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
Celestial treat: Don’t miss meteor shower tonight
An unprecedented meteor shower will light up Saudi skies late Friday night, going into the wee hours of Saturday. The meteor shower will be visible across the Gulf states. “As many as 200 celestial bodies may be rushing to the
Riyadh, Manila spur efforts to resolve recruitment issues
Matters related to the recruitment of Filipino workers, including maids, nurses and technicians, topped the agenda of the Saudi-Philippine Business Council, which recently met in Manila, said Saad Al-Baddah, head of the Saudi delegation. “We discussed several important issues of
Saudi hero saves 2 children from fire
A Saudi who works at the Civil Defense Department in Riyadh has been honored for his efforts to save the lives of two children from a fire that broke out at a gas station in Saleel, 575 kilometers southeast of
SMS joins battle against MERS
The Health Ministry sent out thousands of SMSes on Thursday as part of its awareness program to contain the spread of the MERS coronavirus, which has infected over 500 people in the Kingdom. Acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih launched a
Asir seeks investors for souvenir shops
Tourism experts and economists have urged investors to place their money in souvenir shops in Asir because they could make returns of between 30 and 100 percent. Muhammad Al-Ammra, director of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) in
Global MERS death toll passes 200-mark
The world’s total death toll from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus has passed the 200-mark and is still going up. As of Thursday, the cumulative global number of MERS infections since September 2012 was 661, of which 205
National Guard pushes for progress
National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah had a meeting with Saudi businessmen and citizens at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) on Tuesday. Addressing the audience in the forum, he said Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King
Jeddawis want early completion of metro
Jeddah residents have called on the government to complete the metro project as early as possible to give them relief from the heavy congestion on the city’s roads. The project approved by the Council of Ministers recently is expected to
Call taxi service launched in Riyadh
A Riyadh-based Saudi company has introduced an online taxi service that can be accessed via smartphones and on a toll free number. “MyTaxi Saudia” has begun providing services, with a soft launch held at the first Saudi Mobile Expo, which
South Asia tagged world’s most corrupt region
South Asia is the most corrupt region of the world and governments must strengthen their anti-graft agencies to prevent political interference and protect whistleblowers, Transparency International said Wednesday. The watchdog group found serious problems with anti-corruption efforts in Bangladesh, India,
Jeddah wedding halls 90 percent booked
Wedding halls in Jeddah are 90 percent booked as the busy summer holiday season approaches, owners told Arab News on Wednesday. Many people get married, hold birthday parties or other celebrations during summer, they say. Hassan Dlaimi, the owner of
IMF gives a thumbs up to Saudi economy
Saudi Arabia continues to play a crucial role in stabilizing the global oil market, which contributes positively to the global economy, according to the International Monetary Fund. “The economic outlook in Saudi Arabia remains favorable,” said Tim Callen, IMF mission
Strong earthquake strikes off India
The quake was centered 275 km (170 miles) southeast of the port of Paradip in the Bay of Bengal at a depth of 40 km, the United States Geological Service said. No tsunami warning was issued. Residents in a wide
Egypt’s Mubarak convicted of graft, gets 3 years
An Egyptian court has convicted ousted President Hosni Mubarak of embezzlement and sentenced him to three years in prison. In Wednesday’s hearing in Cairo, Mubarak’s two sons, one-time heir apparent Gamal and wealthy businessman Alaa, were also convicted of graft
Citizen more important, King tells Prince Turki
Prince Turki Bin Abdullah, new emir of Riyadh region, took oath of office in Jeddah on Tuesday. He was sworn in before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. The King wished Prince Turki all success in the
Saudi Health 2014 highlights innovative medical solutions
The second Saudi Health Exhibition & Conference, which got under way at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), was officially inaugurated Monday by Prince Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Governor of Riyadh Province in the
KSA, UAE to implement leaders’ strategic vision
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish a higher joint committee to implement the strategic visions of the leaders of both countries. The committee will be chaired by the foreign ministers of the two countries. State
Microsoft’s new Surface tablet takes aim at Apple’s MacBook
Microsoft Corp. has unveiled a larger but lighter version of its Surface Pro tablet on Tuesday, hoping that the company’s expertise in business software will help it take on Apple Inc. in mobile devices. At a presentation in New York,
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