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
Switching jobs within group now possible
The Labor Ministry announced Sunday that it would allow expats to transfer their services to companies within a group, beginning Shawwal 1 (July 28). However, it said such workers should have completed two years with their existing companies and fulfill
KACND hosts peace dialogue
The King Abdul Aziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) hosted last week a peace dialogue forum with various African countries for the first time. The forum saw the participation of 43 prominent Islamic personalities. Participants, who represented 40 African countries,
Jadwa Investment appoints new CFO
Jadwa Investment, a major Saudi investment firm with headquarters in Riyadh, Saturday announced the appointment of Abdulaziz Al-Arifi as chief financial officer. The appointment is part of the firm’s continued expansion and reinforcement of its senior management team tasked with
Typhoon aircraft complete 10,000 flying hours
The Royal Saudi Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft completed 10,000 flying hours recently, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia PR and communications director Monther M. Tayeb told Arab News. “The Typhoon aircraft’s performance is significant in the history of any fleet. Eurofighter Typhoon
Over 100 diplomats attend WAMY iftar
Over 100 diplomats based in the capital attended an iftar party organized by World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) recently at Riyadh-InterContinental Hotel. The event started with recitation of the Holy Qur’an. Speaking at the event, Indonesian Ambassador Abdurrahman Mohammad
Philippine envoy eyes greater cooperation in different fields
RIYADH: The Philippine Embassy expressed satisfaction regarding its participation in the Riyadh International Exhibition held recently in the Saudi capital. “With our participation, we saw further possible cooperation with the Kingdom in different fields where we can enhance our relationships,”
‘Ramadan a month to remember the less fortunate’
The holy month of Ramadan is for worship, contemplation, deep reflection and observance, said Richard Eldah, the charge d’ affairs at the British Embassy in Riyadh. Speaking about the activities during the holy month, Eldah said, “Ramadan is a month
KSA to become self-sufficient in infant formula
The Kingdom is on the road to achieving self-sufficiency in infant formula, according to a recent report released by Euromonitor. Baby food in Saudi Arabia is expected to thrive in the long run given the country’s consistently high birth rate,
Grand Mufti: Don’t use media in blame game
Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has said that social issues should not be discussed through the various media outlets, as they lead to accusations and counter-accusations between the parties involved. In his Friday sermon at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque
Haia staff to crack down on extremists
With increased terrorist activity in the region, the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) has shifted its focus to crack down on people spreading extremist ideas in the country. “Your mission is no longer confined
307 illegals arrested in Riyadh raid
Riyadh police arrested 307 illegal residents, including 13 wanted men, in a major crackdown in the city on Tuesday during a combing operations conducted on the instructions of Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. The Ministry of
Occupancy rate of furnished apartments drops to 20%
Furnished apartments in the Saudi capital are usually fully booked on normal days but since the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, their occupancy rates have dropped to 20 percent. “Most of our guests stay with us from three
4 steps to strengthen your personal finances
The financial crisis of 2008 triggered a recession and dramatic drop in stock markets around the world. In many parts of the world, the unemployment level soared and many investors suffered significant setbacks to their savings and net worth. It
Annual investments in incense, oud exceed SR15bn
The volume of investments in the incense and oud sector is estimated at more than SR15 billion ($4 billion) annually, local media said quoting an expert. Demand on the incense and oud sector in the holy month of Ramadan grows
Saudi Arabia faces increasing terror threats
Dubai: Trapped between Al Qaida in Yemen and Isil (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) in Iraq, Saudi Arabia is facing a looming terrorism threat across the border, warn experts on terrorism. Hundreds of Saudi fighters joining other groups
KSA mobilizing support for Palestine stand at UN
Saudi Arabia is coordinating its efforts with representatives of Islamic and Arab states and representatives of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as well as other bodies to support the Palestinian delegation’s stand at the UN, which calls for an end to
CITC vigilance prevents raids on strategic portals
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) thwarted nine attempts to hack the websites of sensitive government and commercial agencies last year, it revealed in a recent report. The report also showed that hackers partially succeeded in penetrating the websites
Diriyah expected to ramp up tourism revenues
Diriyah in the Saudi capital has the potential to become a key tourist destination following the completion of the renovation work on its historic mud houses and other buildings, according to sources. “Diriyah is unique for its fascinating history. It
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