RIYADH — The Directorate General of Civil Defense (DGCD) urged the public to take utmost caution and vigil amid the forecast of heavy rain that would hit most regions of Saudi Arabia until Monday.
The directorate called for taking precautions, as (...)
PARIS — Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji represented Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the international conference to support the people of Lebanon and its sovereignty, held in Paris, France.
In his (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning to take utmost caution and vigil amid forecast of moderate to heavy rain to hit Makkah and some other regions of Saudi Arabia until Friday
The Makkah region is expected to (...)
RIYADH — Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC's unwavering support for the Lebanese people and its commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty, security, and stability. He emphasized the urgent need for (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning urging the public to exercise caution and seek safety in secure areas away from flood-prone areas and valleys, especially as thunderstorms are expected to bring continued (...)
RIYADH — After dismounting from his horse, "Abiya," to announce the unification of the Kingdom and outline its geographic boundaries to the world, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud took to the skies aboard the "Dakota DC-3," with a great (...)
RIYADH — Born in 1876 in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz Al-Saud dedicated his life to unifying the disparate regions of the Arabian Peninsula, transforming them into a cohesive and sovereign state. His vision was anchored in the principles of Islam, with (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning about ongoing thunderstorms affecting several regions of Saudi Arabia, with conditions expected to persist until Tuesday.
The warning includes forecasts of heavy rains, hail, and (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science, under the Ministry of Culture, has established the Saudi Creative Cities Network Committee, following a proposal from the Culinary Arts Commission.
The committee's goal is to (...)
TAIF — On behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal presided over on Wednesday the closing ceremony of the sixth Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif, organized by the Saudi Camel Racing (...)
JEDDAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal announced on Sunday the commencement of time planning for the Hajj season of 2025. Senior officials and representatives of 60 entities involved in the Hajj operation attended the meeting held (...)
TAIF — Taif Governorate has renewed its Healthy Cities Accreditation Certificate for the second time, becoming the first Saudi city to achieve this distinction twice, after meeting 80 criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The (...)
MAKKAH — The Regional Program for Cloud Seeding has concluded a research study demonstrating promising outcomes in enhancing rainfall and increasing the density of cumulus clouds in Makkah and the Holy Sites.
The study also explored weather elements (...)
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia is witnessing an exceptional summer season with the continued rainfall, accompanied by showers of hail and active winds in several regions. The southwestern coastal city of Jazan recorded last Friday the highest amount of (...)
RIYADH — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh scripted another history of successful heart transplant. A two-and-a-half-year-old girl underwent successful heart transplant after receiving heart from a four-year-old (...)
MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has called on residents and citizens to exercise caution and stay safe as thunderstorms and rain are expected to continue in several regions of Saudi Arabia from Friday until next Tuesday.
The Civil (...)
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded four road development contracts worth SR13 billion ($3.46 billion) as part of the first phase of the program to enhance the capital city's transport network.
The Board of Directors of (...)
RIYADH — King Saud University in Riyadh has been ranked 90th in the Shanghai Ranking of Universities for 2024, which is one of the most important global rankings and is based on precise criteria, including research and educational outputs, and the (...)
RIYADH — Thunderstorms are expected to continue hitting Makkah and some other regions of Saudi Arabia from Friday to Tuesday, according to the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense.
The directorate urged the public to exercise extreme caution (...)
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the Saudi citizens and expatriates to exercise utmost caution and vigil in the wake of the forecast that thunderstorms are expected to continue hitting some regions of the Kingdom from (...)
TAIF — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb highlighted Taif is one of the top tourist destinations in the Kingdom while emphasizing the ministry's commitment to strengthening partnerships with the private sector, the main driver of the tourism (...)
JEDDAH — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb recently convened with investors and business owners to explore tourism investment opportunities in Jeddah and Taif.
The meeting was attended by Princess Haifa Al Saud, Deputy Minister of Tourism, and (...)
RIYADH — The Culinary Arts Commission announced on Wednesday the inclusion of three Saudi pastries in the "Creative Cities' Baking" initiative, showcasing their historical and culinary heritage from Saudi cities listed on UNESCO's Creative Cities (...)
TAIF — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced the successful birth of two caracal cubs at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Wildlife Research Center in Taif.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in the center's breeding program, (...)
TAIF — Investigations are underway into the alleged baby swap at King Faisal Hospital in Taif. This was announced by Dr. Talal Al-Maliki, CEO of the Taif Health Cluster.
Speaking to Okaz/Saudi Gazette, Dr. Al-Maliki said that the investigation into (...)
