Saudi finance Ministry, Sakani program sign housing deal

The deal is to provide housing services for ministry beneficiaries,. (SPA)
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Updated 17 January 2020
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Saudi finance Ministry, Sakani program sign housing deal

The Saudi Ministry of Finance and the government’s Sakani program have signed a cooperation deal to provide housing services for ministry beneficiaries.

The agreement will include beneficiaries on the lists of the Ministry of Housing and the Real Estate Development Fund.

The deal aims to combine the services of the finance and housing ministries along with other governmental agencies to streamline operations. The agreement provides offers for the ministry’s beneficiaries. 

It also included an exemption from administrative fees through the financing agencies providing advice on Sakina housing loans at the residential exhibition inside the ministry’s headquarters.


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.