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
Seminar tackles challenge posed by red palm weevil
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Saudi Arabia recently held a seminar at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel on controlling red palm weevil. “We realize the danger posed by weevils to
Experts call for national unity against extremism
The National Dialogue Forum has concluded its 10th Session in the Eastern Region this week with a call to stand firmly against the threats posed by extremism to domestic and regional security. The rotating event, which was organized by King
Houthi killing spree jeopardizes truce
Fierce clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and pro-government forces killed dozens across south Yemen on Saturday, threatening to derail a humanitarian cease-fire drawn up to bring vital aid to the war-wracked country. In the latest violence, at least 12 civilians
Al-Falih heads Saudi delegation to World Health Assembly
Minister of Health Khalid Al-Falih will head the Saudi delegation to the 68th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) that will be held in Geneva on May18-26. The assembly, which will be attended by delegations from all WHO member
Moroccan pilot considered ‘missing’ in Yemen: Saudi spokesman
The Saudi-led coalition battling Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen said on Saturday it considered the pilot of a downed Moroccan jet “missing” as his body has not been found yet, Al Arabiya reported. Saudi Ministry of Defense Spokesman Gen. Brig.
Protecting the nation over the decades
Having just successfully completed Operation Decisive Storm, the country can look back with pride at how the army has developed into such an efficient fighting force over the past 92 years. The founder of the nation King Abdul Aziz formed
Yemen peace talks to announce binding decisions
The Yemeni embassy in Saudi Arabia held Saturday a press conference announcing a series of measures taken ahead of Yemen peace talks. During the conference, Abdul Aziz Jabari, the head of the committee preparing for the talks, said the dialogue
Iran won’t be allowed to have nukes, US assures Gulf states
President Barack Obama has pledged America’s “ironclad commitment” to Gulf nations to help protect their security, pointedly mentioning the potential use of military force and offering assurances that a potential nuclear agreement with Iran would not leave them more vulnerable.
Two Saudi siblings jailed for inciting prisoners to attack officials
The Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh sentenced on Thursday two Saudi siblings to prison after they were convicted of inciting prisoners to attack officials of the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (mabahith). The first defendant was sentenced to two
Washington pledges robust defense for GCC
US President Barack Obama on Thursday updated leaders from Gulf states on international efforts to forge a nuclear deal with Iran, said Ben Rhodes, US deputy national security adviser. Rhodes said the US would welcome support from Gulf countries for
Prince Miteb inaugurates HQ for special security units
National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has lauded the capabilities of Saudi defense forces achieved with the support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the supreme commander of all military forces. The National Guard has been
Scholarships for 12,000 more students in US
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman instructed authorities Thursday to include some 12,000 male and female Saudi students studying in the US at their own expense in the government’s foreign scholarship program. The royal gesture came on the
Shoura urges ministry to publicize judicial rights
The Shoura Council has called on the Ministry of Justice to spread the culture of arbitration and further enlighten members of the community on the rights and services available under the judicial system through an organized media campaign. The 38th
Saudi Arabia says Houthis violate truce again
The Saudi-led coalition against Houthi militias in Yemen has said it is “still keen” to ensure the humanitarian truce in Yemen is a “success,” but accused the Iran-backed Houthis of violating a ceasefire for “the second day in a row.”
Iranian shooting at clear violation of international law: Saudi FM
The Iranian navy’s shooting at a Singapore-flagged tanker in the Gulf on Thursday is a clear violation of international law, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said, according to Reuters news agency. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told reporters after Gulf nations’
Hundreds of Yemenis correct status
A total of 1,743 Yemenis have corrected their status since the announcement of the amnesty by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. Lt. Col. Ahmed Al-Luhaidan, spokesman of the Passport Department, who issued the statistics, said officials are
Pact signed with King’s College
King Saud University (KSU) has signed an agreement with King’s College in London for Saudis to undertake postgraduate study and get support for their development as teaching assistants. The memorandum of intent marks an important collaboration with Saudi Arabia and
Haia arrests Arab who blackmailed woman
The Riyadh bureau of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) has detained an Arab expatriate on charges of blackmailing a foreigner by using her photos, and also offering bribe to a Haia member
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