Saudi Civil Defense bolsters teams for Hajj
The Kingdom’s Civil Defense has bolstered its emergency and field teams in Mina, southeast of Makkah, in preparation for this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Officials from the body have been conducting inspections at all the holy sites in conjunction with other government agencies, according to the SPA. The Civil Defense was […]
PIF-owned Riyadh Air, Singapore Airlines form commercial partnership to explore interline connectivity
Saudi Arabia’s newest airline Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new partnership between the two carriers. The agreement was inked by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas and Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong on the sidelines of the 80th International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting and […]
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth steady in May with PMI at 56.4
Saudi Arabia’s private sector non-oil growth remained steady in May, with the Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index reaching 56.4, a slight decline from 57 in April, official data showed. According to the Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia PMI report by S&P Global, business activity in Saudi Arabia rose at a substantial rate in May, continuing a period […]
Saudi deputy minister for consular affairs welcomes Chinese envoy to Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs Ambassador Ali Al-Yousef received the recently appointed Ambassador of China to the Kingdom Chang Hua on Monday in Riyadh. Al-Yousef welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his new duties, the Foreign Ministry reported on X. The two sides also reviewed consular issues of common interest. ARAB […]
Saudi wealth fund set to issue sterling-denominated bonds
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has initiated plans to issue sterling-denominated bonds, according to Arab News sources. The sovereign wealth fund has mandated Barclays, BNP Paribas, HSBC, and JPMorgan to act as joint global coordinators to arrange meetings with investors starting June 3. According to the sources, investor calls will be followed by a sale […]
King Salman issues directive to name Riyadh road after Prince Badr bin Abdulmohsen
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a directive to name a road in Riyadh after the late Prince Badr bin Abdulmohsen. The royal order is in line with the recommendation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. This road is located west […]
King Salman and Crown Prince congratulate new Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on his appointment as Crown Prince of Kuwait. In a cable of congratulations, sent to Sheikh Sabah on Sunday, the King said: “On the occasion of your appointment as Crown Prince of […]
Riyadh conference enhances role of education and innovation in developing museums
Speakers at the International Conference for Education and Innovation in Museums called for the importance of enhancing the role of education and encouraging innovation in the museum sector to develop the visitor experience and maximize its impact in the public space. The three-day conference, which began on Saturday, was organized by the Saudi Museums Commission […]
51st Saudi relief plane for Gazans arrives in Egypt
The 51st Saudi relief plane carrying medical and shelter supplies for Gazans arrived in Egypt’s El-Arish International Airport on Sunday. The aid will later be transported to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, Saudi Press Agency reported. The plane was operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in coordination with the […]
Saudi foreign ministry official receives credentials of new Sri Lanka envoy
Abdulmajeed Al-Samary, undersecretary of protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently received the credentials of Sri Lanka’s newly appointed ambassador to the Kingdom Omar Lee Ameer Ajwad on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji on Saturday took part in the inauguration ceremony for El […]