Ex-England footballer reveals match-fixing approaches to top Premier League players: Report
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Former England footballer Moses Swaibu, who once served time for his involvement in match-fixing, has come forward with alarming claims that at least five Premier League players have been approached by match-fixers. Swaibu, who was convicted in 2015 for conspiracy to commit bribery following an undercover investigation by The Telegraph, […]
Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences after passing of former Jordanian PM
RIYADH, 14 August: Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince offered their condolences to Jordan’s King Abdullah on Tuesday after the passing of former prime minister Zaid Al-Rifai. In separate cables of condolences, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prayed that God have mercy on the deceased and forgive him. Al-Rifai passed away on […]
Saudi crown prince offers condolences after passing of Kuwait’s Sheikh Salem
RIYADH, 14 August: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered his condolences to Kuwait’s emir and crown prince on Tuesday after the passing of Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. In separate phone calls to Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah, Prince Mohammed prayed that God have mercy on the deceased and […]
Saudi crown prince receives group of princes, scholars, and citizens in Jeddah
RIYADH, 14 August: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted a group of princes, scholars, and citizens who came to greet him on Tuesday. The guests were hosted at Al-Salaam Palace in Jeddah and the gathering started with recitation from the holy Qur’an. Earlier on Tuesday, the crown prince chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting.
Deputy FM receives US ambassador to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 14 August: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji received US Ambassador to the Kingdom Michael Ratney in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, ways of enhancing them and other issues of common concern, the Foreign Ministry reported on X. They also reviewed regional and international developments.
Who’s Who: Khaled Abbas, CEO of Gulf International Bank Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 14 August: Khaled Abbas has been the CEO of Gulf International Bank Saudi Arabia since March 2024. He assumed the role with 27 years of banking experience across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE. Abbas has also served as a non-executive board member of GIB Capital, an investment banking and asset management business of […]
Saudi crown prince receives written message from Guinea president
RIYADH, 14 August: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from the President of Guinea Mamadi Doumbouya on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. The message addressed relations between Saudi Arabia and Guinea and ways to enhance coordination and consultation in various fields. The letter was received by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed […]
Cabinet reaffirms Saudi support for Gaza ceasefire efforts
RIYADH, 14 August: The Cabinet on Tuesday reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. It stressed the need to move forward to end Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land, achieve peace, and give the Palestinians their legitimate rights, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Cabinet also praised the efforts and contributions […]
Saudi Arabia condemns repeated Israeli incursions at Al-Aqsa mosque compound
RIYADH, 14 August: Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday repeated Israeli incursions at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in annexed east Jerusalem, the foreign ministry said. The condemnation came after Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led hundreds of Israelis into the compound on Tuesday and performed prayers marking a Jewish holiday. In a statement, […]
Saudi commission crowns winners of King Salman architecture award
RIYADH, 14 August: Saudi Arabia’s Architecture and Design Commission recognized multiple projects as part of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award in a ceremony this week. The award helps to promote the King Salman Urban Charter Initiative. Projects that adopted the charter’s methodology and embodied its values were selected, the Saudi Press […]
