Saudi education minister honors winners of excellence award

Hamad Al-Asheikh praised distinguished Saudi students and top achievers. (SPA)
Updated 15 February 2019
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Saudi education minister honors winners of excellence award

  • The government is putting a great deal of hope in its distinguished citizens to help in the nation’s progress, Hamad Al-Asheikh said

JEDDAH: Saudi Education Minister Hamad Al-Asheikh honored the 114 winners of the Excellence in Education Award.
Al-Sheikh said the ministry accords its utmost attention to the award because it contributes to achieving better performance in the field of education. He also praised distinguished Saudi students and top achievers.
The government is putting a great deal of hope in its distinguished citizens to help in the nation’s progress, he said.
The award aims to boost the performance of personnel by instilling in them a positive spirit of competition and promoting a culture of successful practice, he said.


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

General view of the USA embassy in Riyadh. (AFP file photo)
Updated 03 March 2026
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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

RIYADH: US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by drones, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building,  Saudi Ministry of Defense said. 

US embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the strike, and no injuries were reported yet.

The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.