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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Over 53% of Saudi users pay for apps
In collaboration with On Device Research, ArabNet has launched one of the most comprehensive mobile application behavior reports highlighting that over 53% of Saudi smartphone users have paid for apps, and that the majority prefer a single upfront payment. With
Unlicensed weapons found on 17 women
Saudi courts reviewed last year 17 cases involving possession of weapons by Saudi and resident women, including those who relied on such weapons for self-protection in some villages in Tabuk. A total of 395 cases involving possession of weapons without
Acquisitions for ambitious Darb project halted
The Finance Ministry has instructed executive authorities to stop evacuating properties and acquiring land for the Darb Al-Sunnah project in Madinah until further notice. The ministry has also postponed the payment of compensation to owners of properties to be acquired
Enthusiastic participants make Riyadh show a big success
National players in the mining and mineral sectors and major foreign companies attending the “Saudi Mining and Minerals 2015” are happy to be part of the first international conference and exhibition on mining and minerals in the Kingdom. The major
King tells media: Report responsibly
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged the country’s media houses to report responsibly and ensure that they carry patriotic messages aimed at the youth. King Salman made the comments at a meeting with senior intellectuals, newspaper
Low-salary jobs in private sector to be restructured
In an effort to raise the proportion of skilled labor and bridge the skills gap in the market, the Ministry of Labor is moving to restructure private sector jobs with low salaries. The ministry will begin taking practical steps to
Saudi King Salman talks with Putin, discusses Syria
Saudi King Salman on Monday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone conversation to discuss the Syrian conflict, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The call comes after Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubair on Sunday reiterated and emphasized Riyadh’s
Kiswa back to its normal position
The lower part of the Kaaba Kiswa (the black cloth covering the Kaaba) which had been rolled up during Haj has been unfolded to its normal position. This is the first Kiswa to be woven during the reign of Custodian
Al-Subaie inspires girls as she scores rare success
From a humble beginning of mobile repair work to an ambitious woman entrepreneur who wishes to achieve extraordinary success in her life, Maryam Al-Subaie is a true role model who inspires girls looking for jobs to repeat her success and
Role of family in thwarting extremism stressed
A number of experts have stressed the importance of the family’s pivotal role in preventing children from being exposed to deviant thoughts and attempts by terrorist groups to recruit them. All educational institutions, schools and universities have an important role
Saudi, Egypt have ‘similar’ stance on Syria
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubair said on Sunday both Cairo and Riyadh have a “similar” stance on Syria during his visit to Egypt, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. In a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, Jubair reiterated Saudi
Al Faisaliah announces launch of multi-million riyal renovation
The iconic luxury landmark of the Saudi capital city — Al Faisaliah Hotel — has announced the commencement of an unprecedented renovation that begins a new chapter in its 15-year heritage. “Celebrating the 15th anniversary, we have embarked on a
Saudi Arabia reiterates calls for U.N. reforms
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly called for the reforms of the U.N. Security Council and its working methods so that it can effectively carry out its basic tasks of maintaining peace and security, said Kingdom’s permanent representative to U.N. Ambassador Abdallah
Abdullah bin Faisal named new Saudi ambassador to Washington
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday appointed Prince Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki as its new ambassador to Washington, filling the post which was vacant for seven months, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The 64-year-old new ambassador is an engineer
CMA may relax investor rules to join world indices
Saudi Arabia would be open to relaxing its rules on foreigners investing directly in its stock market to help it get included in global indices, said the chairman of the Saudi financial-markets regulatory agency, the Capital Market Authority. In his
Confusion over number of pilgrims remaining in KSA
It is still uncertain how many pilgrims are still in the Kingdom. What has added to the confusion is the discrepancy in the figures shown by different Haj Ministry officials. They, however, agree on the number of pilgrims who have
Jeddawis seek more govt offices in malls
There is an urgent need to open government offices such as Jawazat (Passports Department) in different places of the city to save time and energy, several Jeddawis have said. People have to cross several kilometers through busy roads spending hours
Herbalists ‘causing kidney failures’
Some traders are selling harmful herbal medicines that have caused a rise in kidney failure in the country, according to several members of the Shoura Council. They have called for legislation to be passed speedily to regulate the industry. Khawla
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