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: Judiciary is independent
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said on Tuesday that the Kingdom has an independent judiciary based on the Qur’an and Sunnah since the formation of the country under King Abdul Aziz. There was no question the country’s
Jazan to host key naval base
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, minister of defense and special adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, has ordered the construction of a naval base in Jazan, new buildings for the armed forces in Najran, and additional camps
Opinion of judges, lawyers sought by ministry in overhaul of laws to protect rights of suspects
Justice Minister Waleed Al-Samaani has asked judges and lawyers to provide him with a list of problems they have encountered in implementing the law, in preparation for the revision of criminal procedures to protect suspects. Al-Samaani, who is also head
Saudi defense minister inspects military units in southern region
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited on Sunday the Saudi forces stationed in the country’s southern region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. “Upon arrival, the Minister of Defense boarded a helicopter heading to Al Khubah,
Saudi FM: Iran shouldn’t get ‘deals it doesn’t deserve’
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said on Monday that Iran should not be given “deals it does not deserve,” in reference to the looming nuclear agreement between Tehran and the major powers. Prince al-Faisal made the statement during a
Saudi clinics treat more than 2,600 Syrians at Zaatari camp
Saudi clinics operating in Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees have been providing medical and health care services to its residents for the past three years since its inception. The 12 specialized clinics, which completed their 114th week, saw more than
U.S. resumes consular services in Saudi Arabia
U.S. consular services in Saudi Arabia resumed on Sunday following a week-long closure over unspecified “heightened security concerns”. The American embassy in Riyadh and consular offices in Jeddah and Dhahran have resumed operations, an embassy spokesman told AFP. However, the
King Salman meets senior GCC officials
Saudi King Salman met on Saturday several senior Gulf Arab officials, including the crown princes of Bahrain and Abu Dhabi as well as the prime minster of Qatar and Kuwait’s deputy premier, the Saudi Press Agency reported. According to the
Drug abuse threatening society, warns Islamic scholar in Riyadh
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance has urged imams to focus on the harmful effects of narcotics in their Friday sermons. Sheikh Khalaf Al-Matlaq, who delivers sermons at the Dubhat District Mosque in Riyadh, said smoking and
Yemen crisis ‘may snowball’
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met on Saturday with top representatives of different Gulf countries to tackle regional affairs and exchange views on security aspects. The king received Bahraini Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Abu
Senior scholars defend KSA’s Islamic laws
The Council of Senior Scholars has defended the Kingdom’s judiciary, saying it is based on Islamic law and guarantees the rights of all people. Sheikh Fahad bin Saad Al-Majed, secretary general of the council, said that Saudi Arabia is the
Young Saudis graduate from hospitality training program
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and ACCOR Group celebrated the graduation of the first batch of 11 Saudi youths who passed a training program which encourages them to join the hospitality and tourism sectors. Nasir Al-Nashmi, director
Saudi, Kuwait defense ministers hold talks in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah. Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said the two military
Kingdom agrees to open embassy in Maldives
Saudi Arabia has agreed to open its embassy in Maldives as parts of efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries. The agreement was reached during the official visit of Maldives President Abdulla Yameen to Riyadh, where he held talks
New center seeks to boost patient safety
Health Minister Ahmad Al-Khateeb on Wednesday ordered the establishment of the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) which will directly report to the minister, according to an announcement by the ministry. The center will be set under the umbrella of
Fully prepared to crush terror
A major security exercise which concluded in Arar on Wednesday sends a clear message to those who intend to undermine the Kingdom’s security, said Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, second deputy premier and minister of interior. Prince Muhammed, who
SCTA, Labor Ministry ink Saudization agreement
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and the Labor Ministry signed an agreement on Tuesday for setting out an executive program to Saudize jobs in the tourism and heritage sector. The ministry will estimate job opportunities in the
Saudi Arabia: No bargaining on Islamic rules
The Saudi Council of Ministers on Monday reemphasized that the fundamentals of Islam being followed by about 1.5 billion Muslims around the world are not subject to any bargaining. The weekly session of the Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the
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