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 »
US scholarship students hail deputy crown prince
Male and female students studying on scholarship in a number of US universities have expressed their thanks and appreciation to Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and defense minister, for according a warm welcome to them at
Make Makkah beautiful city, says governor
Makkah deserves to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world because of its status in Islam, according to Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal. Prince Khaled was speaking at a briefing session held by the Al-Balad Al-Ameen Development
Saudi-led strikes target Houthi depots in Sanaa
Saudi-led airstrikes hit the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Tuesday, targeting arms depots belonging to Houthis and militias allied to deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The strikes also targeted the palace of the former leader’s son, Ahmad Ali Saleh, Al
King’s unity appeal stressed
The Cabinet congratulated on Monday Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman for receiving the First Class Merit Award from the Arab Parliament in Riyadh on Sunday. The king received the award for his courage and service toward resolving regional
Seven million Umrah pilgrims expected in KSA in next 2 months
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah is bracing itself to receive around 20,000 flights carrying more than 7 million Umrah pilgrims from all over the world from today until the end of Ramadan. From the start of the current
Egypt, Yemen are top recipients of Saudi aid
Saudi Arabia has given Arab nations SR85 billion ($22.7 billion) in direct aid over 40 months, local media reported, quoting a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Egypt captured the biggest portion at SR24.4 billion ($6.5 billion), with
Yemen crisis could open jihadist paths, U.N. warns
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned in a new report that the crisis in Yemen could open a corridor for jihadist movements through Somalia, which is located just across the Gulf of Aden. Ban said in a report to the U.N.
Consulate helps 25,000 Yemeni illegals
The Yemeni Consulate in Jeddah has issued 25,000 documents to help correct the status of its nationals in the Kingdom. It has set up 16 committees and allocated 150 employees to help Yemenis sort out their documentation, in line with
Khamenei’s adviser dismisses Iran role in Argentina bombing
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader accused of masterminding Argentina’s worst terrorist attack says he is innocent. Ali Akbar Velayati, a former foreign minister and current adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, spoke to Argentina’s C5N TV channel in an interview
Foreign schools required to teach Saudi history
American and other foreign schools are required to teach Arabic, Islamic civilization, and Saudi history and geography, according to conditions set by the Foreign and Private Education Department at the Education Ministry. “International schools should also follow regulations set by
ISIS looks for collaborators after taking Ramadi
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants searched door-to-door for policemen and pro-government fighters and threw bodies in the Euphrates River in a bloody purge Monday after capturing the strategic city of Ramadi, their biggest victory since overrunning much
Six planeloads of aid reached Yemen during cease-fire
The last two of six planes carrying UNHCR aid have reached Yemen, the Riyadh office of the UNHCR announced here Monday. “The needed aid supplies landed safely in Yemen on Monday, boosting relief stocks in the war-ravaged country, on the
Nearly 25,000 fled ISIS attack on Ramadi in Iraq
Close to 25,000 people fled the Iraqi city of Ramadi after it was attacked by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants and most of them headed towards Baghdad, the United Nations said on Monday. U.N. and other aid
Dammam exposed to 10 high-risk factories
The First Industrial Zone in Dammam has seen several incidents involving gas leaks and chemical fires recently, resulting in casualties among factory workers. A factory worker died and two were injured after chemicals leaked from a 5,000-liter tank at a
U.N. chief concerned at death sentence for Egypt’s Mursi
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed serious concern on Monday after an Egyptian court sentenced ousted president Mohamed Mursi to death. Mursi was among more than 100 defendants given the death penalty Saturday for their role in a mass jailbreak during
KSA-Kazakhstan air link soon
There will be direct air services between the Kingdom and Kazakhstan “very soon.” This was announced at the Kazakh-Saudi Arabian business forum held in Astana, capital of the Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan, sources at Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC)
Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen resume after truce expires
Saudi-led airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Shiite militia resumed on Monday and fierce clashes were underway across the impoverished country after a five-day truce expired. The cease-fire had been repeatedly violated, with both the militia, known as Houthis, and Saudi-backed forces loyal
Suspected cop killer arrested
A suspect has been arrested for his alleged involvement in shooting at a police patrol, killing a policeman and causing a fire in the vehicle in Riyadh over a week ago. Officer Majid Ayed Al-Ghamdi was in the vehicle that
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