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 Deputy Crown Prince heads to France
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman headed to France on Tuesday on an official visit. The visit follows an invitation from the French government, which stated Prince Mohammad is due to meet French President Francois Hollande and other
Saudi: Leaks do not contradict declared policies
The Saudi foreign ministry on Sunday described content of Wikileaks’ publications of more than 60,000 documents as showing no contradiction to its declared policies and warned against circulation of these documents as many were “fabricated,” Al Arabiya News Channel reported.
Kingdom ‘lucrative market for Russians’
Saudi Arabia has over 100 investment opportunities in 18 sectors worth $344 billion, said Abdullatif Al-Othman, governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), at a meeting with Russian businesspeople in St. Petersburg. Al-Othman, in a speech at the
Saudi Arabia, Chechnya seek closer ties
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov at his residence in St. Petersburg on Friday. The meeting was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. (SPA) [wpResize]
Saudi, Russia sign nuclear deal
Saudi Arabia on Thursday signed six agreements with Russia including the peaceful use of nuclear technology, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The news comes after Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Passport services ‘see major improvements’
The Passport Department’s upgrade in the recent past has seen it provide improved services for women, pilgrims, citizens and expatriates, particularly Yemenis, a top official said here recently. In a wide-ranging interview with Arab News, Maj. Gen. Khalafallah Al-Tuwaireqi, director
Shun violence, terror!
King reiterates rejection of sectarianism Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Wednesday urged Saudis and other Muslims to uphold the values of tolerance, love, unity and mercifulness, and reject violence and terrorism. In a message on the
Saudi deputy crown prince leaves for Russia
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman will leave for an official visit to Russia on Wednesday. The visit is in response to an invitation from the Russian government and based on the directive of Saudi King Salman bin
Yemeni parties agree need for ceasefire
Yemen’s warring parties have agreed at U.N.-sponsored peace talks on the need for a ceasefire but the details remain under discussion, a delegate to the discussions told Reuters on Tuesday. Al Arabiya’s correspondent in Geneva said Houthis requested a humanitarian
Thursday first day of Ramadan: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will be Thursday June 18, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked citizens to keep an
Saudis traveling to Iran cautioned after poisoning incident
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday urged Saudi citizens traveling to Iran to take utmost caution to ensure their safety and security as well as that of their families from any harm. The advisory comes in the wake of
Cabinet hails king’s support for youth
The Cabinet on Monday hailed the content of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s speech addressing the president and senior officials of the Youth Welfare Presidency and presidents of sports clubs, reiterating the government’s support for youth and
Space exploration deal with Moscow finalized
The Council of Ministers, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, decided on Monday to sign an agreement with Russia for cooperation in space exploration for peaceful purposes. The Cabinet authorized the president of King Abdulaziz City
Loudspeaker ban for Taraweeh prayers
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Makkah has ordered mosques in Makkah not to use outside loudspeakers during Taraweeh prayers in Ramadan. Mosques would only be allowed to use outside speakers if they do not disturb worshippers at other mosques
Yemeni women with ‘visitor’s card’ allowed to work in Saudi Arabia
Yemeni women who have corrected their status as per an amnesty can work during the six months of their legal stay in the Kingdom, Ministry of Labor spokesman Tayseer Al-Mofarej was quoted as saying by Al-Watan Arabic daily on Saturday.
Royal tribute to air force chief
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, led those who received the body of Lt. Gen. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Shaalan, commander of the Saudi Royal Air Force, at Riyadh Air Base Airport on Saturday.
Jeddah seminar spotlights Pakistan’s progress
The Engineers Welfare Forum (EWF), together with the Jeddah Chambers of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), held a seminar on “Pakistan’s Scientific and Engineering Development” at the JCCI hall on Thursday. Dr. Shaukat Hameed Khan, Pakistan’s nuclear physicist, in his keynote
Former Indian president likely to visit Kingdom
Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a distinguished scientist, is expected to visit Saudi Arabia shortly to meet with outstanding Indian students and teachers in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam. Mohamed Ashraf, president of the Muslim Educational Society’s (MES), Jeddah chapter,
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