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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World rallies behind KSA
The US on Saturday joined Gulf and Arab countries in denouncing the terror attack in Dammam, saying that it was committed to working with the Kingdom to fight extremism. “We deplore the brutality of the terrorists who perpetuated this violence
Expats in Saudi Arabia banned from street trading
The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has banned non-Saudis from participating in street markets. A source from the ministry said Saudis have the right and priority to work and make a living in their country. He said: “Street vendors
Saudi King Salman receives princes, ministers and scholars
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Tuesday princes, ministers, scholars and a group of citizens who came to greet him at the Al-Salam royal palace in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The audience was attended by Prince
Shoura lauds people for maintaining unity
The Shoura Council denounced the terrorist act committed by a citizen in an Al-Qadeeh mosque in Qatif, which resulted in the death of 21 worshippers and injuries to over 100. In a statement at its 41st ordinary session, chaired by
‘Nation faces new threat’
Several Saudi intellectuals have condemned the terror attack on Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Qatif that resulted in the death of 21 citizens and injuries to over 100. Novelist and writer Mohamed Ali Quds said the behavior of the
Saudi justice ministry considers alternative penalties
The Saudi Ministry of Justice announced that it is considering alternative sentences such as house arrest, conditional release and community service, Al-Hayat reported. Tabuk Penal Court Judge Yasser Al-Blewi said his court has implemented alternative punishments before. He said: “I
Talented students bring glory to KSA
Gifted Saudi students won medals at the 26th International Inventions and Innovations Exhibition (ITEX2015) in Kuala Lumpur on May 21-23. Also this month, another group of Saudis picked up eight awards for scientific research at the Intel International Science and
King Salman Center, UNICEF seal deal
The Riyadh-based King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works and UNICEF have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help Yemeni children who have taken refuge in Djibouti. The MOU was inked between Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, advisor
World stands united against terrorism
World leaders condemned the barbaric act of terrorism during noon prayers at a mosque in Qatif on Friday. A powerful suicide bomb blast at Imam Ali Mosque in Al-Qadeeh village in Qatif left 21 worshippers dead and more than 100
Bomber identified as Saleh Al-Qashami
The suicide bomber in the Qatif mosque blast has been identified as Saleh bin Abdul Rahman Saleh Al-Qashami, who was a Saudi citizen. Revealing this information, Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, security spokesman of the Interior Ministry, on Saturday said the
Nationwide outrage over Qatif carnage
There has been widespread condemnation of Friday’s suicide attack on a mosque in Qatif that left at least 21 people dead and more than 100 injured. A suicide bomber reportedly blew himself up inside the Imam Ali Mosque in the
ISIS loyalists claim Saudi mosque attack
A suicide bomber killed at least 19 people Friday in a blast inside a Shiite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia as worshippers commemorated the 7th century birth of a revered figure, residents and officials said. Loyalists of the extremist the
King Salman opens medical projects
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman inaugurated a number of medical projects of the National Guard, including King Abdullah Specialist Hospital for Children and King Abdullah International Center for Medical Research and Central Laboratory. The king was received
Foreign security guards arrested in Madinah
The police in Madinah have arrested large numbers of expatriates employed as security guards in the region, following similar operations in Riyadh. Maj. Gen. Abdul Hadi Al-Shahrani, police chief in the city, supervised the operations at markets, malls, private hospitals
Italy wants to take ties with KSA to next level
Italy and Saudi Arabia enjoy excellent relations as the former marks its 69th national day on June 2, according to Italian Ambassador Mario Boffo. “Our ties go a long time back. Italy was among the first countries to establish ties
Driver alerts of Saher cameras ‘un-Islamic’
It is un-Islamic for drivers to warn each other about Saher cameras if the purpose is simply to avoid a fine and then continue speeding. This is according to Sheikh Ali bin Abbas Al-Hakami, a member of the Council of
Saudi King: No discrimination between citizens and expats
Saudi King Salman received senior Saudi human rights officials at Al-Yamamah Palace here on Wednesday. They included President of the Human Rights Commission Bandar Al-Aiban, President of the National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) Mufleh Al-Qahtani, and a number of
King, Bashir discuss cooperation
Prospects for future Saudi–Sudan cooperation with special reference to key regional issues including Yemen were discussed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Sudanese President Omar Bashir here Wednesday. “The two leaders reviewed a number of bilateral
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