Saudi Arabia’s Zaabal Castle area nears completion in major urban revitalization effort
Jouf municipality has announced that a project to develop the area surrounding Zaabal Castle is 95 percent complete, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The development is part of an initiative to combat urban blight in Saudi cities, according to the SPA report. The mayor of Jouf region, Atef bin Mohammed Al-Shara’an, said the […]
Civil Defense inspects 10,047 facilities so far during Ramadan
The General Directorate of Civil Defense has so far conducted 10,047 inspections of accommodation and facilities in Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan, to ensure that they meet all safety requirements and comply with regulations. Meanwhile, the emergency forces of the Civil Defense in Makkah continue to carry out missions to maintain the security and safety of […]
Millions attend completion of Qur’an recitation
Over 2.5 million worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque for Isha and Taraweeh prayers on the 29th night of Ramadan, participating in completing Qur’an recitation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Since early morning the Grand Mosque has been filled to capacity, with Umrah performers continuously arriving in Makkah throughout the day. (SPA) Sheikh […]
Saudi deputy FM meets Ethiopian state minister
Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met State Minister for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Birtukan Ayano Dadi on Sunday in Riyadh. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed prominent issues of common interest. Meanwhile, President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud left Jeddah on Sunday. He was seen off at King […]
Saudi crown prince receives Pakistan PM in Makkah
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Sunday. The meeting was held in the presence of Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, and both officials had iftar with the Kingdom’s crown prince. The crown prince and Shehbaz reviewed relations between the Kingdom […]