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
With sweat and tears, pilgrims scale Makkah’s ‘mountain of light’
Their faces bathed in sweat, cheeks stained with tears, dozens of Muslim pilgrims scale Makkah’s Jabal Al-Noor mountain, undertaking the arduous ascent to follow in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It was in a cave
Two injured in Makkah landslide
Two people were injured and a four-story building was damaged in a landslide in Makkah on Friday. The incident happened in the Al-Bathaa district, and the injured — a man and a woman — were admitted to hospital, Civil Defense
Labor inspectors target seasonal visa cheats
The Ministry of Labor is carrying out an intensive campaign to check for violations of seasonal work visas in Makkah and holy sites during the Haj season. In addition to inspections, all key entry points leading into Makkah are being
‘Eid relief’ for inmates of care center
The inmates of the Prince Mohammed bin Naif Counseling and Care Center in Riyadh and Jeddah have been granted 12-day furlough to celebrate Eid Al-Adha with their families. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has
Dhahban Marine Park opens
Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed inaugurated the first marine park at Dhahban on the shores of the Red Sea, 40 km north of the city near the Bay of Salman recently. The first marine park, which was started a
Indian killed in Houthi fire worked as AC technician
The 52-year-old Indian national, P. Farooq, who died in Houthi fire in Jazan on Friday, had spent nearly 25 years in the Kingdom. According to The Hindu newspaper, when reports of his death reached his home in the south Indian
Civil Defense personnel ready for Haj
Commander of the Civil Defense forces in Mina Maj. Gen. Ali bin Atallah Al-Otaibi stressed the readiness of more than 3,000 Civil Defense forces, deployed in five areas covering Mina, to maintain the safety and security of pilgrims performing Haj
Power capacity at holy sites 18,680MW
The capacity of electricity plants at the holy sites now stands at 18,680MW, according to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). Ziyad bin Mohammad Al-Sheiha, chief executive officer of the SEC, said that various upgrades and distribution projects have been completed
KSA: Politics at Haj won’t be allowed
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif has said that Saudi Arabia will not allow any political propaganda during Haj and security agencies will arrest anybody who tries to violate the sanctity of the pilgrimage. Interacting with the media, he said the
Saudi Arabia: 100,000 troops to secure the Hajj
The spokesman for Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry says some 100,000 security personnel have been deployed to oversee the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage that begins on Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Mansour al-Turki says among those securing the massive crowds during Hajj are
Families of Palestinian martyrs arrive for Haj
The first group of families of Palestinian martyrs arrived for Haj on Friday at King Abdulaziz International Airport. The group consists of 500 pilgrims, half of the number invited by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The second
Saudi Arabia ‘ready to thwart’ any Hajj attacks
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has stressed that the Kingdom is ready to face any action that might cause any harm during Hajj pilgrimage next week and declared that the kingdom is “ready prevent the exploitation of the Hajj season for
Injured pilgrims thank King Salman
Several people injured in the Grand Mosque crane crash and currently receiving treatment at Makkah hospitals have thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for his royal decrees ensuring them financial and other support. An Iranian pilgrim, Bioq
Salman seeks ‘urgent’ U.N. action on Al-Aqsa
An official source has said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia expressed complete disapproval and denounced Israel for its recent violations against the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which is considered to be Islam’s third holiest site. The source also added
King tells officials to provide best services for pilgrims
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said that King Salman’s directions stipulate that all services should be deployed to bring comfort to the guests of God. He said after an inspection tour that this country will deploy all potential to provide
Tech-savvy youth key to KSA’s growth
Educated and technology literate youth are vital for the economic growth of the country, according to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal at the opening
Scholars commend king’s just stance
The Council of Senior Scholars has praised the response of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to the crane accident at the Grand Mosque, describing his sympathy for the victim’s families and his determination to hold to account
Bahraini king in Jeddah for talks with Saudi king
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on a visit to discuss regional developments with Saudi’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz. King Hamad was received by King Salman at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah,
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