Saudi Arabia’s refined crude exports up 12% to 1.37m bpd: JODI data
Saudi Arabia’s refinery crude exports increased by 12 percent in June compared to the previous month, reaching 1.37 million barrels per day, according to new data. Figures released by the Joint Organizations Data Initiative show that these products mainly included processed crude used for producing diesel, motor and aviation gasoline, and fuel oil. Diesel comprised 51 […]
Saudi Cabinet underscores state’s utmost keenness on provision of top quality education
The weekly session of the Saudi Council of Ministers, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, underscored the utmost keenness shown by the state to the education sector and its continuous care for the quality of its outputs. While wishing every success for male and female students on the […]
Saudi Arabia spends SR3.7 billion to support employment and training during first half of 2024
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi revealed that the Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) has spent about SR3.7 billion ($986 million) on programs and products to support employment, training and qualification of Saudis during the first half of this year. More than 100,000 establishments have benefited from these programs and […]
Prince Faisal and Blinken discuss efforts to end Gaza war
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed on Sunday efforts to end the war in Gaza. The discussions were held during a phone call received by Prince Faisal from his US counterpart. The two leaders also discussed other major developments in the region, including the […]
RDIA launches advanced training program on digital chip design techniques
The Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) launched the advanced training program on ‘digital chip design techniques.’ The training program is being organized, in cooperation with the National Academy of Industry, with the aim of localizing chip design and enabling talented Saudis to join companies under the National Semiconductor Cluster. The program will contribute to […]
MHRSD addresses MISA’s reservations regarding skilled-based work visa division scheme
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) revealed that it will coordinate with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) pertaining to its observations and reservations with regard to a draft scheme to divide work permits into three categories based on skill levels. The ministry confirmed that it is working on preparing […]
LuLu expands in Saudi Arabia with new express store in Dammam
Retail giant LuLu Group has further strengthened its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by opening a new LuLu Express store in Al Rawdah, Dammam. This 10,000 sq.ft. store offers the convenience of LuLu’s signature product range, quality, and affordability in a compact format. The store was officially inaugurated by Mohammed Al Otaibi, Chairman […]
Who’s Who: Saleh Al-Enezi, director and official spokesman at IMSIU
Saleh Al-Enezi is the official spokesman and general director of the General Administration of Public Relations and Media at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University since February 2024. He has been a staff member at the university’s department of journalism and media in the faculty of information and communication since 2014. Al-Enezi also works as […]
Makkah imam meets Cambodian deputy minister of sects and religions
Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah, imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and member of the Council of Senior Scholars, met Cambodian Deputy Minister of Sects and Religions Hajj Ashari Ayub while on an official visit to the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of common interest, especially Islamic affairs, including serving […]
Saudi Arabia arrests 19,989 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 19,989 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. According to an official report, a total of 12,608 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,519 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 2,862 for labor-related […]