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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks of Kingdom record achievements
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday said the kingdom would continue to strike with an “iron fist” those who threatened its security and stability. The warning, in a speech carried by Saudi state news agency
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Saudi Arabia: 250 nails removed from man's stomach
A Saudi medical team at Jeddah hospital removed 250 nails and pieces of glass from a mentally ill man’s stomach, local media reported. The young man arrived at the hospital in a life-threatening condition, suffering from severe abdominal
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Shrouded in mystery — the history of Jeddah’s non-Muslim cemetery
The peace and serenity of Jeddah’s non-Muslim cemetery was shattered on Wednesday by the sound of an explosion, as it came under attack for what is thought to be the first time in its history. The graveyard is located close to one of the
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International condemnation of gun attack on Saudi Embassy in Netherlands
A gun attack on the Saudi Embassy in the Netherlands was on Thursday condemned by Islamic organizations and the international community. Shots
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Saudi Arabia will be ‘one of the first countries’ to receive COVID-19 vaccines
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement to receive early supplies of two or three different vaccines that have reached the final stages of their
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Saudi Arabia sends condolences over death of Bahrain’s Prince Khalifa
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made phone calls on Wednesday to King Hamad of Bahrain to offer
Read More‘Made in Saudi’ to boost non-oil exports
The Saudi Export Development Authority will launch a “Made in Saudi” initiative in the first quarter of 2021 to accelerate the industrialization process and transform the Kingdom into “a global industrial
Read MoreStudy to assess Makkah pilgrims’ commitment to anti-virus measures
Pilgrims performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah are being monitored for adherence to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary measures as part of a study aimed at improving the quality of service offered to worshippers. A team of
Read MoreWeather warnings issued for regions throughout Saudi Arabia until Friday
Saudi Arabia’s civil defense on Tuesday issued weather warnings lasting until Friday for several regions throughout the Kingdom. Officials anticipate more thunderstorms in Makkah, Al-Baha, Hail, Asir, the Eastern Province, and the Northern
Read MoreAlmost 790k pilgrims perform Umrah since resumption of rituals
As the Kingdom is getting back on track after earlier lockdowns, plans to maintain services for pilgrims while adhering to strict health protocols are proving a success. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that 788,038 people had
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