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
N-Day greetings: Safe, prosperous nation has made a mark globally
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif has underscored the great safety and prosperity the Kingdom enjoys under the rule of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, while thanking the nation’s deep-rooted Islamic and Arab orientation. In an address on
Saudis ready to celebrate National Day with fervor
Saudis across the Kingdom are making preparations to celebrate the National Day on Thursday. Malls and shops throughout the country have switched into high gear, selling flags, badges and other related items as part of the celebrations. Some shopkeepers are
A 10-month Umrah season proposed
A government proposal to extend the Umrah season from the current eight months to 10 is being considered, local media said quoting informed sources. The proposal, according to which Moharram and Shawwal would be included in the Umrah season, comes
Haj Ministry prepares for opening of Umrah season
Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Salih Bentin announced that the ministry has started preparing for next Umrah season 1438 AH, and planning for the next pilgrimage season. Bentin explained that the work has not stopped with the end of
Pilgrims’ security a red line
Saudis stand as one to defend the Two Holy Mosques after Iranian incitement calls to frustrate this year’s Haj. This united stand is an answer to what they called a open call for terrorism against the Kingdom by Iranian leader
Pilgrims warned against going to Arafat without Haj permits
Domestic pilgrims planning to go straight to Arafat on Monday, Dul Hijjah 9, have been warned against doing so if they have no Haj permits, as checking will be conducted at holy sites also. Saad Al-Qurashi, a member of the
SR20,000 fine for every foreigner in mobile shop
SR20,000 fine for every foreigner in mobile shop[/capti For every foreign worker at any telecom shop, a SR20,000 fine will be slapped on the shop owner. The Ministry of Labor and Social Development has warned that the fine will be
Arabs denounce Iranian perfidy
Arab League foreign ministers on Thursday condemned Iranian leader Ali Khamenei’s statement against Saudi Arabia. “We condemn the bellicose statements by Khamenei,” the ministers said in a statement after a meeting in Cairo. Academics also blasted Khamenei. Abdul Rahman Al-Aseel,
Deportees spoil Saudia’s new Airbus A330 plane
The first flight of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Airbus A330 from Jeddah to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia grabbed international attention for all the wrong reasons. A video clip circulated by a passenger shows unhygienic conditions in the toilets, including human
Deputy crown prince’s diplomatic achievements lauded by Cabinet
The Kingdom’s achievements at the G20 summit in China were hailed by the Cabinet session, which was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday. The Cabinet also discussed the successful visit of Deputy Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia stops 188,747 people without Hajj permits
As many as 188,747 people who attempted to enter Makkah without Hajj permits were turned back from various check points, Saudi Arabia’s Director of Makkah Police Maj. Gen. Saeed Al-Qarni has announced. He said 84,965 vehicles trying to illegally enter
Cabinet clears major decisions
The Cabinet in its weekly meeting on Monday was briefed on the topics listed on its agenda, including the issues co-shared in their study with Shoura Council and decided the following: * After reviewing what has been recommended by the
False alarm of shots fired at LAX airport
Terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were evacuated briefly late on Sunday after reports of gunfire that police later determined were incorrect, in the second recent false alarm at a major US airport. At least two terminals were closed
MoL OKs plan to localize jobs in social sector
Minister of Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani approved a Nitaqat decision to form an action team consisting of representatives from the Ministries of Interior and Labor, as also of the Human Resources Development Fund to consider the Saudization of
Prince Mohammed’s visit to boost ties with economic power houses
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s official visits to China and Japan are his first since his appointment. They both are of great importance to boosting Saudi Arabia’s strategic relations with Beijing and Tokyo. According to Chinese and Japanese media,
Kerry talks Yemen, Syria conflicts during Saudi visit
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry into the early hours of Thursday morning on ways to end Yemen’s conflict and resume peace talks
Saudi Arabia convenes talks on Yemen crisis
Saudi Arabia will host over the next few days a series of important meetings for the Gulf foreign ministers, the US and Britain to discuss the Yemeni crisis as military activities escalate after the militia representatives thwarted the peace consultations
E-program for pilgrims launched
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched Monday an electronic campaign, “Serving Haj pilgrims and visitors is a matter of pride for us.” He commended the positive results of electronic services for Haj pilgrims and visitors. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the
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