Saudi Security Agencies Have Arrested 1,192, 498 Illegal Expatriates
The Saudi security agencies have so far arrested 1,192, 498 illegal expatriates since the police clampdown was first launched on the 26th of October 2017.
A total of 883, 398 were found in breach o...
June 04, 201801404Category: Crime News
Haramain High-speed Train Makes Test Trip In Saudi Arabia
The Haramain high-speed train in Saudi Arabia offered its first free trips as part of a test on Friday, transporting over 200 people from Madinah to Makkah.
According to the news outlet, Saudi tran...
June 04, 201801909Category: Travel
KSR Centre Continues Relief Work In Yemen’s Socotra Island
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) is still carrying out relief activities in Socotra, the cyclone-hit Yemeni island.
The Saudi relief organization is working round the clo...
June 04, 201802012Category: Information
Saudi Food And Drug Authority Preparing E-system To Track Pharmaceuticals
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is setting up an electronic system to track pharmaceuticals from production to consumption, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The aim is to track product...
June 04, 201801031Category: MEDICAL
Saudi Arabia Will Need An Extra 5,000 Hospital Beds By 2020
Saudi Arabia will need an extra 5,000 hospital beds by 2020 and 20,000 more by 2035 to meet the requirements of its growing population. The requirement to expand the health care facilities of the King...
June 04, 201803281Category: MEDICAL
Two Holy Mosques Directorate For Itikaf Services Has Prepared 500 Lockers
The Two Holy Mosques directorate for Itikaf services has prepared 500 lockers with digital locks to hold the personal belongings of worshippers.
Itikaf is an Islamic practice that consists of spendin...
June 04, 20180950Category: Information
Ahmed Bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, New Minister Of Labor And Social Development
Saudi Arabia announced a major Cabinet reshuffle on Saturday with a heavy focus on culture and religion, as the Kingdom undergoes a major image overhaul.
The shake-up is the second significant govern...
June 04, 201802640Category: POLITICAL
Al-Madinah Is Rich With Historic Islamic Sites
Al-Madinah is rich with historic Islamic sites that are frequented by visitors to the Saudi Arabian city.
The city reminds them of the prophet’s teachings and the spreading of Islam to all part...
June 04, 201801014Category: CULTURAL
Saudi Crown Prince, UK PM Note Importance Of Oil Market Stability
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and British Prime Minister Theresa May discussed the importance of oil market stability in a telephone conversation, May’s office said on Sunday.
“P...
June 04, 20180931Category: POLITICAL
King Salman Focus On Culture, Religion And Environment
The royal decrees issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman early Saturday focus on culture, religion and environment as the Kingdom undergoes major reforms.
A royal decree announced ...
June 03, 201801190Category: CULTURAL
Nine People Have Been Arrested For Links To Hostile Organizations
Nine people have been arrested for links to hostile organizations, Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution said in a statement.
The statement added that a total of 17 people were initially arrested...
June 03, 201801123Category: Crime News
KFSHRC And Houston Methodist Hospital Have Renewed
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) and Houston Methodist Hospital have renewed an existing Memorandum of Understanding for the fourth consecutive time as a result of the posi...
June 03, 201801274Category: MEDICAL
82 Pc Of The Saudis Prefer To Perform Umrah In Ramadan
About 82 percent of the Saudis prefer to perform Umrah in Ramadan, according to the results of a survey published by local daily Al-Madina.
The survey was conducted by the National Center for Polls...
June 03, 20180862Category: CULTURAL
Nigeria Requests Saudi Arabia To Review Hajj Visa Policy
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has moved to ease Hajj visa processing difficulties that could be faced by intending Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in 2018.
To this end, a formal letter ...
June 03, 201801693Category: International
No More Smoking At Cafes And Restaurants In Riyadh
The municipal authorities in the province Riyadh have announced a clampdown on smoking.
The secretariat of Riyadh province imposed a ban on smoking at cafes, restaurants and other similar outlets.
...
June 03, 201801454Category: New Rules
Ramadan Is Supposed To Be Time Of Spiritual Renewal And Contemplation
Ramadan is supposed to be a time of spiritual renewal and contemplation — but in Jeddah, at least, it’s a different story as authorities struggle to deal with a dramatic spike in the numbe...
June 03, 20180968Category: Information