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
Saudi aviation student killed in US plane crash
:: A Saudi commercial flight student was killed in a twin-engine plane crash in the River To Sea Preserve near the St. Johns County line in the US on Thursday, National Transportation Safety Board Investigator Joshua Cawthra confirmed to the
1,564 Saudis participate in summer literacy campaign in Hail
:: A summer campaign to raise awareness about adult literacy in Hail targeted more than 1,564 citizens, including 773 males and 791 female in education centers. The director of adult education in Hail and the executive supervisor on the summer
King Salman Military Hospital to celebrate World Anti-Drugs Day
:: The King Salman Armed Forces Hospital-Northwestern Region has organized events to celebrate World Anti-Drugs Day, including an exhibition on the hazards and threats of drugs and liquor, in the presence of the deputy director general of the public administration
9 inmates arrested after riot at Makkah girls’ protection home
:: Makkah police on Friday intervened to end an inmate riot that started as a protest against the management of a girls’ protection home in Makkah; nine girls were arrested, according to Arabic daily Okaz. Under-aged girls being investigated for
Saudi Haj minister discusses development of services for pilgrims
:: Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Salih bin Taher Bentin continued inspection rounds and field visits, as well as preparatory meetings with the board of directors for Tawafa owners in preparation for the coming Haj season. The minister visited
Turkish Airlines makes emergency landing as Saudi passenger suffers heart attack
:: A Turkish plane on its way to Jeddah made an emergency landing in Cairo’s International Airport on Sunday after a Saudi female passenger suffered from a heart attack during the flight. The 49-year-old passenger Wedad Omar was en route
King Salman receives condolences on brother’s death
:: Muslim and Arab leaders expressed their condolences over the passing away on Thursday of King Salman’s brother Prince Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud at the age of 86. King Salman received phone calls from Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah
Saudi Haj minister inspects institutions in preparation for Haj 2017
:: Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Bentin has started inspection and field visits, as well as preparatory meetings with the board of directors for Tawafa owners in preparation for the coming Haj season. Bentin started by
Turkey thanks King Salman for support during coup attempt
:: Turkish Ambassador Yunus Demirer on Saturday commended Saudi support for Turkey following the coup attempt last year. Demirer was speaking on the anniversary of the thwarted coup attempt in Turkey, which took place on July 15 last year. He
Saudi Shoura Council to vote on unified health system, single GCC consumer protection draft law
:: The Shoura Council will on Monday vote on a number of issues recommended by its various specialized committees. Among topics to be voted on is a unified health draft law recommended by the Health Committee based on the annual
Riyadh to host renewable energy summit with focus on tech and solutions
:: Start on Oct. 18, Riyadh will host the two-day Kingdom Renewable Energy Summit 2017, with a focus on the latest renewable energy technologies and solutions. The energy sector has increased emphasis on renewable energy and new technologies under Vision
Saudi Crown Prince telephones US Defense Secretary James Mattis
:: Prince Mohammed bin Salman praised the US role in leading the international coalition in the fight against ISIS, stressing that the war on terrorism and all those who support and finance it must continue to be firm. The two
Saudi Arabia bans poultry imports from Zimbabwe after bird flu outbreak
:: An outbreak prompted the Kingdom to temporarily ban imports of poultry products from bird flu-affected Zimbabwe. The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said that a temporary ban is in place on the import of live birds, hatching
Saudi Ambassador Prince Khaled bin Salman’s arrival in Washington to reinvigorate ties with US
:: The arrival in Washington of Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed Ambassador Prince Khaled bin Salman is expected to usher in a new era in bilateral ties. Prince Khaled, whose name was announced on April 22, will contribute to strengthening Saudi-US
Saudi woman wins Okaz Entrepreneurship Award
:: Saudi businesswoman Noha Al-Yousif won the first-place award at this year’s Okaz Entrepreneurship Competition at the level of both the Kingdom and the Arab world. Al-Yousif received the award at the opening of the 11th Souq Okaz, in the
3 wastewater treatment plants to be launched with private sector participation
:: The Ministry of Water, Environment and Agriculture will launch three wastewater treatment projects in Jeddah, Dammam and the Northern Border region with the help of three global consultant companies. The undersecretary of the ministry and CEO of the National
450 Saudi actors and 35 riders roaming Souq Okaz
:: There are 450 actors and 35 horsemen wandering throughout Souq Okaz wearing traditional garb, telling the story of trade in the area in the olden days. Visitors can experience thousands of years of history in one location at the
Saudi Crown Prince discusses with French FM efforts to combat terrorism
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with the French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is currently on a visit to the kingdom. During the meeting, both discussed bilateral relations, aspects of
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