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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Role of family in thwarting extremism stressed
A number of experts have stressed the importance of the family’s pivotal role in preventing children from being exposed to deviant thoughts and attempts by terrorist groups to recruit them. All educational institutions, schools and universities have an important role
Saudi relationship with Britain is ‘under threat,’ warns ambassador
The Saudi ambassador to the UK has warned of an “alarming change” in Britain’s attitude towards Saudi Arabia following what he described as “breaches in mutual respect.” In an op-ed published in the Daily Telegraph on Monday, titled “How Saudi
Pilgrims must leave by Muharram 15, Haj service firms warned
Haj service companies will be fined up to SR100,000 if they fail to inform the authorities concerned about any delay in the departure of pilgrims from the Kingdom. The deadline for pilgrims’ departure has been set at Muharram 15. The
KSA doesn’t offer relief in cash, clarifies official
A Saudi official involved in relief works has clarified that the Kingdom does not provide relief in cash and that outside pressure is being exerted on some distressed countries and parties to force and put donors in an embarrassing situation
Crown prince to visit France
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, during his Nov. 26 visit to France, will discuss with French leaders the Syrian crisis, Iranian and Russian intervention in the Middle East, and the global fight against terror. Issues pertaining to visas for French
1,441 firms shut for not complying with salary protection program
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has shut down 1,441 firms due to their failure to safeguard workers’ wages, according to a ministry report released in the capital recently. The report said that 48 percent of the total establishments did not
Saudi, Egypt have ‘similar’ stance on Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubair said on Sunday both Cairo and Riyadh have a “similar” stance on Syria during his visit to Egypt, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. In a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, Jubair reiterated Saudi
Alshiaka wins ‘Top 100 Saudi Brands’ award for 2015
Alshiaka Company has won the award of the top 100 brands in the Kingdom for 2015, according to the survey organized by Al-Watan newspaper. The award that aims at honoring the most popular Saudi brands for achievements that raise high
Al Faisaliah announces launch of multi-million riyal renovation
The iconic luxury landmark of the Saudi capital city — Al Faisaliah Hotel — has announced the commencement of an unprecedented renovation that begins a new chapter in its 15-year heritage. “Celebrating the 15th anniversary, we have embarked on a
KSA, US discuss ways to end ME crises
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as he arrived in Riyadh on Saturday for talks on recent developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Syrian war, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Crown Prince Mohammed
School students to receive market-oriented education
In a new initiative, the General Directorate of Education here has announced the implementation of a program to professionalize high school students so that they could land jobs soon after their studies are over. “The program will bridge the gap
Three countries seek help from King Salman Relief Center
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works has received more than six applications for help from war-torn countries, and is now considering three international requests to provide relief and humanitarian assistance to them, one of which is related
Hundreds of Houthis, Saleh supporters captured
The commander of the Border Guards in Asir, Brig. Gen. Safar bin Ahmad Al-Ghamdi, said Saudi forces defeated a number of Houthi militias and forces affiliated with deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh and captured hundreds of fighters. Al-Ghamdi said Saudi
EU complaint of dumping based on ‘erroneous data’
Prince Saud bin Khalid Al Faisal, deputy governor of the Investment Commission, has revealed that the European Union’s complaints of dumping of Saudi products was based on erroneous facts and figures presented by a Saudi academic in his working paper.
New Jeddah airport to be ready by mid-2017
The new upgraded King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah will open for full operations in mid-2017, according to the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA), the country’s regulatory body. Construction on the new facility and testing of all equipment would
KSA, Hungary sign atomic energy deal
The Kingdom has signed a cooperation agreement on the peaceful use of atomic energy with Hungary in order to diversify its energy sources to achieve its Vision 2032. The vision aims to replace 50 percent of dependence on traditional fossil
Man dedicates inventions to king
Saudi national Turki bin Saad Al-Fasam has invented an armored security vehicle and a mobile security cabin which he dedicated to the Saudi leadership. “I dedicate my two inventions to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince
1,938 bodies of expats repatriated this year
The Forensic Medicine and Mortuary Department (FMMD) in the capital disclosed here this week that it was able to send this year 1,938 bodies of expatriates who died in the Kingdom to their countries of origin. The department stresses the
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