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
Foreign schools required to teach Saudi history
American and other foreign schools are required to teach Arabic, Islamic civilization, and Saudi history and geography, according to conditions set by the Foreign and Private Education Department at the Education Ministry. “International schools should also follow regulations set by
Six planeloads of aid reached Yemen during cease-fire
The last two of six planes carrying UNHCR aid have reached Yemen, the Riyadh office of the UNHCR announced here Monday. “The needed aid supplies landed safely in Yemen on Monday, boosting relief stocks in the war-ravaged country, on the
KSA-Kazakhstan air link soon
There will be direct air services between the Kingdom and Kazakhstan “very soon.” This was announced at the Kazakh-Saudi Arabian business forum held in Astana, capital of the Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan, sources at Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC)
Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen resume after truce expires
Saudi-led airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Shiite militia resumed on Monday and fierce clashes were underway across the impoverished country after a five-day truce expired. The cease-fire had been repeatedly violated, with both the militia, known as Houthis, and Saudi-backed forces loyal
Prince Alwaleed meets Twitter’s CEO in Seattle
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), met with Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, at the Fairmont Hotel in Seattle, Washington. During the meeting, Costolo thanked the Prince for giving him the opportunity to meet with him.
Saudi forces respond to Houthi cross-border fire
Saudi forces on Monday targeted Yemeni Houthi militiamen across the border after the fighters fired at an army outpost. The fighting comes as a Saudi-led Arab coalition resumed air strikes on the Iranian-allied Houthi militia positions in and around the
PwC expects more consolidation in KSA insurance market
With an increase in price competition and capital erosion, PwC expects the Saudi insurance market to move toward consolidation of the industry to ensure long-term financial viability and narrow the performance gap between the top three insurance performers and the
Kerry: Houthi actions make ceasefire ‘difficult’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday Washington supported extending a “humanitarian pause” in the fighting in Yemen, but that maneuvers by Houthi militias made that difficult. A Saudi-led coalition resumed air strikes against the Houthi in Aden
Tourism’s job potentials highlighted
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) President Prince Sultan bin Salman believes that the tourism sector is capable of turning the unemployment equation in the Kingdom upside down by creating a large number of job opportunities. “These expectations are
Arab Parliament honors King Salman
Services toward resolving regional issues acknowledged Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received the First Class Merit Award from the Arab Parliament in Riyadh on Sunday. He was awarded for his courage and service toward resolving regional Arab
Civic poll on Dec. 12
Voting joy for Saudi women The third municipal election, which will see for the first time women participating as voters and candidates, will be held between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 12. The results will be out the
KSU grads urged to prove mettle
King Saud University (KSU) rector Badran Al-Omar exhorted the fresh graduates to live up to the expectations of the leaders of the country and excel in whatever they do. He was speaking at KSU’s 54th graduation ceremony, which saw high-level
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah honored
Former Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, known for his expertise in separating conjoined twins, was honored with a certificate by Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih in Riyadh recently. The honor was bestowed on Al-Rabeeah at the 18th Graduation Ceremony held to
Program aims to prepare new Haia men for fieldwork
The president of the Commission of the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia), Abdul Rahman Al-Sanad, said the general presidency wishes to enrol its new employees in a one-year diploma program before they begin field work. The
Saudi women seek right to have information on future husbands
Saudi young women demand to have law to obtain information on their husbands-to-be. A number of young women say they want to have access to the security, health and legal files of the proposing man before signing the marriage contract.
US-Gulf meetings to follow up on summit decisions
Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg, assistant secretary-general for negotiations and strategic dialogue at the Gulf Cooperation Council, said the meetings of the joint defense and security committees between the US and GCC countries will soon be held to follow up on the
Saudi leaders impress Obama
US President Barack Obama has hailed the success of a summit held with six Gulf leaders in his Camp David compound, saying that the aim of the meeting was to “deepen and broaden” the “excellent relationship” between Washington and its
Yemen dialogue conference to begin in Riyadh
A three-day Yemeni dialogue conference will begin in Riyadh on Sunday, according to Abdul Aziz al-Jabbari, president of the Consultative Authority for the Conference. The Yemeni embassy in Saudi Arabia held Saturday a press conference announcing a series of measures
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