ANNIVERSARY OF PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE/ PRINCE SATTAM BIN ABDULAZIZ CONGRATULATES CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES ON SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE (SPA) 25/6/1433H
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Arrives in Jeddah Jeddah, Jumada II 16, 1434, Apr 26, 2013, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, arrived here today coming from Riyadh. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, the King was received by Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense; Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Makkah Region; Prince Mishaal bin Majed bin Abdulaziz, Governor... read more
Crown Prince Receives U.S. Secretary of Navy Jeddah, Rajab 8, 1434, May 18, 2013, SPA -- Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence, received here today U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed matters of common interest between the two countries. The audience was attended by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Chief of the Court of the Crown Prince and... read more
Crown Prince Receives Chief of Staff And Commander of Air Forces Jeddah, Rajab 1, 1434, May 11, 2013, SPA -- Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence, received here today the Chief of General Staff, General Hussein bin Abdullah Al-Qabil, accompanied by Retired Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ayish, and Commander of Air Forces Lieutenant General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili on the occasion of the issuance of the royal order promoting him to... read more
EU Appoints Head of Bulgarian Diplomacy for its Mission in Libya
Brussels, Rajab 11, 1434, May 21, 2013, SPA -- In a statement released here today, the European Union (EU) announced appointment of the Head of Bulgarian Diplomacy Natalia Apostolova, to head its mission in Libya, in order to to support stability and endeavor of transition into democracy....
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Judge in WikiLeaks case orders closed witness testimony
Fort Meade, Maryland, Rajab 11, 1434, May 21, 2013, SPA -- Proceedings in the military trial of Army Private First Class Bradley Manning will be closed during the testimony of 24 specific witnesses to prevent the release of secret information, a judge ruled Tuesday, dpa reported....
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Women get amnesty as Nigeria ponders anti-terror moves
Kano, Nigeria, Rajab 11, 1434, May 21, 2013, SPA -- Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the release of women detained in connection with terrorist activities, the Defence Ministry said Tuesday, as the Senate gave its backing to a state of emergency in the north-east....
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Minister of Islamic Affairs Receives Ambassadors of Gambia and Philippines
Riyadh, Rabi'I 16, 1433, Feb 8, 2012, SPA - The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance, Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, received separately received here today the ambassadors-designate of Gambia and Philippines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Omar Gabriel...
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SR 505 Million Projects Set For Implementation In Baha
Baha, Rabi'I 16, 1433, Feb 8, 2012, SPA - Water and sanitation projects amounting to SR 505 million will be implemented in Baha Region within the budget for this fiscal year (1432AH-1433AH). The Director-General of the Region's Department of Water Eng. Mohammed bin Mansour...
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Prince Salman Receives Undersecretary of Ministry of Transport
Riyadh, Rabi'I 14, 1433, Feb 6, 2012, SPA - Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense received here today Undersecretary of Ministry of Transport and President of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Public Transport Company Eng. Abdullah Al-Moqbil and members of the Board,...
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