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Al-Jubeir receives outgoing Dutch ambassador, meets with newly appointed Chinese envoy
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir on Sunday received the Netherlands’ ambassador to the Kingdom in Riyadh as she ended her term as envoy.
Al-Jubeir praised Janet Alberda’s efforts in strengthening…
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Saudi armed forces college to transform into National Defense University
The Saudi Armed Forces Command and Staff College will undergo a significant transformation, evolving into the National Defense University, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
The process will unfold through five stages: laying the…
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Hajj preparations in full swing
Efforts are underway to prepare holy sites for this year’s Hajj season. Camps are fully equipped to cater to pilgrims’ needs, ensuring comfortable and peaceful rituals.
Public and private sectors are collaborating with comprehensive…
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Al-Aan Palace: a lofty landmark of Najran’s heritage
Najran’s ancient citadel, Al-Aan Palace, is a landmark of Najrani architecture and heritage. With its unique design, the structure has become a magnet for tourists visiting the southern region to explore its history and culture.
Najran,…
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Saudi economy minister meets with senior Italian official
Faisal bin Fadel Al-Ibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, met on Saturday Antonio Tajani, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, state news agency SPA reported.…
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Saudi Arabia continues Hajj 2024 preparations as pilgrims arrive
Sheikh Aima Diakite, President of the Superior Council of Imams of Mosques and Islamic Affairs in Ivory Coast, has praised the services and facilities provided by the Makkah Route Initiative.
Diakite said the program has enabled pilgrims…
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Penalty enforcement for performing Hajj without a permit begins
Saudi Arabia’s Public Security has begun imposing penalties on pilgrims violating Hajj regulations and instructions by undertaking a pilgrimage without a permit.
The areas covered by the no-permit, no-Hajj policy include the city of…
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Saudi ambassador receives UN’s terror prevention head in Vienna
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Dr. Abdullah bin Khalid Tawlah received Roberto Arbitrio, chief of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli attempts to undermine UNRWA efforts
Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned attempts by Israeli authorities to undermine efforts of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees by labelling it a terrorist organization.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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Saudi Red Crescent supplying 10,000 medical kits for ambulances during Hajj
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority will supply more than 10,000 medical kits to ambulances participating in this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
As part of these kits, the SRCA’s Medical Supply Unit will provide…
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