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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Saudi Arabia launches initiatives to promote late King Abdullah’s legacy
Marking the first anniversary of the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah, his family has launched a series of new initiatives to sustain the late leader’s values and vision – his vision for a better world, based on the values
Gas what! Fraud filling cars with weak octane
In response to complaints from the public, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has launched a probe into the alleged sale of diluted petrol to motorists in Riyadh and Jeddah. Dilution is the process of making
Saudi envoy boosts cultural ties with Malaysia universities
Saudi Ambassador Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Rasheed recently held talks with Malaysian university administrators on ways of engendering cultural cooperation and scientific research. The meeting was held to “bolster bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, particularly in the cultural and
Iranian preacher arrested over Saudi embassy attack
Iranian authorities have arrested the cleric and preacher Hassan Kurdmihan amid allegations that he lead the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran, following the execution of the Saudi Shiite preacher Nimr al-Nimr earlier in January. It is claimed that
Alwaleed Philanthropies, UNHCR launch ‘Tweet for Heat’ drive for Syrian refugees
The Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), launched an innovative digital campaign in an urgent call for the international community to support the efforts to protect displaced Syrians
King, crown prince send greetings to president of India
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of greetings to Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day of that country. In his cable, the King wished Mukherjee good health and
No Pakistan mediation between KSA and Iran
Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir has denied the existence of any Pakistani mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, reported BNA on Sunday. He said many countries have come forward with mediation offers, which have been dismissed by Riyadh. He was speaking
Taking Saudi-China ties to a new level
By : Abdulateef Al-Mulhim China is the world’s most populous country with a population of about 1.4 billion. It is the second largest country covering an area of about 10 million square kilometers. Its landscape is very diverse with regions
Saudi envoy’s call to rein in Shiite militias ticks off Iraqi MPs
Hashid Shaabi, a coalition of mostly Iranian-backed Shiite paramilitary groups, should leave the fight against the militants to Iraq’s Army and official security forces in order to avoid aggravating sectarian tensions, said Thamer Al-Sabhan, Saudi ambassador to Iraq. He was
Charities need permission to work abroad
Citizens and social service organizations in the Kingdom have been asked to get prior approval from the authorities to carry out charitable projects abroad. The Ministry of Interior on Sunday advised citizens and all Saudi societies that those wishing to
Fines for taxi drivers for charging extra fare
Taxi drivers who charge extra fare face fines and other penalties, according to an official source at the Ministry of Transport. The ministry has ordered taxis not to raise fares and warned of several penalties for violators. Penalties begin with
Kerry reassures Saudi Arabia of ‘solid relationship’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry reassured Saudi Arabia on Sunday of the “solid relationship” between both countries, even after the lifting of sanctions on the kingdom’s regional rival Iran. “We have as solid a relationship, as clear an alliance,
Big drug shipment seized at Saudi-Qatar border
Security officers have foiled attempts to smuggle big amounts of dangerous drugs to the kingdom through Qatar, the Ministry of Interior said on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said that Saudi security officials in cooperation with the Qatari Interior
Davos: With the Saudis absent, Zarif’s fairy tales prevailed
By : Faisal J. Abbas Iranian Foreign Secretary Mohammad Javad Zarif certainly got a free ride at this year’s World Economic Forum. His views on the region went completely unchallenged in the absence of a counter-argument, and due to the
King Salman’s ambitious foreign policy leads the way
By : Dr. Theodore Karasik The impressive major Saudi foreign policy initiatives and military action over the past year speaks volumes about King Salman’s acumen to lead the Kingdom down a new path to be a leader on a regional
US aware of Iran mischief
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said it does not see a “coming together” of Iran and the United States, which is well aware of Tehran’s regional “mischief.” “No, I don’t see a coming together of the United States and Iran. Iran
King Salman’s first year: The trio who led change in Saudi Arabia
Saturday marks one year since Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz took the throne, after the passing of his half-brother King Abdullah. Here’s an overview of King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Nayef, and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman –
Female Saudi student in US carves out a niche
When most people hear the word “neonatal” they are likely to think of a mother taking care of a newborn baby. Few people are likely to associate it with a female student from Saudi Arabia, who is currently taking a
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