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
KSA blames world silence for Assad’s killing spree
Saudi Arabia has expressed dismay over international community’s utter ignorance of the lives of Syrians battered by Bashar Assad’s regime and its inability to protect them. Saudi Ambassador to the UN Faisal Trad during an interactive dialogue held by the
3,000 Hajis from Yemen reach Makkah despite Houthi obstacles
Fuad Omar bin Ali bin Al-Sheikh Abu Baker, minister of endowments and religious guidance in Yemen, has announced that a number of Yemeni pilgrims have now reached Makkah safely thanks to the extensive efforts of the Saudi authorities. These efforts
Eid prayers to be offered in 666 Riyadh mosques
The Capital Bureau of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs Endowments, Call and Guidance has allocated 666 mosques and 23 open spaces in the Riyadh region for the Eid Al-Adha prayer that marks the start of the second biggest Muslim festival
Insurance firm receives Binladin claim
The United Cooperative Assurance (UCA) announced Sunday that it had received a claim from the Saudi Binladin Group over the collapse of one of its cranes on Sept. 11 at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Muslims took to Twitter to
Kingdom denies Houthis holding Saudi prisoners
Spokesman for the Arab coalition forces Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri has denied that Houthi rebels are holding any Saudi prisoner in Yemen. He also denied reports about the arrival of a plane carrying a Houthi delegation to the Omani capital,
Thousands of pilgrims leave Riyadh for Makkah
A fleet of luxury coaches carrying thousands of local Haj pilgrims donning ihram left for Makkah on Monday. This year, various Dawa groups and Haj operators in the capital came out with attractive travel packages for local pilgrims to suit
Gulf construction companies continue to seek talent for projects
Construction companies across the Gulf region continue to seek talent for their projects, according to a panel of company directors from the construction sector who spoke at a leading industry event held in Dubai on Sept. 15. The event was
Dealers dupe buyers by selling imported sheep as local
Local media monitored livestock sales markets in Riyadh and reported that some merchants cheat consumers by selling imported sheep under the pretense that its local. Cheating tactics varied to attract buyers. Some sellers lift the front legs of the sheep,
Only IDB is authorized to sell Eid sacrifice coupons
The Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) on Saturday hosted a reception in honor of media representatives from Muslim countries, who are currently in Saudi Arabia to cover Haj, to discuss this year’s Adahi project and ongoing awareness strategies related to
Coalition ‘did not hit’ Oman envoy’s home
• 2 Saudis among 6 foreigners freed • Shelling killS 2 guards, Indian expat Two Border Guard personnel were killed in shelling from Yemen on Sunday. The soldiers were patrolling the Najran border. Maj.-Gen. Mansour Al-Turki of the Interior Ministry
UN official lauds KSA’s’culture of giving’
A top UNDP official here has hailed Saudi Arabia’s “culture of giving” and underlined its contribution to humanitarian causes, efforts in developing the youth and special focus on empowering women. In an interview with Arab News, Ashok Nigam, UN resident
Zionists arrest 39 after Jewish provocation at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli police said Sunday they had arrested 39 Palestinians in the West Bank and east Jerusalem after days of protest and clashes over the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Palestinians were targeted on Friday by Israeli security forces in Jerusalem and
Saudi expert explores program to plant 10,000 trees in Kuwait
A Kuwaiti oil company has sought an audience with Saudi inventor Ibrahim Alalim to further discuss a plan to plant trees similar to that which a local firm did in Qurais in the Eastern Province. “I am leaving shortly to
Tourism packages available during Eid holidays
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) headed by Prince Sultan bin Salman has announced a number of new tourism packages that are now being offered by local travel and tourism companies. “The tourism packages include discounts in
50,000 animals expected to be slaughtered in Riyadh
An estimated 50,000 animals are expected to be slaughtered in the capital as part of the Eid Al-Adha sacrificial rites on Thursday. There are about seven slaughterhouses in various localities of the city. Riyadh municipality said these places are ready
Labor inspectors target seasonal visa cheats
The Ministry of Labor is carrying out an intensive campaign to check for violations of seasonal work visas in Makkah and holy sites during the Haj season. In addition to inspections, all key entry points leading into Makkah are being
‘Eid relief’ for inmates of care center
The inmates of the Prince Mohammed bin Naif Counseling and Care Center in Riyadh and Jeddah have been granted 12-day furlough to celebrate Eid Al-Adha with their families. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has
Printing sector needs skilled Saudi workers
The government needs to ensure that more Saudis are trained to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the printing sector, said members of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) recently. While local printing presses are employing
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