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 »
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Saudi Ministy of Labor to count children of non-Saudi fathers as citizens
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Labor has clarified that the children of Saudi women from non-Saudi husbands will be considered as citizens under the Nitaqat Saudization program whether their mothers are dead or alive. “According to a decision taken by the
Budget 2016: Business leaders laud vision for sustainable development
A wide cross-section of Saudi society including ministers, businesspeople, academics and government officials have welcomed the country’s realistic and developmental budget for the new year in the face of tough regional and global challenges. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
Mentally-ill have right to privacy, religion: MoH
An official document has revealed that mentally-ill patients in Saudi Arabia enjoy the freedom of religion besides acknowledgement and recognition as legal people before the law, with the rights to visitations, communication and privacy. The document, issued by the Ministry
Kingdom and Turkey to set up strategic cooperation council
Saudi Arabia and Turkey agreed on the need to set up a “strategic cooperation council” to strengthen military, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said on Tuesday. “The meeting produced a desire to
50,000 workers hurt at work in 9 months
As many as 50,000 workers, including 300 Saudis, have sustained work-related injuries in the past nine months this year, a recent report issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has stated. The report said non-Saudis represent 95 percent
Kingdom committed to social welfare schemes
Social Affairs Minister Majed Al-Qassabi has briefed the Shoura Council members on his ministry’s plans and programs aimed to boost services provided to different categories in the community. Addressing the 6th session of the Shoura Council here on Tuesday, the
KSCHW sends aid to Tajikistan
The King Salman Center for Humanitarian Works (KSCHW) has sent seven trucks to deliver 230 tons of aid as part of a program to help citizens of Tajikistan return to normal life. The aid delivery was made after Custodian of
Kingdom’s Petchem industry will adjust to energy price rise
Saudi Aramco’s Chairman Khalid Al-Falih said he is confident that local industries, including the Saudi petrochemical sector, would adjust to the rise in domestic energy prices and remain competitive. Earlier, the government said it was hiking prices for fuels, water
Saudi budget prioritizes citizens with education, development funds
Saudi Arabia unveiled on Monday its general budget for the fiscal year 2016 with total revenues estimated at SR513.8 billion ($136.9 billion), expenditures budgeted at SR840 billion and fiscal shortfall projected at SR326.2 billion. Education and training received the highest
King: Our economy has the potential to meet challenges
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approved the country’s budget for the year on Monday, which promised completion of projects from previous years, but with future spending taking into account the need to diversify and reform the economy
Erdogan’s Riyadh talks to focus on anti-terror push
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in the Kingdom today to hold two days of meetings with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and top Saudi officials, expected to focus on boosting military, economic and political ties, including
Saudi prisoner issue in Iraq a ‘top priority’
Saudi Arabia seeks to unite the people in Iraq and also address the issue of Saudi prisoners in that country, Saudi Ambassador to Iraq Thamer Al-Sabhan has said. The envoy expressed the desire to maintain an Arab Iraq that is
23 female terror suspects face justice
Twenty-three Saudi women accused of association with Al-Qaeda and Daesh are currently being tried in the Kingdom. Some of them have been convicted and jailed. According to official sources, the Special Criminal Court began hearing the cases of a number
Kingdom to cut reliance on foreign workers
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to reduce its reliance on foreign workers by recruiting only highly-technical workers and monitoring investments closely. “The Kingdom will now be more selective in hiring foreign workers,” said Ibrahim Al-Assaf, finance minister, while giving highlights
Cabinet OKs hike in gasoline, electricity and water prices
The Cabinet on Monday approved increases in the pump prices of gasoline as well as electricity and water rates, the first of a series of “comprehensive economic, fiscal, and structural reforms” recommended by the Ministry of Finance. Gasoline price hikes
KFNL presents 2,538 Arabic books to Chinese libraries
King Fahd National Library (KFNL) presented a large number of Arabic books, 2,538 to be precise, for the benefits of the public libraries in China. The books were officially received by Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Li Chengwen at an
Next year’s KSA budget projects spending of SR840 billion
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday announced a national budget plan of SR840 billion for 2016, with a view to reducing the deficit and a drive to raise revenues from sources other than oil. In a
KSA to adjust petroleum, utility subsidies over next 5 years
Saudi Arabia’s government is to adjust subsidies for water, electricity and petroleum products over the next five years, the Ministry of Finance said in its 2016 budget document, cited by Reuters. Any changes made to such prices would be aimed
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