Saudi Shoura speaker visits Jordan to strengthen ties
Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh arrived in Jordan on Monday for an official visit. Al-Asheikh leads a delegation from the council who were officially invited by Ahmed Safadi, the speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives. Upon his arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in the capital Amman, he was received […]
Saudi deputy foreign minister and US envoy discuss war in Sudan
The Saudi deputy minister of foreign affairs, Waleed Elkhereiji, and the US special envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, held talks on Monday in Paris on the sidelines of an international humanitarian conference for Sudan and its neighboring countries. They discussed the latest developments in the war-torn country, ways in which cooperation between their countries might […]
Pakistani premier says Saudi FM’s visit heralds ‘new era’ of strategic, commercial partnership Previous
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday the ongoing visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to Islamabad would herald a new era of strategic and commercial partnerships between the two long-time allies. The Saudi foreign minister arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a two-day visit aimed at enhancing bilateral economic cooperation […]
Saudi king, crown prince send condolences to Sultan of Oman after flood deaths
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday sent cables of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq after 17 people died in flooding in several parts of Oman. The Saudi leaders sent their sincerest condolences to the sultan, and the families of the deceased, the Saudi Press Agency reported. A group of school […]
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 […]
Saudi banks’ deposits reach $677bn in February, reflecting economic resilience
Saudi banks’ total deposits reached SR2.54 trillion ($677 billion) in February, marking a 10.26 percent increase from the same month last year, the official data showed. Analysis conducted on the data released by the Saudi Central Bank confirmed that growth was primarily fueled by a 26 percent annual increase in time and savings deposits, which […]