Mohammad bin Salman

Saudi authorities seek deal with charged with corruption

Jeddah - Saeed Al Ghamedi

Saudi Arabia’s mass arrest of princes, current and former government officials, and prominent businessmen on November 4, 2017, over corruption allegations raises human rights concerns, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities should immediately reveal the legal and evidentiary basis for each person’s detention and make certain that each person detained can exercise their due process rights. On the eveningRead more

Palestinian President arrived in Riyadh to start visit to Saudi

Quds - Nasser Al Assad

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to arrive in Riyadh, the capital of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Monday on an official visit. Abbas is scheduled to meet with Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, according to the Palestinian Ambassador in Riyadh Bassam Al-Agha. He said in statements to the official Palestinian radio station VoiceRead more

OPEC official: Saudi Arabia, Russia statements “clear fog” before November 30 meeting

Riyadh -Muslimchronicle

The fog has cleared ahead of OPEC’s next meeting, with Saudi Arabia and Russia clearly stating support to extend a global deal to cut oil supply for another nine months, OPEC’s secretary general told Reuters on Friday. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, plus Russia and nine other producers, have cut oil output by about 1.8 million barrels perRead more

Manchester United to aid football development in Saudi Arabia

London - Muslimchronicle

Manchester United have agreed a deal with the General Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia to help develop football in the country. United will lend business and sporting expertise to clubs and sporting organisations in Saudi Arabia to boost the game's growth. The partnership forms part of Saudi Vision 2030 -- the plan to diversify the Saudi economy and to developRead more

First BrandZ ranking of most valuable Saudi brands to be released

Jeddah - Arab Today

The first-ever BrandZ Top 20 Most Valuable Saudi Arabian Brands ranking will be released on Tuesday by WPP and Kantar Millward Brown in collaboration with King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). It is the only brand valuation ranking that combines the perceptions of Saudi consumers with financial data, making it the definitive cross-category study of the most accomplished brands in theRead more

Oman joins Saudi-led coalition against suicide

Riyadh - Arab Today

Oman has joined the anti-terrorism coalition of Muslim nations led by Saudi Arabia. Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammad bin Salman al Saud received a letter in this regard from Omani Defense Minister Badr ben Saed Bosaidi. The message was carried by the Omani ambassador to the kingdom. In December 2015, Saudi Arabia announced the formation of aRead more

Saudi deputy CP receives special envoy of Chinese president

Riyadh - Arab Today

Saudi King Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud on Sunday received Special Envoy of the Chinese President Meng Jianzhu. Meng, who also serves as Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Political Legal Committee, is currently paying a visit to Riyadh. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on aRead more

Panel holding funds for minors in trust told to work out an investment plan

Riyadh - Arab Today

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has directed the General Commission of Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and their Counterparts to lay out a strategy for the investment plans of the commission within six months. The king's directive comes after a request to this effect from Prince Mohammad bin Salman, deputy crown prince, second deputy premier andRead more

Egyptian president meets Saudi Deputy Crown Prince on G20 summit sidelines

Hangzhou - Arab Today

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el Sisi met on Monday with Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit, currently in session in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. Sisi underlined the importance of following up the implementation of the outcome of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz's important visit to EgyptRead more

Prince Mohammed’s visit to spur Saudi-Chinese business

Jeddah - Arab Today

The Saudi Chinese Business Council will hold its regular meeting next week in China’s capital Beijing. The meeting will be chaired by Prince Mohammad bin Salman, deputy crown prince and minister of defense. The council is expected to discuss ways of improving and strengthening bilateral relations in the fields of economy and development. A number of agreements will be signedRead more