Saudi Governor Signs Deal To Develop Jizan Port
Jazan Gov. Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdul Aziz on Monday signed an agreement with an international firm to invest in and operate the port of Jazan City for Basic and Downstream Industries.
Sa...
February 16, 2021273Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Royal Court Mourns Passing Of Princess Lamia Bint Hathloul
The Royal Court on Monday announced the death of Princess Lamia Bint Hathloul Bin Abdulaziz.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Royal Court added that the funeral prayer of the d...
February 16, 2021476Category: Saudi Arabia
8 More Mosques Have Temporarily Closed In Saudi Arabia Due To COVID-19
Saudi authorities have temporarily closed eight more mosques after nine worshippers tested positive for the novel coronavirus, raising the overall such shutdowns to 70 mosques in eight days, Okaz news...
February 17, 2021333Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Intercepted And Destroyed Another Al Houthi Drone
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said late on Tuesday it has intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone fired by Iran-aligned Houthis towards Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia, ...
February 17, 20211549Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudis Investigate Message Imposing Veil At Khalid University
A teacher atthe College of Nursing at King Khalid University ordered students to wear a black face-covering veil among other clothes in violation of regulations respecting the freedom of Saudi women.
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February 17, 2021731Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi PIF Made $3.3b Bet On Video-game Makers
Sudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is pursuing investments in an industry long favored by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: video games.
The Riyadh-based Public Investment Fund acquired more t...
February 17, 2021465Category: Saudi Arabia
Too Soon To Hail COVID Victory: Saudi Energy Minister
It is too early to declare victory over coronavirus and hence oil producers must continue to exercise the utmost caution, said Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Salman.
“We are i...
February 18, 2021263Category: Saudi Arabia
US's Yellen Holds Call With Saudi Finance Minister
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan discussed the coronavirus pandemic and other issues during a call on Wednesday, the US Treasury Department said.
Yel...
February 18, 2021210Category: Saudi Arabia
Arab Coalition Intercepts Armed Houthi Drone Targeting Khamis Mushait
The Saudi-Led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis towards Saudi Arabia’s southern city of Khamis Mushait, the state TV reported early on T...
February 18, 20211211Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudis Top World On Women Empowerment Reforms, UN Told
The giant leaps that Saudi Arabia has made in implementing historic reforms have put the Kingdom on top of the list of 190 countries that are most advanced and reformed in the areas of empowering wome...
February 18, 2021395Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Closes February Domestic Sukuk Issuance Worth SR 3.160 Billion
The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) at the Saudi Finance Ministry announced on Wednesday the closure of the February 2021 issuance of the government sukuk (Islamic bonds) program.
The issuan...
February 18, 2021444Category: Saudi Arabia
Early Warning Notification Tests Begin Today At Al Shanan - Civil Defense
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia stated that the trial notice of the early warning platform will be broadcast Today in Al-Shanan Governorate, Hail Region, at 5 pm on Thursday.
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February 18, 2021520Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Seeks To End Ethiopian Dam Row
Saudi Arabia is seeking to resolve a long-running dispute over a Nile dam, a Saudi official has said.
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have held a series of on-and-off talks for about a decade to end the ...
February 18, 2021283Category: Saudi Arabia
US Committed To Help Saudi Self-defence
The US has denounced Yemeni Al Houthi rebels’ stepped-up attacks on Saudi Arabia and confirmed its commitment to help the kingdom defend itself, the Saudi news agency SPA reported Friday.
The...
February 19, 2021393Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Tourism Plans Aren't Slowed Down By COVID-19
Check out the west and north-western parts on Saudi Arabia’s map. Come back in about a decade’s time to have a re-look. Chances are that you will not be able to recognise it as the Kingdom...
February 19, 2021495Category: Saudi Arabia
Tawakkalna App Clarifies On Registering With It, In Case Of Iqama Expiry
Expats living in Saudi Arabia can register themselves on Tawakkalna app, even if their iqama has expired, this was announced by the app management team through their official Twitter account.
Tawak...
February 20, 20214743Category: Saudi Arabia
Civil Defense Warns Of Storms In Saudi Regions
The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned that potential heavy rain during the weekend raises the threat of torrents on the heights of Najran, Jazan, Asir, Baha, Makkah, and parts of Riyadh, Qas...
February 20, 20211023Category: Saudi Arabia