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: Riyadh
Crown prince OKs key appointment
Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and interior minister, has approved the appointment of Waheeb Mohammed Al-Sahli as undersecretary for Madinah Governorate. The appointment was based on the selection of Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman. Al-Sahli is
Haj visas forged by international gang; vigilance urged
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah discovered that an international ring has forged Haj visas for the current year, an official source has said. The ministry has issued a warning to countries that received Haj quotas for the current year
Prince Mohammed’s visit to China and Japan
Prince Mohammed’s visit to China, Japan will gain support for Vision 2030 The upcoming visit of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to China and Japan will boost ties with the two countries and gain support for Vision 2030, say
Riyadh hails 18 ambassadors’ thumbs down to Houthis, Saleh
The Cabinet on Monday hailed the Group of 18 Ambassadors on Yemen for its statement condemning the unconstitutional actions by elements of the General People’s Congress party, Houthis and their supporters in Sanaa. Yemen was among a number of regional
Leadership lauded for developing holy sites
The Cabinet on Monday expressed its thanks and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for ensuring full care for pilgrims and the development of
Imposition of income tax on expats will yield good results, say experts
Experts feel imposition of income tax on expatriates and linking their remittances to their income levels will boost Saudization and eliminate violations and irregularities in the labor market, including limiting run-away workers. Ahmed Al-Amoudi, former vice president at the Council
Grand mufti:Guard against‘web of lies’
Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has renewed his warning against anonymous websites managed from abroad to ignite sedition and create animosity and chaos in the Kingdom. During a television program, hosted by Abdulrahman Al-Omari, he called for more awareness and alertness
Free medical aid ensured for workers of affected firms
Minister of Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani and Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah have decided to extend medical facilities to workers at Saudi Oger and Binladen free of charge in the government hospitals, a local publication reported. This is in
Iran group plots Saudi envoy to Iraq assassination
Sources have told Al Arabiya.net that Iraqi Shiite militias belonging to Iran planned to target the Saudi ambassador in Iraq Thamer Al Sabhan, through the members of “Mourtadha Abboud Ellami” group at the behest of “Abu Mahdi Al Mouhandis” and
Don’t misuse divorce option: Grand mufti
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has urged young couples to think twice before rushing into divorce, which, he said, is allowed only after they have exhausted all means of reconciliation. During a TV talk show, he said, “People come to
OIC concerned over violence in Kashmir
The world’s largest bloc of Muslim countries expressed concern Saturday over human rights violations in Indian-controlled Kashmir, which has seen weeks of deadly clashes between protesters and police. Iyad Madani, secretary-general of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation, said at
KKIA Terminal 5 begins operations tonight
The Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has completed all preparations enabling it to manage all domestic flights at King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh at Terminal 5, starting midnight Sunday. The first departing flight, No. 1677 to Abha, will be
Saudi officials, business leaders gather in LA to promote partnership
Saudi Arabia is actively seeking partnerships with foreign firms to raise the competitiveness and productivity across an array of industries, including downstream petrochemicals, mining and mineral resources, and local manufacturing. The Kingdom’s ambitious plans were detailed in the recently released
Latest technology put in place for emergencies
The Unified Operations Center, 911, will help the security staff to coordinate and respond to emergencies within a few minutes, thanks to the latest technology used for the system. Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Al-Saleh, commander of the National Operation’s Center in
Saudi Arabia intercepts illegal Africans in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia has intercepted a boat carrying 31 illegal migrants, most of them Sudanese, that was trying to reach the kingdom, the Border Guards force said on Monday. The guards have reported repeated interceptions of migrants in the Red Sea
Saudi army foils massive Houthis infiltration
Joint Saudi forces foiled an infiltration attempt on Saturday carried out by the Houthi militias near the Najran district in the kingdom, according to security sources. Saudi forces managed to kill dozens of Houthi and deposed Ali Abdulla Salah militia
Saudi King Salman meets with Qatari Emir
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his residence Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. During the meeting, they reviewed the close fraternal relations between the two countries in addition to the developments at
Indian expats’ problem resolved: Saudi envoy
The problems of Indian workers in Saudi Arabia have been “resolved,” the Kingdom’s ambassador to India said, maintaining that the plight of Indians, who had gone without food for three days, was “an isolated case.” Speaking to The Hindu newspaper,
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