Tag: Saudi News

US President Biden Calls Saudi Arabia’s King Salman: White House

February 26, 2021

US President Biden Thursday called Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, according to the White House. The call was ‘to address the longstanding partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia’, a White House statement said. Regional security, including Washington’s diplomatic efforts to end the war in Yemen, was discussed. ‘The US commitment to help Saudi Arabia … More US President Biden Calls Saudi Arabia’s King Salman: White House

Saudi Prince Khalid Bin Salman Discusses Defense Relations With U.K.

February 25, 2021

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with British Secretary Ben Wallace to discuss defense relations between both countries. ‘Had a good call with the United Kingdom Defense Secretary Ben Wasllace to discuss defense relations between out two friendly countries, and our common interests in achieving regional and international stability’, … More Saudi Prince Khalid Bin Salman Discusses Defense Relations With U.K.

Saudi Arabia To Invest More Than $20 Billion In Its Military Industry Over Next Decade

February 20, 2021

Saudi Arabia will invest more than $20 billion in its domestic military industry over the next decade as part of aggressive plans to boost local military spending, the head of the kingdom’s military industry regulator said on Saturday. The Gulf state wants to develop and manufacture more weapons and military systems domestically, aiming to spend … More Saudi Arabia To Invest More Than $20 Billion In Its Military Industry Over Next Decade

Saudi January Inflation Rises To 5.7%, Continuing To Reflect VAT Hike

February 17, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s inflation rose to 5.7% in January from 5.3% the month before, continuing a rise fuelled by a tripling of value – added tax last year, government data showed. The increase was mainly driven by higher food and transport prices, which increased by 12.6% and 9.6% respectively, the General Authority for Statistics said. Annual … More Saudi January Inflation Rises To 5.7%, Continuing To Reflect VAT Hike

Saudi Cabinet Approves Establishing Bank Of SMEs

February 17, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved establishing the bank of small and medium enterprises, state news agency (SPA) reported. ‘The SMEs Bank brings together all financing solutions under one umbrella to enable the small and medium enterprises sector to access appropriate financing and chive stability and growth’, the Ministry of Commerce wrote on Twitter. ‘The … More Saudi Cabinet Approves Establishing Bank Of SMEs

CORONAVIRUS | Saudi Arabia Reschedules COVID-19 Vaccinations Amid Pfizer Delay

January 21, 2021

RIYADH – – Saudi Arabia has rescheduled appointment for the administration of COVID-19 vaccine due Pfizer delivery delays, the Ministry of Health announced on Thursday in a tweet. Authorities said that those with appointments to receive their first dose will be rescheduled ‘due to the delay of the manufacturer in supplying the Kingdom and all … More CORONAVIRUS | Saudi Arabia Reschedules COVID-19 Vaccinations Amid Pfizer Delay

BREAKING NEWS | Saudi To Reopen Qatar Embassy In Coming Days – Saudi Minister

January 16, 2021

RIYADH – – Saudi Arabia expects to re-open its embassy in Qatar in the coming days, Saudi’s foreign minister said on Saturday, following a U.S.-backed détente last week in a three – year-old dispute between Arab states. It is just a matter a logistics, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan told journalists in Riyadh … More BREAKING NEWS | Saudi To Reopen Qatar Embassy In Coming Days – Saudi Minister

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia Imposes Fines On Gatherings Of More Than 50 People

December 20, 2020

RIYADH – – Saudi Arabia has clarified that gatherings or invitations of non – family members of more than 50 people in a limited space is a violation of the Kingdom’s coronavirus rules, according to a statement from the interior ministry.  The interior ministry on Saturday issued a tweet with clarifications of fines imposed on … More Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia Imposes Fines On Gatherings Of More Than 50 People

BREAKING NEWS | Crown Prince Thanks ‘Brilliant’ Health Workers Battling Virus

December 19, 2020

RIYAHD – – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended his thanks and appreciation on Friday to all workers in the health and pharmaceutical sectors, Saudi Press Agency reported. The crown prince commended the ‘health team who worked in a professional and brilliant manner in confronting the new coronavirus pandemic during the last period’, … More BREAKING NEWS | Crown Prince Thanks ‘Brilliant’ Health Workers Battling Virus