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
Two Saudi soldiers die in cross-border attack from Yemen
A cross-border missile strike from Yemen on Monday killed two more Saudi soldiers, the Riyadh-led coalition said, days after four died in battle and a Scud missile was fired. The attack in the Asir border region happened at 8:40 am
Shoura members push for consumer protection body
Shoura Council members called for the establishment of a consumer protection commission, which would monitor prices, assure fair competition in the market, oversee consumer protection regulations, and promote awareness about consumer rights in coordination with relevant authorities. According to the
Riyadh shopping fest opens
Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Sunday opened the Riyadh Shopping and Entertainment Festival 2015. The large attendance at the launch included tourism officials, businessmen, families and the media. “The festival should be used as a vehicle for promoting
KSU pavilion at US job fair attracts thousands
The King Saud University (KSU) pavilion at the 8th US Job Fair attracted more than 7,000 students. The fair was organized by the Saudi Embassy in Washington. The KSU media department said the fair was visited by a large number
2 million flour packs to meet Ramadan needs
The Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization (GSFMO) has accumulated a stock of two million flour packs of various types and sizes, along with wheat derivatives to cope with the demand this Ramadan, said Abdul Rahman Bin Saleh Al-Rwaita, GSFMO
Sweden celebrates warm relations with Kingdom
Sweden’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt, said here on Sunday that Saudi-Swedish relations are based on a foundation of strong friendship, mutual respect, frankness and openness. Addressing his country’s National Day celebrations, the envoy said that a testimony to
Robber held, Riyadh police look for his accomplice
A Saudi man, who was part of a two-member gang, was arrested for a series of armed robberies in Riyadh. According to police, the duo carried out a chain of robberies in the west of the capital, breaking into shops
Detours bamboozle Riyadh motorists
Major road detours in the heart of the capital due to the construction of the Riyadh Metro project, introduced early this week, caused traffic snarls in the city on Sunday. According to the new traffic arrangement, Sitteen Street (Salahuddin Ayyubi)
Govt makes all-out effort to get Hofuf onto World Heritage list
Preparations are in full swing for the completion of the Hofuf file to be presented to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, said Ali Al-Ghabban, vice president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA). He said that the SCTA, the
Foreign scholarship tied to employment
The Education Ministry has decided to link the government’s foreign scholarship program to employment. The move aims at not only creating jobs for the graduates of foreign universities but also to meet manpower requirements of various government departments and agencies.
65,000 Yemenis correct their status
Approximately 65,000 Yemenis have corrected their status in the Kingdom through the Yemeni Consulate in Jeddah. The announcement was made during a visit to the Yemeni correction centers in the Western Province by Maj. Gen. Jamaan Al-Ghamdi, assistant director general
Saudi boosts military support near Yemen border
Saudi Arabia reinforced its southern city of Jizan near the Yemeni border with army units, Al Arabiya News Channel reported Sunday. The military support included hundreds of military vehicles and artillery along with thousands of soldiers trained to operate the
90 bridal shops shut for not employing women
The Labor Ministry shut down 90 bridal shops in the city center for not employing women in these outlets. The ministry conducted raids in cooperation with security authorities, the municipality and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a popular
Timely royal action to help youngster
A young computer diploma holder’s appeal on social media for a job close to his residence and a car for carrying his ailing father drew royal attention. Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman has issued directives to
Attempt to kidnap 3 children foiled
Hail police arrested two suspects in an attempted kidnapping which involved forcing three children to get into a vehicle west of Moqaq, 60 km west of Hail. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon following a tip from one of the victims
Ministry officials seize 500 barrels of counterfeit paint
Five hundred barrels of counterfeit paint were seized and the factory with illegal laborers was closed on Saturday in Riyadh. An official from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the illegal activities were unearthed during an inspection tour to
4 soldiers slain as ground offensive by rebels repulsed
The coalition forces, led by Saudi Arabia, repulsed a ground offensive by forces loyal to ousted Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the Houthi militias on Friday. The attack that lasted from dawn till noon prompted Saudi forces to fire
Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthis in Taez
The Saudi-led coalition launched Sunday a series of airstrikes on Houthi gatherings in the southwestern city of Taez, according to Al Arabiya News Channel. The coalition also targeted Houthi-held camps in the Yemeni capital and resumed strikes on Republican Guard
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