the Supreme Judicial Council chairman, said the three commercial courts in Riyadh, Jeddah
Saudi King receives Kuwaiti Emir to discuss issues of common concern
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has received at his palace in Riyadh Kuwaiti Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Both Gulf leaders discussed the “close brotherly relations and the overall events in the region were reviewed as well as
Jeddah symposium draws global security specialists
:: Forty-five experts and speakers from 15 countries are taking part in the First International Symposium on Land and Maritime Border Security and Safety (challenges and solutions) in Jeddah. The symposium will discuss several issues concerning the safety and security
World Italian Language Week lines up cultural treat in Jeddah
:: The Italian Consulate in Jeddah has lined up a series of events until Wednesday to celebrate World Italian Language Week. The consulate is holding this event for the fourth year in a row with different themes for each year.
Labor minister: KSA spends more on education than most OECD countries
:: “Human capital is the main focus of development in every society, and giving it sufficient attention is necessary for success and progress. Thus, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 seeks to improve all aspects of the Saudi economy, with human capital
Saudi Crown Prince condoles Somali president over terrorist attacks
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohammed Abdullah Faramaju, following the two terrorist bombings in the capital Mogadishu. The crown prince said: “I received with
Deadly blaze rips through carpentry workshop in Riyadh
:: A blaze ripped through a carpentry workshop in the Saudi city of Riyadh on Sunday, claiming the lives of 10 people and injuring three others, the Saudi Civil Defense announced on Twitter. The blaze occurred in the Badr district
Saudi Arabia will punish all who threaten kingdom, tweets minister
:: Saudi Minister of State for Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan on Saturday slammed Hezbollah’s “dirty practices” against Saudi Arabia. In a tweet, Sabhan wrote: “The terrorist party [Hezbollah] and those who support it should not expect that their dirty practices
King Salman welcomes firm strategy on Iran in call with Trump
:: King Salman held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, welcoming the US government’s firm strategy toward Iran. King Salman supported the strategy announced by Trump on Friday against Iranian aggression and its support for terrorism
Saudi Arabia advances 18 points in World Bank report on corruption control
:: Saudi Arabia has progressed 18 points in the control of corruption indicator 2016, which the World Bank issued last week, compared to 2015, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) said in a statement to Arab News on Thursday. With this
Princess Reema to head sports federation in Saudi first
:: A princess has been named to head a Saudi multi-sports federation, in the latest of a string of such appointments in the Kingdom. An official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan
Saudi Crown Prince receives phone call from Egyptian president
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a telephone call from the Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi Saturday night. During the call, the president expressed gratitude and appreciation of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
IMF advises KSA to ease austerity measures
:: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan revealed that the Kingdom may incrementally decrease its energy subsidies, and will take longer to achieve a balanced budget, since it is seeking to mitigate the impact of its drive to achieve public finance
OIC, ISESCO to hold forum in Dakar to fight Islamophobia
:: In a major move to fight hostilities and prejudices toward Muslims and Islam globally, the Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has joined forces with three other organizations to hold a regional forum in Dakar on Monday. The two-day
No tax on Saudi investments in Abu Dhabi
:: The Abu Dhabi government has announced a package of incentives for Saudi investors including exemption from taxes, and that they will be treated as its citizens for all investment purposes. The announcement was made at the Saudi-UAE Business Forum
US military setting new plans for Iran
:: The US military said on Friday it was identifying new areas where it could work with allies to put pressure on Iran in support of President Donald Trump’s new strategy, which promises a far more confrontational approach to Tehran.
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