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
Only 45% vehicles insured
Only 45 percent of vehicles on the Kingdom’s roads are insured, said an official of Najm Company that deals with road accident cases in the country on behalf of the Traffic Department. The official emphasized the need to have all
Training program for Riyadh police launched
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, inaugurated a training program for the district police, at the Riyadh police headquarters recently. The program was launched with the aim to educate the police employees about the intellectual security, the importance
220 Ramadan programs on Saudi TV, radio
The Saudi Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) has announced that it would broadcast 220 programs on its nine television channels and five radio stations during Ramadan. Abdul Rahman Al-Hazza, the SBC president, said here on Sunday that Saudi television has the second-highest
Ministry cracks down on online arms dealers
Mansour Al-Turki, the ministry’s spokesman, said violators — either individuals or website operators — will be treated as criminals. He pointed out that trade in weapons and its accessories are prohibited in the Kingdom. Al-Turki said competent security agencies regularly
Kingdom Holding invests $400 million in Rizvi fund
Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, announced its investment in the Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund III. KHC recently invested in the Rizvi Opportunistic Equity Fund III building on the previous successful relation, which led to KHC
Kingdom, UAE to jointly develop renewable energy
Saudi Arabia and the UAE will cooperate to develop renewable energy and clean technology in the region. The decision, which comes at a time of increasing interest in renewable across the region, lays down a framework to jointly invest in
Bahri, Aramco Vela form biggest merger in Kingdom
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia or NSCSA (Bahri) and Aramco Vela have formed the biggest merger in the history of Saudi Arabia, according to Saleh N. Jasser, Bahri’s CEO. “The total amount involved is $1.3 billion. The cash
Saudi student athletes set to benefit from US scholarships
RIYADH — More than 200 athletes in Saudi high schools have the potential to play competitive sports in universities across the United States. They will also benefit from full scholarship opportunities that cover the cost of tuition, accommodation, food and
KSA rejects foreign interference in Iraq
Saudi Arabia rejected Monday the idea of any foreign interference in Iraq and blamed Baghdad’s “sectarian and exclusionary” policies for the worsening security situation in the country. Fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have seized
‘Build mud houses the old way’
The old mud houses and palaces in Diriyah are undergoing renovation but experts believe that these infrastructures should be restored to their original condition. “The mud houses are being renovated to look like the original mud houses. But they are
Visiting Lankan minister blames extremists for anti-Muslim violence
A visiting Sri Lankan minister has blamed Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), an extremist Buddhist group, for the anti-Muslim riots in which three Muslims were killed and several injured. The rioters damaged movable and immovable properties belonging to the Muslim community
Saudi Arabia rejects UN seat
Saudi Arabia is rejecting its seat on the U.N. Security Council and says the 15-member body is incapable of resolving world conflicts. The move came just hours after the kingdom was elected as one of the Council’s 10 nonpermanent members.
Prince Turki joins Nepal National Day celebrations
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz greeted Nepalese expatriates across the Kingdom in celebration of the country’s first National Day at Tuwaiq Palace in the Saudi capital. Udaya Raj Pandey Nepalese Ambassador hosted a grand reception attended
SCOT carries out 558 kidney transplant ops
The Saudi Center for Organ Transplant (SCOT) carried out 558 kidney transplant operations in 2013 which brought the number of operations to 5,820 cases since the inception of the program in 1984, local media said quoting a report released by
Shahrukh Khan is Bangla ambassador’s favorite actor
• Which particular aspect of Saudi Arabia do you like the most? Hospitality. • What is your favorite and oft-repeated Arabic word? Alhamdulillah. • Which book is by your bedside these days? A Better Future for the Planet Earth (Vol.
KSA: Sectarian policies undermined Iraq security
The Council of Ministers on Monday expressed the Kingdom’s deep concern over the worsening security situation in Iraq and blamed it on the Baghdad government’s sectarian policies. The Cabinet chaired by Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Salman
11,751 private-sector jobs attract only 1,760 Saudis
The number of jobs allocated for Saudis, which were announced by the Training and Recruitment Center at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), has reached 11,751 in 70 private sector firms, but only 1,760 job seekers have responded
Health Ministry to focus on seasonal diseases
The Ministry of Health has announced that it will focus on seasonal diseases during its phone-in service to be resumed on Sunday following the weekend. Last week, the ministry conducted a series of phone-in programs to help the public find
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