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
King to patronize Janadriyah festival
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will patronize the 30th Janadriyah Cultural and Heritage Festival, scheduled for Feb. 3, SPA reported on Sunday. National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah extended his thanks and appreciation to the king
Shelling from Yemen rocks Saudi border
Shelling from Yemen has killed a border guard trooper and two residents in Saudi Arabia’s border region, officials said, in the deadliest barrages in weeks along the frontier. The border guard died on Sunday after “heavy firing from inside Yemeni
Construction of King Salman towers to begin soon in Makkah
Construction of the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz and Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz investment towers in Makkah is expected to begin soon, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Saturday. The two 12-storey hotel towers are charity projects belonging to the Disabled Children
Kingdom records remarkable growth in domestic tourism
The Kingdom has recorded remarkable growth in the volume of expenditure for domestic tourism this year which has increased to SR42.2 billion as against SR35.4 billion last year, according to the Tourism Information and Research Center (MAS), the statistical arm
Traffic offenders to lose driver license
Violators of traffic regulations will soon have their licenses withdrawn and be sent back to driving school, according to the Traffic Department. Brig. Gen. Ali Al-Rashidi, the department’s spokesman, said the new regulations would come into force after procedures are
Syria military option still viable: Riyadh
Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said on Thursday that a military option in Syria was still viable and support for the opposition fighting to oust President Bashar Assad would continue. Speaking at a news conference with visiting Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian
KSA spent SR112bn on telecom, IT in 2014
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia leads the GCC countries in terms of spending on telecom and IT services in 2014, with a total expenditure of SR112 billion, says a report released by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC). The
Oman key guest at urban heritage forum in Qassim
The fifth edition of National Urban Heritage Forum (NUHF) will open on Monday in Qassim under the patronage of Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal in the presence of Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and
Rains lash many parts of Kingdom
One person died in Rimah, northeast of Riyadh, and 72 stranded motorists were rescued in the region, the Civil Defense announced on Wednesday. About 10 cars were submerged under about two meters of water in a motorway underpass in the
Foundation vows continued support to renal patients
The Abdul Salam bin Saleh Al-Rajhi Foundation has announced it will continue to support non-Saudi patients undergoing dialysis due to renal problems. Saleh Al-Rajhi, the foundation’s secretary-general, said that the “program is in accordance with the principles of solidarity and
900 public schools found violating rules
The Saudi Control and Investigation Board (CIB) has detected violations of rules and regulations in 903 schools in the provinces and cities across the Kingdom. “The violations include hiring of non-Saudi teachers and foreigners holding administrative posts,” the CIB said
Saudi Binladin Group to cut 15,000 jobs
Construction company Saudi Binladin Group plans to cut about 15,000 staff, people with knowledge on the matter told Reuters. The possible layoffs at Binladin, also reported by local news site “Sabq”, would represent a fraction of the group’s total workforce,
Argentinian Embassy honors Peru envoy
The Argentinian Embassy hosted a welcome reception on Monday night for Carlos Zapata, Peru’s new envoy in the Kingdom. Argentinian Ambassador Jaime Sergio Cerda said: “The occasion intends to bolster ties among diplomats from South America and other countries with
Saudi deputy crown prince says considering subsidy cuts
Defense Minister said he would privatize and tax mines and undeveloped land Saudi Arabia may reduce energy and water subsidies for wealthy citizens, impose a value added tax (VAT) and taxes on unhealthy goods like cigarettes and sugary drinks, Deputy
Safety measures strictly enforced in high-rise buildings, says official
The Civil Defense Department in Riyadh has achieved 95 percent success in its campaign to ensure safety of people living in high-rise buildings in the capital city, said Maj. Gen. Ayesh Bin Ahmed Al-Talhi, director of the department in the
MOI has a proactive policy to counter rumors: Al-Turki
Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman of the Interior Ministry, has highlighted the ministry’s proactive policy to confront rumors targeting security agencies and activities. “We deal with these rumors and allegations by speaking to the media and divulging the real facts,”
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,
King attends funeral prayers for Prince Bandar
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman offers funeral prayers for Prince Bandar Bin Faisal at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on Tuesday. Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior; Prince Muqrin, Makkah
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