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Saudi border guards thwart qat smuggling attempt in Jazan
The Saudi Border Guards in Al-Ardah in the Jazan region recently thwarted an attempt to smuggle 380 kilograms of the narcotic substance qat into the Kingdom.
After the completion of the initial legal procedures, the qat was handed over…
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Festivals showcase Al-Jouf region
The Al-Jouf region in Saudi Arabia has recently experienced a surge in economic and tourism activity, thanks to three festivals that have provided diverse entertainment for families and youth across the region.
The third Al-Jouf Bounties…
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Saudi, Egypt investment ministers hold talks
The Kingdom’s Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih has been holding talks with his Egyptian counterpart Hassan El-Khatib in El-Alamein, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The ministers discussed investment…
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Risk of injury, death sees recall of 13,763 car phone holders
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has ordered the recall of 13,763 magnetic phone holders for cars, citing serious concerns over their impact on airbag deployment.
In a statement released on Friday, the ministry warned of the potential…
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Saudi, Chile conclude talks on mining, industrial cooperation
The Kingdom’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar AlKhorayef has concluded his visit to Chile where he held talks with leading private and public sector officials on boosting cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on…
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Italy flag carrier ITA Airways starts nonstop Rome-Jeddah flights
Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways operated its first nonstop Rome-Jeddah flight on Aug. 1, linking Rome Fiumicino Airport with King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The service, launched under…
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Saudi Ministry signs cooperation agreement with Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, signed an agreement with Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Jeddah on Thursday, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the nations in…
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Fish farming’s vital food security role in Saudi Arabia highlighted
Fish farming is vital for the Kingdom’s food security needs, according to Riyadh Al-Fageeh, general director of the National Center of Fisheries.
Al-Fageeh said there are significant investment opportunities in the industry, in line with…
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Asir’s deputy emir discusses tourism challenges
The deputy emir of Asir, Prince Khalid bin Sattam, said that it is important to harness all local capabilities to ensure that tourists and other visitors to the region are able to fully enjoy all the attractions and services it has to…
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Saudi deputy FM attends president of Mauritania’s inauguration ceremony
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji attended the inauguration ceremony of the president of Mauritania in Nouakchott on Thursday.
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani received Al-Khuraiji after the ceremony, and the two…
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