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 »
Tag Archives: Jeddah
Jeddah to have 38 towers with Islamic inscriptions
Jeddah Municipality has given the “green light” for the installation of 38 telecommunication towers with Islamic inscriptions on them in a move to support Islamic aesthetics in the city. Turki bin Fathi Al-Zoghby, general manager of economic development and investment
Arrest of ID thief ends citizen’s nightmare
The police have arrested an Arab expatriate for posing as a citizen for 12 years, including causing considerable problems by running up debt, assaulting girls and traffic violations. The man, in his forties, was arrested Monday in Rabigh, said Lt.
15th Jeddah Economic Forum to tackle facets of privatization
The 15th Jeddah Economic Forum is set to take place this March and it will focus on privatization. Lama Al-Sulaiman, a JCCI Board member, noted that this forum will be in cooperation with the ministry of planning, saying that “we
LuLu Group among the top 25 fastest growing global retailers
Middle East retail major LuLu Group is ranked as the 25th fastest growing retailer in the world and ranked 165th in the Top 250 Global Powers of Retailing, while another Middle East retailer, Al Futtaim Group (Carrefour) was ranked at
Makkah governor launches ‘Nation’s Imprint’ campaign
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal launched the logo of this year’s campaign, “Nation’s Imprint.” The drive aims to unite all segments of the community Kingdomwide. In his address, Prince Khaled appreciated the efforts made by all toward this end and
South African artist leaves his mark on the streets of Balad
Riding on the back of a successful year, The 3rd Kunna Kida Jeddah heritage festival is bringing back the Street Art Festival with the participation of well-known local and international artists. Many Saudi and non-Saudi artists gathered on the famous
Over 400 specialists to attend breast cancer therapy seminar
Over 400 Saudi and foreign doctors and specialists in oncology will participate in the two-day 10th Middle East Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium here starting Feb. 6. The symposium is being organized by the Health Affairs at the
Shoura Council calls for reduction in Internet fees
Members of the Shoura Council have called on the country’s telecommunication companies to reduce their Internet and other communication fees. These costs were too high and were a heavy burden on citizens, particularly since these companies were making huge profits,
Al-Dakhil named anti-drugs campaign ambassador
Undersecretary at the Interior Ministry and member of the Anti-Narcotics National Committee, Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Salim, warned against malicious media campaigns which are targeting the unity of the country. Al-Salim, who was speaking at the ceremony to announce the
Makkah governor meets Pakistan diplomats, hails ties
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal met with Pakistani diplomats here Monday on issues affecting the expatriate community including education. Ambassador Manzoor ul Haq and Consul General Shehryar Akbar Khan attended the meeting. Prince Khaled said that Saudi Arabia enjoys good
Gas what! Fraud filling cars with weak octane
In response to complaints from the public, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has launched a probe into the alleged sale of diluted petrol to motorists in Riyadh and Jeddah. Dilution is the process of making
55% of KSA vehicles are uninsured
An official at Najm Insurance Services has told local media that the database at his company shows that 60 to 65 percent of the traffic accidents in the Kingdom happen in major cities. The insurance company specializes in minor accidents
Badr projects worth SR219m launched
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched a number of developmental projects and services worth over SR219 million in the historic city of Badr. He met the people of Badr and highlighted the historic and importance of the city for
BCEAO and ICD in deal to boost SMEs
Tiémoko Meyliet Kone, Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and Khaled Al-Aboodi, CEO & General Manager of the Islamic Corporation for the Development private sector (ICD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation providing a framework
SISBAN opens boutique hotel in Jeddah
The Kingdom’s hospitality industry is about to receive an energizing shot in the arm as Jeddah-based SISBAN Holding opens the doors to its first-ever boutique hotel, named ‘’V’ Hotel’, a Saudi conceived, developed and invested hospitality property. Located in Sari
Fingerprint to be recorded for issuance of mobile SIM
The Communications and Information Technology Commission has said that the country’s security agencies would enforce the new regulation requiring all telecommunication subscribers to register their fingerprints. A CITC source, who preferred anonymity, said that fingerprints would not be required for
Coronavirus outbreak at Khumra farm
The Ministry of Agriculture reported that 11 out of 20 camels in the farms of Al-Khumra governorate are inflicted with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Deputy Minister of Agriculture Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Batshan said recently one of the butchers
Help Center to organize marathon for the disabled
Some 700 participants with various disabilities from 20 specialized centers in Jeddah and Makkah will join the annual Let’s Walk the Walk Together 4 — Gadaha Wa Gudood — marathon and more than 1,800 spectators are expected to attend, along
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