OIC Pledges To Continue Supporting UN
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomes the adoption of a resolution on cooperation between the UN and the OIC at the plenary session of the UN General Assemb...
December 20, 2018499Category: POLITICAL
GCC Red Crescent Chiefs To Adopt Joint Action Plan
Leaders of Red Crescent societies in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have agreed to adopt a joint action plan to cover vital relief work.
At a meeting on Thursday, heads of the humanitarian ...
December 22, 2018385Category: POLITICAL
King Salman Tells Abbas Of Kingdom’s Unwavering Support For Palestinian Rights
King Salman received a telephone call from Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday.
The two leaders reviewed the latest developments in Palestine during the phone call.
King Salman empha...
December 22, 20181396Category: POLITICAL
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz Has Died
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz passed away on Saturday, family members and Saudi media said on Twitter.
The news of his passing was confirmed by the Royal Court in a statement and ...
December 23, 20181504Category: POLITICAL
Saudi Shoura Council Speaker To Hold Talks In Egypt
Saudi Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh will begin his official tour to Egypt on Monday on the invitation of Dr. Ali Abdel Aal Sayyed Ahmed, speaker of the Egyptian Ho...
December 24, 2018472Category: POLITICAL
Saudi Shoura Urges Entrepreneurship Fund To Foster Industrial Link
The Shoura Council in its 10th ordinary session on Tuesday called on the Human Resources Development Fund to develop partnerships with the industrial sector to introduce initiatives to support job pla...
December 26, 2018434Category: POLITICAL
Muslim World League Chief Receives Japanese Scholars In Riyadh
The secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, on Wednesday received a delegation of senior oriental studies scholars from Japan.
The delegation, led by...
December 27, 2018466Category: POLITICAL
King Salman, Afghan President Discuss Peace Efforts
King Salman received a phone call on Thursday from Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who praised Saudi Arabia’s support for peace efforts in Afghanistan.
The king reaffirmed Saudi support for all ...
December 29, 2018437Category: POLITICAL
Makkah Governor Oversees Signing Of New Initiative To Bolster Healthcare Centers
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal took part in the signing ceremony of an initiative between the National Home Health Care Foundation and the Public Health Department in the region.
The ceremony ...
December 29, 2018470Category: POLITICAL
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Launches Social Welfare Program
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered yet another social initiative titled “SNAD Mohammed bin Salman” program to empower citizens and to help them achieve their...
December 31, 20181563Category: POLITICAL
King Salman Approves Steps To Improve Health Care In KSA
King Salman on Monday approved a number of decisions taken by the Saudi Health Council including the establishment of the National Center for Evidence-based Health Practice to improve health care serv...
January 01, 2019516Category: POLITICAL
King Salman Receives Dignitaries In Riyadh
The Kingdom’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, senior scholars, ministers and a group of citizens called on King Salman on Monday to greet him.
The reception began with the recitatio...
January 01, 2019440Category: POLITICAL
Newly Appointed Saudi Cabinet Members Sworn In
King Salman swore in the new Cabinet ministers at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The ministers included Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd as minister of state; Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abd...
January 02, 2019546Category: POLITICAL
King Salman Receives Outgoing Kuwaiti Ambassador
King Salman received on Wednesday outgoing Kuwaiti Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
The Kuwaiti ambassador paid farewell to the king on the occasion of the end of h...
January 03, 2019401Category: POLITICAL
Organization Of Islamic Cooperation Chief Slams Terrorist Attacks In Africa
The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned attacks that caused the deaths of at least 37 people in intercommunal clashes in central Mali on Tuesday.
Dr. Yous...
January 05, 2019412Category: POLITICAL
Newly Appointed Minister Visits Saudi National Guard Command Center
Saudi Arabia’s National Guard Minister Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz on Thursday visited the National Guard command center at the ministry.
Prince Abdullah, who listened in ...
January 05, 2019514Category: POLITICAL
Riyadh Hosts Pan-Arab Media Meetings
The 92nd session of the Arab Media Standing Committee and the 10th session of the Arab Information Ministers’ Council Executive Office will be held in Riyadh from Jan. 7-9, the Arab League&rsquo...
January 07, 2019465Category: POLITICAL
Saudi Ministries Liaise To Enhance Services To Senior Citizens
The justice and health ministries are liaising to enhance services through the creation of a priority card for citizens above the age of 70.
The card will give senior citizens priority at hospitals a...
January 09, 2019414Category: POLITICAL