The Latest Breaking News from Kingdom

Saudi Crown Prince, China’s President Stress Importance of Ties Between 2 Countries

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Tuesday to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they stressed the importance of the strategic relations between the Kingdom and China, SPA said. The Crown…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

Bukhari Meets Geagea: Saudi Role in Five-way Committee Falls in Lebanon Interest

The Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari on Saturday warned of the consequences of a vacuum at the top state post in Lebanon, stressing that the Saudi role in the five-way committee meeting is beneficial for the crisis-hit nation. Bukhari warned of the “consequences of not holding the presidential elections,”…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 26, 2023

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Burning Copy of Holy Quran by Extremists in Copenhagen

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed, in the strongest terms, the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in Denmark's Copenhagen by an extremist group outside the Turkish embassy. The Kingdom stressed the need to consolidate the values of dialogue, tolerance and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 26, 2023

King Salman: Saudi Arabia Spares No Effort in Providing Comfort, Safety to Two Holy Mosques' Guests

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, affirmed that Saudi Arabia spares no effort in ensuring comfort and safety for the guests of the Two Holy Mosques, including pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors. King Salman asserted that the Kingdom provides all services from the guests' arrival…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israel’s Decision to Allow Re-settlement in Northern West Bank

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday strongly condemned a decision taken by the occupying Israeli authorities to allow re-settlement in the areas of the northern West Bank in Palestine. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of this decision, which is a flagrant violation of all international laws, contributes…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia Underscores Values of Coexistence, Mutual Respect Among Peoples

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s firm stance that calls for bolstering coexistence and mutual respect between people around the world. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers highlighted the Kingdom’s participation at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia Slams Offensive, Racist Israeli Remarks against Palestine

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the offensive and racist remarks made by an Israeli minister against the state of Palestine and its people. The Foreign Ministry underscored the Kingdom’s rejection of such baseless statements that only stoke hatred and violence and undermine international efforts for peace and dialogue.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2023

Saudi Culture Ministry Introduces Three New Fonts to Celebrate Kingdom’s Culture

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture on Monday launched an initiative creating three new Saudi fonts in celebration of the Arabic language. In a statement, it said it is “introducing a unique touch that gives a Saudi identity to Arabic fonts and celebrates Saudi heritage and cultural symbols.” The fonts, celebrating…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia Calls for Sighting of Ramadan Crescent Moon on Tuesday

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday evening. It called on whoever sights the crescent moon by naked eyes or through binoculars to report to the nearest court and register their testimony, or…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 19, 2023

Rating Agencies Raise Saudi Economy Rating with Positive Outlook

Rating agencies have upgraded the Saudi economy to a “positive” and stable outlook. They affirmed that the structural reforms have been reflected in the tangible progress in economic development and the support of diversification policies, especially in the non-oil sector. S&P Global Ratings upgraded its credit report for Saudi Arabia,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 19, 2023