Tag: Saudi News

Saudi Arabia To Open For Tourist Visa Holders Starting AUG 1 – Tourism Ministry

July 30, 2021

Saudi Arabia will officially reopen its borders to foreign tourists and lift off the suspension of entry tourist visa holders starting August 1, the Kingdom’s tourism ministry announced. Fully vacinated tourists can enter the Kingdom without the need for an institutional quarantine period, provided that an official vaccination certificate is presented upon arrival, and proof … More Saudi Arabia To Open For Tourist Visa Holders Starting AUG 1 – Tourism Ministry

Saudi Arabia’s Air Defenses Intercept Four Houthi Militia Drones

July 25, 2021

Saudi air defenses intercepted four Houthi militia drones and a ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia’s southern region on Saturday, according to Al Arabiya sources in the Arab coalition. The coalition sources said that measures are being taken to protect civilians against hostility from the Iran – backed Houthi militia forces in Yemen. An Arab – … More Saudi Arabia’s Air Defenses Intercept Four Houthi Militia Drones

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Meets US Climate Envoy

June 16, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Riyadh on Wednesday, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The two sides reviewed international efforts exported to comfront climate change initiatives, which tackle reducing emission and preserving the environment, namely the ‘Saudi Arabia Green Initiative’ … More Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Meets US Climate Envoy

Saudi Arabia Approves Creation Of Sports Academy

June 16, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s government on Tuesday approved the creation of a sports academy designed to discover and develop talented youth. The Mahd Sports Academy is expected to become one of the largest in the world over the next decade aims to create a new golden generation of Saudi sportspeople. The academy, which was launched in July … More Saudi Arabia Approves Creation Of Sports Academy

Saudi Shopping Malls Opens Only To Vaccinated People From August – State TV

June 13, 2021

Saudi Arabia will bar people from entering its shopping malls unless they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, state TV reported on Sunday, citing a decision by the trade ministry that will come into effect on Aug.1. ‘Having received at least one vaccine shot will be a condition for entering commercial facilities’, the ministry said. Suadi … More Saudi Shopping Malls Opens Only To Vaccinated People From August – State TV

Saudi Arabia’s Dur And Taiba In Merger Talks

June 13, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Dur Hospitality Co and Taiba Invest Co are in merger talks that could create a company with combined assets worth $2.4 billion actoss the kingdom’s hotel, tourism and real estate sectors.  Dur and Taiba announced the merger talks in similar bourse statements on Sunday, adding that an agreement may not be reached between … More Saudi Arabia’s Dur And Taiba In Merger Talks

Saudi Arabia Bars Foreign Travellers From Haj Over COVID – 19

June 13, 2021

Saudi Arabia has restricted the annual Haj pilgrimage to its own citizens and residents for the second year running in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the state Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. Only people aged between 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated or immunised against the virus, and are free of chronic … More Saudi Arabia Bars Foreign Travellers From Haj Over COVID – 19

Saudi Arabia To Supply Full July Crude Oil Volumes To Buyers In Asia – Sources

June 11, 2021

Saudi Arabia, the world’s top crude oil exporter, will supply full volumes of July – loading crude to its Asia customers, five sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuders on Friday. OPEC+ agreed in April to gradually ease oil output cuts from May to July and confirmed the decision at a meeting on June … More Saudi Arabia To Supply Full July Crude Oil Volumes To Buyers In Asia – Sources

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.