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 »
Tag Archives: Jeddah
Heavy Sandstorm in Jeddah
Dust carried by heavy wind gusts on Saturday swept Jeddah and surrounding areas. Strong southerly winds blew at the speed of 50-60 kmph reducing visibility for most of the day. Heavy winds continued into the night. Low visibility slowed down
Citizen demands SR500,000 from customs for ‘lost’ carpets
A citizen is demanding compensation from Jeddah Islamic Port customs for allegedly losing luxury carpets valued at SR500,000. Abdulrazak Saeed Al-Mowlad said he discovered some of the carpets he bought were missing after they were delivered to a warehouse he
KSA celebrates World Civil Defense Day
The Kingdom celebrated World Civil Defense Day under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior and chairman of the Civil Defense Council, on Tuesday. All the departments and divisions of the Civil Defense
Saudi student shines at innovation contest
Saudi student Sara Ali Saeed brought honor to the country by receiving a recognition certificate from the University of Sharjah and a plaque from the Saudi cultural attaché in the UAE for her creative innovation. Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Dossari,
Residents prefer mobile access to govt services
Citizens and expat residents welcome the Absher system for smartphones and expressed their gratitude to the Ministry of Interior for creating innovative and developing smart interactive services that cater to the needs of smart phone users. Mohammed Salah, resident of
Saudi national creative project launched
The Saudi National Creative Initiative (SNCI) will this week launch a series of seminars and workshops across 12 sectors in Jeddah, Riyadh and Alkhobar as part of a strategy to develop a knowledge economy. There will be 114 workshops, 38
Video of murder leaves soldier’s son shattered
The eight-year-old son of a Special Emergency Forces soldier who was murdered in Qassim some days ago is psychologically shattered after watching a video clip of the ghastly incident. Seargent Badar Hamdi Sarikh Al-Rashidi was called to a remote area,
Saudia flies high with Dreamliner
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is planning to deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets on international routes such as Dubai, Istanbul, Paris, Manchester and Casablanca, a top official told Arab News on Saturday. Abdulrahman Al-Fahad, vice president, public relations at
GACA implements new project for security and protection of airports
The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) is in the process of implementing a new project for the security and protection of airports in Saudi Arabia. An informed source who preferred anonymity told a local newspaper that the “National integrated
Absence of Gulf tourists could hurt Lebanese tourist industry
It appears that the recession the Lebanese have experienced over the last two decades will resurface as Gulf states are warning their citizens not to travel to Lebanon. Lebanese Tourism Minister Michel Pharaon admitted that the absence of Gulf and
Imams laud fingerprint drive
The imams of various mosques in the Kingdom have praised the “Imprint Homeland” fingerprint drive against extremism which started in Makkah region earlier this month. The Imams and preachers also stressed on national youth campaigns against extremism, saying that the
Housemaid recruitment scam bared in Vietnam
The Saudi Embassy in Vietnam uncovered a scam involving citizens who recruited housemaids in that country and sent them to work in the Kingdom at exorbitant prices. “A number of Saudi brokers recruited domestic workers for a maximum SR2,000 each
Binladin workers’ salary issue resolved
The Ministry of Labor has reached an agreement to resolve the problem of Saudi Binladin Group employees who have been protesting against salary delays. The decision was taken at a meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Labor (MoL), Binladin
Ministry eases work schedule for women
The Ministry of Labor banned women from going to their work in factories before six in the morning and leaving after seven in the evening. These times came as a modification to the resolution of the Council of Ministers which
Six schools in Jeddah hit by fires in 24-hour period
Civil Defense authorities in Jeddah reported up to six fires at schools within a 24-hour period, raising questions and concerns about safety standards at schools. However, the Department of Education in Jeddah said the limited nature of the fires, lack
Film fest opens in Jeddah with Japanese movie
The 9th annual Asian Film Festival, organized by the Asian Consuls-General Club (ACGC), kicked off with the Japanese film “Always Sunset on Third Street” at the residence of Matahiro Yamaguchi, consul general of Japan, in Jeddah on Thursday. The film
JCCI cheers up children suffering from cancer
Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) launched a campaign under the theme, “Put a smile,” for children suffering from cancer, at Princess Norah bint Abdulrahman Oncology Center, National Guard Hospital, and King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Jeddah on
Makkah hotels see 40% decline due to drop in pilgrims, visitors
Occupancy rates at hotels and furnished apartments in Makkah are no more than 60 percent in the central area around the Grand Mosque, and between 15 percent and 30 percent in other areas due to a sharp drop in the
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