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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Freedom of expression guaranteed
The government guarantees freedom of expression and opposes discrimination, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Wednesday. “There is no difference between citizens or regions. All citizens are equal in rights and duties,” the king said while
Saudi envoy says ‘guaranteed’ Iran won’t be invited for Yemen talks
Saudi envoy to the United Nations Abdullah al-Mualami said on Wednesday he can “guarantee” that Iran will not be invited for the U.N. talks between warring Yemeni parties in Geneva on May 28. Mualami told reports in New York that
Saudi convicted of kidnapping and raping minor girls executed
A Saudi man convicted of kidnapping seven minor girls and sexually harassing them after threatening to kill them was executed in Al-Kharj, Riyadh Province, on Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency.
Iran’s imperialism being curbed, says Prince Turki
Pakistani Parliament’s decision disappointing Iran will not be allowed to continue its interference in Arab affairs, said Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the former Saudi ambassador to the US and UK. In his keynote address, which was read out by Prince
Saudi students win 8 medals at world event
Saudi Arabia achieved yet another accolade in scientific research at the Inter International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF-2015) in Pittsburgh, US. As many as 1,700 students from 75 countries around the world took part in the event. The KSA team
Body of Morrocan pilot found in Yemen
A Moroccan pilot missing since his plane crashed during a mission over Yemen has been found dead and his body returned home on Tuesday, Saudi official media reported. First Lieutenant Yassine Bahti, 26, is the first airman to die since
Yemeni dialogue conference signs treaty on crisis
A Yemeni dialogue conference being held in Riyadh signed an agreement on Tuesday, the third and last day of the meeting. A spectrum of Yemeni political parties participating in the conference, excluding Houthis and former President Ali Abdullah Saleh –
King emphasizes GCC-US pledge to defend region
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has thanked US President Barack Obama and leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for committing to the region’s defense and security at their meeting in Camp David last week. King
King’s unity appeal stressed
The Cabinet congratulated on Monday Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman for receiving the First Class Merit Award from the Arab Parliament in Riyadh on Sunday. The king received the award for his courage and service toward resolving regional
Egypt, Yemen are top recipients of Saudi aid
Saudi Arabia has given Arab nations SR85 billion ($22.7 billion) in direct aid over 40 months, local media reported, quoting a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Egypt captured the biggest portion at SR24.4 billion ($6.5 billion), with
Six planeloads of aid reached Yemen during cease-fire
The last two of six planes carrying UNHCR aid have reached Yemen, the Riyadh office of the UNHCR announced here Monday. “The needed aid supplies landed safely in Yemen on Monday, boosting relief stocks in the war-ravaged country, on the
KSA-Kazakhstan air link soon
There will be direct air services between the Kingdom and Kazakhstan “very soon.” This was announced at the Kazakh-Saudi Arabian business forum held in Astana, capital of the Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan, sources at Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC)
Prince Alwaleed meets Twitter’s CEO in Seattle
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), met with Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, at the Fairmont Hotel in Seattle, Washington. During the meeting, Costolo thanked the Prince for giving him the opportunity to meet with him.
Saudi April inflation flat at 2 percent
Saudi Arabia’s Central Department of Statistics said April consumer price data showed inflation was flat at its March level. It was the lowest since at least September 2012 when the current data series began. Prices of housing and utilities rose
Tourism’s job potentials highlighted
Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) President Prince Sultan bin Salman believes that the tourism sector is capable of turning the unemployment equation in the Kingdom upside down by creating a large number of job opportunities. “These expectations are
Arab Parliament honors King Salman
Services toward resolving regional issues acknowledged Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received the First Class Merit Award from the Arab Parliament in Riyadh on Sunday. He was awarded for his courage and service toward resolving regional Arab
Civic poll on Dec. 12
Voting joy for Saudi women The third municipal election, which will see for the first time women participating as voters and candidates, will be held between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 12. The results will be out the
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah honored
Former Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, known for his expertise in separating conjoined twins, was honored with a certificate by Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih in Riyadh recently. The honor was bestowed on Al-Rabeeah at the 18th Graduation Ceremony held to
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