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
Shoura says no to foreign universities in Kingdom
The Shoura Council has rejected the proposal of council member Saeed Al-Sheikh to permit foreign universities to open branches in the Kingdom due to concerns over breaching Saudi cultural traditions and gender segregation. The decision was also based on the
Clear insurance dues within 15 days, firms told
Insurance companies must pay vehicle owners their dues after accidents within 15 days, said the Consumer Protection Association on Wednesday. “They may extend the period to another 15 days after informing the client,” the association tweeted. “In total, the payment
Seven senior Saudi health officials face the axe
Seven senior officials of the Saudi Health Ministry are expected to be sacked prior to investigations on corruption charges, Al-Watan Arabic daily reported on Tuesday quoting ministry’s sources. They said the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) has made
Royal step to boost KSA health
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will open a number of new National Guard medical projects, including a 552-bed specialist children’s hospital, during a ceremony at King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Riyadh on Thursday. National Guard Minister
Kaaba to be washed only once a year
The ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba will be conducted only once a year and will be performed during the first Hijri month of Muharram, said Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques. He
US scholarship students hail deputy crown prince
Male and female students studying on scholarship in a number of US universities have expressed their thanks and appreciation to Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and defense minister, for according a warm welcome to them at
Make Makkah beautiful city, says governor
Makkah deserves to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world because of its status in Islam, according to Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal. Prince Khaled was speaking at a briefing session held by the Al-Balad Al-Ameen Development
Seven million Umrah pilgrims expected in KSA in next 2 months
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah is bracing itself to receive around 20,000 flights carrying more than 7 million Umrah pilgrims from all over the world from today until the end of Ramadan. From the start of the current
Consulate helps 25,000 Yemeni illegals
The Yemeni Consulate in Jeddah has issued 25,000 documents to help correct the status of its nationals in the Kingdom. It has set up 16 committees and allocated 150 employees to help Yemenis sort out their documentation, in line with
Foreign schools required to teach Saudi history
American and other foreign schools are required to teach Arabic, Islamic civilization, and Saudi history and geography, according to conditions set by the Foreign and Private Education Department at the Education Ministry. “International schools should also follow regulations set by
Suspected cop killer arrested
A suspect has been arrested for his alleged involvement in shooting at a police patrol, killing a policeman and causing a fire in the vehicle in Riyadh over a week ago. Officer Majid Ayed Al-Ghamdi was in the vehicle that
2,745 restaurants shut for health violation
Samples of food items and drinks taken from more than 2,000 restaurants in Jeddah were found to be contaminated with 11 types of harmful bacteria, a municipal source has said. The shocking results of food samples, which were tested at
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
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
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