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
Prince Saud’s services recalled
The Arab International Relations Council in Kuwait recently honored the late Prince Saud Al-Faisal for his contribution to regional and global diplomacy. Those in attendance included Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, acting premier and foreign minister of Kuwait, Prince Sultan
Efforts on to ensure best biz practices
It is important to create an appropriate work environment for businessmen and workers through cooperation and information exchange to support inspection campaigns, Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani said in Riyadh on Tuesday. He also stressed the importance of the Council of
More Rains Expected in Jeddah
Despite many deaths and damages from floods caused by rainfall in 2009 and 2011 and as recent as last month, the city of Jeddah is yet to see a fully operational rainwater drainage system. Studies conducted on the drainage system
Declare war on deviant thoughts ‘to defeat foes of Islam’
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has called on preachers in the Kingdom to fight deviant thoughts and values that are not Islamic. “This is in keeping with the significant role you play in contemporary Saudi society in view of
Indian expats celebrate Constitution Day
Leading members of the Indian expatriate community celebrated their country’s Constitution Day with a special function held at the consulate, with several speakers highlighting the document’s role in uniting the country. Constitution Day, which is held every year on Nov.
Indian CG urges steps to develop talents, skills
Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak has called for development of talent, skills and volunteerism among students, in addition to education. “No doubt, education remains key for turning things around, but there is need to focus on talent development, soft skills
KSA shelters 1 million Yemeni refugee
Yemeni Foreign Minister Riad Yassin recently warned that Yemen may be on the brink of social collapse after recent insurgency acts, a local newspaper reported. Yassin said that future Iranian attempts to interfere in the country might involve trying to
Special forces receive 13 bomb disposal vehicles
Thanks to the backing of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, 13 purpose-built bomb disposal vehicles for use by Special Emergency Forces (SEF) in dealing with explosive materials are now in use. The announcement was made by SEF Commander Brig. Gen.
Jeddah Economic Company & Alinma Investment in SR8.4bn real estate fund deal
Jeddah Economic Company and Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Investment have signed a deal to initiate an SR8.4 billion fund. Jeddah Economic Company is the owner and developer of the Jeddah Economic City project and Jeddah Tower in Obhur, just north of
KAIHF launches dialysis center in Makkah
King Abdullah International Humanitarian Foundation (KAIHF) launched a new dialysis center in Makkah as part of the King Abdullah International Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Works Dialysis Care Project. The launch ceremony was patronized by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal
Jeddah International Book Fair
Prince Mishal Bin Majed, governor of Jeddah and chairman of the supreme committee for Jeddah International Book Fair 2015, paid an inspection visit Saturday to check on the preparations for holding the book fair. It is scheduled to be launched
Incentive for border health workers
The director of the Health Department in Jazan, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sahli, has said that the Health Ministry will pay SR20 million to workers at hospitals in the southern borders, pointing out that these incentives had been promised by the
Saudi Arabia expects 25 percent rise in Umrah pilgrims
The electronic Umrah system, which has been approved as of this season, will organize the sector and get rid of brokers, Saudi authorities have said. It will also save between 10 and 15 percent of the cost of hotel accommodation
Only Saudis to be hired for data entry jobs
The Labor Ministry has announced that it plans to ensure that only Saudis are hired for data entry jobs in eight sectors of the economy over the next two years. The plan is to create jobs for Saudis but also
Pak ship in Jeddah on goodwill visited
Pakistan Navy warship PNS Tariq has arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port on a goodwill and training visit. The ship, which arrived on Monday and is under the command of Capt. Syed Asad Ali Imran, had come from the Gulf of
The ‘smart boat’ that won laurels
A young Saudi man has won an international innovation award for inventing a “smart boat” that can monitor sea pollution. Abdulaziz bin Mashhoor Al-Shammakhi won the award with 20 young people who were selected from among 700 participants from 40
JMI Foundation Day event Celeberated
Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association (Western Region) conducted a children’s program here earlier this month to commemorate the 95th Foundation Day of the New Delhi-based university. The sole idea and theme of the program was to enhance the oratory skills
Traffic offenders to lose driver license
Violators of traffic regulations will soon have their licenses withdrawn and be sent back to driving school, according to the Traffic Department. Brig. Gen. Ali Al-Rashidi, the department’s spokesman, said the new regulations would come into force after procedures are
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