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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King Salman talks ‘unity’ at Egypt’s parliament
Saudi King Salman urged for “unity” and “joint alliance” during his historic speech at Egypt’s parliament on Sunday where he became the first Arab leader to give such address in Cairo. “To remedy issues of our nations, with the Palestinian
Pope Tawadros, King Salman in historic meeting
A historic meeting has taken place between the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman during his five-day Cairo visit state news agency MENA reported. During Friday’s meeting at the king’s Cairo residence, Tawadros thanked his
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his residence here today, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb. During the audience, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques underscored the importance of
‘KSA ready to deal with destabilization attempts’
Director of Public Security Gen. Osman Al-Muharij has stressed that the Kingdom is ready to deal with destabilization attempts. “Assassination attempts on security forces have been launched but these don’t deter us. Rather, these make us more determined to deal
Saudi King receives US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud received Speaker of the US House of Representatives Paul Ryan at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. The delegation from the United States included a number of House members, chairman of the Armed Services
Egypt emphasizes ‘special ties’ with Saudi
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has emphasized the importance of Saudi King Salman’s visit to Cairo and spoke of the “special relationship” between the two countries in an interview with Al Arabiya News Channel. “Some media circles have been doubting
Cross-border shelling from Yemen kills two in Saudi
Shelling from Yemen has killed two people in a Saudi town, the civil defence agency said, in a rare breach of a calm in the border area agreed with Iran-backed militias early last month. “Shelling from Yemeni territory on Samtah
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince meets Bill Gates
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense met on Sunday with co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates. During the meeting, they discussed coordination in charitable efforts so as
Saudi king sets aside frustrations with Egypt for state visit
Despite years of mutual frustration and disappointment over diverging priorities, Saudi Arabia and Egypt remain fundamental to each other’s security, a message King Salman’s visit to Cairo this week is intended to reinforce. The rare foreign trip by the Saudi
Saudi Arabia promises stern action to ensure hajj security
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef, deputy premier and minister of interior, warned against those who try to undermine the security of the annual hajj pilgrimage and safety of pilgrims. “We will firmly deal with all those who attempt to
3.7 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Saudi’s Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is the chairman of the Central Haj Committee, has called for combining efforts to provide consummate services to the guests of God during the next Hajj season. He made the call during
You are my family, Modi tells Indian workers in Saudi Arabia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at home in the midst of hundreds of Indians at Larsen & Toubro, an Indian engineering and construction company involved in the Riyadh Metro project. When the prime minister arrived at the workers residential
Demolition of suspended makeshift bridge around Kaaba begins
Work on demolition of the suspended mataf (makeshift bridge facilitating circumambulation of Holy Kaba) began on Sunday and the whole process is to be completed by May 27. The temporary bridge was erected in August 2013 to reduce congestion in
Saudi Arabia, India sign cooperation accords
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated their resolve to achieve strategic partnership in the entire gamut of bilateral relations between the two countries. In a meeting held at al-Yamamah Palace here, the two
Saudi Arabia ‘sees progress’ in ending Yemen war
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said there has been “significant progress” in talks between the warring sides of the year-long Yemeni conflict and a resolution will be reached soon. “There is significant progress in negotiations, and we
Modi’s Saudi visit part of push to ‘de-hyphenate’ India from Pakistan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday is part of a broader diplomatic offensive to put pressure on arch rival Pakistan by forging ties with some of Islamabad’s closest allies, Indian ruling party and government officials
Saudi deputy crown prince meets US Congress delegates in Riyadh
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a visiting delegation from the US Congress in the capital Riyadh on Wednesday. The prince and the US delegation reviewed bilateral relations between the Kingdom and the United States as well as
Hottest summer, heavy rains expected this year in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will have the hottest summer season in recent years this year, said Dr. Ayman Ghulam, vice president of the Presidency for Meteorology and Environment (PME). He said the Kingdom’s interior, deserts, south-central and southeastern regions are likely to
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