Cabinet praises king’s efforts to develop ties with friendly countries
Author: Arab NewsTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489446919258917300RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif thanked King Salman for his efforts to develop Saudi relations with friendly countries.Briefing a Cabinet session Monday at Yamamah Palace in Riyadh under his chairmanship, the crown prince also expressed optimism over the outcome of the king’s visit to Japan in view of strong bilateral relations.On developments […]
King’s visit to Asia enhances KSA’s leading role in Mideast economies, say experts
Author: Arab NewsTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489446919238917000 RIYADH: The visit of King Salman to Japan and China will enhance the leading role of the Kingdom in the economies of the Middle East and Arab countries, economists and businessmen told local media. They said the visit represents a historic shift of the Kingdom’s accession to one of the fastest growing […]
Deputy crown prince leaves for Washington as Saudi FM meets Tillerson
Author: Joyce KaramTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489446919228916700WASHINGTON: Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and defense minister, on Monday departed to Washington on what is set to be the first official visit of its kind by a Gulf leader under the new US administration.The packed agenda for the visit is to include US-Saudi relations, counter-Daesh efforts […]
Three Gulf mosques win architecture award
Author: Fouzia KhanTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489445931478816700 JEDDAH: Three mosques from the Arabian Gulf have won awards for their architecture. Msheireb mosque in Qatar, the Sheikha Salama Mosque in the UAE city of Al-Ain, and the Arcapita Mosque in Bahrain were all recognized by the Abdullatif Al-Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman and […]
Asir governor to inaugurate Bisha projects worth more than SR2bn
Author: Arab NewsTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489445931498817300ABHA: Asir Gov. Prince Faisal bin Khalid on Wednesday will inaugurate developmental projects in Bisha Province. The projects are worth more than SR2 billion. Bisha Mayor Mohammad bin Saeed bin Sabra said the Asir governor will be briefed during his inspection tour on the first strategic plan for the University of Bisha, and […]
‘Moderation award’ entry open to Saudis, foreign residents
Author: MOHAMMAD AL-SULAMITue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489445931448816400JEDDAH: An award to recognize those promoting moderation is open to both Saudi citizens and foreign residents of the Kingdom, an official has said. Dr. Hassan bin Yahya Al-Manakhra, president of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal’s Center for Moderation, confirmed that foreign residents in the Kingdom can participate in the center’s award, with entries accepted […]
‘Bareh’ helps productive Madinah families compete in local market
Author: Yousuf MohammedTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489445931418815800MADINAH: Artisan families earning income with their handicraft skills are now capable of competing with external competitors, according to the Productive Families Forum held recently.The forum, attended by representatives of the Bareh Program of the Tourism and National Heritage Authority, Madinah branch, and several of its partners, was held in the King Fahd […]
2,500 Kazakh pilgrims to perform Haj this year
Author: Rodolfo C. Estimo Jr.Tue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489445931428816100RIYADH: An estimated 2,500 Kazakh pilgrims will arrive in the Kingdom to perform Haj this year, Kazakhtan’s Consul General in Jeddah Madiyar Ismailov told Arab News on Sunday.The Kazakh Haj mission will be the coordinating center for the Haj organization issues of Kazakhstani pilgrims. The mission will comprise officials from the […]
Ex-Chelsea star Essien joins Indonesia’s Persib
Author: AFPTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489488602104937900BANDUNG, Indonesia: Former Chelsea, AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien has signed with Indonesia’s Persib Bandung, the club announced Tuesday, the highest-profile player to join a team in the country for years.The Ghanaian signed a one-year contract for an undisclosed sum to join Persib, which is one of the best clubs in […]
Venezuela rallies past Italy 4-3 to reach 2nd round of WBC
Author: APTue, 2017-03-14ID: 1489488213894909000GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Miguel Cabrera hit a tying homer and Rougned Odor delivered a go-ahead single during a three-run rally in the ninth inning that carried Venezuela past Italy 4-3 on Monday night and into the second round of the World Baseball Classic.In a one-game tiebreaker that determined the final team to advance out of […]
