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: Riyadh
Cabinet approves gasoline price increase
The Cabinet on Monday approved increases in the price of gasoline across the Kingdom effective Monday, the first of a series of “comprehensive economic, fiscal, and structural reforms” recommended by the Ministry of Finance. Octane 91 will now cost 75
HRDF ramps up Saudi hiring
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) recruited 251,000 Saudis to work in the private sector this year, up 25 percent compared to 2014. “The number brings to 772,283 Saudis recruited by the HRDF. Of the total number, males accounted for
New study links cell phone tower radiation to diabetes
A renowned professor of King Saud University (KSU) here has warned of radiation danger from cell phone towers, saying that the radiation emissions from towers can cause many health hazards because of their dense installations and unscientific proliferation. In a
Mahazath wildlife sanctuary wins GCC award
The Kingdom’s only fenced sanctuary, Mahazath, has won the best wildlife sanctuary award from the Gulf Cooperation Council, the GCC headquarters in Riyadh announced recently. “The Mahazath hunting sanctuary has won the GCC award as the best wildlife sanctuary in
Saudi seizes five million amphetamine tablets
Saudi authorities said Sunday that they had seized more than five million amphetamine tablets and arrested 11 people in one of the kingdom’s largest drug busts. The suspects — nine Saudis and two Sudanese citizens — were arrested in Riyadh
Four die, three others from same family hurt in highway accident
Four people died recently while three others from the same family were injured due to a car collision on the road to Thumamah in the Saudi capital. “It makes the heart sink that four people died and three others were
New tourism regulations in 5 months
The Committee on Tourism at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the branch of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) in Riyadh, recently held an introductory workshop where the topic was the new regulations pertaining
620 productive families take part in local products expo
As many as 620 Saudi productive families displayed their homemade products at a week-long local products exhibition that kicked off here on Thursday. The event, Saudi Producers 3, at the Riyadh International Convention Center and Exhibition was organized by the
Travel process for Saudi, Gulf nationals ‘very fast’ at airports
A top official at the Riyadh Passport office said here recently that the travel process for Saudi and Gulf national takes less than 10 minutes at the airport. A device is kept in front of each employee at the King
Islamic coalition an extension of Saudi role
The newly formed Islamic Forces Coalition led by Saudi Arabia is an extension of the Kingdom’s role in projecting the bright image of Islam in the world, said the secretary-general of the King Abdullah International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural
Bylaw for antiquities, urban heritage and museums approved
Prince Sultan Bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), has approved the executive regulations for antiquities, urban heritage and museums, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The board of directors of SCTH had
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
Panel to look into teachers’ grievances
The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently issued a circular for the formation of a committee to grant more privileges to teachers in the Kingdom. Education Minister Ahmad Al-Issa said the issuance of the circular is part of a comprehensive plan
Economic development council unveils transformation initiatives
As part of the Kingdom’s National Transformation Project, the Council of Economic and Development Affairs is currently working in coordination with government authorities to set in place a strategic implementation plan to increase national economic outputs and launch a series
Expat women ‘can’t take up jobs reserved for Saudi females’
Expatriate women would not be allowed to take up jobs reserved for Saudi women at shops selling female products, according to Labor Minister Mofarrej Al-Haqbani. Speaking at the sixth social dialogue in Riyadh, he said: “Foreign women workers will not
SR9 billion set aside for development projects
The government has allocated SR9 billion for several projects in four provinces in the western region, Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said here Wednesday. The prince made this statement at the conclusion of his tour of four provinces — Qunfudah,
Economic development council unveils transformation initiatives
As part of the Kingdom’s National Transformation Project, the Council of Economic and Development Affairs is currently working in coordination with government authorities to set in place a strategic implementation plan to increase national economic outputs and launch a series
24 lives lost in Jazan hospital fire; 84 injured being treated
A fire early Thursday morning at Jazan General Hospital killed 24 people and injured 119, the Ministry of Health has announced. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received letters of condolences from Kuwait Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,
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