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: Riyadh
Saudi Arabia to allow international companies to install solar cells for power subscribers
:: The Kingdom will next Sunday begin receiving applications to install solar cells, with the Saudi Electricity and Co-Generation Regulatory Authority allowing international companies to register for the project’s auction. The initiative for using the new technology falls into “The
Council of Senior Scholars: Saudis aware of the bad intentions of terrorist groups
:: The General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars noted two security achievements: Thwarting a terrorist plan to attack two departments affiliated with the Ministry of Defense in Riyadh, and discovering and disbanding cells that had seditious intentions. The
Efforts for female-only staff in Saudi women’s wear shops welcomed
:: The Ministry of Labor and Social Development said that the plan to implement third phase of its decision on feminizing and nationalizing shops selling women’s accessories at indoor malls, outdoor shopping centers and independent stores will start Oct. 21;
KSRelief signs contracts to treat 650 wounded Yemenis, rehabilitate 40 children conscripted by Houthis
:: The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief) signed contracts on Wednesday with several hospitals in Yemen to treat 650 victims of the current crisis in the country. Ahmed bin Ali Bayez, KSRelief supervisor for operations and
Saudi Shoura appreciates leadership’s support for Armed Forces
:: The Shoura Council on Wednesday thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their support to the Armed Forces in maintaining the security of Saudi Arabia and its citizens. In their 51st ordinary session, Shoura members expressed
UNWTO to honor Prince Sultan for innovative tourism initiatives in Saudi Arabia
:: President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) Prince Sultan bin Salman will lead the Saudi delegation at the 106th session of the Executive Council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in China. The UNWTO
Saudi Passport Department: Yemenis with visitor IDs to get iqamas from Oct. 5
:: The General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has announced that, acting on the instructions of Minister of the Interior Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, and starting from Oct. 5, regular residency permits (iqama) will be offered
OIC countries pledge to achieve progress in science, technology
:: Leaders and heads of delegations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries have pledged to achieve progress in science and technology. At the conclusion of the 1st Islamic Summit on Science and Technology in Astana, Kazakhstan on
Saudi Arabia, Japan hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties
:: Saudi Arabia and Japan held comprehensive talks in Jeddah on Monday on a range of issues including politics, trade, and ways to strengthen cooperation to implement the Saudi-Japanese Vision 2030. The talks between King Salman and Taro Kono, Japanese
Saudi Shoura Council calls to hire specialized women to issue fatwas
:: During its 49th ordinary session, the Shoura Council called on the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta to open independent sections for women. This ordinary session was held on Monday under the chairmanship of the president of the
King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah to practice nuclear medicine
:: King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah has received permission to practice nuclear medicine and has also launched an electronic pharmacy project. An official from the Ministry of Health said that the Diagnostic Radiology Department at the hospital has received a
Summer festival showcasing 250 different activities in KSA’s Eastern Province
:: Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif will patronize the 15-day 38th Summer Festival which will showcase 250 activities at King Abdullah Park in Dammam. The activities are geared toward families, children and the youth in a manner different
King Salman speaks with President Donald Trump
:: On Wednesday King Salman bin Abdulaziz had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. During the call, the King and President Trump reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries and developments in the region and the world.
Saudi app makes waves worldwide
:: Fizzing with boyish exuberance, Saudi programmer Zainalabdin Tawfiq could be mistaken for a college freshman, but the popularity of his “honesty” app has shone a spotlight on the kingdom’s nascent tech scene. Tawfiq catapulted to fame when he took
Saudi teen promotes passion for cycling outdoors
:: Nadima Abulaynain, 18, is setting the scene for women who are keen to cycle the streets of Jeddah. “I’ve liked riding a bicycle since I was a child,” the high school student told Arab News. “Why not spread interest
Kuwait emir announces state visit to Washington, talks with Trump
:: Kuwait’s ruler will travel to Washington on Friday and hold talks with US President Donald Trump, the state news agency KUNA announced on Thursday. Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah will meet Trump on Sept. 7, according to the KUNA
Royal Saudi Navy Chief: Bab al-Mandeb and Red Sea security paramount
:: The commander of the Saudi Royal Navy stressed the importance of maritime security in the southern Red Sea, strait of Bab al-Mandab and the Gulf of Aden. Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Sultan al-Sultan commended the role and efforts exerted
How the new Silk Road could lead directly to Riyadh
By : Dr. Naser Al-Tamimi :: The visit to Saudi Arabia this week by Zhang Gaoli, the first-ranked Vice Premier of China, suggests that ties between Riyadh and Beijing are likely to develop to higher levels. “My visit this time
Loading ...
You must be logged in to post a comment.