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
Prince Khaled orders opening of two colleges
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has ordered the Taif University management to establish two colleges for boys and girls in Taysan Province. The Makkah governor, who’s also an adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, issued the order
60% of military spare parts manufactured by Saudis
Saudi nationals have been able to manufacture about 60 percent of the spare parts and tools used in the military sector, National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah said recently. “The local production resulted in saving billions of riyals for
Ministry eases work schedule for women
The Ministry of Labor banned women from going to their work in factories before six in the morning and leaving after seven in the evening. These times came as a modification to the resolution of the Council of Ministers which
Saudi Arabia extends Hezbollah sanctions
Saudi Arabia has designated four companies and three Lebanese men as having links to the Shi’ite Muslim group Hezbollah, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. “The kingdom will continue its fight against the terrorist activities of the so-called Hezbollah in
Resilient Kingdom will defeat threats
The situation in Saudi Arabia is stable and the nation will survive and succeed despite regional threats and uncertainty, Prince Turki Al-Faisal has said. “We are all partners in the consolidation of our Islamic values and trustees in the preservation
Haia ‘does not harass people’
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) does not harass or punish people, said its President Abdul Rahman Al-Sanad. He stressed that the Haia is a strategic partner in guaranteeing the comprehensive security of
Citizens express solidarity with soldiers
A delegation from the Capital Model Institute (CMI) visited soldiers confined at the Prince Sultan Medical City in Riyadh. “The visit is part of our campaign to show appreciation for the sacrifices of soldiers on behalf of the country and
Saudi jets to arrive in Turkey to strike ISIS
Saudi jets are due to arrive at a Turkish base this week take part in the air campaign against ISIS in Syria, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday. “We are expecting the planes to arrive today or tomorrow
Report: Most drugs enter Saudi Arabia through land borders
Most of the drugs smuggled into Saudi Arabia are amphetamine tablets and hashish. Ninety to 100 percent of the seized hashish is smuggled through the land borders with Yemen. Amphetamine tablets, according to international reports, come via Syria, Saudi Press
Saudi nuclear physicist ‘part of Iran spy ring’
More details have emerged on the ongoing trial of 32 people accused of spying for Iran in Saudi Arabia, with latest developments being a nuclear physicist allegedly among the accused. A Saudi defendant on trial at the Criminal Court in
King chairs meeting of Fahd charity board
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday the first trustee meeting of the King Fahd Charity Foundation. Addressing the meeting, the country’s leader paid tribute to the late King Fahd, describing
King and Putin back Geneva I resolutions
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a telephone call Wednesday from Russian President Vladimir Putin. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the efforts being exerted for the cease-fire in Syria. The king confirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to
Ministry orders safety measures in schools
Education Minister Ahmed Al-Eissa has called on directors of education in all cities and provinces to take all necessary steps as quickly as possible to guarantee the safety and security of schools and to ensure the safety of students. He
Workshops promotes attractive work environment for women
The Ministry of Labor will organize a series of workshops “Towards an attractive work environment for women” in the major cities of Riyadh, Jeddah and in the Eastern Province. The assistant undersecretary for inspection, development and work environment, Dr. Mohammed
‘No water interruptions this summer’
Water and Electricity Minister Abdullah Al-Hussayen has promised there would be no water interruptions this coming summer, except in exceptional circumstances. Al-Hussayen, who was speaking Tuesday at the Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification in Riyadh, said there was sufficient supply
KSA’s arms industry going great guns
The Kingdom, represented by the Ministry of Defense and the General Organization for Military Industries, is making waves in the arms industry in terms of military ammunition and armor, and in the development of drones for military and security uses,
Philippines foils Iran plot to hijack Saudi plane
Philippine authorities have foiled a bid to hijack a Saudi Arabian Airlines plane at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport. According to a Manila-based newspaper, the authorities thwarted the plan and seized secret documents that confirm the plot. The paper said
Saudi envoy stresses no travel ban to Lebanon
Saudi’s ambassador to Lebanon said the kingdom has only warned against travel to the Arab country and has not imposed a ban, the envoy said in an interview with the Arabic website for Al Arabiya News Channel. Ali Awad Assiri
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