RIYADH: People are warned to be careful after the National Centre of Meteorology forecast inclement weather in some parts of the Kingdom until Tuesday. The Civil Defense Directorate said: “Forecasts from the NCM indicate heavy rains in the Riyadh region, including the capital Riyadh, Diriyah, Afif, Dawadmi, Al-Quway’iyah, Al-Aflaj, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Hareeq, Al-Zulfi, Al-Ghat,…
RIYADH: Maj. Marwan Al-Hazmi, the Saudi General Directorate of Narcotics Control’s spokesperson, has announced that the Kingdom’s authorities have seized about 1.3 million Captagon tablets in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The directorate’s officials, in collaboration with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1,298,886 highly addictive and illegal amphetamine…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron, the Saudi Press Agency said early Thursday. The pair discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation in all fields, in addition to issues of mutual interest. They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues and the…
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday warned against the ‘catastrophic consequences’ of any Israeli attack on Rafah, south of Gaza, during his speech at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council. “In this light, we warn against the disastrous repercussions of an attack on Rafah, as the last refuge for civilians, who…
RIYADH: Fenaa Alawwal launched the Nabil Fanous Exhibition on Sunday in memory of the late Palestinian architect’s rich legacy and contributions to Saudi Arabia. Fanous, who was born in 1940, was one of the most prolific and renowned architects in the Arab region. He was progressive, gaining international recognition for his design projects and collaborations….
Saudi Arabia estimates financing needs of about 86 billion riyals ($22.93 billion) in 2024 under a borrowing plan approved by Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan, the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) said on Thursday. The kingdom, the world’s top oil exporter, has forecast a budget deficit of 79 billion riyals in 2024, slightly smaller than…
LONDON: The challenging humanitarian conditions in Gaza and issues surrounding the delivery of aid to the Strip were on Tuesday the subject of talks between senior Saudi and UK government officials. Adviser at the Royal Court and general supervisor of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, discussed the situation with Minister of State in…
RIYADH: King Salman presided over a Council of Ministers session on Tuesday, during which Saudi Arabia’s advocacy for international accountability measures in response to persistent violations in Gaza was discussed. The council further deliberated on the Kingdom’s insistence on an immediate ceasefire, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Minister of Information Salman bin Youssef Al-Dosari said…
DOHA: The emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, received Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd in Doha on Monday. The two discussed bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation, reported Saudi News Agency. The Saudi minister conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while the…
RIYADH: The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged Riyadh residents to exercise caution after the National Center of Meteorology forecast more downpours for much of the province. Heavy rains are expected to hit not only the capital but also Rumah, Al-Muzahmiya, Al-Diriyah, Huraymila, Al-Hariq, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Kharj and Al-Aflaj, the NCM said in…
