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
King chairs meeting of Fahd charity board
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday the first trustee meeting of the King Fahd Charity Foundation. Addressing the meeting, the country’s leader paid tribute to the late King Fahd, describing
Prince Khaled reviews projects in Al-Muwayh
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal visited Al-Muwayh on behalf of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman to follow up on projects in the province. “On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and in accordance
Workshops promotes attractive work environment for women
The Ministry of Labor will organize a series of workshops “Towards an attractive work environment for women” in the major cities of Riyadh, Jeddah and in the Eastern Province. The assistant undersecretary for inspection, development and work environment, Dr. Mohammed
‘No water interruptions this summer’
Water and Electricity Minister Abdullah Al-Hussayen has promised there would be no water interruptions this coming summer, except in exceptional circumstances. Al-Hussayen, who was speaking Tuesday at the Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification in Riyadh, said there was sufficient supply
KSA’s arms industry going great guns
The Kingdom, represented by the Ministry of Defense and the General Organization for Military Industries, is making waves in the arms industry in terms of military ammunition and armor, and in the development of drones for military and security uses,
Philippines foils Iran plot to hijack Saudi plane
Philippine authorities have foiled a bid to hijack a Saudi Arabian Airlines plane at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport. According to a Manila-based newspaper, the authorities thwarted the plan and seized secret documents that confirm the plot. The paper said
Final tests of Riyadh Metro train underway
The first phase of the Riyadh Metro project has been completed, with final tests taking place of the train for the multibillion-riyal public transport system, according to the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh. The train is undergoing tests
Kingdom, Nigeria committed to oil market stability
Saudi and Nigerian leaders on Tuesday supported efforts to stabilize the oil market. A consensus to freeze oil production to stabilize crude oil prices was one among several key bilateral and regional issues that were discussed during the talks between
Grand Mufti: Islamic law secures nation
The application of Islamic law has ensured the safety and security of the Kingdom, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh said Tuesday. Al-Asheikh made the comments at a symposium on “Comprehensive Security — Partnership and Integration” at King Saud University.
Saudi Arabia on track to produce helicopters
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, signed on Tuesday an agreement with Taqnia Aeronautics to jointly explore helicopter production opportunities in Saudi Arabia, according to a press statement. The new agreement outlines the investment, technology and skills needed to establish production
Labor Ministry pays SR4m in compensation
The Ministry of Labor collected SR4 million from the defaulting recruiting agents to pay aggrieved citizens and residents in the Kingdom. Khalid Abalkhail, the ministry’s media spokesman, said that during the past 12 months, some 1,500 complaints from citizens and
18.5% TVTC grads working in defense sector
A partnership between the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) is on track in the areas of training and employment and, according to a source, about 18.5 percent of its graduates are working in the
Saudi, UAE warn against travel to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday warned its nationals against travel to Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates banned its citizens from traveling to the Arab country. The Saudi foreign ministry issued a statement calling on “all citizens not to travel to
KACST spent SR1.4bn on biotechnology research
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has spent SR 1.4 billion on health biotechnology research projects under The National Science, Technology and Innovation Plan (NSTIP), said its President Prince Dr. Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud on Tuesday.
Lebanon govt’s hostile attitude led to aid cut
North Thunder bolsters military links among 20 Muslim states Saudi Arabia was cutting aid to Lebanon’s army and its internal security forces because of the regime’s increasingly hostile stance toward the Kingdom and other Arab states in the region, which
New Saudi-made plane ’to take off next year’
A new military transport aircraft manufactured locally will be tested next year after 18 months of development and design. This is according to Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammad, president of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. The AN-132
Saudi envoy urges Lebanon to retain its ‘Arabness’
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Lebanon urged Beirut on Tuesday to hold on its “Arabness” after Riyadh cut $4 billion in military aid to the Mediterranean country. The ambassador Ali Awad Assiri, who was receiving several delegations in the capital Beirut,
King Salman Center provides housing units to Yemenis
The King Salman Center for Humanitarian Relief and Works (KSCHRW) has signed a contract for the construction of 300 housing units for displaced Yemeni refugees in Djibouti. “The project aims to alleviate the suffering of displaced Yemeni people in Djibouti.
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