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: RAINS
Roads reopened in Eastern Province after heavy rain
The level of rainwater pools has decreased in all neighborhoods and roads, and that traffic is flowing smoothly, said the Eastern Province secretariat on Saturday. It said that all roads have been opened after being closed for six hours as
Heavy rain, floods in Saudi Arabia leave seven dead
At least seven people died and many others were injured or trapped by heavy rain and floods that swept various regions of Saudi Arabia, press reports said on Tuesday. The dead included three young Saudi men in Bisha, two others
Riyadh in grip of chilly, wet weather
The cold spell, chilly wind and wet conditions continued in Riyadh Friday, forcing people to stay indoors and the government issuing warnings of slippery roads and flooding in low-lying areas. The temperature fell below 10 degrees Celsius, with a strong
India deletes doctored photo of Modi at flood scene, aides promise action
A doctored photo released by the Indian government showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi surveying severe flooding from a helicopter has been deleted, and his office promised remedial action after criticism on social media. Modi traveled to Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai
More rains forecast for flood-hit southern India
The heaviest rainfall in more than 100 years has devastated swathes of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with thousands forced to leave their submerged homes and schools, offices and a regional airport shut for a second day Thursday.
Winter rains in Riyadh
Various parts of the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Qassim, Hofuf and the Eastern Province, experienced rainfall throughout the day on Tuesday. In view of the inclement weather forecast, all schools in the Riyadh and Qassim will remain closed on Wednesday also,
Jeddawi recounts how 3-year-old niece died in uncleared street pool
New details have emerged of a three-year-old girl’s death due to drowning in a pool of water near a street at the Harazat neighborhood of east Jeddah following heavy rain last week. It has been claimed that reports had been
Riyadh residents advised to take precautions against bad weather
The Civil Defense in Riyadh has issued warning to citizens and residents to take maximum precautions against the fluctuating severe weather conditions in the region. The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment, (PME) said on Monday that there will be sudden
Riyadh gets ready for winter rains
A thick blanket of cloud enveloped the city’s skyline for most of the day on Friday, making it a perfect weekend after a long spell of sultry heat in the capital. The overcast sky made the day pleasant for Riyadh
Saudi Arabia urges all Jeddah residents to remain indoors
Saudi Arabia’s crisis management and disaster center on Tuesday urged all Jeddah residents to remain indoors due to heavy rainfall in the western coastal city. Authorities also warned citizens in Makkah to stay indoors because to combination of heavy rainfall
58 Iraqis died of electrocution during heavy rains
Fifty-eight Iraqis died of electrocution during heavy rains and flooding last week, the health ministry said Thursday, illustrating the dangers posed by the country’s dilapidated infrastructure. The 58 “died of electric shocks,” spokesman Ahmed al-Ridaini told AFP. The sewer system
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