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
Trump to sign several deals with Saudi Arabia during Riyadh visit
:: US President Donald Trump meets Saudi officials in Riyadh on Saturday and is expected to sign several agreements with the kingdom during his trip. Trump will participate in a Twitter forum with young people, National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster
Saudi minister unveils plans to set up 10 Smart Cities
:: Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Abdullatief Al-Asheikh on Tuesday unveiled plans to establish 10 smart cities in the Kingdom. “The ministry will create partnerships to implement smart city project in 10 cities across the Kingdom as part of
Cabinet lauds late Prince Naif’s services to religion, nation
:: The Cabinet on Monday appreciated the leading role and achievements made by the late Crown Prince Naif bin Abdul Aziz toward his religion and nation. The Cabinet also praised the awarding of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif with an
Donald Trump to give speech on Islam in Saudi Arabia
:: United States President Donald Trump will give a major speech on the Islamic faith during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, home to the religion’s holiest shrines, the White House said Tuesday. “He will meet and have lunch with
Saudi FM inaugurates independent human rights commission HQ
:: The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC), a branch of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) “provides guidance on all human rights issues to the Council of Foreign Ministers,” the executive director of the OIC-IPHRC Secretariat told Arab News
Saudi Arabia allows Syrians to attain, renew temporary work permits
:: The Saudi Ministry of Labor and Social Development has permitted Syrians who live in Saudi Arabia to attain temporary work permits or renew them if they had already been granted one via the Ajeer portal website. The decision complies
Kuwait ready to host Yemeni talks under certain conditions
:: Kuwait has announced its readiness to host the parties involved in the Yemeni conflict, provided that they reach an agreement that would end the crisis rather than going into a new marathon of consultations, as happened last year. This
Saudi officer killed after RPG attack in restive Qatif neighborhood
:: A Saudi officer working for Saudi’s emergency services has been killed after being attacked by extremists using an RPG, Al Arabiya News Channel has reported. A ministry of interior spokesperson said the solider was part of a patrol unit
Thomson Reuters inaugurates 9th Annual Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar
:: Thomson Reuters on Monday inaugurated the ninth Annual Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Seminar in Riyadh, held in association with the Saudi Institute of Finance under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Abdulkarim Alkholifey, governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary
US intel says Iran supplying ‘explosive boats’ to Houthi militias
:: Iran is providing “explosive boat technology”, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and missile support to Yemen’s Houthi militias, US Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats informed the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on May 11. The militias are believed to
Dammam Airports Company hires first Saudi woman executive
:: Dammam Airports Company has hired its first Saudi woman as an executive director. Hind Al-Zahid became the first Saudi woman to work as an executive director and member of Dammam Airports Executive Board chaired by Abdullah Al-Zamil. The decision
OIC, France cooperate to preserve cultural heritage
:: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in partnership with France, on Sunday organized its first joint colloquium on the preservation of cultural heritage in OIC member countries. The two-day meeting included experts from OIC, Saudi and UN cultural institutions,
Attempt to smuggle over 2 million Captagon pills foiled in Al-Jouf
:: Border Guard officers in Al-Jouf Region Saturday thwarted a drug smuggling operation from across the border with Jordan, a Border Guard spokesman said. While on a regular patrol, undertaken to carry out their mission of deterring the smuggling of
Tillerson: Trump’s Middle East tour about ‘unity against Iran’
:: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East is aimed at showing the countries in the region the US’s stance in “unity against Iran,” he told American news channel NBC during
Saudi King Salman hopeful over ‘historic’ Muslim-US summit
:: Saudi King Salman on Monday expressed hope the an upcoming “historic” summit to be held between Arab and Muslim nations and US President Donald Trump will enhance ties, strengthen stability and promote tolerance. The summit this coming Sunday will
Saudi religious police’s no return to previous powers
Saudi religious police’s new fieldwork strategy includes iPads, but no return to previous powers :: The chief of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, or the Saudi religious police, has announced a new workflow
Crown prince launches food baskets for martyrs’ families campaign
:: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif said the martyrs’ sacrifices will always be appreciated, and a source of pride, for this nation, and the families of those martyred to serve the religion and the nation will constantly be at the
Envoy donates $10 million for relief operations in Somalia
:: Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf, who heads the Saudi delegation to the International Conference in Support of Somalia, recently announced the donation of $10 million for relief operations, bringing to more than $1.2 billion Saudi assistance offered to Somalia. In
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