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
10-year passport for Saudis
The Shoura Council has approved a proposal to extend passport validity to 10 years from the current five-year period for citizens aged above 20 years. It also approved the amendment on passport fees to be fixed at SR60 for the
Palestine major concern for KSA
The Cabinet on Monday stressed that the cause of the Palestinians remained a major concern of the Kingdom and called on the Security Council to set up an international protection system in the occupied territory, including Al-Quds. On the local
MoL sets new system to monitor Saudization
Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani said his ministry will not allow the misuse of its rules and regulations, especially in the Saudization process, and ensure that more Saudis get employment. Addressing a forum of the private sector and business women at
MoE committed to fight deviant ideas
Ahmad Al-Issa, the minister of education, stressed that the ministry would continue to correct misconceptions and deviant ideas through a number of programs, including “fatin” which is now active across all educational institutions. The minister, who was speaking to reporters
Crown prince hails security forces for fighting terror
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, has commended the courage and alertness of security forces in monitoring and dismantling terrorist organizations in the Kingdom. “Despite the threats of terrorist cells or organizations, Saudi Arabia remains
Kingdom alive to Zika virus threat
Saudi Aabia has been taking preventive measures against the Zika virus, which is fast becoming a global concern. Zika is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and Tanzania. Its outbreaks have been
KSA, Turkey throw their weight behind Syrian opposition
The Syria policy of Turkey and Saudi Arabia is based on a shared perspective, said Turkish Premier Ahmet Davutoglu at a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir on Sunday. It followed his talks with Custodian of the Two
Saudi, Turkey back Syrian opposition irrespective of talks
Saudi Arabia’s and Turkey’s foreign ministers said on Sunday that their countries backed Syria’s opposition whether they continued with the Geneva peace talks or opted to discontinue negotiation in a press conference. Saudi Foreign Minister Aden al-Jubeir said the Syrian
Al-Falih opens GCC Cancer Awareness Campaign
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih launched on Sunday the GCC Cancer Awareness Campaign in all GCC countries to mark World Cancer Day which falls on Feb. 4. The launch occurred in the presence of Director General of the Executive Bureau of
Kingdom distributes winter clothes to displaced Syrian families
The Saudi National Campaign to Support Brothers in Syria stepped up support for displaced Syrian families in the wake of the ongoing cold spell in the Middle East, providing warm clothing and heating supplies in a bid to offer them
HRW commends rights reforms under King Salman
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has commended reforms undertaken by Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in the areas of women’s and workers’ rights since his coming to power last year. According to
Lecturer accused of blasphemy
An Arabic lecturer at the Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University has been suspended and an investigation ordered after he was found to have allegedly recorded and circulated blasphemous messages on social media. Audio clips with messages purportedly recorded by
Injuries ‘our badge of honor’
National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has paid a visit to the injured troops at the King Abdulaziz Medical City and conveyed the greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to Corporal Walid bin Hamad Al-Otaibi,
100 tons of firewood seized
The Directorate General of Agricultural Affairs in Riyadh seized more than 100 tons of firewood and coal on sale in violation of an existing ban. The seized items were sold at a public auction in Al-Nour District near Exit 18
Forum discusses strategy to boost seafood production
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman inaugurated the first Saudi Aquaculture Investment Forum in Yanbu on Wednesday in the presence of Agriculture Minister Abdul Rahman Al-Fadli. Al-Fadli welcomed the prince and thanked him for supporting and attending the forum, which
Riyadh faces subzero temperature
The cold weather which resumed in the capital this week after a long spell of relatively warm weather will continue next week with cloudy skies and light rain. The General Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) has forecast sandstorms whipped
Deputy crown prince discusses defense cooperation with visiting officials
Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, has met with US Central Command Chief as well as with defense ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei at his office in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the
RCCI launches new identity, outlines business initiatives
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) launched its new identity here on Wednesday. The new identity reflects the new mission, vision and value of RCCI adapted to match the ambitious plans being developed in the country for comprehensive transformation
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