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 »
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Saudi Arabia, Belarus agree to exchange judiciary experiences
:: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Belarus have recently signed a deal to exchange information and experiences on judiciary issues. Mansour Al-Qufari, Saudi ministry undersecretary for International Cooperation and Legislation, and Sergei Zadiranand, first deputy justice
Rumors about grand mufti’s health denied
:: The General Secretariat of the Senior Scholars’ Council has refuted false rumors being circulated about the health condition of Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh. “The grand mufti is keeping fine and is now receiving visitors in his meeting hall,”
UNESCO forum concludes with an eye on sustainable development
:: The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK) on Thursday recognized the Water Youth Network with its first place International NGO (non-government organizations) Award and a $30,000 fund on the concluding day of the seventh UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural
IDB, ITC agree to work together on joint projects
:: Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Trade Center (ITC) have agreed to work together to implement joint projects and strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in member countries. This was announced during ITC Executive
‘Roads of Arabia’ exhibition makes its way to Korean peninsula
:: The next stop for the “Roads of Arabia” exhibition of Saudi archaeological masterpieces is South Korea, where it will open on Monday highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom. Pyung oh-Kwon, the South Korean ambassador in Riyadh, met
Qatar National Bank to seek Saudi investment banking license
:: Qatar National Bank (QNB), the Middle East’s biggest bank by assets, said on Thursday it planned to apply for an investment-banking license in Saudi Arabia, where low oil prices are expected to encourage more asset sales and debt raising.
Naif Arab University concludes seminar on combating money laundering, financing terrorism
:: The Training College at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) recently concluded a seminar on combating money laundering and financing terrorism, at the university’s headquarters in Riyadh. Jamaan Rashid ben Ragosh, president of the NAUSS, and the director
Saudi finance minister says likely to tap foreign, local bond markets again
:: The Saudi Arabian government is likely to tap the international and domestic bond markets again this year, depending on demand for its debt and the pricing it can obtain, finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said on Tuesday. He told an
Saudi Arabia, Germany agree to set up $200m fund for women empowerment
:: German Chancellor Angela Merkel invited King Salman to attend the G20 summit in Germany after holding wide-ranging consultations on the agenda of the summit in Jeddah on Sunday. Chancellor Merkel also renewed invitation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif,
MoJ launches electronic service to allow objections against notary errors
The Justice Ministry launched a new electronic service to enable clients to submit an electronic objection against the public notaries’ errors. The ministry also announced a mechanism for compensation via its website www.moj.gov.sa. The ministry receives objections against all acts
Kingdom, Germany to sign several agreements to strengthen ties
Saudi Arabia and Germany will sign several agreements during the visit of Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will arrive in Jeddah on Sunday, German Ambassador Dieter W. Haller said on Saturday. “Merkel will hold wide-ranging talks with high-ranking Saudi officials, including
UN World Tourism Organization to honor Prince Sultan
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said it will honor Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, for his support of global tourism and the UNWTO’s efforts, as well as his creative ideas
Saudi gets death sentence for attempted murder of security personnel
The Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh on Sunday issued a preliminary death sentence against a citizen who was convicted of shooting at Al-Awamiyah police in order to kill security personnel. The court confirmed that the judge presiding over the case
4,000 Saudi doctors to be trained annually under NTP 2020
Some 4,000 Saudi doctors will be trained annually in accordance with the latest medical advances, as part of a new program by the Health Ministry under the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020. The program will develop the skills of health
GCC achievements despite challenges highlighted
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif expressed the pride of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with the GCC’s outstanding achievements despite political, security, military and economic challenges, and an unprecedented rise in violence and terrorism. He said the GCC —
Kingdom, Djibouti agree to boost defense cooperation
Saudi Arabia and Djibouti have signed an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation, enhance security and monitor military meddling in the region. Djibouti’s Defense Minister Ali Hasan Bahdon held talks at a reception hosted by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi govt says making faster than expected progress in cutting costs
Saudi Arabia’s government is making faster than expected progress in cutting costs and that is the main reason for a stronger budget position so far this year than originally projected, a top official said on Thursday. Last week, King Salman
Majed Al-Hokair appointed honorary consul general of Denmark
Saudi businessman and entrepreneur Majed Abdhulmohsen Al-Hokair, vice chairman of Al-Hokair Group, has been appointed Denmark’s honorary consul general in Jeddah by Danish Queen Margrethe II. The announcement was made by Denmark’s Ambassador Ole Frijs-Madsen on the occasion of his
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