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
SR1.48 billion contract to expand Al-Qassim airport
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced Saturday a SR1.48 billion contract with a private firm for the expansion of Prince Naif Regional Airport in Al-Qassim. The three-year contract was awarded to Muhaidib Contracting Co. and is part of
‘High hourly wages for manual work could attract citizens’
The private sector has suggested a system that depends on an hourly wage to complement contracts. The proposal stipulates agreements should be based on the number of daily working hours and pay for vocational work should be increased by 60
Campaign launched against beggars as Ramadan nears
The Ministry of Social Affairs began coordinating with security authorities to carry out an intensive and organized campaign to fight begging with the approaching month of Ramadan. An official at the ministry revealed details of the plan involving the ministry
KSA will send ‘over 20,000 to study abroad’
Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil and Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and cooperation between their two ministries which will send 20,000 students abroad to study medicine and medical sciences. The scholarships are part of the
KSA is ‘100% comfortable with market’
Ali Al-Naimi, petroleum and mineral resources minister, said he was “100 percent comfortable” with the oil market, in terms of supply and demand. Al-Naimi’s remarks in Al-Hayat newspaper came ahead of Friday’s OPEC meeting in Vienna where the organization decided
EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to Cairo makes emergency landing
An EgyptAir plane flying from King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh to Cairo made an emergency landing at Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah after cracks appeared on the aircraft’s windshield, the Saudi Gazette reported on Saturday. Khaled
KSA eyes Djibouti, Nepal labor markets
Minister of Labor Mufrej Al-Haqabani and ministry officials will hold meetings on the sidelines of the International Labor Organization meeting in Geneva with labor exporting countries to discuss agreements for recruitment of domestic labor. Tayssir Al-Mofrej, ministry spokesman and director
Saudi forces repel Houthi attack on Najran
Saudi forces on Friday repelled an attack by Houthi militants and militias loyal to deposed leader Ali Abdullah Saleh targeting the kingdom’s southern city of Najran, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. Four members of Saudi security forces were killed, including
Saudi air defense intercepts Houthi Scud missile
The Saudi air defense on Saturday intercepted a scud missile fired by Houthi militias and supporters of deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh toward the southwestern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom’s air
Mosques to mute external speakers during prayers
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs ordered mosques to shut down external speakers and only resort to the internal one, except during calls for prayers, Friday prayers, Eids and the rainfall prayer. Mosque imams were prevented from installing echo devices and
Grand mufti calls for support to charitable program
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al- Asheikh has called for support to a new TV program to be launched during Ramadan to raise funds for charity. He invited all people to donate to the program called “Al-Khair Yagmana” or “Gathering for
Saudi reveals identity of Dammam mosque bomber
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday revealed the identity of the man behind last week’s mosque attack in the eastern city of Dammam, that left four killed and four injured. Wearing women’s clothing as a disguise, the suicide bomber – identified as
Kingdom names Iraq ambassador
Newly appointed Saudi ambassadors to Iraq, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Peru and Guinea took oath in front of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Tuesday. The king urged the new envoys to work toward strengthening the Kingdom’s foreign
Licenses for six women lawyers approved
The Ministry of Justice has issued and renewed 267 licenses for Saudi lawyers including six women during the second quarter of this year, according to a report released on Monday. The licenses included 117 for men, with further renewals for
Saudi customs thwart smuggling of 11,000 bullets hidden in car tires
Saudi customs in the town of Khafji, on the border between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, thwarted an attempt to smuggle 11,759 bullets which had been hidden in different parts of two vehicles on Monday. Director general of Khafji customs, Eid
Makkah welcomes King Salman
A large crowd of people turned up for the big reception organized by Makkan residents in honor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Sunday night. A variety of cultural programs attended by 900 young men, including
KSA denounces Israeli bid to Judaize Jerusalem
The Cabinet meeting on Monday urged the international community to stop the Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territories and its attempts to Judaize Jerusalem and divide Al-Aqsa Mosque. “Israel has moved some offices to occupied Jerusalem and has been
Top Indian poets enthrall Urdu fans in Riyadh
It was an evening packed with philosophy and humor in the capital recently, with a live rendition by top Urdu poets from India to a thunderous applause by approximately 1,500 fans. The All-India Mushaira (poetry function) here saw the likes
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