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
Enthusiastic participants make Riyadh show a big success
National players in the mining and mineral sectors and major foreign companies attending the “Saudi Mining and Minerals 2015” are happy to be part of the first international conference and exhibition on mining and minerals in the Kingdom. The major
KSA safe country for investments
The mining and mineral sectors have very good potential and are contributing significantly to the economic diversification of the Kingdom, said Sultan J. Shawli, deputy minister for mineral resources. In an interview with the Arab News on the first day
KSA relief is reaching all Yemenis, without prejudice
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works is providing aid and services to Yemenis, regardless of their religious views, backgrounds, economic status or geographical location, says an official. “The relief center is making all efforts to provide help
King receives UK foreign secretary
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Wednesday. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways and means to enhance them. Latest developments at
Saudis want a better quality of life
By : Jamal Khashoggi The Saudi cabinet’s approval of a bill to impose taxes on undeveloped urban land, has revived interests in local affairs that were overshadowed by the conflicts in Yemen, Syria and Iraq. This decision will alter the
Al-Naimi upbeat on growth of mining and minerals industry
Saudi Arabia has an ambitious plan to increase the share of mining in GDP to SR260 billion by 2030, Petroleum and Minerals Minister Ali Al-Naimi said in Riyadh. The minister was inaugurating the first Saudi Mining and Minerals Conference in
Mining sector’s job potential for Saudi youth highlighted
Job opportunities for Saudi youth and technology innovation for diversified industrial development were in focus on the second day of the Saudi Mining and Minerals 2015, here on Wednesday. The event, the first international mining and minerals conference and exhibition
Strong Turkish-Saudi links present enormous economic opportunities
Rapidly expanding trade and nascent foreign investment promise stronger economic links between the world’s two fastest-growing G-20 states — Turkey and Saudi Arabia — which are also the two prominent member nations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). “These
King tells media: Report responsibly
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged the country’s media houses to report responsibly and ensure that they carry patriotic messages aimed at the youth. King Salman made the comments at a meeting with senior intellectuals, newspaper
SR25,000 fine for safety violation
Teams from the Ministry of Labor and the General Organization of Social Insurance (GOSI) has been inspecting companies in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Abdullah Abu Thunyan, the ministry’s undersecretary of inspections and
Domestic energy price hike under study: KSA
Saudi Arabia is considering raising its heavily subsidized domestic energy prices, said Ali Al-Naimi, minister of petroleum and natural resources, Tuesday. “All prices eventually rise,” Al-Naimi said on the sidelines of a mining conference. “Is it under study? The answer
Saudi Arabia shuts down alcohol factories
Saudi Arabia’s National Anti-Drugs Committee has shut down four alcohol factories in different cities across the country. The committee’s general secretary Abdulilah Al-Shareef said the factories were in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al-Kharj. Alcoholic drinks produced in these factories were
Saudi Build highlights innovative solutions for construction industry
Riyadh Mayor Ibrahim Al Sultan inaugurated Saudi Build 2015 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The four-day The 27th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition will run until Oct. 29 The event’s theme is ‘Capture the Kingdom’s
Flooding, storms forecast for many areas
There will be thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds carrying dust, and possible flooding in parts of the Kingdom over the coming days, according to the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME). In its forecast issued on Monday, the PME said
9 expat CAs forged certificates
Nine people who submitted their job applications with forged certificates as qualified chartered accountants have been booked for inquiry, according to a statement from the Saudi Organization of Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA). Confirming the report, Ahmed Moghames, secretary-general of SOCPA,
Second branch of Marcaroni Grill opens in Riyadh
Romano’s Macaroni Grill, a leading US restaurant brand within the Italian casual dining segment, officially opened its second branch in Takhassusi Street, Riyadh. The restaurant is already the talk of the town because of its authentic and sumptuous Italian taste
GCC meeting to plan better university education
Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil will open on Wednesday the 21st meeting of the rectors and presidents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) universities and higher education institutions that will discuss common academic development programs. The higher education summit is being hosted
Indian body seeks ties with NGOs
An Indian Islamic scholar who is currently in the Kingdom on an invitation from the Alwaleed Philanthropies said that his organization wants to develop cultural cooperation with NGOs in the Kingdom. Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed (Kanthapuram Abubaker Musliyar), secretary-general of the
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