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
Women deserve key roles in chambers of commerce
The Saudi government’s recent drive to increase women’s participation in business and create more job opportunities for them has been successful, according to leading female figures. Speaking at the 9th Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF), which discussed the topics of Saudi
Haia arrests gays ‘who got married’
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) has arrested several gay men here who had apparently “married” each other secretly. Sources were quoted as saying in a local publication on Tuesday that Haia members,
Saudi Arabia launches initiatives to promote late King Abdullah’s legacy
Marking the first anniversary of the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, his family has launched a series of new initiatives to sustain the late leader’s values and vision – his vision for a better world, based on the values
Shoura Council calls for reduction in Internet fees
Members of the Shoura Council have called on the country’s telecommunication companies to reduce their Internet and other communication fees. These costs were too high and were a heavy burden on citizens, particularly since these companies were making huge profits,
Expo emphasizes localization of defense industry
With the support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the Ministry of Defense will host an Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification of local manufacturing in February. The event is designed to support the government strategy for localization
Al-Dakhil named anti-drugs campaign ambassador
Undersecretary at the Interior Ministry and member of the Anti-Narcotics National Committee, Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Salim, warned against malicious media campaigns which are targeting the unity of the country. Al-Salim, who was speaking at the ceremony to announce the
Overstayers warned of tough action
The Passport Department has again warned that people overstaying their visas will face severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment and deportation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department said those committing an offense the first time would be fined SR15,000
Syria opposition to meet in Riyadh, casts doubt on talks
The Syrian opposition cast doubt on whether it would go to peace talks planned for Friday, throwing U.N. diplomatic efforts into question and accusing the United States of adopting Iranian and Russian ideas for solving the conflict. The opposition was
Labor Ministry record scrutinized by Shoura
The Ministry of Labor’s actions in tackling growing unemployment among Saudis sparked a heated debate in the Shoura Council on Tuesday. The discussion which was open to the media was on the ministry’s performance and accountability as opposed to a
763,949 cars with defects were recalled last year
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) recalled 763,949 cars for various defects during 2015, a statement by the ministry’s recall center has said. The MCI keeps customers informed of its operations regarding the recall of cars through its website
Saudi Arabia condemns terror attacks in Pakistan, Afghanistan
The expansion of the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company agreement and opening of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh showed the level of cooperation between the two nations, said the ministers at Monday’s Cabinet meeting. The
KSA economy strong enough to meet challenges: Yusuff Ali
A billionaire businessman and investor Yusuff Ali M. A., who heads the retail giant Lulu Group, announced that the group will go ahead with the SR1.5 billion ambitious expansion plan in the Kingdom, as the “Saudi economy is strong and
Gas what! Fraud filling cars with weak octane
In response to complaints from the public, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has launched a probe into the alleged sale of diluted petrol to motorists in Riyadh and Jeddah. Dilution is the process of making
Saudi industrial city says to speed up, broaden investment
The developer of one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest industrial city projects says it will speed construction of infrastructure and broaden the range of industries it accommodates as part of efforts to diversify the economy beyond oil. With state finances under
55% of KSA vehicles are uninsured
An official at Najm Insurance Services has told local media that the database at his company shows that 60 to 65 percent of the traffic accidents in the Kingdom happen in major cities. The insurance company specializes in minor accidents
Saudi economy grows 5% despite oil price fall
The Kingdom’s drive to diversify its economy would offset the fall in oil prices, said Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Aramco’s chairman, Monday. Speaking during a panel discussion at the 9th Global Competitiveness Forum which started in Riyadh on Sunday, Al-Falih said:
Saudi envoy boosts cultural ties with Malaysia universities
Saudi Ambassador Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Rasheed recently held talks with Malaysian university administrators on ways of engendering cultural cooperation and scientific research. The meeting was held to “bolster bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, particularly in the cultural and
Alwaleed Philanthropies, UNHCR launch ‘Tweet for Heat’ drive for Syrian refugees
The Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), launched an innovative digital campaign in an urgent call for the international community to support the efforts to protect displaced Syrians
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