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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20,000 houses ready for distribution in EP
The Housing Ministry has announced it would soon hand over 20,000 properties to citizens in the Eastern Province. Shaher Al-Sahli, general manager of the ministry in the Eastern Province, said that 13,000 beneficiaries in Dammam would receive apartments, land and
Defying disability, ex-airman soars
A young Saudi has become the first person with a disability to take up paragliding in the Middle East. Mohammed Al-Sharif startled people on Thursday in Riyadh when he participated in a paragliding event, a local publication reported. Al-Sharif is
Major terror plot foiled
Security forces foiled a major terrorist attack by arresting a suspect in Tanumah, southern Asir, on Thursday, and recovering explosives from his residence. Security sources said the suspect was planning to implement a major terror plan in the Kingdom. Besides
‘Flexibility’ urged at multilateral Syria talks
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged participants at international talks aimed at resolving the brutal war in Syria to show “flexibility” and welcomed Iran’s participation for the first time in the discussions. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will
Al-Hogail: Solving housing problem needs joint effort
Housing Minister Majed Al-Hogail has underscored the need for joint efforts between the government and private sector to solve the lack of housing facilities for citizens. “The lack of housing units is due to various factors which have accumulated over
Saudi advisory council to discuss land tax, MSCI inclusion
Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council plans to meet on Monday to discuss imposing a tax on undeveloped land, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The body advises the government on legislation. SPA did not give any details. Earlier this
Shoura urges Haia to hire women
The Shoura Council has unanimously praised the role played by the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) in upholding moral values, but also urged the body to recruit women and launch a study on harassment.
Saudi denies coalition hit Yemen MSF hospital
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied that coalition air strikes hit a hospital in Yemen run by medical charity MSF after the attack was condemned by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The hospital in the northern city of Saada was hit
KSA, China sign oil technology accord
Saudi Arabia and China have signed a technology agreement to share expertise that would add further value to the oil industry. The two countries would each set up a center for the transfer of technology, said Prince Turki bin Saud
1,039 women to contest civic election
A total of 1,039 women are standing as candidates in the upcoming municipal council elections. They will compete in 212 or 75 percent of the 284 municipal councils, said Jadee Al-Qahtani, head of the Municipal Elections Executive Committee. Several women
Korean firms expand role in Saudi projects
On the auspicious occasion of the 4,348th anniversary of the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea, it is a great honor to celebrate this delightful moment of the Korean people with citizens of Saudi Arabia. It is also
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
UNESCO praises MISK’s youth development
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is confident that its strategic partnership with the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MISK) would help develop the leadership skills of young people. Irina Bokova, the director general of UNESCO, praised
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
Flash floods in northern region kill 6
Six people were killed in heavy floods that hit the northern regions of the country on Tuesday, according to reports. Among the dead were a mother and her two children, who drowned in Shuaib Valley, 10 km west of Tareef.
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
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