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
Shoura divided on women TV anchors’ dress code
The Shoura Council was divided on Tuesday over whether to force women television presenters on Saudi-funded private channels to abide by a dress code, which includes wearing abayas and scarves. The members had been discussing an amendment to the country’s
Another expat executed for drug trafficking
RIYADH: Saudi authorities on Wednesday beheaded a Pakistani man for heroin smuggling, the 13th prisoner from Pakistan to be executed in the kingdom for drug trafficking since mid-October. His beheading in Makkah province brings to 87 the number of Saudis
Prince Alwaleed and Pepsico CEO discuss economic issues
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. and an accompanying delegation. The meeting was also attended by a delegation from KHC that included Adel Alsayed, executive director for Private
Saudi Electricity signs SR1bn deal for integrated gas/solar plant
ALKHOBAR: Saudi Electricity Co. has signed a contract worth SR1 billion ($267 million) to buy generators for the kingdom’s first fossil fuel-fired power plant that will also produce solar energy. The 550-megawatt integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) plant will primarily
KSA foils massive infiltration bid
The Saudi Border Guard foiled the attempts to enter the country of over 14,000 infiltrators in the past two months, a report in local media said quoting data released by the Ministry of Interior. Meanwhile, the government deported 50,262 foreigners
Budget’s focus on education hailed
The Shoura Council hailed the government for its budget on Monday describing it as a balanced distribution of funds to all regions and sectors despite the decline in oil prices. This was part of a statement issued at the beginning
Syrians on Haj, Umrah visas can stay on
The Kingdom has decided to allow Syrians to stay in the country without iqamas as long as their visit, Haj, or Umrah visas are valid, but they would have to correct their status later. According to the Minister of Justice
King in hospital for medical tests
RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has been admitted to a hospital in Riyadh for medical examination, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported. The king entered the King Abdulaziz Medical City hospital of the National Guard
Saudization, mergers are most pressing issues for taxi sector
Government officials confirmed on Monday that one of the biggest challenges in the taxi sector is achieving Saudization. Saeed Al-Bassami, chairman of the Transportation Committee in Jeddah’s Chamber of Commerce, explained to Arab News the need to increase competition in
Ministry of Justice wins Social Excellence Award
On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz presented the Princess Seetah Excellence Award for Social Work to the Ministry of Justice for its efforts in women’s empowerment. The award was
Government quashes pay-cut rumours
The government is not planning to cut salaries and allowances of civil servants in a bid to save money, a source at the Ministry of Finance said here Sunday. The announcement comes in the wake of rumors circulating on the
Govt takes action to ensure safe journey for female teachers
The Tatweer Transport Company has been instructed to provide safe and secure transport to female teachers in the wake of the increasing number of road accidents involving teaching staff and students. Education Minister Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has urged the company
Women’s inclusion in Shoura king’s ‘historic decision’
Saudi citizens and Shoura members have pinned great hopes on Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s annual address to the Shoura Council on Jan. 6, 2015. They expect announcement of key decisions. Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and
Finance Ministry to discuss deficit financing with SAMA
RIYADH: The Finance Ministry will discuss with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) its options for financing the large state budget deficit expected next year, and may cover some of the shortfall with borrowing, Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf said. Responding
Haia intent on reforms despite pressures
President of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice Abdullatif Al-Asheikh said the organization has come under pressures from extremists inside and outside the Haia forcing it to give up plans for development and reform.
UN hails young Saudi generation
Several volunteers of Princess Al-Anood Center for Youth Development (Warif) were honored for their “extraordinary” voluntary services at a function jointly held by Warif and the UN Development Program (UNDP). Warif, which works to instil a culture of volunteerism among
Riyadh metro project to hire Saudi women
Plans are under way to hire Saudi women to work on the multibillion-riyal metro in the capital city, said Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. Opening the Producers Exhibition and Conference at the Riyadh International Convention Center,
Interior Ministry deports 62,514 illegal expatriates
The Ministry of Interior announced on Friday that it had deported 62,514 illegal expatriates last month, as part of its efforts to clean up the country’s labor market. It had also arrested 17,740 foreigners over the same period, who had
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