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
Al-Falih opens GCC Cancer Awareness Campaign
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih launched on Sunday the GCC Cancer Awareness Campaign in all GCC countries to mark World Cancer Day which falls on Feb. 4. The launch occurred in the presence of Director General of the Executive Bureau of
Saudi to give citizens rewards if they foil attacks
The Saudi interior ministry on Sunday announced that will give citizens seven million Riyals ($1.8 million) as a reward if they help in foiling terrorist attacks in the kingdom, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. One million riyals will also be
Kingdom distributes winter clothes to displaced Syrian families
The Saudi National Campaign to Support Brothers in Syria stepped up support for displaced Syrian families in the wake of the ongoing cold spell in the Middle East, providing warm clothing and heating supplies in a bid to offer them
HRW commends rights reforms under King Salman
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has commended reforms undertaken by Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in the areas of women’s and workers’ rights since his coming to power last year. According to
Microsoft names Jawabkom in Top 100 websites in Arab world
This month, Microsoft named Jawabkom.com as one of the top 100 most visited websites in the Arab world. Jawabkom is the largest questions and answers Arabic website, connecting users to certified experts who can answer urgent and serious questions in
Lecturer accused of blasphemy
An Arabic lecturer at the Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University has been suspended and an investigation ordered after he was found to have allegedly recorded and circulated blasphemous messages on social media. Audio clips with messages purportedly recorded by
MoH launches fresh drive against clinics of ‘popular’ medicine
Executive Director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Dr. Abdullah Al-Baddah warned nationals and residents not to stray toward those who practice alternative medicine put out on social media which exploit
Al-Ahsa bombing roundly condemned
The terrorist attack on a mosque in Al-Ahsa that killed four people and injured 18 was roundly condemned on Friday. Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki said that two suicide bombers were prevented from entering Al-Ridha Mosque in the
King receives condolences
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has received cables of condolences from Arab leaders who also denounced the attack on a mosque in Al-Ahsa during the prayers on Friday. Condemning the attack, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber
Tunisian president: We stand by Saudi and GCC to repel any threat
President Beji Caid Essebsi reaffirmed Tunisia’s support for Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy to repel any threat to its stability. During an interview with Al-Arabiya.net, the Tunisian leader said his country would stand by its Gulf Arab neighbors and would work
180 nationalities, 200 languages
The Kingdom has completed the largest projects in history of services to pilgrims and visitors of the holy sites, according to Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar. The projects represent the goals of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to
Injuries ‘our badge of honor’
National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has paid a visit to the injured troops at the King Abdulaziz Medical City and conveyed the greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to Corporal Walid bin Hamad Al-Otaibi,
Deadly attack hits mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia
Four people were killed and 18 wounded on Friday when a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Saudi Arabia’s eastern governate of al-Ahsa on Friday, a Saudi interior ministry spokesman said. Saudi authorities prevented two suicide bombers from entering Imam
100 tons of firewood seized
The Directorate General of Agricultural Affairs in Riyadh seized more than 100 tons of firewood and coal on sale in violation of an existing ban. The seized items were sold at a public auction in Al-Nour District near Exit 18
Forum discusses strategy to boost seafood production
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman inaugurated the first Saudi Aquaculture Investment Forum in Yanbu on Wednesday in the presence of Agriculture Minister Abdul Rahman Al-Fadli. Al-Fadli welcomed the prince and thanked him for supporting and attending the forum, which
Riyadh faces subzero temperature
The cold weather which resumed in the capital this week after a long spell of relatively warm weather will continue next week with cloudy skies and light rain. The General Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) has forecast sandstorms whipped
Deputy crown prince discusses defense cooperation with visiting officials
Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, has met with US Central Command Chief as well as with defense ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei at his office in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the
RCCI launches new identity, outlines business initiatives
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) launched its new identity here on Wednesday. The new identity reflects the new mission, vision and value of RCCI adapted to match the ambitious plans being developed in the country for comprehensive transformation
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