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
Role of family in thwarting extremism stressed
A number of experts have stressed the importance of the family’s pivotal role in preventing children from being exposed to deviant thoughts and attempts by terrorist groups to recruit them. All educational institutions, schools and universities have an important role
Indian Muslims call for protection of waqf properties
Two reputable Indian Muslim leaders have called for greater attention and vigilance by the community in preserving the ownership and protection of waqf (endowment) properties in the country. Many prime tracts of real estate in India’s leading cities and states
Pilgrims must leave by Muharram 15, Haj service firms warned
Haj service companies will be fined up to SR100,000 if they fail to inform the authorities concerned about any delay in the departure of pilgrims from the Kingdom. The deadline for pilgrims’ departure has been set at Muharram 15. The
KSA doesn’t offer relief in cash, clarifies official
A Saudi official involved in relief works has clarified that the Kingdom does not provide relief in cash and that outside pressure is being exerted on some distressed countries and parties to force and put donors in an embarrassing situation
Rains scare Saudis because of past disasters
Saudis are currently holding their breaths in anticipation of expected rainfall. This weather no longer attracts them, and they suffer anxiety and fear especially in regions which witnessed many disasters in the past that claimed the lives of dozens of
JCCI, police plan joint security operations
The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the Jeddah police recently had a meeting related to safety and security, in regards to security guards and their management. The meeting was attended by several representatives of the security guards,
Firms to be fined for stating incorrect reason for dismissal
The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has announced that it would fine employers SR10,000 for denying workers their entitlements under the system by not correctly stating the reasons for their dismissal. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Abduljabbar, GOSI’s spokesman, said that
Wage delay: Small firms to face the music from February 1
Business establishments employing less than 100 workers and a minimum of 11 will come under the purview of the wage protection system (WPS) from February next year, and will be fined for delaying salaries and their employees will be allowed
Ministry of Education lays down rain rules for schools
The Ministry of Education has introduced a new rule which provides for classes to be suspended in case of rain. The ministry explained in a circular to all departments that suspending classes would be dependent upon two sets of circumstances.
New Jeddah airport to be ready by mid-2017
The new upgraded King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah will open for full operations in mid-2017, according to the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA), the country’s regulatory body. Construction on the new facility and testing of all equipment would
Debate rages over school fees
While many parents have accused private schools of exorbitant fee increases, Education Ministry officials have said the issue has been blown out of proportion, while several schools have rejected these claims. In addition, officials have said that fee increases are
CBSE principals to discuss academic progress
Principals of nearly 40 schools in the Kingdom affiliated with the New Delhi-based Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will meet in Jeddah for a three-day annual conclave beginning on Saturday, to discuss academic progress, high teacher turnover and other
Royal call for Istisqa prayer
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged people to perform Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer next Thursday, the Royal Court said in a statement. The statement said that in keeping with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
UN praises KSA for helping Burmese
The United Nations has praised the Kingdom for helping over 250,000 Burmese live and work in the country over the past few decades. A delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, during a recent visit to the Burmese
Mataf bridges to help control pilgrims’ rush
The design of pedestrian bridges linked to the mataf, the circumambulation area around the Kaaba, is currently under review by the supervisory committee in charge of the expansion project. The bridges will help officials control the movement of pilgrims inside,
OIC television channel to project Muslim viewpoint
The world’s largest pan-Islamic body, the 56-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has taken another step toward launching a new television channel, with a search for partners and financial and other planning underway. “The Islamic world today urgently needs to
House prices likely to drop 30% in Jeddah
Prices of apartments, houses and land are expected to drop by 20 to 30 percent in Jeddah next year, a study has found. Developers are expected to deliver 15,600 residential units over the next three years in different regions of
SR3,000 fine for every delayed salary
Employers who delay the salaries of their Saudi and expatriate employees, or who fail to pay contracted amounts, will be fined SR3,000 for every offense, the Ministry of Labor has announced. The fines will be implemented if the ministry’s Wage
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