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
Assiri: We will not allow Houthis to become Hezbollah of Yemen
Saudi Arabian Defense Minister, Major General Ahmad Assiri, announced that since the beginning of its operations, the forces of the Arab coalition in Yemen have worked in two axes. The first is to carry out military operations and reduce the
Cocaine in chicken: Saudi officials bust drugs shipment
Saudi authorities busted a cocaine shipment at a port on the Kingdom’s west coast, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. Customs officials seized 46 kilograms of cocaine at King Abdullah Seaport in Rabigh. The drugs were concealed in a
Saudi Arabia, UAE to look for joint strategic partnerships: Falih
Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al Falih said Saudi Arabia and the UAE have agreed to look for joint strategic partnerships at a joint retreat held here on Thursday. “This blessed journey will achieve its goals,”
Al-Qassabi insists on zero tolerance for fraud
Minister of Commerce and Investment Majed Al-Qassabi said Monday that zero tolerance will be shown toward commercial fraud in the Kingdom. He made his remarks at an event honoring ministry officials for effectively controlling fraud in the private sector. “You
King Salman launches Saudi village for camels in Siahed region
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud attended today the closing ceremony of King Abdulaziz Festival for Camels held in Southern Siahed in Dahana Desert which is about 140 kilometers northeast of Riyadh. The ceremony was attended by King Hamad bin
President Duterte invites Saudis to invest in Philippines
President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday invited Saudi entrepreneurs to invest in the Philippines, as seven letters of intent involving $470 million were signed between the Philippines and local businessmen. The Philippine president made the invitation as he addressed a
While In Saudi Arabia, Philippine President Duterte pulls back on flag vow with China
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday pulled back from a vow to place his country’s flag on an island in the Spratlys chain claimed by China and other regional states. “Because of our friendship with China and because we value
Forum on prevention of terrorism starts at Naif University
The Social Sciences College at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Tuesday started a two-day forum on the “University’s role in preventing terrorism,” within the framework of its 2017 work program, in cooperation with the League of Islamic Universities. The
Improving GCC exports to EU, US, China
The Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) has called for the establishment of strong funding entities to support GCC exports to the world and removal of obstacles hindering the council’s exports globally. It is priority for the FGCCC to remove tax
Govt failing in treatment of autistic children, says support group
The Autism Families Society said the fact that 420 Saudi autistic patients are being treated in Jordan centers alone indicate weak service is being provided in Saudi Arabia, the head of the society was quoted as saying by Okaz newspaper.
Saudi King Salman, Philippine President oversee signing of accords
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman held wide-ranging talks with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte here on Tuesday. The two leaders oversaw the signing of an agreement on hiring workers, a memorandum for political consultations and a cooperation program. King Salman and President
Local, global health experts to address SCHS-led event
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) holds on Wednesday its 3rd International Medical Education Conference (IMEC2017) at Al-Faisalia Hotel, Saudi Press Agency said. Local and global medical education and training experts will address the two-day event. Eight workshops will
Local nurses to be trained in renal diseases
Hundreds of local nurses will be trained to treat renal patients at the first Integrated Renal Care Center (IRCC), which was inaugurated on Tuesday by Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah in Riyadh. The facility, sponsored by global renal care provider Diaverum,
Sri Lankan school students excel at sports meet
The Sri Lankan International School of Jeddah (SLISJ) held its inter-house sports meet on Friday at the Waad Academy school grounds. School Principal Basheer Rizvi highlighted the importance of co-curricular activities in educational institutions, and said they allow students to
Women in leadership positions: Are quotas the answer?
What is the role of the government and private sectors in tackling obstacles faced by women in leadership positions? How will greater women’s participation contribute to the global economy? These were key questions posed at the Top CEO Conference held
How ‘fear of failure’ is holding back Gulf entrepreneurs
The growth of entrepreneurship in the Gulf region is held back by the fear of taking risks and possible failure, said panelists at the Top CEO Conference. Encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship and startups entails “a cultural shift”
Balqees copies Madonna for album cover; sets Twitter abuzz
Arab star Balqees Fathi has posted the cover of her new album “Arahemkom” on Twitter. In the photo, the Emirati-Yemeni singer sports blonde hair and is dressed in white and black, wearing boxing gloves with the word “Becky” engraved on
Countries vie for tourism opportunities at Riyadh Travel Fair
The four-day Riyadh Travel Fair, which ended Monday, was the focus of business networking opportunities, seminars, ministerial discussions and recognition of 12 months of the tourism industry’s achievements. The fair was inaugurated by Majid A. Al-Hokair, chairman of the Committee
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