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
Three girls to get prison, lashes for elopement
A criminal court in Jeddah has issued a prison sentence of 10 months and 50 lashes to three sisters for eloping with two young men (one of whom is an expatriate) and living with them in a furnished apartment while
32 food firms closed in Riyadh, rotten meat destroyed in Makkah
Field teams of the Makkah and Riyadh Municipalities have stepped up efforts to ensure that eateries in the cities are in compliance with health and hygiene specifications. In the latest development, the Riyadh Municipality inspection teams closed down more than
Saudi Railways pay tributes to outstanding employees, retirees
Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) honored its outstanding employees and retirees for the current fiscal year in an annual award ceremony held recently. Mohammed Abu Zaid, director, public relations, SRO said that the award is honoring creative and talented employees to
Saudi-Italian ties poised to enter new era, says envoy
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy have progressed into a new era, with strong partnerships recently forged in the domains of politics, economy and culture to realize an all-inclusive and mutually beneficial development, said Italian Ambassador Mario Boffo on Saturday.
Riyadh utilizes LED lamps in street lighting system
The Riyadh Municipality has embarked on using energy-saving light-emitting diode (LED) lamps for street lighting in the city, local media said. The municipality has also tended to depend more on solar energy to boost an energy-saving drive in street lighting
200 Saudi engineers working on Riyadh Metro project
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz disclosed here Thursday that 200 Saudi engineers will be working side by side with engineers from international firms in the multibillion riyal King Abdul Aziz Public Transportation (KAPT) project which is
More Saudi patients recover from MERS
The Ministry of Health reported a new MERS case on Friday without any fatalities. The ministry confirmed that a 36-year-old man, suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure, had been diagnosed with MERS. He developed respiratory difficulties on Monday and
Retirement age row: Shoura plan rapped
Many people have opposed the Shoura Council’s move to extend the retirement age to 62 years, saying it would have a negative impact on the employment of young Saudi men and women. “What can we expect from an employee who
Developing desert tourism in the Kingdom
The World Tourism Organization recently announced that deserts have a huge potential and appeal when it comes to environmental tourism. For a country like Saudi Arabia, where a huge segment of it geographical area is covered by desert, there is
Students want women in top govt jobs
RIYADH — A survey conducted by King Saud University showed that 88 percent of students on government scholarships in the US and Canada support the appointment of women in high government positions. Faculty member and the study’s supervisor, Sanaa Al-Otaibi,
Shape up or ship out!
Sagia issues stern warning to bogus investors The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has urged small-scale foreign investors to either improve their performance or leave the Kingdom. “We have given an ultimatum to these small investors who have failed
Preventing sexual harassment
Sexual harassment has forced a number of women to quit their jobs and stay away from public life. Commenting on the topic, a number of experts, scholars and women called for taking stringent legal action against men who resort to
Burma caves point to a rich culture
The Burma caves, located a mere 66 km northeast of Riyadh, have stood the test of time. These caves are full of rocks with ancient inscriptions. The mount is considered one of the oldest in the region, dating back to
Private firms to train 16,000 Saudi youth
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has created 16,000 training opportunities for young Saudis at local private firms this summer. It called on Saudis nationwide to apply for these positions by June 12. Mohammed Al-Abdul Hafiz, deputy general manager for
Indian students excel in Grade 12 exams
Indian students writing the grade 12 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations have performed well across the country including in Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh and Jubail. There was a 100 percent pass rate at the International Indian School-Jeddah (IISJ). Several
Unrelated men, women can’t have online chat: Scholar
Chatting between unrelated males and females on social networking sites is forbidden in Islamic law, said Abdullah Al-Mutlaq, a member of the committee of senior scholars. Al-Mutlaq said that having one-on-one chatting sessions is a form of “khulwa,” the Islamic
Success of Saudi Energy 2014 reflects Kingdom’s fast growth
RIYADH – The International Trade Exhibition for Electricity, Power Generation, Alternative Energy, Water Technology and Lighting, concluded its three-day run Wednesday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The show welcomed more than 8,000 specialized visitors from various related
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