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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Saudi Arabia spends almost a billion dollars in aid to Yemen
:: At a wind-swept camp for those displaced by Yemen’s war, a young Yemeni woman named Leemi, who supports her child and eight others, gratefully accepted aid from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia says it has spent nearly a billion dollars
Saudi Cabinet welcomes positive response of Yemeni parties to coalition call
:: The Saudi Cabinet has welcomed the response and commitment voiced by the Yemeni parties in Aden to a call by the Saudi-led Arab Coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen for restraint and peace. Chaired by King Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace
Prince Khaled announces SR14.6bn projects in Taif, Moya and Misan
:: Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has unveiled projects in Taif, Moya and Misan Provinces, with an estimated cost of more than SR14.6 billion ($3.9 million). Addressing the local councils of Taif, Moya and Misan provinces, Prince Khaled thanked King
Six members of a single family died in a car crash in Saudi Arabia
:: Six members of a single family died in a car crash on Rayyen-Bisha Road, which has witnessed several traffic accidents over the past three years since it was constructed. “The road has become a nightmare for motorists and passengers
Muslim World League and Vatican tackle religious violence
:: The Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has met the secretary-general of the Muslim World League, Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, in his office on Tuesday. Parolin praised the Muslim World League, which represents Islamic nations and has
Jeddah airport at new altitude with record number of flights, passengers
:: Passenger traffic at King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) set a new record in 2017. The number reached 34 million passengers, rising by 9.4 percent compared with 2016, in which there were 31 million. The statistical report of KAIA
Pakistan’s Council of Scholars deplores new Qatari attempts to ‘politicize’ Hajj
:: The Council of Pakistani Scholars has denounced new attempts by Qatar to politicize the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage, which was seen during the Hajj season last year. The head of the Council of Pakistani Scholars Sheikh Taher Mahmoud al-Ashrafi said
Saudi Arabia says Yemen rebel ballistic missile shot down
:: Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired at the Kingdom by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday, state media reported. The attack was launched from Yemen’s northern governorate of Saada, a Houthi stronghold, and “intercepted” at 7:23 local time
Mineral resources remain key to Vision 2030 success: Al-Falih
:: Under the slogan “Bounties of our land,” Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih inaugurated the 12th International Geological Conference on Sunday and an accompanying exhibition at a local hotel in Jeddah. The conference has been organized by the Saudi Geological
Saudi crown prince named the ‘most powerful leader in Middle East’
:: With Saudi Arabia embarking on the ambitious NEOM project, recent reports highlighting discussions on creating a technology hub in the kingdom have turned the spotlight on Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s growing stature in the Middle East. The
Defeat twisted ideologies: Muslim World League chief
:: Violence committed in the name of religion is not only the responsibility of those who adopt twisted ideologies, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Mohammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa told world leaders recently in the Italian capital of
Saudi Crown Prince meets Chief of Pakistan army in Riyadh
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, met Chief of Pakistani Army General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday. During the meeting, the two discussed bilateral military
Project to employ 10,000 young men, women launched in Riyadh
:: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar launched a project on Wednesday to provide 10,000 jobs for young men and women in the capital and give self-help loans totaling SR11 million ($2.9 million) to unemployed youths. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
KSRelief signs 12 contracts to help displaced Syrians
:: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) signed 12 contracts to help displaced Syrians in places such as Ghouta and Daraa. The agreements were inked by the royal court adviser and supervisor general of the KSRelief Center, Abdullah
Saudi Justice Ministry launches legal issue fairs for women and families
:: The Ministry of Justice on Thursday launched its first legal culture exhibition titled “Knowledge and Enrichment,” part of a series aimed at families and women in the Kingdom. The fairs aim to introduce judicial procedures and services, and raise
Saudi Shoura Council to vote on change to labor laws
:: Changes to labor laws to protect employee rights will be among topics discussed by the Shoura Council on Monday. In its 15th ordinary session, the council will explore two reports by the Social, Family, and Youth Affairs Committee on
Armed forces exhibition ‘will revolutionize Saudi industry’
:: The forthcoming Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversification of Local Manufacturing (AFED) will revolutionize the Saudi military industry, said Maj. Gen. Attiya Al-Maliki of the Ministry of Defense in an interview with News Agency. AFED, which will be held from
Arab coalition: Humanitarian efforts in Yemen will continue
:: The spokesperson of the Arab coalition forces, Col. Turki al-Maliki, said on Monday that the humanitarian support in Yemen will continue to reach everyone without distinction. He pointed out that the coalition appealed to the political and social sides
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