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 »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Daily Archives: June 16, 2014
S. Korea’s oil imports from Iran down 44%
SEOUL: South Korea’s imports of crude oil from Iran fell in May from April, with its oil intake from the OPEC member in the first five months of the year holding below last year’s daily average, customs data showed on
Libya’s El Feel oil field reopens after protest ends
TRIPOLI: Libya’s western El Feel oil field has resumed production after security guards ended a protest that lasted more than two months, Oil Ministry officials said on Sunday, but many oil fields and ports remain blocked. The reopening of El
KSA: Sectarian policies undermined Iraq security
The Council of Ministers on Monday expressed the Kingdom’s deep concern over the worsening security situation in Iraq and blamed it on the Baghdad government’s sectarian policies. The Cabinet chaired by Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Salman
Haramain trains to carry 20m annually
The Haramain speed train project, which is in the final stages, will change the dynamics of pilgrim transportation between the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, said Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the progress
Ban hate speech against women, says rights chief
Human Rights Commission chief Bandar Al-Aiban stressed the importance of finding initiatives and policies to stop violations of human rights, especially those related to women, such as rape. He called for a ban on hate speech against women, stressing that
11,751 private-sector jobs attract only 1,760 Saudis
The number of jobs allocated for Saudis, which were announced by the Training and Recruitment Center at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), has reached 11,751 in 70 private sector firms, but only 1,760 job seekers have responded
IMF thumbs up to KSA
Saudi Arabia has held 18th position in countries having low unemployment rates in 2013, said a report issued by the International Monetary Fund. Three years ago the Kingdom’s position was 27. Ibrahim Badawood, managing director of ALJ Community Initiatives, described
Wool done: SR1m paid for rare sheep
A true connoisseur doesn’t care about the price if the item he is buying is unique. So is true of this Saudi in Taif who has bought a rare two-year-old sheep for a whopping SR1 million. The buyer, Saud Al-Tajel,
Labor raids to continue in Ramadan
The Labor Ministry’s office in the Eastern province plans to carry out labor inspection campaigns during Ramadan to prevent violating expatriates from working in shops. Those found to be in violation of the labor rules would be fined, imprisoned and
Less Saudization urged to retain glitter in gold
A study conducted by the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for reducing the Saudization rate in the gold and jewelry sector from 100 to 50 percent to save the industry from further losses and protect the interest
Health Ministry to focus on seasonal diseases
The Ministry of Health has announced that it will focus on seasonal diseases during its phone-in service to be resumed on Sunday following the weekend. Last week, the ministry conducted a series of phone-in programs to help the public find
New GCC regulatory system to fight fake electronic items
A set of new standards and specifications for electric devices has been drawn up compatible with those standards applied in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and Yemen, a senior official in a GCC body told Al-Eqtisdiyah daily. The new regulatory
Saudi prisoners in Iraq unsafe
The plight of Saudi prisoners in Iraq has worsened because of the attacks on prisons in the country over the past week by an extremist group, the Kingdom’s officials said recently. Sami Al-Saleh, Saudi ambassador to Jordan, said that he
Visitors asked to keep Jubail clean
The Royal Commission for Jubail (RCJ) has distributed 12,000 large and small bags to holidaymakers here to encourage them to keep the city clean. Big bags have been given to people at the city’s beaches and parks, while small ones
Umrah offers multiple enjoyment for pilgrims
There is an unprecedented increase in the number of foreigners coming for Umrah this year. The increase may be attributed to the fact that there is a 20 percent reduction in the number of Haj pilgrims owing to the ongoing
11 expats arrested for copper cable theft
The Riyadh Police has arrested 11 members of a gang of Pakistani nationals who stole copper cables from various stores in the industrial areas in the capital. The accused were staying in Riyadh and used to store their stolen goods
100,000 fake cosmetic goods seized
Field inspection teams from the Ministry of Trade and Industry recently cracked down on immigrant laborers for storing 100,000 fake cosmetics of popular brands inside old homes in the neighborhood of Al-Deira in Riyadh. The inspectors identified a group of
Coast Guard warns against swimming in banned areas
Ignoring caution signs at beaches may lead to disasters, warned Coast Guard officials on Saturday. The Coast Guard patrol rescued more than 10 people along Jeddah’s North Obhur coast. Most of the rescued were young men who ignored safety signs.
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