MAKKAH — The Makkah Education Department has announced the suspension of in-person classes for students in all schools in the Makkah city as well as in the governorates of Al-Jumum, Al-Kamil and Bahra on Tuesday following rain forecast.
"Based on (...)
RIYADH – Prince Sultan University (PSU) has been ranked first among Saudi universities in scientific research quality, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 report. The university received a score of 90.5%, placing it ahead of other (...)
Donald Trump has been threatening major tariffs on America's two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, for more than a month. It now appears that the day of reckoning is at hand.
The risk for the president is that his sweeping tariffs, which (...)
Pope Francis is alert after suffering two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday afternoon, the Vatican has said.
Doctors were forced to intervene to clear mucus from the Pope's lungs, an update from the Holy See said, though it said he (...)
President Donald Trump has directed a "pause" to US military assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as Trump seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in peace talks with Russia.
A White House official (...)
More than 55 million people across the central and southern US are at risk of severe weather on Tuesday as a violent storm sweeps across the country, bringing the potential for blizzard conditions, tornadoes and fire weather.
The dangerous storm is (...)
SpaceX is standing down from the eighth uncrewed test flight of its gargantuan Starship mega rocket.
The mission was expected to lift off during an hourlong launch window that opened at 5:30 p.m. CT (6:30 p.m. ET) from SpaceX's Starbase facilities (...)
The WhatsApp Business API, integrated seamlessly by Bevatel, has set a new standard in the field of communication solutions. As a leading provider for businesses in Saudi Arabia and the GCC and a recognized Meta Business Partner, Bevatel offers (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Aramco has announced its full-year 2024 financial results, reporting a net income of $106.2 billion.
The company declared a 4.2% year-on-year increase in its Q4 base dividend to $21.1 billion.
Cash flow from operating activities (...)
JEDDAH — The historic district of Jeddah is hosting "Ramadan Season 2025" events. Organized by the Jeddah Historic Program of the Ministry of Culture; the festival aims to revive the cultural heritage and stregthen the national identity
The season (...)
The world's largest iceberg has run aground in shallow waters off the remote British island of South Georgia, home to millions of penguins and seals.
The iceberg, which is about twice the size of Greater London, appears to be stuck and should start (...)
The level of destruction in Jabalia when viewed from the air is truly astonishing.
A Hiroshima-like wasteland stretches as far as the eye can see. The mangled carcasses of buildings dot the churned-up landscape, some leaning at crazy angles.
Great (...)
RIYADH — The National Center for Vegetation (NCV) Cover launched a project to study and evaluate degraded sites in the western and southern regions of Saudi Arabia using the latest technologies, and prepare plans to rehabilitate them in accordance (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Lebanon on Tuesday underscored the importance of strengthening Arab cooperation and coordinating positions on key regional and international issues.
In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the official visit of (...)
TABUK — The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve officially welcomed its fifth ranger corps after their successful graduation from the reserve's nine-week training program. Their joining coincides with the World Wildlife Day, that falls on March (...)
MAKKAH —The General Presidency for Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has doubled the number of electric golf carts in the Grand Mosque to 400.
It has also introduced specially designed handcarts that meet the needs of pilgrims (...)
Serbia's first spring parliamentary session devolved into chaos in Belgrade on Tuesday after opposition MPs interrupted the increasingly heated discussion to set off flares and smoke grenades.
The incident, which prompted security to prevent a (...)
MAKKAH — The Saudi Red Crescent Authority is supervising an initiative titled "Whoever revives it" at Grand Mosque in Makkah to facilitate rapid response to sudden cardiac arrest cases among the worshipers. Under the initiative, automated external (...)
BURAIDAH — Emir of Qassim Region Prince Faisal bin Mishaal witnessed the signing of the contract to implement the Jubail-BuraIdah water pipeline project at a total cost of SR8.5 billion. The ceremony was held in the presence of Minister of (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser said that the initial operation of Jafurah gas field is expected to start later this year. "This would enhance Saudi Aramco's capabilities in the gas sector," he said.
The Jafurah field, owned and (...)
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo did not travel with Al-Nassr's squad to Iran for their AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Esteghlal on Monday, according to local media reports.
The decision to rest the Portuguese captain was made (...)
JEDDAH — Cameroonian forward Christian Bassogog shattered the celebrations of thousands of Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, netting a dramatic last-minute equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw for Al-Okhdood in their Saudi (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has invited misguided individuals abroad, who were exploited by external entities to attack the Kingdom, to return home without facing consequences, as long as they were not involved in grave crimes, according to President of (...)
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and defend the country from Russia.
The UK, France and other countries will step up their efforts in a "coalition of the willing" and seek to involve (...)
One of the world's most prolific blood donors — whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies — has died.
James Harrison died in his sleep at a nursing home in New South Wales, Australia on 17 February, his family said on Monday. He was (...)