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: Riyadh
King Salman: Allah granted KSA the honor of serving pilgrims
:: King Salman on Tuesday thanked Almighty Allah for granting Saudi Arabia the honor of serving pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques and the holy sites. Addressing a Cabinet session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, he said since
Saudi Arabia leads diplomatic efforts to solve key Middle East issues before UN General Assembly
:: Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations, have given a new dimension to their diplomacy in New York, and intensified efforts ahead of the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting to solve key regional issues that have been hampering peace
Trump denies warning Saudi Arabia over military action against Qatar
:: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied warning Saudi Arabia on taking military action against Qatar. It’s been more than 100 days since the Arab quartet’s boycott against Qatar, accusing Doha of supporting and funding terrorist groups. Trump predicted
US military official: Iran continues to arm Houthi militias
:: A senior US military official revealed the Iranian violations of international resolutions, which prohibit the arming of the Houthi militia in Yemen. Commander of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Gulf, Vice Adm. Kevin M. Donegan, said in
Saudi Crown Prince, British Defense Minister sign military agreement
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Defense Minist Mohammed bin Salman has met in Jeddah with British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon where a military and security deal was signed. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two
King Salman orders additional $15 million for Rohingyas
:: King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud ordered an additional $15 million for the Rohingya Muslims on Tuesday during a cabinet meeting that condemned the terrorist massacres. The cabinet meeting discussed the brutal attacks and genocide committed against the Rohingya Muslims
Saudi Shoura studying plan to merge religious police into Islamic Ministry
:: The Shoura Council is currently studying a major proposal to merge the religious police, officially known as the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, into the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. The plan is widely seen
Saudi forces carry out operations near Yemen border, killing 70 Houthis
:: Military operations carried out by Saudi forces succeeded in supporting coalition aircrafts against Houthi militias and the guards of Yemen’s former leader Ali Abdullah Saleh off the border in the past day. News Agency was able to confirm that
Saudi minister praises Barzani’s ‘wisdom’ amid tensions over Kurdish referendum
:: Saudi Minister of State for Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan on Tuesday praised Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani’s “wisdom” in accepting international mediation between Erbil and Baghdad. Tensions between both sides have recently erupted in the wake of an upcoming referendum
Saudi ‘Roads of Arabia’ exhibition a big hit in Seoul
:: This year’s stop for the “Roads of Arabia” exhibition of Saudi archaeological treasures at the National Museum in Seoul drew a good turnout of visitors. The “Roads of Arabia” exhibition that lasted for three months and concluded recently in
Saudi Arabia announces closure of third Sukuk offering
:: The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that it had closed the third domestic Sukuk issuance under the Saudi government SAR-denominated Sukuk Program. In the a statement released to the Saudi Press Agency, the finance minister said he subscription
True development success can come about when human resources are used to the fullest, Saudi Shoura member Al-Helaissi says
:: International experts on women’s rights from the Arab region and the West called on decision-makers from the Global South and the Global North to increase their efforts toward addressing barriers and challenges impeding the realization of women’s rights and
Saudi Arabia trains 1st women air traffic controllers
:: Saudi women will be trained to work as air traffic controllers, the Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) has announced. SANS said it was offering theoretical and practical training to 80 women per year to prepare them for work in
Saudi FM Jubeir in New York: Solution to Qatar crisis is in Doha’s hands
:: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said that the solution to the dispute with Qatar is in Doha’s hands. Jubeir made the announcement after his meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The meeting was held on the
Saudi-backed fund invests in Slack
:: Software startup Slack Technologies raised $250 million from SoftBank Group and other investors in a funding round that boosted the company’s valuation to $5.1 billion. The latest fundraising, led by SoftBank through its giant Vision Fund and joined by
Saudi Arabia still examining options for nuclear power plants
:: Saudi Arabia said on Monday it was still undertaking feasibility studies before deciding how and where to build its first nuclear power stations. Industry sources said last week that Saudi Arabia was expected to launch a tendering process for
Small and medium enterprises: Pulse of the Saudi economy
:: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in any economy, generating jobs, and contributing to growth. Saudi Arabia has long realized the importance of providing a nurturing environment to these entities, outlining clear objectives in its Vision
Heads of OIC states among world leaders flocking to New York for UNGA
:: World leaders, including heads of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on Sunday began arriving in New York to attend the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The sessions are scheduled to begin on
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