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
King Salman meets chairman of US House Foreign Affairs Committee in Riyadh
:: King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives, Ed Royce, in the Yamamah palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the kingdom and the
KSRelief inks six accords worth $3 million to help displaced Yemenis
:: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) signed six agreements worth $3 million with various organizations in Riyadh on Tuesday to help Yemenis displaced and injured by Houthi rebel actions. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the supervisor general of
Saudi Cabinet announces KSA’s $1bn pledge for Iraq reconstruction projects
:: The Saudi Cabinet has expressed the Kingdom’s eagerness for stability in Iraq and its permanent stand with all its sects and parties based on the teachings of Islam and the two countries’ historic relations. Chaired by King Salman at
Saudi Shoura asks NAC to address irregularities in govt purchases
:: The Shoura Council has asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) to work with relevant agencies to curb the rising number of cases involving irregularities in government purchasing. The Council urged Nazaha to require government agencies with the highest number
Saudis to enjoy 5,000 events in 2018 … now that’s entertainment
:: Saudi entertainment chiefs have lined up a calendar of more than 5,000 events for the rest of 2018 in an unprecedented year of cultural and leisure activities. The General Entertainment Authority’s program for 2018, featuring a diverse lineup of
Saudi Arabia condemns Dagestan attack
:: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the terrorist attack in Dagestan, Russia which took place in front of a church in the city of Kizlyar, southern Russia. Five women have been killed in the shooting while five others,
Saudi Arabia to grant free visas for foreign scientists
:: Saudi Arabia will be providing free visas for foreign scientists and health specialists, Khaleej Times reported. The move is among several other initiatives aimed at improving the kingdom’s health industry, the Secretary general of the Saudi Health Council, Ahmed
Saudi Arabia, Switzerland sign agreement to avoid double taxation
:: Saudi Arabia and the Swiss Federal Council on Sunday signed an agreement to avoid double taxation on income and capital, as well as to prevent tax evasion. The Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan and the Swiss Minister of
OIC to attend event on media’s role in combating terrorism
:: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is participating in the international conference on the role of media in combating terrorism in Cotonou, the capital city of Benin, West Africa, on Monday and Tuesday. The OIC will highlight its efforts
Arab Coalition intercepts ballistic missile over Yemen coastal city
:: A ballistic missile was intercepted over the coastal city of Mokha west of Yemen by Arab Coalition forces on Sunday. Yemeni sources said that the ballistic missile launched by Houthi militias was destroyed by Arab Coalition air defense batteries
Saudi Arabia, India renew pledge to boost economic ties
:: Saudi Arabia and India have renewed pledges to boost bilateral economic, investment and trade cooperation following talks between King Salman and Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at Al-Yamamah Palace on Sunday. “King Salman and the Indian minister discussed bilateral
Saudi Arabia backs new UN move to condemn Iran
:: Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed a draft United Nations resolution offered by Britain, the United States and France that would condemn Iran for failing to stop its ballistic missiles from falling into the hands of Yemen’s Houthi group. Saudi
Envoy thanks King Salman for additional $160m aid for Maldives
:: The ambassador of the crisis-hit Maldives thanked Saudi Arabia on Saturday for the grant of a new $160 million facility for projects in the Indian Ocean island republic. “I thank King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the
King Salman expresses support for El-Sisi’s fight against terror
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has expressed his support for Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in the battle against terror during a phone call on Friday. King Salman affirmed Saudi Arabia’s keenness for the security and stability of Egypt and
Saudi forces repel Houthi border incursion, kills 25 militants
:: The Saudi military repelled a cross border attack by Houthi militias on the southern border town of Nahran late on Wednesday, The operations carried out by the Saudi forces killed 25 Houthis and wounded others with a targeted bombardment
Saudi Arabia, Russia focus on rebalancing oil markets
:: Rebalancing oil markets was high on the agenda when King Salman and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak held official talks on Wednesday exploring aspects of cooperation between their two countries. The talks at Al-Yamamah Palace addressed bilateral relations and
Saudi-US relationship will continue to grow, says charge d’affaires
:: Christopher Henzel, the charge d’affaires of the US Embassy in Riyadh, reaffirmed on Monday that the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the US is based on fundamental shared interests including economic prosperity, security and stability. Speaking at a function
Saudi Telecom Academy promises a new generation of digital leaders
:: A new Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) Academy opened by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Sunday will turn out hundreds of specialists in digital industries and e-services. Prince Faisal inaugurated the STC Academy for digital learning and training,
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