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
12% of rehab terrorists relapse
Twelve percent of those who had participated in government-run rehabilitation programs for terrorism have relapsed and returned to terror-related activities, a Ministry of Interior official has revealed. Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said officials at the
Saudi Shoura Council forms anti-racism committee
The Shoura Council has established an anti-racism committee in response to reported inhumane treatment toward eight Shiites in Al-Ahsa, Al-Hayat reported. The matter was brought to the Council’s attention after the incident, although it is not clear whom the perpetrators
Holy Kaaba cloth weaver dies after 47 years of service
RIYADH — The oldest weaver of the black cloth covering the Holy Kaaba cloth died Monday at a private hospital aged 90. Rajab Mahoos Al-Malki had spent over 47 years of his life doing the same job he was proud
KSA ‘strong enough to withstand lower oil prices’
RIYADH: OPEC’s biggest crude producer Saudi Arabia will have its sights set on the upstart US shale oil business at a crucial meeting to debate possible output cuts on Thursday. Analysts say the Kingdom is content to see shale oil
Council of Saudi Chambers in drive to promote SMEs
The Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) has launched a training program on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for its officials from various chambers in the Kingdom. CSC Secretary General Khalid Al-Otaibi said the program is being conducted in two groups
Develop facilities at airports, GACA told
RIYADH — The Shoura Council on Tuesday asked the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to introduce an online facility for passengers to lodge their complaints and proposals as well as to receive replies from GACA within 15 days. Fahaad
‘Illiterate’ expat working as engineer for 25 years
RIYADH — An Arab expatriate who worked as an engineer for an engineering consultation office falsified his diplomas and challenged the Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) to take action against him, the council told Al-Hayat daily. SEC chairman Hamad Al-Shaqawi said
Saudi universities to continue hiring foreign professors
The Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education Dr. Mohammed Al-Ohaly confirmed that Saudi universities will continue to hire foreign academics due to the need for various experiences and expertise. He pointed out that the scholarship program
Saudi-Maltese ties discussed
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz and Maltese Parliament Speaker Angelo Farrugia discussed on Tuesday the bilateral relationship between the Kingdom and Malta. “Saudi Arabia is an important country for us and we want to make our
King Abdulaziz University
The Riyadh-based King Khalid Foundation (KKF) recently concluded a strategic partnership with the renowned Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to build the capacity of the philanthropic sector in the Kingdom. The deal also aims at promoting the role of
No iqamas without fingerprints
The Passport Department has warned citizens and expatriates that it would not issue new or renew residence permits unless all foreign workers and dependents over 15 have registered their fingerprints. Maj. Ahmad Fahd Al-Luhaidan, spokesman of the department, said on
Rains bring glad tidings to farmers, wildlife lovers
Rains have brought glad tidings to farmers and wildlife lovers. Heavy rains had been reported across the Riyadh region on Sunday. The downpour, which began at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, ended fully at around 10 p.m. the same day. “The
Scorpion bites put public on high alert in deserts
In what could have been a disaster, a 39-year-old Saudi man was recently rushed to the nearest government health center in Riyadh following a severe case of black venomous scorpion bite. Hamadan Al-Otaibi was stung on the right hand by
Saudi agriculture ministry promotes organic products
Saudi Minister of Agriculture Fahd Bin Abdul Rahman Balghunaim recently launched a national public awareness campaign on organic foods at its headquarters in Riyadh. With the campaign, the ministry aims at raising awareness on the benefits of organic foods and
OLG elects new executive committee
The Oriental Ladies Group (OLG), a Riyadh-based social organization formed by the spouses of heads of foreign diplomatic missions, elected its new executive committee members for the coming year during a meeting held at the residence of the ambassador of
Recruiters face penalties for delay in hiring maids
The Ministry of Labor has warned that it intends fining those recruitment offices and firms failing to deliver maids to citizens as promised in their contracts. This includes all countries with which the ministry has signed agreements, such as the
SCTA closes tourism centers for violations
Inspection tours of 216 facilities that were recently conducted by the Saudi Comission for Tourism and Antiquities in Riyadh, including 213 accommodation facilities and 48 travel agencies and tour operators, have resulted in the closure of a number of unlicensed
Over $60bn petchem projects set to boost Saudi local sector
MEED, the Middle East Business Intelligence, lists 26 projects worth $15 billion under way in the Saudi petrochemical sector, while another $46 billion worth projects are under planning stage. The plastic industry, on the other hand, is being developed to
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