Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 9:15 am

SRO orders 238 passenger trips per week

The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) has increased the frequency of trains between Riyadh, Dammam, and Hufuf to 238 trips per week starting from Sept. 18, coinciding with the start of the new academic year. The trips between Riyadh and Dammam have been increased to 82 per week, in addition to 68...

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Government | Tuesday 20 September, 2016 6:09 am

Striving for peace with unlimited aid

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, who is leading the Saudi delegation to the 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, confirmed on Monday that the Kingdom's handling of the issue of refugees, which is a result of ethnic conflicts, wars, disasters and struggle, is based on the...

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Government | Monday 19 September, 2016 12:48 am

Crown Prince Mohammed leaves for New York

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif left Jeddah Sunday for New York to head the Kingdom's delegation at the 71st annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, adviser to the...

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Government | Sunday 18 September, 2016 7:56 am

Serving the Two Holy Mosques, pilgrims a great honor: King

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman reiterated that Saudi Arabia has been deeply honored by serving the Two Holy Mosques, pilgrims and visitors. “The Kingdom has mobilized all its potential and human and financial resources for the service of the Two Holy Mosques and...

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Government | Sunday 18 September, 2016 7:49 am

Crown prince to highlight Saudi viewpoint at UN

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif is leaving for New York today as head of the Saudi delegation to the 71st session of the UN General Assembly. The crown prince will address the UN General Assembly, which brings together some 135 heads of state and government in addition to dozens of...

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Government | Saturday 17 September, 2016 1:07 pm

Successful Haj silences critics

After the successful completion of Haj, pilgrims have denounced what they described as Iranian lies. The success of Haj 2016 is a slap in the face to those who were trying to denigrate and belittle Saudi Arabia and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, they said. The pilgrims pledged their...

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Government | Saturday 17 September, 2016 11:08 am

Hajis leave Makkah with unforgettable memories

Hundreds of pilgrims held back tears on Thursday as they left the holy city in buses for King Abdul Aziz international Airport and Jeddah Islamic Port after performing Haj. Pilgrims are beginning to return to their home countries after completing the Haj rituals easily, safely and conveniently...

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Government | Friday 16 September, 2016 5:01 pm

Thank you Saudi Arabia for successful Haj 2016

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of thanks to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif on the successful completion of Haj 2016. The king thanked Almighty Allah for His bounty and generosity at the successful pilgrimage this year. “It is an honor for Saudi Arabia to host ...

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Government | Friday 16 September, 2016 3:54 pm

Preparing to go home

Having completed their Haj rituals with ease and comfort, many pilgrims are now preparing to leave the Kingdom after performing Tawaf Al-Wada (farewell circumambulation) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Some of them proceeded to Madinah to spend some time praying at the Prophet’s Mosque. In...

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Government | Thursday 15 September, 2016 12:42 pm

Hajis start leaving Mina

The valley of Mina on Wednesday appeared serene. The din and bustle of the first two days of Haj had almost died down as many pilgrims left Mina for Makkah and Madinah. On Wednesday, the second day of Tashriq, the pilgrims who were in a hurry threw stones at the three walls symbolizing the Satan ...

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