Government | Tuesday 1 June, 2021 8:32 am

Shura Council Speaker Receives Speaker of UAE Federal National Council

Speaker of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh held here today an official talks session with the Speaker of the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Saqr Ghubash, currently on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At...

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Government | Sunday 30 May, 2021 8:54 am

Hajj smart card wins Makkah Excellence Award

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has won the Makkah Award of Excellence in Hajj and Umrah services for its efforts during the pandemic and the steps it took to introduce innovative technology systems aimed at facilitating the procedures for pilgrims, including the Hajj smart card. Dr....

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Government | Sunday 30 May, 2021 2:57 am

Saudi Interior Minister Meets with CEOS of Leading German Corporations

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Interior, met at his residence here today with Chief Executive officers of various leading German companies, including Hensoldt, Airbus for Defense and Space, Veredus, ThyssenKrupp, Lürssen, Transportation Sector at Siemens, and...

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Government | Wednesday 26 May, 2021 6:36 am

Interior minister chairs Hajj Supreme Committee meeting

Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif, interior minister and chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee, on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the committee virtually. The meeting was held in the presence of Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and Madinah Emir Prince Faisal Bin Salman. The meeting...

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Government | Wednesday 26 May, 2021 6:14 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister, chaired on Tuesday the Cabinet's virtual session. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet was briefed on the contents of consultations and talks that took place during the past days between the...

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Government | Tuesday 25 May, 2021 6:36 am

Fighter jets of Greek air force taking part in 'Falcon Eye 2' joint drill arrive in Tabuk

F-16 fighter jets of the Hellenic Air Force, the air force of Greece, arrived on Monday at King Faisal Air Base in the northern sector to participate in "Falcon Eye 2" drill maneuvers, which will be carried out during the current month.  Commander of King Faisal Air Base in the Northern...

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Government | Sunday 23 May, 2021 6:21 am

Saudi-US military exercise comes to a close Previous

 A joint military exercise between the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) concluded on Saturday. Manoeuvres carried out during exercise Desert Mirage 3 aimed to refine expertise, raise the level of joint combat readiness, and deepen the bonds of...

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Government | Wednesday 19 May, 2021 8:54 am

HRH Crown Prince: Saudi Arabia affirms its pioneering role in advancing development in African continent, its support for international and regional efforts to lay foundations of security and stability

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affirmed its pioneering role in advancing development in the African continent countries and its support for international and regional efforts in cooperation with the African Union to lay the foundations of security, stability, and conflict resolution. The Kingdom...

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Government | Wednesday 12 May, 2021 8:39 am

Saudi Arabia sets out new fines for COVID-19 breaches

An updated list of fines for breaking coronavirus disease (COVID-19) protocols, including penalties for social gatherings as Eid celebrations approach, were announced by the Saudi Ministry of Interior on Tuesday. The new list follows a May 7, 2020 announcement on regulations to limit...

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Government | Tuesday 11 May, 2021 5:43 am

GACA Announces New Procedures for Entry of Travellers into Saudi Arabia

 The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) distributed a circular today to airlines operating in all Saudi airports, announcing new procedures for entry of all non-Saudi citizens and exempted travellers into Saudi Arabia, in reference to the Ministry of Interior statement regarding...

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