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 »
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Saudi Crown Prince: Main aim of budget to improve citizen’s living standards
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirmed that improving the standard of living for Saudi citizens is at the heart of the efforts being pursued by the Kingdom’s government to diversify the economy and achieve financial stability and generate
Saudi Arabia announces largest budget in its history
:: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chaired the Saudi Cabinet’s session at Al-Yamamah Palace, on Tuesday, during which the State’s General Budget for the fiscal year 2018 was approved. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud addressed the nation, announcing
Prince Fahd bin Mishaal elected vice-chairman of Saudi Aviation Club
:: The board of directors of the Saudi Aviation Club (SAC) elected Prince Fahd bin Mishaal Al-Saud, the chairman of the GCC Aviation Authority, as vice-chairman of the board. This took place at the meeting of the general assembly which
Saudi spending to top SR1 trillion in 2018
:: Saudi Arabia plans the highest level of government spending in its history next year when expenditure will hit more than SR1.1 trillion ($293 billion), according to Tuesday’s budget statement. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that improving the standard
Houthi missile attack on Riyadh sparks global outrage
:: Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen fired another ballistic missile at Riyadh on Tuesday, this time targeting Al-Yamamah Royal Palace in the Saudi capital. “The missile was intercepted by Saudi Patriot defense systems south of Riyadh, causing the debris to
Palestinian president set to arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday
:: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday for talks with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, Palestinian News Agency WAFA reported today. Related articles across the web Saudi king says Palestinians have
No VAT on expat remittances in Saudi Arabia, say bankers
:: Senior bankers clarified on Sunday that money sent home by expatriate workers will not be taxed under the value-added tax (VAT) reform initiative to be launched by the Saudi government on Jan. 1 next year. It was also announced
Saudi king meets with FIFA president in Riyadh
:: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Sunday and discussed means of cooperation between FIFA and the Saudi General Sport Authority. The meeting was attended by Minister of State
King Salman’s speech represents roadmap for Saudi growth: Envoy
:: King Salman’s recent speech at the Shoura Council represents a roadmap highlighting major aspects of domestic and foreign policies in achieving Vision 2030, said Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulmalik Al Al-Sheikh, Saudi ambassador to Bahrain. The ambassador said the speech
KSRelief gives vital medicine to Yemen Health Ministry
:: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) on Saturday gave Yemen’s Health Ministry 20 tons of medicine and medical equipment in Aden, in the presence of senior ministry staff. Abdul Aziz Bawaizr, KSRelief’s representative in Aden, and
Saudi Arabia pledges 100 million Euros to fight extremism in Africa
:: Saudi Arabia announced support in the amount of 100 million Euros for the launch of a new joint force to combat terrorism in the Sahel countries. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, made the announcement at the
King Salman orders $19 billion stimulus for Saudi Arabia’s private sector
:: King Salman on Thursday issued a decree allocating 72 billion Saudi riyals of stimulus funds to support the Saudi private sector. The package aims to boost the role of the private sector in light of economic reforms to diversify
Saudi and UAE leaders meet Yemen Islah party chairman
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi met in Riyadh on Wednesday with the Chairman of the Yemeni Congregation for Reform, al-Islah party, Colonel Mohammed Abdullah al-Yidoumi, and
Saudi Shoura Council members welcome King Salman’s focus on new direction
:: King Salman’s speech at the Shoura Council on Wednesday that defined the contours of Saudi Arabia’s domestic and foreign policies was widely welcomed. In the televised speech focused on economic issues, the king described corruption as a threat to
We will fight corruption ‘fairly and firmly,’ King Salman says
:: Corruption undermines societies and prevents their development and growth, and Saudi Arabia is determined to confront it, King Salman said on Wednesday. The issue would be dealt with “in a fair and firm way so that our country enjoys
Saudi King, Crown Prince discuss Jerusalem issue with Jordanian King
:: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman held a session of official talks with King Abdullah of Jordan at his palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. They discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly those related to Jerusalem
King Salman honors winners of King Khalid Awards
:: King Salman on Monday evening honored the winners of the King Khalid Award for 2017. King Salman distributed prizes to the winners of this year’s awards in three categories: Partners for development, excellence for non-profit organizations, and responsible competitiveness.
Saudi Shoura passes draft bankruptcy law
:: The Shoura Council on Monday approved the draft bankruptcy law which consists of 231 articles distributed over 17 chapters, including general provisions. The draft law aims to regulate bankruptcy procedures for preventive settlement, financial reorganization, liquidation, preventive settlement for
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