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 foundation pledges $50 million to eradicate measles
A Saudi Arabian charitable foundation said on Monday it will give $50 million to the United Nations children’s agency to help eliminate measles, the largest private donation ever to UNICEF’s efforts. The donation by Riyadh-based Alwaleed Philanthropies comes amid rising
KONE Wins Order for 8 New Projects by Alargan Projects in Saudi Arabia
KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won the order to supply 153 elevators in 8 different projects commissioned by Alargan Projects in Saudi Arabia. The projects involved are located in Dammam, Yanbu, Riyadh and
Saudi deputy crown prince grants ground forces chief new military rank
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman granted army official Prince Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz with the new military rank of Lieutenant-General and Commander of the ground forces. Prince Mohammed, who also serves as the country’s defense minister, congratulated
Saudi Cabinet throws its support for inter-Arab investments
The Cabinet on Monday threw its support to the Arab finance ministers in their call for diversification of income sources and to promote inter-Arab investments during their meeting in Rabat. The Cabinet also gave their support for the finance ministers’
Saudi Justice Ministry partners with non-profit sector to set up advisory centers
The Justice Ministry has launched an initiative to involve the non-profit sector in the development of advisory centers in partnership with experienced local houses and centers. The initiative accompanies others provided by the ministry to serve the community legally and
Prince Khalid on governorates tour
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Makkah governor and adviser to King Salman, is carrying out his annual tour of the governorates of Al-Moweiya, Al-Kharama, Rnia, Turba, Meissan and Taif. He will inspect development projects in the governorates, meet locals, listen to their
Saudi FM: No basis for media speculation over Saudi Arabia, Egypt ties
Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir denied all media speculation recently voiced about Egyptian-Saudi relations and said ties between Cairo and Riyadh are only getting stronger. “Recent media outlets’ reports voicing speculation about Saudi-Egyptian relations are completely baseless. The two countries
Supermodel Bella Hadid ‘dying’ to visit Palestine
US supermodel of Palestinian origin Bella Hadid has said she wishes to visit Palestine, the homeland of her father Mohamed Hadid, Sayidaty reported. Hadid said she would “die of excitement” if such a visit comes true. In an appearance on
Prince Khaled bin Salman as US ambassador establishes ‘personal, direct’ link to Trump
The appointment of Prince Khaled bin Salman as the new ambassador to Washington is seen by analysts and Saudi-watchers as a boost to US-Saudi relations, establishing a high-level and personal channel with the administration of President Donald Trump. The move,
Saudi Arabia, Egypt hold Riyadh summit to strengthen ties
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz held at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Sunday a formal session of talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the close relations between their countries, as
Ex-Saudi minister faces investigation after his ‘unqualified’ son gets top job
The Saudi National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) has found that former Saudi Minister of State for Civil Service Khaled al-Araj assigned his son Abdullah a job for a monthly salary of 21,600 SAR ($5,750) shortly after he became a minister. Nazaha
Makkah governor to launch biggest gold mine
Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal will launch on Monday Al-Duwaihi Gold Mine and Factory, and other mining infrastructure projects in the Makkah region. Al-Duwaihi, the biggest gold mine in the Kingdom, is the newest to be owned and run by
Saudi Arabia to launch national security center, names new adviser
Saudi Arabia has announced it is launching a National Security Center that will be linked to the royal court. The announcement came as Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued at least 45 royal decrees on Saturday night. Among the
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announces new royal decrees
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued new royal decrees on Saturday night, announcing several domestic policies and a cabinet reshuffle. Among the domestic policies announced in the new royal decrees were the payment of two months’ salary to
Who is Prince Khaled bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to the US?
Prince Khaled bin Salman has been named as Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to the United States, replacing Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki. A younger brother to current Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prince Khaled is a former
Saudi Arabia removes minister of state for civil service
Saudi Arabia has announced that its Minister of State for Civil Service Khaled Al Araj has been removed from his post and is set to be investigated. The announcement came as Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued at least
Saudi efficiency review finds up to SR17bn of cost savings: Finance minister
The body set up by Saudi Arabia to cut the costs of government projects has identified up to SR17 billion ($4.53 billion) in further efficiency savings, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has told Reuters. Government sources had told Reuters earlier this
Prince Khaled bin Salman appointed US ambassador
Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced the appointment of Prince Khaled bin Salman as the new ambassador to the US. Prince Khaled is an air force pilot who flew missions as part of the Saudi contribution to the anti-Daesh coalition. He
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