Saudi Arabia

RIYADH — Deputy Foreign Minister, Waleed El-Khereiji, held a meeting on Sunday in Riyadh with ambassadors of Asian countries accredited to the Kingdom to discuss the ongoing events and their developments.Taken place in the ministry’s headquarter, the ambassadors of Asian countries to the Kingdom reaffirmed their countries’ condemnation of the brutal […]

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense has launched a new service on the national Tawakkalna application allowing citizens and residents to report suspicious aerial sightings, including drones and missiles.The ministry said the service enables users across the Kingdom to report any unusual aerial activity to ensure rapid delivery of information and […]

Oil could pass 2008 record of $147.50 a barrel as damage and field closures risk compounding supply shock caused by Iran warAbout 20 miles off the coast of Iran lies the source of the petrostate’s economic lifeblood and the latest target of US military aggression: an 8 sq mile coral island through which nine in every 10 barrels of Iranian crude passes […]

RIYADH — Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) will feature 13 colleges in total, with four specialized colleges set to launch in its first phase through partnerships with leading international academic institutions.The details were announced following a royal order issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approving the establishment of the […]

RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls with Jean-Noël Barrot and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss regional developments and their implications for security and stability.During the minister’s call with Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the two officials discussed the latest […]

MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has developed five dedicated luggage storage centers to serve pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques. It aims to facilitate the movement of worshippers and enhance comfort and organization.The authority said four luggage storage centers are located at the […]

JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal confirmed that the fifth round of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April 17–19 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, will not take place as planned following a decision by the organizers due to the current regional situation.The Saudi Minister of Sport and president […]

GENEVA – Saudi Arabia’s health sector won a special award and 19 medals at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, held from March 11 to 15.The achievement reflects the Kingdom’s growing momentum in advanced health innovation and its ongoing efforts to improve service quality, in line with the objectives of the Health Sector […]

JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned on Sunday of reduced horizontal visibility in the Makkah region due to dust storms, while also issuing orange and red alerts for rainfall across several regions of the Kingdom.According to the NCM, an orange-level warning was issued for the Makkah region, including Jeddah and Al-Shuaiba, from 6 […]

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced that 31 drones were intercepted and destroyed over the Riyadh and Eastern regions since early Sunday morning.The first announcement came when two drones were intercepted in the Riyadh and Eastern regions in the middle of the night.About an hour later, two more drones were intercepted in the Eastern […]

Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US baseRaces unlikely to be replaced because of logisticsFormula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.The races were due to take place on 12 April in Bahrain and 19 April in Saudi Arabia but the sport was approaching the point at which a decision on […]

RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced on Saturday that its land, sea, and air customs ports recorded 663 seizures of contraband of various types and forms during the last week. ZATCA said that the seized items include 34 types of narcotics, 251 types of prohibited substances, 1,355 types of tobacco and its derivatives, in […]

RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified that the last day for issuing Umrah visas for the current annual Umrah season is the first of Shawwal, and the last day for the Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is Shawwal 15. The ministry stated that the last day of pilgrims’ stay in the Kingdom will be the first of Dhul Qada. This was revealed […]

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal order approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts. The Riyadh-based new university will be an independent educational institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture. With legal personality and financial and administrative autonomy, the university is […]

RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,320 illegal residents during the last week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between March 5 and 11, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested […]

MAKKAH — The Makkah Health Cluster established the “Safe Heart Zone” at the Grand Mosque, with full operation led by King Abdullah Medical City. The initiative aims to strengthen rapid response to cardiac emergencies and ensure immediate medical intervention. The center operates within efforts to enhance healthcare services for Umrah pilgrims and […]

RIYADH — Generous contributions, through the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan), have been instrumental in the provision of more than one million iftar meals daily for the Umrah pilgrims and worshipers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. This Ramadan Iftar Project is being implemented in cooperation with the […]

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed 20 drones and a ballistic missile launched toward the Kingdom, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said.Al-Malki said 17 drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province since Friday.Two drones were intercepted and destroyed in the […]

RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism is continuing intensive inspection campaigns targeting hospitality facilities and tourism service providers in Makkah and Madinah during the last ten days of Ramadan. The efforts are part of its ongoing campaign to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance the quality of services provided to pilgrims. The […]

RIYADH — Credit rating agency S&P Global affirmed Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook.According to its latest report, the affirmation with a stable outlook reflects the Kingdom’s strong policy flexibility, including its ability to shift crude oil exports to the Red Sea via East-West pipeline, in addition to its large oil […]