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
2-pronged strategy to crush Houthis
A coalition of Arab states vowed to coordinate political and military efforts to restore order in Yemen as Saudi-led warplanes Monday launched new airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi Shiite rebels. The raids killed at least 12 Houthi insurgents and allied forces
National Guard boosts border defense
The first group of National Guard troops has been deployed at the Yemen border to support the Kingdom’s armed forces in their campaign against the Houthi militia. They will join members of the Border Guard and the army who have
Con men on the prowl in KSA, women prime targets
Experts have warned people against con men operating pyramid investment schemes in the country aimed at stealing money. These operations are also named Ponzi schemes, after Charles Ponzi, the American businessman who used the technique in 1920 to defraud investors
New Zealand PM: Saudi visit ‘well and truly overdue’
On the eve of a historic state visit to Saudi Arabia, New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key has described his trip, the first by any New Zealand head of state, as “well and truly overdue.” Speaking exclusively to Al Arabiya
Global leaders to address forum on Saudi-American health care
Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar will officiate at the opening ceremony of the 2015 C3 Saudi-American Healthcare Forum, which is being held in Riyadh for three days from Monday. The event will be held under the governor’s patronage. Also
KSA to boost Singapore trade links
Economy and Planning Minister Mohammed Al-Jasser received at his office in Riyadh on Sunday Singapore’s Ambassador Lawrence Anderson. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks, discussed issues of common interest, and reviewed bilateral cooperation in economic fields. [wpResize] Related articles
Romanian premier to discuss bilateral cooperation, Yemen
Romanian Prime Minister Victor-Viorel Ponta will arrive here on Wednesday to hold talks with top officials in which he will outline the framework of a comprehensive political and economic cooperation. “Ponta will also discuss with Saudi officials the whole range
More terrorists figure on wanted list
People thought to be members of the terror organization IS have begun to fill the most wanted list of the Ministry of Interior in recent months. The latest members of the terrorist group to be added to the list was
SR2,400 levy: Govt to compensate contractors
The Labor Ministry has agreed to compensate government contractors who had signed agreements before 1/1/1434H when it imposed the SR2,400 expat levy on companies that employ more foreigners than Saudis. “Labor Minister Adel Fakeih has endorsed the plan for the
Houthis suffer losses in Taiz
Forces loyal to the internationally recognized government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the strategically important central city of Taiz took back several districts from the Iran-allied Houthi militia amid heavy fighting on Sunday, residents said. At least 90
Vanguards of Saudi National Guard troops arrive in Najran
Vanguards of the Saudi Ministry of National Guard troops arrived Sunday in the province of Najran to secure the Kingdom’s border with Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi border guards, who were sent after an order from King
Shoura divided over anti-graft bill
The Human Rights Committee of the Shoura Council is divided over the new draft bill of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha). The controversy comes ahead the discussion of the new bill at Monday’s session. The bill was submitted by two
Economic boost: 242 graduates, post-graduates ready for jobs
A total of 242 female graduates and post-graduates are ready to join the labor market and contribute to the Kingdom’s economy. The University of Business and Technology (UBT) recently honored the students and presented them their degrees at a grand
Bahrain king, Alwaleed discuss regional and economic issues
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), visited Bahrain on Wednesday. Prince Alwaleed was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, personal representative of King Hamad at Bahrain International Airport. The prince was accompanied by a delegation
Soldier probed for tweeting against Qatif residents
Prince Mohammad bin Salman, defense minister and royal court chief, has ordered that a soldier should be investigated for tweeting that he was prepared to kill citizens in the Qatif governorate. The minister said that if this is proven to
Shoura to vote on Haj Ministry’s proposals tomorrow
The Shoura Council on Monday will vote on the recommendation of the Committee on Haj, Pilgrim Housing and Services to publish the exact text of the penal measures against any violator of the pilgrim service regulations in a local newspaper
Role of private sector ‘crucial in upgrading Haj services’
Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar has said the private sector is playing a crucial role in upgrading services to pilgrims and that his ministry is constantly monitoring the works. The development and upgrading of the services for pilgrims require an effective
Ministry: Citizens will be allowed to choose homes
Nationals eligible for housing have the option to choose units through the designated website, but will have to wait until what they want is ready, the Ministry of Housing has said. “The distribution of houses is based on what is
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