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: News
MoH launches command and control center
The Ministry of Health launched on Sunday a new health Command and Control Center (CCC) to increase the level of preparedness against health challenges. The new center will function under the direct supervision of acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih in
KSA-World Bank partnership stressed
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, who arrived in Jeddah Sunday, held wide ranging talks with Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf on key regional issues, including challenges hampering the inclusive economic growth of the Middle East region, said David Theis, a
Two deaths bring MERS toll to 189
Two people died and one person was infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 189 out of 571 cases since September 2012. The two latest victims were among previously reported patients.
SRO works on SR365bn network
The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) is working on a SR365 billion strategic plan for developing the railway network in the Kingdom and implementing several projects to interlink the country’s provinces by the year 2040. The project aims to establish an
Balad fire probe points to arson
Preliminary investigations conducted by the Civil Defense Department have proved that some of the recurrent fires that have broken out at old buildings in Jeddah’s historic area were caused deliberately. According to press reports, seven fires broke out in the
Lengthy bureaucratic delays hamper anti-corruption drive
An official at the National Anti-corruption Commission or “Nazaha” said here this week that the lengthy government procedures at some agencies could open the doors for corruption. Speaking at a lecture organized by the commission, Metlaa Al-Buqami, a specialist on
Malaysia honors students who graduated from IUM
Malaysian students were among some thousands of students hailing from different countries around the world who have successfully graduated from the Islamic University of Madinah Al-Munawwarah (IUM) in its 50th graduation ceremony held recently. Mohammed Khalid A. Razak, consul general
Tourists warned against fake travel agents
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) on Sunday cautioned residents not to fall prey to bogus travel agents and tour operators promoting low-cost international flights during the summer vacation to woo customers. Ahmed Al-Eisa, assistant vice president of
Anti-beggary teams to be on full alert during Ramadan
Jeddah’s anti-begging unit is fully equipped to deal with the large number of beggars that appear on the city’s streets during Ramadan, said Saad Al-Shahrani, unit director. “The fasting month of Ramadan and the Eid holiday are two of the
Israeli, Palestinian NGOs seek EU help on hunger strikers
JERUSALEM: Palestinian and Israeli rights groups on Sunday wrote to EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton demanding her “urgent intervention” on behalf of 125 prisoners on long-term hunger strike. The letter was sent as the overall number of Palestinian prisoners
Lebanon says Syrians who return will lose refugee status
BEIRUT: Lebanon has told more than a million Syrian refugees they will lose their refugee status if they cross back into Syria, two days before a presidential election in which Syrian officials have urged many to vote at polling stations
Morocco, Tunisia sign 20 bilateral pacts
TUNIS – Moroccan King Mohamed VI arrived in Tunis on Friday for his first official visit to the country since the January 2011 popular uprising. The king, whose three-day visit comes at the invitation of Moncef Marzouki, was met by
Riyadh governor receives NAS Holding delegation
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz received key executives from NAS Holding in his office. The delegation during its visit to the prince and congratulated him on the Royal confidence appointing him as governor of Riyadh. During
Raped, murdered girls reveal horrific risks for India’s poor
KATRA SHAHADATGANJ, India: The nightly trek into the fields behind their homes under the cover of darkness leave the women of Katra Shahadatganj in northern India feeling scared and vulnerable at the best of times. But the abduction, gang-rape and
US soldier flies to freedom after Afghan prisoner swap
US army sergeant had been held by Taleban for nearly five years Five Taleban detainees released from Guantanamo in swap Defense Secretary Hagel hopes deal might herald peace breakthrough Qatar acted as intermediary in negotiations BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan/WASHINGTON:
Shoura to get MERS update from Adel Fakeih
Acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih will explain to the Shoura Council the emergency measures taken by his ministry to rein in the spread of the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Fakeih will meet the Health and Environment Committee and
SCTA to keep an eye on hotel, resort prices
The licensing department of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) recently concluded preparations for the summer season and developed a plan to step up monitoring of the accommodation sector such as hotels, resorts and furnished apartments through deploying
Three nurses sacked for switching of babies at birth
Three non-Saudi nurses have been fired for negligence after two babies were accidentally switched at birth at King Saud Hospital in Qassim. Qassim’s Health Affairs Directorate issued a statement saying that one of the nurses was found to have had
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