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Saudi General Directorate of Prisons Starts Implementing Pardon Measures for Public-Right Prisoners

The General Directorate of Prisons started on Monday the implementation of pardon procedures for male and female public-right prisoners so that they can be released and returned to their families, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The move was carried out at the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

Saudi king admitted to hospital in Jeddah for tests - Saudi press agency

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz was admitted to hospital in the Red Sea city of Jeddah to undergo medical tests, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the royal court.

Reuters · May 8, 2022

Royal Court: King Salman Underwent Successful Colonoscopy

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a colonoscopy, the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Sunday, citing the royal court. It said the results of the colonoscopy were fine. SPA…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022

Jeddah Season 2022 Kicks Off

The second edition of the Jeddah Season kicked off on Monday at the Jeddah Art Promenade, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The 60-day event will feature 2,800 activities held at nine main venues. The launch featured drone performances and a fireworks show that lit up the Jeddah sky as people…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022

King Salman Receives Telephone Call from Iraqi Prime Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Earlier during the day, King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022

King Salman Receives Telephone Calls from Arab Leaders on Eid Al-Fitr

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday telephone calls from Arab leaders on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He received calls from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2022

Over 40,000 People Visit Holy Quran in Exhibition in Makkah

The Holy Quran Exhibition, held in the holy city of Makkah, has attracted over 40,000 visitors since its opening 12 days ago, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The exhibition is organized by the General Secretariat for Exhibitions and Conferences, in cooperation with the King Fahd Complex for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Saudi Economy Grows by 9.6% in 1st Quarter of 2022, its Highest Since 2011

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) published flash estimates of the Saudi Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the first quarter of 2022, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The figures reveal that the GDP has made the highest growth rate in 10 years, achieving a growth of 9.6% during…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

King Salman Receives Kuwait's National Assembly Speaker, Imams of Grand Mosque

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Makkah on Saturday Speaker of Kuwait's National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanim, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman also received Advisor at the Royal Court, Member of the Council of Senior Scholars, Member of Permanent Committee for Ifta and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Saudi Leadership Receives Messages from Gulf, Arab Leaders on Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Saturday messages of congratulations from Arab and Gulf leaders on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Saudi Arabia had declared Monday as the first day of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022