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 […]
Saudi markets overflowing with 11 types of locally produced fruit
Saudi Arabia’s markets are currently brimming with 11 varieties of fresh, locally grown fruits, thanks to the government’s campaign for self-sufficiency in food production, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The produce includes figs, dates, grapes, pomegranates, bananas, cantaloupes, watermelons, papayas, guavas, citrus fruits and apples, said the ministry in a report […]
Saudi FM discusses Gaza crisis with Cypriot counterpart
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a telephone call from his Cypriot counterpart on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, Prince Faisal and Constantinos Kombos discussed the crisis in the Gaza Strip and its security and humanitarian repercussions. Arab News
Saudi minister of state conveys condolences in Kuwait after passing of Sheikh Salem
Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd conveyed the condolences of the Kingdom’s leadership over the death of Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah during a visit to Kuwait on Wednesday. Prince Turki passed on the condolences of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh […]
Saudi Organ Transplantation Center launches kidney exchange program
The Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation has launched a program to facilitate kidney swaps among families of transplant patients. The program allows exchanges when a living donor’s kidney is not compatible with the intended recipient, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The first exchange, involving two patients and their respective donors, was conducted at […]
Saudi crown prince receives group of princes, scholars, and citizens in Jeddah
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted a group of princes, scholars, and citizens who came to greet him on Tuesday. The guests were hosted at Al-Salaam Palace in Jeddah and the gathering started with recitation from the holy Qur’an. Earlier on Tuesday, the crown prince chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting. […]
Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences after passing of former Jordanian PM
Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince offered their condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah on Tuesday after the passing of former prime minister Zaid Al-Rifai. In separate cables of condolences, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prayed that God have mercy on the deceased and forgive him. Al-Rifai passed away on Monday aged 87, […]