Riyadh: In a joint effort to boost the Syrian economy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar have announced their commitment to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears to the World Bank Group, which amounts to approximately $15 million. This announcement follows recent discussions during the High-level Roundtable on

Jeddah: The National Water Company (NWC) has completed projects for drinking water networks and pipelines to supply the Al Yaqout, Al Zomorrod, and Al Luluoa districts in Jeddah Governorate. According to Saudi Press Agency, these projects, which cost over SAR400 million, are part of NWC’s development initiatives to bolster water

Riyadh: The Saudi Physics Team won three international medals at the 22nd Nordic-Baltic Physics Olympiad (NBPhO), held in Estonia from April 26 to 28, with the participation of 105 students representing 10 countries. According to Saudi Press Agency, students Faris Al-Ghamdi and Hussein Al-Saleh, both from Riyadh Education, earned silver

Dammam: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed an agreement with Alissa Universal Motors, a subsidiary of Abdullatif Alissa Group Holding, to establish a logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. The project involves an investment of up to SAR300 million and will cover an area of 382,000 square

Riyadh: The General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars has reiterated its previous statement, dated Shawwal 12, 1445 AH, underscoring that obtaining a permit is mandatory for anyone wishing to perform Hajj. Additionally, it highlights that undertaking the pilgrimage without such a permit is considered a sinful act. According

Riyadh: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Tonga’s ‘Eua island in the Pacific Ocean today. According to Saudi Press Agency, the earthquake’s epicenter occurred 863 kilometers from the district of ‘Ohonua at a depth of 10 kilometers. No casualties or damage has been reported so far.