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
200 mosques to be built in honor of martyrs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif has ordered the construction of 200 mosques in the name of martyrs in new housing projects all over the Kingdom. He issued the order to honor the 210 martyrs who died during the last 14
National Museum showcases glorious past
The National Museum in cooperation with the Pergamon Museum, Berlin, is hosting an exhibition on “Early Capitals of Islamic Culture” here at the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center. It will continue until May 3, showing the rich Islamic legacy. Jamal
It was great honor to be guest at Janadriyah, says German envoy
German Ambassador Boris Ruge thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for making Germany guest of honor at the Janadriyah festival which ended last Friday. “Being the guest of honor was a great honor for my country,” he
Riyadh confirms military aid halt to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia on Monday reaffirmed its support to the Lebanese people, despite confirming the suspension of a $3 billion military aid package to Lebanon. In a statement, made during a cabinet session chaired by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the
Syria opposition meets as ceasefire efforts intensify
Syria’s main opposition umbrella group was meeting in the Saudi capital on Monday as Washington and Moscow worked to secure a ceasefire. “There is a meeting,” Monzer Makhous, a spokesman for the High Negotiations Committee (HNC), told AFP in Riyadh.
New plan to prosecute agents of illegal maids
The Ministry of Labor and the Public Security have agreed on a new plan to prosecute offenders involved in the illicit trafficking of domestic workers which is against the Kingdom’s residency and work regulations. Citizens and residents are urged to
Shoura Council concerned by Saudis’ migration
The Shoura Council has expressed its concern over the increasing number of Saudis who move to neighboring countries on a temporary or permanent basis. “Nearly 5 percent of the local population moves and this is a cause of concern for
26 women terror suspects under trial in special court
As many as 26 women accused of terror activities are being tried by the Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh and no special privileges have been given to them, Mansoor Al-Qaffari, spokesman of the Ministry of Justice, has said. “The women
Bangladeshi couple, 2 others die in accident
Four Bangladeshi nationals were killed and two were seriously injured in a road accident when they were returning home in Al-Kharj after performing Umrah on Saturday. Among the injured was a five-year-old girl. Eyewitness on Sunday said a speeding truck
Bangla expats observe Mother Language Day
The Bangladeshi ambassador to the Kingdom has urged his countrymen to work hard to enhance their country’s image in the Kingdom and also to contribute toward the development of their nation. Mohammed Golam Moshi was addressing his countrymen to commemorate
PISR holds commendation ceremony
Pakistan International School in Riyadh (PISR) held its commendation ceremony recently, under the supervision of Principal Tahir Raza Abid, Vice Principal Naveed Ahmed Tabassum, SBW-I Wing Incharge Gohar Rafiq and SBW-II Wing Incharge Saddatullah Khan. Pakistan Ambassador Manzoor Ul Haq
Lebanon paying price for Hezbollah terror
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly backed here Saturday the Kingdom’s decision to halt its $3 billion military aid to Lebanon, and to conduct a comprehensive review of its relations with that country. The whopping Saudi security grants were meant
Record: Janadriyah festival draws 1.15 million visitors
A record 1.15 million people including expatriates visited the high-profile Janadriyah Heritage and Culture Festival which successfully ended Friday night. The 18-day long festival was inaugurated by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Feb. 3 with Germany
Al-Falih to open conference focusing on patients’ rights
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih will inaugurate the 1st Gulf Patient Rights Conference on Feb. 28 at King Faisal Conference Hall at the Riyadh InterContinental Hotel. The three-day conference will tackle a host of issues related to patient rights either from
Najran governor visits Thar region
Najran Gov. Prince Jalawi bin Abdul Aziz recently visited the Muhammudiyah and Thaj centers in Thar province in the Najran region and met with tribal leaders, dignitaries and citizens. He said his visit was in accordance with “the directive of
PNU develops 85 new programs for faculty
Princess Nora University (PNU) has prepared 85 training programs for the current academic year. In a statement, PNU said its faculty members, administrative staff and officials should take advantage of the programs. PNU is the largest university for women in
Saudi Embassy in Turkey accredits 13 visa offices
The Saudi Embassy in Turkey has accredited 13 offices to issue visas and provide services, with the aim of boosting trade ties between the two countries. The step has been taken to ease visa formalities for those who want to
Saudi woman terrorist killed in coalition raid
A Saudi woman member of the Daesh terrorist group has been killed in Syria, according to a posting Friday by a Syrian activist on Twitter. According to the post, Rima Al-Jareesh, known as a spokesperson and writer for the organization,
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