Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Worshippers can now listen to live translation of taraweeh prayers
[wpResize] The Grand Mosque authorities have intensified efforts to address the increasing number of pilgrims and worshippers and to facilitate their performing of rituals inside the mosque. Most of the pilgrims coming from Asian countries are elderly and the local
Iran ‘ready to use Syria methods’ in Iraq
[wpResize] Iranian general says Tehran wants to help Iraq fight uprising using same tactics it deployed against rebels in Syria. Iran is ready to help Iraq fight an armed uprising using the same methods it deployed against opposition forces in
Israeli air strikes hit targets in Gaza
[wpResize] Army says 12 locations in Gaza hit, including “concealed” rocket launchers and weapons manufacturing sites. The Israeli military has carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip after rockets were launched towards Israel, the military said, and Israel’s foreign minister
ISIL declares new ‘Islamic caliphate’
[wpResize] Rebels fighting in Iraq under ISIL banner announce creation of Islamic state, extending from Diyala to Syria’s Aleppo. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the armed group fighting governments in Iraq and Syria, has announced the
Why you shouldn’t give money to beggars in Sharjah
[wpResize] Sharjah Police say people fake diseases to exploit charitable sentiments during Ramadan Sharjah: Efforts to combat begging are being stepped up in Sharjah. Sharjah Police have launched anti-begging campaigns via various programmes, including distributing booklets in both Arabic and
Egypt moves to restrict Ramadan sermons
[wpResize] Cairo: Egypt will restrict Ramadan sermons to the topics of faith and morality, in the latest move aimed at limiting political speech in the deeply polarized country. Religious Endowments Minister Mohammad Mokhtar Jomaa said Sunday the decision should ensure
India writes to Switzerland seeking information on secret accounts
[wpResize] New Delhi: India has made a fresh request to Switzerland seeking bank details and names of Indians having unaccounted money in Swiss banks, as the government expands its efforts to combat the menace of black money. The latest request
Vidya Balan ‘misunderstood’ about Narendra Modi
[wpResize] A day after some BJP workers protested against actress Vidya Balan’s attempt to promote her forth coming release Bobby Jasoos in an outfit resembling Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vadodara, the National Award-winner said in Kolkata on Saturday it
Saudi internal politics blamed for sacking of minister
[wpResize] After only six weeks of being appointed as deputy defence minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khaled Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz was sacked on Saturday because of what informed sources say was an internal politics in the ruling family.
2 arrested in India building collapse
[wpResize] NEW DELHI: Police in southern India detained two construction company directors Sunday as rescuers using gas cutters and shovels searched for dozens of workers believed buried in the rubble of a building that collapsed during monsoon rains. It was
ISIL declares Islamic ‘caliphate’
[wpResize] BEIRUT: An offshoot of Al-Qaeda which has captured swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria has declared itself an Islamic “Caliphate” and called on factions worldwide to pledge their allegiance, a statement posted on jihadist websites said on Sunday.
Arab League, IOC urge Syria truce during Ramadan
[wpResize] JEDDAH: The Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) launched a joint appeal Sunday for a cease-fire in embattled Syria during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. The heads of the Arab League and the
ISIL crucifies 8 rival rebels in Syria’s Aleppo: NGO
[wpResize] BEIRUT: A jihadist group in Syria has publicly executed and crucified eight rebels fighting both President Bashar Assad’s regime and the jihadists, a monitor said on Sunday. The report comes amid fierce clashes on the outskirts of Damascus between
Asian Muslims start Ramadan, World Cup fever undiminished
[wpResize] JAKARTA: Muslims in much of Asia began celebrating the holy month of Ramadan Sunday, but in Indonesia even threats by hard-liners to raid “sinful” bars could not stop football fans heading to nightspots to watch the World Cup. Across
Serena stunned by Cornet in epic Wimbledon upset
[wpResize] LONDON: Serena Williams crashed to her earliest exit at Wimbledon for nine years as the world number one suffered a shock 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 loss against French 24th seed Alize Cornet in the third round on Saturday. Top seed
Getting To Know The Companions Of Muhammad SAW (peace be upon him)
Getting To Know The Companions Of Muhammad SAW (peace be upon him) by Mufti Ismail Menk Getting To Know The Companions Of Muhammad SAW (peace be upon him). Mufti Menk continued discussing Abu Bakr (RA) and went on to
Tabuk Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer ink partnership deal
[wpResize] Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has signed a commercial agreement with Pfizer, the US-based global industry leader. The venture leverages the respective companies’ market leading presence in
Honda’s first jet takes to the skies
[wpResize] TOKYO: Honda’s first business jet has logged its maiden flight ahead of its expected certification and delivery next year, the Japanese company said in a weekend press release. The 84-minute flight of the first production HondaJet took place near
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