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
New satellite to upgrade remote sensing capability
The International Conference on Remote Sensing concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), which sponsored the event, announced plans to launch a new satellite in cooperation with China which will upgrade its
Single and want to enter family mall? Hire 2-minute female ‘cousin’ for SR100!
Some young men are paying girls and women up to SR100 at weekends so that they can enter malls as their relatives, according to a report in a local publication recently. Nahala Khalid, who is often approached, said: “Usually guys
Saleh bin Humaid wins King Faisal Prize for Service to Islam
Eight distinguished scholars from various parts of the world, including a top Saudi scholar, won the prestigious King Faisal Prize in different categories on Tuesday. The glittering event was held under the patronage of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Makkah governor and
Saudi accuses Iran of sowing ‘sedition, unrest, chaos’
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday accused Iran of a nearly four-decade record of “sedition, unrest and chaos,” in a statement released on the Saudi Press Agency. “Since the Iranian revolution in 1979, Iran has established a record of spreading sedition, unrest
Paris stresses Saudi peace moves
The Saudi leadership’s peace initiatives were praised by Laurent Fabius, French minister of foreign affairs and international development, at a joint press conference with Adel Al-Jubeir, foreign minister, on Tuesday. Fabius said he had met with Custodian of the Two
Prince Faisal to open forum on aquaculture investment
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman will open the first Saudi Aquaculture Investment Forum in Yanbu on Jan. 28. According to Yanbu Gov. Musaad Yahya Al-Sulaim, the forum has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the
Jubeir: Syrian opposition should choose delegates
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday no one should dictate to the Syrian opposition who represents them at peace talks, as a proposed Jan. 25 meeting looked set to be delayed by differences over who will attend. The planned Geneva talks
Indian mission team interviews employers before attesting visas
To curb the exploitation of workers, the Indian mission here has taken the initiative of interviewing prospective employers and reviewing the status of their companies before attesting visas. In this connection a six-member delegation from Riyadh led by Indian Embassy
Ban on Indian chilis lifted
The Ministry of Agriculture has lifted the ban imposed on import of all types of chilis from India. The ministry banned the chilies on May 30, 2014 after high pesticide residues were detected in the commodity. The ministry’s decision came
Regional issues to figure high in Fabius talks
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday to hold talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and other senior government officials. “Around 10 senior French government officials will accompany the minister, who will
New prize for antiquities instituted
Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has launched a new set of awards to recognize those protecting the country’s antiquities. The Abdulrahman Al-Ansari Prize is being coordinated with King Saud University
New labor e-service to ensure justice
Minister of Labor Mufrij Al-Haqbani launched here on Monday an online legal labor consultation service to acquaint workers and employers with their rights and duties. Speaking on the occasion, Al-Haqbani said the new service, titled “Mustasharak Al-Ummali” (Your Labor Consultant),
New rules to tap ill-gotten wealth soon: Nazaha chief
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) will soon issue new rules and regulations to incriminate people who amass wealth through illegal means and also to protect the informers about corruption, its chairman Khaled Bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Muhaisen has said. He told
King holds talks with Pakistan PM, Army chief
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mohammed Nawaz Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and Middle East tensions. Sharif, who was accompanied by Pakistani army chief Raheel Sharif and
Kingdom to use ‘LIDAR’ for satellite imagery
The King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has filmed more than 10 million square km through its satellites during the year 2015, according to its president, Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud. The prince said this
Japanese anime creator holds workshops in Riyadh
The Japanese Embassy invited renowned anime creator Osamu Kobayashi to Riyadh under the Japan Foundation scheme – Performing Arts, Lecture and Demonstration Programs for Presentation of Japanese Arts and Culture. The embassy held a lecture and demonstration of contemporary Japanese
Lankan expats mark Sirisena’s 1 year in power
Sri Lanka embarked on a new chapter with fresh vision under the leadership of Maithripala Sirisena, the country’s president, who celebrated the first anniversary of his ascendance to the presidency, Ambassador Azmi Thassim said. Sri Lankan community members from all
KSA, China to strengthen strategic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first-ever visit to Saudi Arabia this week is to strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries, China’s ambassador Li Chengwen has said. “This is an inter-culture dialogue for peace and progress,” Li said during a press
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