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 »
Category Archives: LifeStyle
New taxi hailing service eases commuting for Saudi women
A global taxi hailing service has enabled Saudi women to contribute to the Kingdom’s economic future by being able to commute safely and securely. The introduction of Easy Taxi has come to the rescue of many. “Almost 80 percent of
Eid Ul Fitr Tomorrow in Saudi Arabia…
Official Decision and Announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia… Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Shawwaal
Do not misuse Qunut supplications: Scholars
The word Qunut is generally used in reference to special supplications made in the standing position after getting up from ruku in the last rakat of the voluntary witr prayer. Some of these supplications that are offered by imams during
UNESCO recognition boosts Jeddah’s historical district
The recognition of the Historic Jeddah district as a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), would boost tourism in the area, a senior official from the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA)
23 businesswomen take part in ‘Ramadan Lanterns’ exhibition
JEDDAH — At least 23 businesswomen are participating in a four-day “Ramadan Lanterns” exhibition at Jeddah Hilton Hotel, Al-Riyadh newspaper reported. These businesswomen are part of the productive families program of Al-Bir Charitable Society and will showcase handicrafts, traditional clothes
US consul general bids farewell at packed iftar
JEDDAH — An emotional US consul general bid farewell to her friends and colleagues in the Kingdom during the annual iftar held at the US Consulate. Anne Casper, who is leaving following less than two years at her post in
9 p.m. closure ‘to attract Saudis toward shop jobs’
Saudis and expats have welcomed the move to close retail shops at 9 p.m., saying it would have a positive impact on social life and productivity. The higher committee for regulating the working hours of retail shops has completed a
Indians, Pakistanis memorize Holy Qur’an
The Jubail-based Bazme-e-Idrak organized a graduation day (known as “Takreem-e-Huffaz”) at the Marafiq Beach Camp. A recitation competition prior to the ceremony was conducted by Hafiz Ustad Syed Lutfullah Hussaini in which around 70 students took part. Asif Kamal Siddiqui,
Official Decision and Announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
[wpResize] Just a short time ago, Fatwa-Online was informed of the official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall
Saudi Arabia has highest number of active Twitter users in the Arab world
[wpResize] Saudi Arabia has 2.4 million active Twitter users, the highest number in the region, according to a survey issued on Wednesday. The sixth edition of the Arab Social Media Report was launched on Wednesday by the Governance and Innovation
King orders high alert to fight terror
[wpResize] Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah ordered all necessary measures to protect the Kingdom against potential “terrorist threats,” a Royal Court statement said Thursday. The king gave the order after chairing a meeting of the National Security
Nahid’s father will sue university for her death
[wpResize] The father of Nahid Almanea, a scholarship student who was brutally killed in Colchester on June 17, said he would take legal action against Al-Jouf University for forcing his daughter to study abroad to keep her post of lecturer.
UNESCO heritage placard unveiled
[wpResize] Prince Mishaal bin Majed, governor of Jeddah and chairman of the Tourism Development Council in Jeddah, inaugurated the official Jeddah World Heritage Site Placard on Tuesday in the presence of Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah, governor of Makkah, Prince Sultan
Filipinos observe national hero’s birth anniversary
[wpResize] Filipinos celebrated the 153rd birth anniversary of the country’s freedom-fighting national hero here recently. Jose P. Rizal, born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861, was considered a genius. He spoke 21 languages and studied in various fields. In
Municipality clamps down on eateries
[wpResize] It is the time of the year when the weather shifts toward high summer temperatures and humidity bringing with it many seasonal afflictions which can ruin the holidays, especially for kids. Health experts say cold food is the main
Three million to visit Jeddah fest
[wpResize] The ongoing 35th “Jeddah Ghair” festival is expected to attract more than three million visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom and is slated to generate SR3 billion by the end of June. The festival has sparked competition among
Residents stock dates ahead of Holy Ramadan
[wpResize] Scores of Jeddah residents are stocking up on dates ahead of Ramadan in anticipation of price rise during the busy season. Date shops and retailers in Jeddah are witnessing unprecedented demand for dates in the days leading up to
Minister congratulates IISJ students
[wpResize] Four outstanding students of the International Indian School, Jeddah (IISJ) have received letters of appreciation from Indian Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani for scoring high marks in the Class XII CBSE exams. “Heartiest congratulations on your wonderful
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