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
MERS infection, death rates slowing down, says Saudi govt
The rate of new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections and deaths have slowed down, the Ministry of Health announced on its official website. According to the ministry, only two deaths and two new infections were reported during the
Jeddah Metro to have unique architectural designs
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal is set to approve designs for the new public transportation project which have been completed by the transportation committee in Jeddah, as announced by Jeddah Mayor Hani Aburas. The designs feature artistic touches which contribute
Senior scholars defend KSA’s Islamic laws
The Council of Senior Scholars has defended the Kingdom’s judiciary, saying it is based on Islamic law and guarantees the rights of all people. Sheikh Fahad bin Saad Al-Majed, secretary general of the council, said that Saudi Arabia is the
Young Saudis graduate from hospitality training program
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and ACCOR Group celebrated the graduation of the first batch of 11 Saudi youths who passed a training program which encourages them to join the hospitality and tourism sectors. Nasir Al-Nashmi, director
Iran deal risks nuclear proliferation, Prince Turki warns
Any terms that world powers grant Iran under a nuclear deal will be sought by Saudi Arabia and other countries, risking wider proliferation of atomic technology, Prince Turki Al-Faisal warned on Monday in a BBC interview. “I’ve always said whatever
Health Ministry takes steps to curb hospital overcrowding
The Health Ministry ordered on Monday a host of quick measures to curb overcrowding in health centers, and offer better services to patients all over the Kingdom. These measures include extending regular working hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Security fears: US shuts diplomatic missions
Operations at the US Embassy in Riyadh and its consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran have been halted in the wake of “heightened security concerns,” it was announced on Sunday. According to Stewart Wight, a spokesman of the embassy, “all consular
Raids net hundreds of illegals
Hundreds of residency and labor law violators have been arrested during the raids launched by the Interior and Labor Ministries. “We have made preparations to conduct an intensive crackdown on illegal foreigners in the Kingdom’s different regions and we have
Protection sought for heritage sites in Makkah and Madinah
There should be further measures taken to punish those who destroy the country’s archaeological sites in Makkah and Madinah, a top Saudi official said recently. Abdul Aziz Kaki, winner of the King Faisal International Prize for Islamic Studies, said there
Indian national arrested for blasphemous Facebook post
The arrest of an Indian national in Jeddah, for allegedly posting a blasphemous image of the Kaaba on his Facebook page, has seen experts warn that such content violates the country’s cyber laws and can mean jail time and heavy
21-month slump in deposits, reserves
The government’s reserves and deposits with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) dropped at the end of January to SR1.39 trillion, the lowest level in 21 months. This was a 2 percent change on a monthly basis compared to December, and
Interior Ministry launches major anti-terror exercise
The Saudi government plans to hold a major exercise to sharpen the readiness of its internal security forces in the face of increased terror attacks and the smuggling of drugs and other contraband into the country. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed
Housewives in KSA reject good-looking domestics
One of the conditions that a Saudi woman insists on when recruiting and hiring a housemaid is that the maid not be attractive. “There is every chance that a pretty maid will be turned down by a Saudi woman while
Coronavirus toll hits 385 in Saudi Arabia with two new deaths
Two people have died from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, pushing the total number of deaths from the virus in the Kingdom to 385. Another two people have been infected with the virus and two others have recovered from
King Salman holds talks with Qatar’s emir in Riyadh
King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia held talks on Tuesday with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in Riyadh. The visit came after Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed and Kuwait emir Sheikh Sabah
Disabled Saudi students to get training in US
The King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR) signed a deal on Sunday with an American university to provide special training for disabled Saudi students, including high school graduates. This was disclosed by Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of KSCDR,
New model neighborhood centers under way
Twenty new model neighborhood centers will be established in Jeddah to help promote social relations among residents. The Council of the Association of Neighborhood Centers in Jeddah announced this project that aims to strengthen ties between neighbors and provide them
Indian ships blamed for Jeddah vermin attack
There is more than one story behind the recent vermin plague that is ailing Jeddah nowadays, but many are pointing to Indian vessels and ships docked at the city’s port as the main culprits. One of the reasons behind this
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