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: Jeddah
Anti-terror quartet reiterate firm position in Jeddah meet
:: The anti-terror quartet (ATQ) countries — Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt — on Thursday reiterated their firm stance against terrorism in all its manifestations. In this regard, the ATQ reaffirmed that various media channels should
Over 69,000 pilgrims arrive at Jeddah airport
:: More than 69,000 pilgrims have arrived at Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport, via 394 flights, since the start of the Hajj season, 4.3 percent more than last year. The capacity of the airport’s Hajj and Umrah Complex is
Red Sea project to attract global tourism companies: Al-Qassabi
:: The Red Sea project will pave the way for partnerships with the world’s leading tourism companies, Commerce and Investment Minister Majid Al-Qassabi said Wednesday. The project was launched Tuesday by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, deputy premier, interior minister
Jamjoom appointed chairman of Euro-Arab Environment Organization
:: The Euro-Arab Environment Organization (EAEO) on Wednesday appointed its new president, Ibrahim Abdul Ghaffar Jamjoom, who was elected to succeed Saleh Al-Muzaini. The EAEO’s flag was handed over at a ceremony held in Jeddah, in the presence of the
Haramain Express Train trial successful
:: On behalf of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, deputy governor of Makkah, participated on Tuesday in a pilot trip of the Haramain Express Train. Also present were Transport Minister Sulaiman Al-Hamdan; Spanish State Secretary for
First batch of Haj pilgrims from India Arrives in Jeddah
:: Nearly 8100 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir would perform Haj this year and the first batch which is carrying nearly 800 passengers, has left for Saudi Arabia today. The annual pilgrimage of Haj begins today and eight hundred and
Saudi women’s cycling team take over the Red Sea corniche
:: A group girls and women in Jeddah set up a women’s cycling team on the city’s corniche. The group’s founder, Nadima Abu El-Einein, said that her passion for cycling since childhood prompted her to think about the creating the
Saudi monarch decorates Royal Guard chief with new rank
:: King Salman promoted Suhail bin Saqr Al-Mutairi to the rank of general at Al-Salam Palace following a royal order that appointed him chief of the Royal Guard. King Salman congratulated Al-Mutairi, wishing him luck in his duties. Al-Mutairi thanked
New Saudi security service key to development, prosperity, says minister
:: The modernization of Saudi Arabia’s state security agencies is key to the country’s development and prosperity in accordance to the Vision 2030 reform plan, Minister of Culture and Information Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad has said. Saudi Arabia has established
First Pakistani Hajj flight arriving in Jeddah today
:: The first Haj flight from Pakistan is arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah on Monday signaling the arrival of pilgrims by air for this year’s Hajj. Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdul
Erdogan arrives in Jeddah for talks on Qatar crisis
:: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah on Sunday where he was greated by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. Erdogan’s office announced last week that his two-day tour will begin with a visit
Qatar crisis should be solved within GCC framework: Al-Jubeir
:: The crisis with Qatar should be solved within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said on Friday. At a joint press conference with Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano in Rome, Al-Jubeir said
KSA affirms caring for human, sustainable development
:: Saudi Arabia’s UN Ambassador Abdallah Al-Mouallimi emphasized the Kingdom’s concern for human development and the promotion of citizens’ wellbeing, and its commitment to achieve sustainable development at the national level, and to continue to cooperate with its partners at
King Salman reviews Al-Faisaliah housing, administrative project
:: King Salman reviewed a model and PowerPoint presentation of Al-Faisaliah housing and administrative project in Makkah, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Wednesday. King Salman issued a directive to call the project Al-Faisaliah in appreciation of the late King
Vaccination rules for Haj pilgrims announced
:: Saudi Arabia has issued the vaccination and health requirements for pilgrims applying for Haj visas, according to a Ministry of Health official. The requirements for this year focus on the likes of the Zika virus, dengue, Middle East respiratory
Cloudy, hot weather expected over much of Saudi Arabia
:: The General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection expects cloudy weather on Wednesday, with a chance of thunderstorms in Asir, Jazan, Baha and Taif. The weather will be hot in most areas, and very hot in the east and
Haramain high-speed train arrives in Jeddah for first time
:: The Haramain Express Train has arrived at Jeddah station for the first time after operational tests of the Saudi high-speed train system. The train arrived on a pilot trip from King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). “The Railway Corp. seeks
Kaaba Kiswa exhibit at Saudi Souq Okaz attracts crowds
:: An exhibition of the Kaaba Kiswa factory at Souq Okaz in Taif is experiencing great attention from visitors. The Kiswa exhibit was set up to introduce people to efforts exerted by the government of Saudi Arabia, and its great
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