King Salman has issued a directive for the disbursement of more than SR3 billion ($0.8 billion) in aid to social security beneficiaries ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Under the plan, heads of households will receive SR1,000, while each dependent in the family will receive SR500. The payments…
Saudi Arabia has been honored with the Press Ganey Award for Healthcare Impact and Transformation, recognizing the Kingdom’s progress in strengthening patient-centered care and advancing comprehensive healthcare reform. Representatives of the Ministry of Health accepted the award during the Press Ganey Human Experience Conference held in Florida this month. The recognition highlights the sweeping changes…
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned drone attacks carried out by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, describing the strikes as “heinous acts” that have targeted civilians and humanitarian operations. Addressing the United Nations Security Council in New York, the Kingdom’s ambassador to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, denounced what he called criminal attacks by the RSF, including…
The Sultanate of Oman has successfully registered four of its prominent cultural sites—Al Hazm Fort, Jabreen Castle, Harat Al Sibani, and Harat Al Yaman—on the Islamic World Heritage List. The announcement was made during the 13th session of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Heritage Committee, held in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan….
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques has commenced restoration work on the Al-Fath Mosque in Al-Jumum Governorate, part of a broader initiative repairing 60 of 130 historic mosques across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Fath Mosque, believed to have been visited by the Prophet Muhammad, will see its area…
A senior delegation from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania visited the Maritime Security Centre in Muscat as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in maritime affairs and security coordination. The delegation was headed by Sheikh Ahmedou Sidi, Director General of the Mauritanian Maritime Affairs Agency. Upon arrival at the headquarters of the Maritime Security Centre,…
Authorities in the Governorate of South Al Batinah have announced plans to organize more than 2,000 religious, educational and awareness activities during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. The Department of Endowments and Religious Affairs in A’Rustaq confirmed that the initiative forms part of its preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH, with programs designed to reach…
Air India Express passengers travelling from Muscat International Airport to New Delhi experienced a delay of more than five hours on Tuesday night after their flight IX 164 was postponed due to a technical issue. The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 11:30 pm on February 17, 2026, was first rescheduled to 01:30 hrs on…
Saudi Arabia has launched a new initiative aimed at training 900 Saudi job seekers for technical and specialized careers in the media industry, as part of broader efforts to strengthen national talent and support sector growth. The programme is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Human Resources Development Fund and the Saudi Press…
United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have officially announced that Ramadan 1447 AH will begin on Wednesday, February 18, following confirmation of the crescent moon sighting by religious authorities. The announcements were made after official moon-sighting committees convened to observe the new lunar crescent that marks the beginning of the Islamic holy month. In the…
