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 arrests Syrian man over bomb plot
The Saudi Interior Ministry on Saturday said it arrested a Syrian man and Filipina woman in Riyadh on charges of obtaining material in preparation for a suicide bomb attack, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The man had planted several explosive
65 medics in Saudi Arabia to scrutinize colleagues’ degrees and documents
The Ministry of Health has formed a committee comprising 65 doctors and nurses to scrutinize the degrees of doctors and nursing staff working in the government and private hospitals in all provinces of the Kingdom. A source said that the
Saudi investments unruffled by oil drop
The Kingdom’s recent moves in the oil industry are sending a strong message to the world about its commitment to preserving its market share, a leading Saudi analyst said on Friday. “Saudi Arabia wants to assure the world and oil
Unique mosques deliver a message of light
Many mosques in the Islamic world are similar in terms of features and shape, but the mosques where the holy rituals are performed are different. They are closed all year round due to their location away from population centers, until
4,000 Saudis quit govt jobs
In the past five years, 3,866 government employees at a number of ministries and government agencies have resigned. According to government statistics, 40 percent of resignations came from employees in the health and education sectors between the Hijri years 1431
Worshippers nab Daesh suspect
Several Saudi worshippers at a mosque in Riyadh on Friday cornered a young supporter of the Daesh terrorist group and handed him over to the police. The man, in his twenties, had been attending the noon prayers at Al-Shuhada mosque
Nurse who saved injured mall patient receives job offers
Saudi female nurse Areej Al-Qahtani who attended to an injured man during a shooting at Al-Riyadh Mall Wednesday was rewarded with a job offer from both the Ministry of Health and the National Guard. According to an online report, Prince
Assad ‘must go’ to stop Syria bleeding
Saudi Arabia has reiterated that those whose hands are stained with the blood of the Syrian people have no place in a new Syria. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir expressed deep concern over the international community’s
Islamic scholar calls for proper youth guidance
A senior Saudi scholar has called for the creation of youth cafes that offer jobs and various activities to keep them away from extremist individuals and groups. Sheikh Ayed Al-Qarni, who is also an author, said that youth cafes could
Pilgrims laud KSA’s efforts in making Haj a success
Haj is over and the pilgrims have started returning home, with many of them appreciating the efforts the Kingdom makes in ensuring the success of the pilgrimage. Despite two unfortunate incidents — the crane accident and stampede — that claimed
Saudis winning top social media awards
Saudis have recently scooped several top awards for their use of social media, demonstrating their talent and commitment to issues affecting their communities. In March, a Saudi won most of the awards at the prestigious social media Arab Pioneer Awards
KSA likely to see 30 million religious tourists by 2025
The number of religious tourists is expected to rise from 17.5 million recorded last year to between 25 and 30 million in 2025, which would be a boost to the country’s economy, say economists. The contribution of religious tourism to
Terrorists in possession of ‘dangerous explosives’
Shoura Council member Maj. Gen. Nasser bin Anzi Al-Shaibani said that the possession of explosives by youth belonging to terrorist organizations is a dangerous matter, especially as the explosives seized by on Monday have the capacity to destroy large areas.
Three women hurt in Houthi shelling
Three women have been struck by an incoming missile from Yemeni territory, and have sustained various injuries in the Al-Harth province of Jazan. Spokesman of the Directorate of Civil Defense in Jazan Maj. Yahya bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani said that at
Saudi Arabia deplores world’s inaction on Syria
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister reiterated that there is “no other political solution except the principles of the Geneva I agreement” regarding Syria, in a speech in front of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said
Tehran: Mina crush was ‘beyond human control’
Iran’s health minister has praised Saudi Arabia’s rescue and medical efforts after the stampede in Mina last week. Hassan Hashimi, at a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Khalid Al-Falih in Jeddah on Wednesday, said that the Kingdom’s ambulance and other
Nation mourns Prince Nawaf
Saudi citizens are mourning the loss of Prince Nawaf bin Abdulaziz and have sent their condolences to the government on social networking sites, with prayers for Allah Almighty to bless his soul. Prince Nawaf dedicated his life to Islam and
Haj no more as tough as it used to be once
Haj is the fifth pillar of Islam and it is the duty of every Muslim who has the financial and physical ability to perform it at least once in a lifetime. He/she is supposed to withstand the difficulties encountered while
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