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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Women poll candidates test the water
Candidates in municipal council elections are holding meetings in a number of commercial centers to attract votes and gain the confidence of people. In these gatherings, they are talking about election culture, the importance of women’s participation and achievement of
Thousands take part in TVTC loyalty program
The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) on Sunday launched a national loyalty program with the message ‘Loyalty to Homeland,’ with the participation of over 30,000 trainees and staff members at its 67 industrial institutes across the Kingdom. The TVTC
Riyadh roadworks cause congestion
Although Riyadh Metro is primarily responsible for causing congestion on streets in the capital, a number of other work related to infrastructure have added to the discomfiture of citizens, who describe the situation as a “daily nightmare”. This has led
Camel owners threaten to sue ‘rumor mongers’
Camel owners are accusing “hidden hands” behind the campaign against camels, which has led to the deterioration of the animal market and deeply impacted their prices, alleging that government agencies are mainly supporting these parties. Owners say they are prepared
Security raids in Riyadh thwart suicide attacks
Saudi security forces defused a bomb that could have claimed the lives of many citizens and residents of Riyadh. The security forces were able to neutralize operations in the preparation of explosives and detonation belts at a house on Al-Fayha
Yemen’s PM visits area near strategic Bab al-Mandeb straight
Yemen’s government spokesman says the prime minister has visited an area leading to the Bab Al-Mandab straight, the strategic gateway to the Red Sea’s Suez Canal, after anti-militia forces pushed Shiite militias out of the immediate area. Rajeh Badi says
Productivity in focus as KSA ranks high in wage policy
Saudi Arabia has been placed at the second spot in the Arab world for paying the highest minimum wage, but experts say the nation needs to focus on productivity. “Wage growth is important and Saudi Arabia has made good progress
DNA sampling for Hajj stampede victims begins
Al-Nour Specialist Hospital has started taking the DNA of the next of kin of the unidentified deceased victims of the Mina Stampede. Al-Nour Specialist Hospital Director Ayman Yamani said the Ministry of Health has assigned the hospital to take DNA
1.5m jobs created for Saudi youth in 2014
The Ministry of Labor created 1.5 million jobs for young Saudi men and women in 2014, a six percent rise from the previous year. This is according to Labor Minister Mofarrej Al-Haqbani, who said the ministry has been working on
Sanitary workers look for charity
For many sanitary workers, the Islamic greeting has become a way to tug at people’s hearts. The greeting is made in hopes of receiving a couple of riyals in exchange for cleaning the streets. Standing at traffic lights with their
Saudi man, 63, dies of MERS in Philippines
A 63-year-old Saudi man has died of MERS-CoV in Manila, Philippine Health Secretary Janette Garin announced on Saturday. The Saudi national — who had a cough, fever and occasional chills — died on Tuesday in an undisclosed hospital after a
Rumors can create havoc, say experts
Rumors are nearly as old as human history, but with the rise of the Internet, they have become ubiquitous. False rumors are especially troublesome; they impose real damage on individuals and institutions, and they are often used by enemies to
Forum highlights service to nation
The Education Ministry organized the National Unity Forum under the sponsorship of Jazan Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Nasser. “The forum engendered loyalty to the Kingdom and the Saudi leadership among the employees of the ministry,” Education Minister Dr. Azzam Al-Dakhil
Stampede victims’ bodies not being buried in mass graves
The bodies of the Mina stampede are being buried in separate graves after giving a bath and offering funeral prayers, the National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) of Makkah has said. “The bodies are not being buried in mass graves.
Yemen PM tells Houthis: no more ‘adventures’
Yemeni Prime Minister Khaled Bahah warned Iranian-backed Houthi militias Saturday that there was no place in the country for more “adventures,” vowing to press on with a campaign to retake territory from them. “There is no room for any more
Al-Qara Mountain offers Eid joy to communities
The beautiful terrain and historical caves at the Al-Qara Mountain in Al-Ahsa beckoned citizens as well as expatriates during the Eid Al-Adha holidays. The mountain and its surroundings, including the oasis of palms, turned into a beehive of activity with
First plane carrying dead from Haj crush arrives in Iran
The first plane carrying bodies of Iranian pilgrims killed in the Haj stampede in Saudi Arabia arrived in Tehran Saturday, nine days after the disaster that escalated tensions between the two regional rivals. President Hassan Rouhani and other senior officials
1,915 vehicles seized during safety campaign
The traffic department in the capital launched a campaign against badly maintained automobiles as part of its drive to limit accidents and control pollution, and seized 1,915 vehicles. The department said that 1,015 vehicles were seized for not being maintained
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