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 »
Warplanes hit Libyan city of Sirte, target ISIS
Warplanes carried out air strikes on the Libyan city of Sirte targeting areas controlled by fighters loyal to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, a witness in the city said on Tuesday. There was no immediate report of
Top U.S. general: Iraq did not ask for Russian strikes
U.S. Marine General Joseph Dunford played down the chances of any Russian air campaign in Iraq in the near future as he made his first trip to Iraq since becoming the top U.S. military officer this month. Iraqi Prime Minister
Global powers urge Libyans to form unity govt
Western and Arab states issued a joint declaration Monday urging rival sides in Libya to accept U.N. proposals for a power-sharing government “immediately” to end rampant instability in the country. The statement was published jointly by the foreign ministers of
Expatriates thriving under coverup business in Baha
A majority of food stores in Baha are reportedly dominated by expatriate workers at a time when they are supposed to strictly adhere to the Saudization process. It is now a common feature while visiting such stores. Once inside these
Govt program afoot to ensure children’s security
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has come up with a program that establishes an advisory center for the protection of children from suspicious affiliations. “Saudi society as a whole stands united to protect children in partnership with the ministry,” Abdulrahman
Govt decision on white land will reduce housing costs
The government decision to impose fees on white land — the vacant lands located within city urban areas — paves way for reduction in housing costs as it will make vacant lands available for housing projects in planned areas. The
Khokher assiduously promoted Saudi-Pakistan ties, says Tayeb
The who’s who of the Saudi and foreign diplomatic community in Jeddah attended a farewell party hosted by outgoing Pakistani Consul General Aftab A. Khokher on Monday. The most prominent among them were Mohammed bin Ahmed Tayeb, director general of
US moviegoers to get a taste of Arab cinema
This month the Arabian Sights Film Festival launches its 20th anniversary by presenting newly-released thought-provoking, enigmatic and entertaining films from around the Arab world. Ten films are featured at this year’s Arabian Sights, which provides moviegoers here to see newly-released
Shannon Munyan: Giving back with a Hijazi accent
For American Shannon Elizabeth Munyan, learning Arabic in her spare time while living and working in Dubai just made sense. She felt that if she wanted to be a factor at her job and in society, she needed to adapt
Visa-free Indonesia entry for Saudis
The Indonesian government is now offering Saudis and citizens from other Gulf Cooperation Council nations visa-free entry into the country for 30 days. Saudis can visit Indonesia for this period for official government purposes, education, business, tourism, transit or family
Manila hits out at Chinese lighthouses in disputed sea
The Philippines on Monday strongly criticized two lighthouses China constructed in the disputed South China Sea, charging that they were covert means of enforcing Beijing’s claims to the disputed waters. The angry statement came despite China’s efforts to soothe tensions
India, US hold naval exercise with Japan as ties grow
India, the United States and Japan on Monday wrapped up six days of naval exercises, reflecting closer military ties that are seen as a counterweight to growing Chinese influence in the region. It is the second consecutive year Japan’s Maritime
Aramco foils $30 million scam
Saudi Aramco said that it foiled a fraud attempt involving scammers pretending to work for India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC). “The attempted fraud has been foiled and did not have any financial impact on either the two
3 million students to get MMR vaccines
A national program to immunize three million students against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) began throughout the Kingdom on Sunday. Deputy Assistant Minister of Health for Preventive Medicine Dr. Abdullah Al-Asiri said the program is being carried out by the
Bangladeshi murder suspect deported
The Bangladeshi domestic aide who was arrested in Jeddah on a Dhaka murder charge, was deported Thursday, a senior official from the Bangladesh Consulate General’s Office in Jeddah told Arab News on Monday. Magistrate Anwarul Haque of Sylhet Metropolitan Magistrate
Transporters used pilgrim luggage to smuggle drugs
Foreign transportation companies have tried to smuggle drugs into the Kingdom by hiding them in pilgrims’ luggage, according to the Saudi Customs Authority. Essa Al-Essa, spokesperson of the authority, charged that these companies have tried to take advantage of pilgrims’
Traditional Asir dances ‘haram’: Fatwa
Saad Al-Hajri, Asir’s mufti, has issued a fatwa banning some traditional dances of the region. This fatwa was issued during a religious lecture in Mahayel Asir. Responding to a students’ question, the mufti said: “If people who perform traditional dances
Indonesia fires can’t be put out, Malaysia warns
International efforts to douse raging Indonesia fires will fail and Southeast Asia could face several more weeks of choking smoke until the rainy season starts, Malaysia’s environment minister warned on Monday. Facing growing pressure, Indonesia earlier this month agreed to
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