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
Who is Prince Khaled bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to the US?
Prince Khaled bin Salman has been named as Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to the United States, replacing Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki. A younger brother to current Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prince Khaled is a former
Saudi Arabia removes minister of state for civil service
Saudi Arabia has announced that its Minister of State for Civil Service Khaled Al Araj has been removed from his post and is set to be investigated. The announcement came as Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued at least
Saudi efficiency review finds up to SR17bn of cost savings: Finance minister
The body set up by Saudi Arabia to cut the costs of government projects has identified up to SR17 billion ($4.53 billion) in further efficiency savings, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has told Reuters. Government sources had told Reuters earlier this
Prince Khaled bin Salman appointed US ambassador
Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced the appointment of Prince Khaled bin Salman as the new ambassador to the US. Prince Khaled is an air force pilot who flew missions as part of the Saudi contribution to the anti-Daesh coalition. He
Najran governor launches health projects worth SR1.1bn
Najran Gov. Prince Jiluwi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed has launched health projects worth more than SR1.1 billion ($293 million) in the region. The launch was held before an audience comprising senior Saudi government officials and dignitaries, in the presence of
Saudi deputy crown prince: ‘If Saudis convinced by reforms, sky is the limit’
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that if recent reforms being made in the kingdom were convincing to the Saudi people, then “the sky is the limit.” Speaking to the Washington Post’s David Ignatius this week, Prince
Sisi in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to attend anti-terrorism summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday, where he is scheduled to hold a bilateral Egyptian-Saudi summit during the visit to discuss strategic relations between the two countries, the Egyptian presidency announced Friday. The visit will
Two Saudis kidnapped among Qatari hunting group in Iraq released
Two Saudi nationals who were kidnapped in Iraq 16 months ago were released arrived to Saudi Arabia on Friday. The Saudi foreign ministry announced that the two Saudi citizens who were kidnapped with 26 Qatari hunters. The group of hunters
Mali president, OIC chief discuss bilateral cooperation
Malian President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita and Youssef Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), discussed bilateral cooperation on Thursday in Jeddah. Keita and his delegation arrived in Jeddah on Thursday to perform Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
Saudi Arabia, Djibouti sign MoUs, agreement
Two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and a bilateral agreement were signed on the sidelines of a Saudi-Djibouti businessmen forum in Djibouti earlier this week. The MoUs were signed to rehabilitate King Fahd Road in Djibouti, and a grant was offered
Saudi Arabia: Iran wants to replicate Hezbollah model wherever possible
Abdullah al-Maalami the Saudi Permanent Representative in the United Nations, said that Iran supports sectarian militias and tries to replicate the Hezbollah model wherever it gets an opportunity. Maalami also stressed that Saudi Arabia is ready to participate in any
Possible Trump trip to Saudi Arabia next month being discussed
US President Donald Trump may add a visit to Saudi Arabia to a trip to Europe in May in what will be his first overseas journey since becoming president, a senior administration official said on Wednesday. Such a trip is
Salman-Mattis meeting affirms convergence on security issues
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met in his office in Riyadh on Wednesday with US Defense Secretary James Mattis. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and
Arab coalition aerial defense intercepts two ballistic missiles in Yemen’s Marib
The Arab coalition aerial defense system intercepted two ballistic missiles flying over Yemen’s Marib on Wednesday. The aerial defenses that protect and support the legitimacy in Yemen also intercepted two other ballistic missiles and destroyed them. Earlier, the Yemeni Army
Mattis in Riyadh: There is disorder wherever Iran is present
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received the United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has announced. During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing strategic friendship
Tourism is new investment avenue for citizens: SCTH
Tourism has become a new source of investment for citizens, said Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), the Saudi Press Agency reported. Following the inaugural ceremony of “Abha, the capital of
Saudi Crown prince extends National Project for Narcotic Prevention activities for one more year
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, minister of interior, gave the green light for the National Project for Narcotic Prevention (Nebras) to continue for another year. Abdulilah bin Mohammed Al-Sharif, secretary-general of the National Commission for Narcotic Control and chairman of
Saudi King Salman meets US Secretary of Defense James Mattis in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received the United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has announced. During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing strategic friendship
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