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
Final tests of Riyadh Metro train underway
The first phase of the Riyadh Metro project has been completed, with final tests taking place of the train for the multibillion-riyal public transport system, according to the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh. The train is undergoing tests
Kingdom, Nigeria committed to oil market stability
Saudi and Nigerian leaders on Tuesday supported efforts to stabilize the oil market. A consensus to freeze oil production to stabilize crude oil prices was one among several key bilateral and regional issues that were discussed during the talks between
Al-Naimi: ‘We have not declared war on shale’
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Ali Al-Naimi said on Tuesday he was confident more nations would join a pact to freeze output at existing levels in talks expected next month, but effectively ruled out production cuts by major crude producers
Grand Mufti: Islamic law secures nation
The application of Islamic law has ensured the safety and security of the Kingdom, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh said Tuesday. Al-Asheikh made the comments at a symposium on “Comprehensive Security — Partnership and Integration” at King Saud University.
Wanted Bahraini national killed in clashes in Saudi
A wanted Bahraini national was killed in clashes in Saudi Arabia’s eastern province of al-Qatif on Tuesday, the state-run news agency reported. Authorities managed to track down Ali Mahmoud Ali Abdullah, who was wanted by security agencies, at 4 p.m.
Saudi Arabia on track to produce helicopters
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, signed on Tuesday an agreement with Taqnia Aeronautics to jointly explore helicopter production opportunities in Saudi Arabia, according to a press statement. The new agreement outlines the investment, technology and skills needed to establish production
Iran spies in Saudi Arabia include professor, student
A cell of 32 people in Saudi Arabia accused of spying for Iran includes a professor at King Saud University in Riyadh and a student at Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University, court sources have said. They did not disclose
Labor Ministry pays SR4m in compensation
The Ministry of Labor collected SR4 million from the defaulting recruiting agents to pay aggrieved citizens and residents in the Kingdom. Khalid Abalkhail, the ministry’s media spokesman, said that during the past 12 months, some 1,500 complaints from citizens and
18.5% TVTC grads working in defense sector
A partnership between the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) is on track in the areas of training and employment and, according to a source, about 18.5 percent of its graduates are working in the
Saudi, UAE warn against travel to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday warned its nationals against travel to Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates banned its citizens from traveling to the Arab country. The Saudi foreign ministry issued a statement calling on “all citizens not to travel to
KACST spent SR1.4bn on biotechnology research
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has spent SR 1.4 billion on health biotechnology research projects under The National Science, Technology and Innovation Plan (NSTIP), said its President Prince Dr. Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud on Tuesday.
Lebanon govt’s hostile attitude led to aid cut
North Thunder bolsters military links among 20 Muslim states Saudi Arabia was cutting aid to Lebanon’s army and its internal security forces because of the regime’s increasingly hostile stance toward the Kingdom and other Arab states in the region, which
New Saudi-made plane ’to take off next year’
A new military transport aircraft manufactured locally will be tested next year after 18 months of development and design. This is according to Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammad, president of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. The AN-132
Syria cease-fire ‘must apply checks on Iranian militias’
Washington and Moscow have announced that a cessation of hostilities in Syria will go into effect on Feb. 27, as fierce clashes raged in the country’s north. The announcement comes just one day after the deadliest terrorist attack in the
Saudi envoy urges Lebanon to retain its ‘Arabness’
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Lebanon urged Beirut on Tuesday to hold on its “Arabness” after Riyadh cut $4 billion in military aid to the Mediterranean country. The ambassador Ali Awad Assiri, who was receiving several delegations in the capital Beirut,
Saudi crown prince meets with British parliament defense headed
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef held talks with the head of the Defense Committee at the British parliament, James Gray, on Monday. Prince Mohammed, who is also, deputy premier and minister of interior, discussed a number of issues of
King Salman Center provides housing units to Yemenis
The King Salman Center for Humanitarian Relief and Works (KSCHRW) has signed a contract for the construction of 300 housing units for displaced Yemeni refugees in Djibouti. “The project aims to alleviate the suffering of displaced Yemeni people in Djibouti.
200 mosques to be built in honor of martyrs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif has ordered the construction of 200 mosques in the name of martyrs in new housing projects all over the Kingdom. He issued the order to honor the 210 martyrs who died during the last 14
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