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
Ministry says face veil a must for workers in women shops
Saleswomen at shops selling women’s items will be obliged to cover their faces, according to new ministry directives. “Administrations where we work have verbally stated that we should cover our faces and that the head cover will not suffice,” one
Fakeih: Containing MERS ‘top priority’
The Ministry of Health’s top priority is containment of the MERS corona virus, Acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih told delegates at the 67th session of the World Health Assembly held in Geneva on Tuesday. “We are working with international partner
Mahathir: CIA behind MH370 disappearance
KUALA LUMPUR: The fruitless MH370 search has breathed new life into conspiracy theories on the plane’s fate, with a book, two films and even a former prime minister pushing ideas ranging from diversion by the CIA to an accidental shoot-down.
Curbs slapped on Dutch firms
Saudi Arabia has started imposing sanctions on Dutch companies after the Netherlands failed to take action against a right-wing politician for abusing Islam and the Kingdom, a Foreign Ministry source said on Tuesday. “Religion is the red line which nobody
Beirut seeks Saudi help to tackle refugee crisis
Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam sought Saudi Arabia’s help on Tuesday to deal with the influx of Syrian refugees into his country during his meeting with Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense. “We have discussed crises faced
Taif hospital waives SR128,000 bill for Pak baby
A Pakistani expat who raked up a SR128,000 medical bill treating his prematurely born daughter was overjoyed after a report published in Arab News highlighting his struggle prompted the hospital to waive all charges. “I am speechless and delighted to
Haj Ministry connects with pilgrims via social media
Madinah’s Haj Ministry branch has launched an e-communication service on several social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, for the very first time. The ministry’s branch has also provided a mobile number and a landline for addressing inquiries and
King Abdullah leaves for Morocco
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah left Jeddah on Tuesday to Morocco on a private vacation. Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, other senior princes and top officials, saw him off at King Abdulaziz International
Shoura wants GACA debt repaid
Several Shoura Council members have demanded the repayment of SR17 billion in debt owed by the Saudi Arabian Airlines and the private sector to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Members have made 13 additional recommendations to a report
New Riyadh governor lauds transport system
Newly appointed Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz said he would continue his predecessor’s work to ensure the city’s residents have access to a world-class transport system. He said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah
Nigeria asks UN panel to blacklist Boko Haram
Nigeria has formally asked the UN Security Council Al-Qaeda sanctions committee to blacklist the Islamist militant group Boko Haram after the kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls, according to a confidential document obtained by Reuters. If there is no objection by
Jeddah’s American school to build new campus
The American International School-Jeddah (AISJ) plans to build a new campus to accommodate 1,700 students. The announcement was made at the headquarters of Zuhair Fayez Partnership, the project’s architects. The project would be completed by 2017. Monti Hallberg, superintendent of
KING LEAVES FOR MOROCCO
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah left Jeddah on Tuesday for Morocco on a private vacation. Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, other senior princes and top officials, saw him off at King Abdulaziz International
SR80-billion education overhaul approved
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has approved a five-year plan worth more than SR80 billion to overhaul the Kingdom’s education system. The plan includes building 1,500 nursery schools, training about 25,000 teachers, and establishing educational centers and
Anti-MERS trial vaccine raises hopes
The University of Maryland, in partnership with the US-based Novavax pharmaceutical company, has developed a vaccine that appears to effectively fight the MERS coronavirus in mice. Meanwhile, four deaths and six new cases of MERS were reported on Monday, bringing
Shaybah oil field can pump 750,000 bpd ‘for 70 years’
The Shaybah oil field in the Empty Quarter desert can pump 750,000 barrels per day for the next 70 years because of the innovative management of the site by Saudi Aramco, according to recent reports. The oil field, 800 kilometers
Kingdom bans Brazilian cattle
The Kingdom on Monday announced a temporary ban on the import of live cattle from Brazil following the discovery of new cases of the foot-and-mouth disease in one of the country’s provinces, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This comes
Dutch rushing envoy to KSA over anti-Islam spat
The Dutch government is sending an envoy to Riyadh this week for high-level talks after the Kingdom slapped indirect sanctions on the European country because a far-right Dutch politician had insulted Islam and Saudi Arabia. Maurice Pourchez, first secretary for
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