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
Saudia aims to have 200 aircraft by 2020
Saudi Arabian Airlines will have a total of 200 aircraft by the next five years, said Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, director general of the national flag carrier. In a statement issued on Monday, he also disclosed plans to increase Saudia’s
KAEC inks deal for health care center
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is building its first medical center. The International Hospitals Construction Company (IHCC) is undertaking the project. IHCC claims to hold global expertise in providing solutions for health, education sectors and versatile projects. It is an
Saudi April inflation flat at 2 percent
Saudi Arabia’s Central Department of Statistics said April consumer price data showed inflation was flat at its March level. It was the lowest since at least September 2012 when the current data series began. Prices of housing and utilities rose
Jeddah awaits 15,000 pilgrim over next few months
King Abdulaziz International Airport has predicted the arrival and departure of 15,000 flights carrying pilgrims over the next few months. The airport’s Hajj and Umrah Director Khalid Al-Harby said on Tuesday all flights with pilgrims will be directed to the
Many motorists unaware of Balad paid parking scheme
The pay-and-park system in downtown Balad has been taking many motorists, especially car drivers who cannot read or write English, by surprise. Vehicles being towed away from the parking area by the authorities is a regular scene. The Jeddah municipality
Civic poll on Dec. 12
Voting joy for Saudi women The third municipal election, which will see for the first time women participating as voters and candidates, will be held between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 12. The results will be out the
Citizen pays SR250,000 for the release of body from Jeddah hospital
A Saudi citizen has paid SR250,000 for the release of a body of a Sudanese woman who died at a private hospital in Jeddah, local media said. The local media claimed that the body has been held at the hospital
Alireza: We have impeccable reputation for quality service
MAN Truck & Bus announced an important milestone this year with the company celebrating 100 years of commercial vehicle manufacturing. In the Middle East, MAN Truck & Bus has built a leadership presence with operations across the GCC and Levant
Sheikh Waleed wins Media Personality of the Year award
Sheikh Waleed Al-Ibrahim, founder and chairman of the MBC Group, has won the prestigious Media Personality of the Year award for his efforts to promote and develop the Arab media industry over the past 25 years. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
NWC: Wait 3 days for a water truck
Those requesting water trucks by telephone would pay SR114 and wait for three days, a source at the National Water Company (NWC) in Jeddah was quoted as saying recently. According to the report in a local publication, the NWC said
Hundreds of Yemenis correct status
A total of 1,743 Yemenis have corrected their status since the announcement of the amnesty by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. Lt. Col. Ahmed Al-Luhaidan, spokesman of the Passport Department, who issued the statistics, said officials are
Three drug smugglers executed
Three convicted Yemeni drug traffickers were beheaded Wednesday, bringing to 83 the number of executions this year. The men — Eisa Ali Ahmed Hajri, Mohammed Ali Saifi and Majid Gasim Al-Ahdal — were convicted of trying to smuggle hashish into
Outstanding Saudi women honored
Saudi Arabia is proud of its women leaders and their immense contribution in various fields, Princess Reema bint Bander Al-Saud has said. “It gives me great pleasure to see women being recognized for their boundless achievements,” she added. Princess Reema,
Media curbs for judges to ensure impartiality
The Ministry of Justice has warned all judges and ministry officials from issuing media statements and engaging with journalists without first obtaining approval from the ministry. It added that both the ministry and the Supreme Judicial Council have appointed official
SCTA: Huge potential for tourism jobs
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has the potential to create a huge number of jobs for Saudis, the president of the body, Prince Sultan bin Salman, said Monday. “This view is based on a number of studies
1,100 Yemenis freed from Makkah detention center
The Makkah Detention Center released 1,100 detained Yemenis after ensuring that they met all the requirements of status correction, said Maj. Gen. Khalafullah Al-Tuwairgi, director of Makkah Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). “There are only 400 Yemenis left at the detention
OIC appeals for $32m Yemen aid
The Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has appealed to member-countries to raise $32 million as humanitarian aid for Yemenis who have been affected by the war. “I appeal to OIC member countries for donations to alleviate the suffering of
King Salman, Obama vow to strengthen Saudi-US ties
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and US President Barack Obama held talks on telephone on the upcoming Camp David summit. Obama emphasized his country’s commitment to defend the Kingdom’s security and stability. King Salman expressed his regret
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