Saudi Arabia calls for UN Security Council resolution to compel Israel to end war, ‘starvation’ of Gazans
Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, on Wednesday called on the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution that would compel Israel to end its war on Gaza. Alwasil said Tel Aviv must comply with the Security Council’s own resolutions, which call for an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of aid into […]
Saudi crown prince, Iraqi PM discuss relations
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a call on Wednesday to Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani, the Saudi Press Agency said. The pair discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations in all fields. The call also reviewed issues of mutual interest. ARAB NEWS
Saudi Crown Prince and Macron discuss Gaza and Ukraine in phone call
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a telephone call on Wednesday from French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they discussed relations and existing cooperation between the two countries. Regional and international issues were also discussed, most notably the latest developments in Gaza, the Ukrainian-Russian crisis, and the efforts made in these […]
Saudi crown prince, Russia’s Putin discuss relations
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Saudi Press Agency said early Thursday. The pair discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations in all fields. The call also reviewed issues of mutual interest. ARAB NEWS
Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate rises to 1.5%: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.5 percent in June compared to the same month last year, driven primarily by rising housing costs, according to the latest data. The report from the General Authority for Statistics highlighted that the 8.4 percent increase in the prices of housing, water, and electricity, as well as gas, and other […]
UK Prime Minister praises Saudi Crown Prince for leadership in Middle East stability
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and the UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by telephone on Monday. During the conversation, the Crown Prince congratulated Prime Minister Starmer on his recent appointment. Starmer thanked the Crown Prince for his congratulations and reported on his first days in government. Moreover, the Crown […]
Saudi Arabia leads GCC IPO market with $2.1bn raised in first half of 2024: Markaz
Saudi Arabia led the Gulf Cooperation Council’s initial public offering market in the first half of 2024, raising $2.1 billion in what was an annual increase of 141 percent, an analysis has revealed. In its latest report, Kuwait Financial Center, also known as Markaz, noted that the Kingdom saw 19 offerings in the six months to the end of […]
Saudi ambassador to Egypt presents credentials to President El-Sisi
Saleh Al-Husseini, Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, presented his credentials to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday. During the ceremony, Ambassador Al-Husseini conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to President El-Sisi. He also extended their wishes of continued progress and […]
Saudi roads see 92% decline in accidents with new solar lighting
The General Authority of Roads in Saudi Arabia announced a 92% decrease in traffic accidents. This significant reduction resulted from installing solar-powered lighting at 149 road intersections across the country. This initiative has enhanced traffic safety by improving night visibility and clearly marking pathways for road users. The adoption of solar energy for lighting has […]
Saudi Arabia emphasizes commitment to chemical weapons ban
Saudi Ambassador to the Netherlands and Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Ziad Al-Attiyah, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation to prohibit all weapons of mass destruction and prevent their proliferation. He emphasized the crucial role of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in safeguarding global […]