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
Miswak: Sticking with tradition…
Millions of Muslims across the world, especially in Arab countries, swear by the miswak as the ideal tooth cleanser, with no need for mouthwash, toothbrushes and visits to the dentist. They also cite sayings from the Prophet, peace be upon
Saudi preacher denies supporting jihad in Syria
A popular Saudi preacher who previously called for jihad in Syria has recently appeared on television bluntly denying his famous statement, drawing scorn from fans and followers on social media. During an interview with Rotana Khalijia, Sheikh Mohammad al-Arifi denied
‘Eat smaller meals in Ramadan’
Muslims should eat smaller meals to gain the full benefit from fasting in Ramadan because this allows the body to clear out toxins and heal itself, according to a local doctor. Wisam Al-Dulaimi from Dallah Hospital said recently that Muslims
US meddling in Gulf issues flayed by GCC
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor has been slammed by GCC Secretary-General Abdullatif Al-Zayani, for his interference in Bahrain’s internal affairs. Al-Zayani voiced his “dismay” over the attitude of Tom Malinowski, who met with
Kingdom donates polio medication to Pakistan
Saudi Arabia donated over 10 million doses of polio vaccine to Pakistan on Tuesday to help the country contain the crippling disease. Khayyam Akbar, charge d’ affaires at the Pakistan Embassy, told Arab News that the consignment has already arrived
Filipinos believe move to impeach Aquino will not prosper
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom believe the impeachment complaint filed against President Benigno Aquino III will not succeed thanks to the 40-percent popularity rate he enjoys. “President Aquino could easily get the needed number of allies in the
No place for extremism in Sri Lanka, says envoy
Sri Lankan ambassador to the Kingdom Vadivel Krishnamoorthy has allayed fears of the Sri Lankan Muslim expatriate community amid growing concerns about the anti-Muslim campaign on the island saying that Islamic traditions are well respected in the South Asian country.
Optimism over housing deals drives realty stocks
In its latest updated report covering the Saudi real estate market, NCB Capital, the GCC’s leading wealth manager and the Kingdom’s largest asset manager, believes the outlook for the sector is positive, driven by the Ministry of Housing programs and
King Abdullah, Hadi discuss regional developments
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah held talks Tuesday with Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi at his palace in Jeddah. The two leaders discussed major regional and international developments and ways of expanding bilateral cooperation. Crown Prince
Rocket landings at Saudi-Iraq border under probe
Three Hawn rockets fell on Monday in a desert area near the northern border area of Jadida Arar, but caused no injuries or damages, a spokesman of the Border Guards has revealed. An investigation has been launched to identify the
Saudi lawyer gets 15 years for activities against govt
A Saudi lawyer accused of abusing the government and leadership has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. A criminal court in Jeddah also ordered him to pay a SR200,000 fine and prevented him from traveling abroad. The man was
SR1.39bn aid to brighten up festivals for the needy
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has ordered the payment of SR1.39 billion in emergency assistance to poor families in the Kingdom. “Families subscribed to the social insurance scheme will benefit from the royal gesture,” said an official
Forces prepared to defend KSA
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and commander of the National Guard, has emphasized the role of the armed forces in defending the Kingdom and its borders. “The protection of the Kingdom’s security and its borders is a great mission,” he
Sharura standoff: 1 of 10 hostages slain
New details have emerged about the standoff with two terrorists who had attacked a government building in Sharura on the Saudi-Yemeni border before blowing themselves up on Saturday morning. The fugitives had fled after opening fire at a military command
Saudi parents urged to warn children against sexual abuse
Children who are victims of sexual abuse are often afraid to tell their parents because they feel ashamed and may even think it is their fault. Sexual abuse can have long-term and damaging effects on a victim’s mental and emotional
Two killed in Yemen-Saudi border post attack
A Saudi security officer and Yemeni soldiers were killed when gunmen attacked their border post between the two countries on Friday, official said. “A security patrol came under fire from assailants, resulted in the martyrdom of its commander, which required
Bringing smile on the face of orphans in Ramadan
A graduation ceremony for 35 orphans hosted by Basmat Amal was held in Jeddah recently in cooperation with a local philanthropist. Basmat Amal has been engaged in community service by taking care of the orphans and helping them come up
Salary hike for junior govt staff likely
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) is currently studying a suggestion to increase the salaries of junior government employees to improve their work performance and productivity as well as enhance their living standards. This measure comes within the framework of its
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