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 »
Daily Archives: July 21, 2014
Thousands flee Gaza, bodies lay on streets
At least 100 Palestinians were killed on Sunday during Israeli operations targeting the Gaza strip, with 62 alone in the neighborhood of Shejaiya, in the bloodiest day of fighting between the rivals since 2005, Palestinian officials and witnesses said. Palestinian
Sharif arrives in Kingdom
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrives in the Kingdom on Sunday to perform Umrah and discuss regional and bilateral issues with Saudi authorities, Khayyam Akbar, charge d’affaires at the Pakistan Embassy, told Arab News on Saturday. “Saudi-Pakistan bilateral relations will
Abbas calls for ‘urgent’ Security Council session
In a televised speech broadcasted from the Qatari capital of Doha on Sunday, Palestinian Mahmoud Abbas called Sunday for an immediate session of the U.N. Security Council, as the Palestinian toll on the 13th day of Israel’s Gaza offensive rose
Former Saudi chant singer joins ISIL
DAMMAM — After spending five years working as an Islamic chant singer and later a mosque imam in Riyadh, Maher Mishal Al-Shwaib, 25, joined the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) last April, Al-Hayat daily reported. Al-Shwaib traveled
The rich lease hotel rooms overlooking Grand Mosque
MAKKAH — New projects in the central area of Makkah has led Saudi and Gulf businessmen to renting out housing units in hotels overlooking the Grand Mosque for long-term lease of up to 15 years, Makkah daily reported. Dealers in
Hamas armed wing claims capture of Israeli soldier
A spokesman for Hamas’ armed wing said on Sunday the group had captured an Israeli soldier during fighting in the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported, prompting celebrations in the streets of Gaza City. Speaking on a Hamas-aligned television station, the masked
Top security in place to deal with Makkah rush
Authorities in Makkah have intensified efforts to cope with the influx of pilgrims flooding into the holy city during the last 10 days of Ramadan. Security forces are only allowing Umrah pilgrims wearing “ihram,” the pilgrimage attire, to enter the
KSA, Yemen sign pact on exchange of prisoners
Saudi Arabia and Yemen have signed an agreement to extradite their countries’ prisoners to serve part of their prison terms in home countries. The Ministry of Interior and the Yemeni Ministry of Justice will be responsible for implementing the agreement.
Cheapest in world, power to get costlier in KSA
Saudis pay the cheapest electricity bills, according to one report, but seemingly not for long. The Saudi Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority plans to increase electricity tariffs. The authority announced that it would revise the tariff system to reflect the
Jarfuls of gold found
A treasure trove of gold has been found in the southern Baha region by a Yemeni bulldozer driver and it is believed to be the leftovers of Qarun, a rich man who lived during the time of Prophet Moosa (Moses).
Gaza massacre termed ‘war crime’
GAZA CITY: Palestinian civilians in Gaza suffered the highest death toll since Israel’s aggression began, with around 100 killed on Sunday. President Mahmoud Abbas said the deaths in the Shejaiya district were a “massacre.” Witnesses spoke of bodies lying in
Al-Dakheel sets standards in KSA finance sector
Kholoud Al-Dakheel, businesswoman, has a special imprint on the business world, which started when she joined the administrative team in Al-Dhakheel group as the company’s vice president. In an interview with Arab News, Al-Dakheel said her company specializes in offering
Dodging cops, 6 maids killed in road inferno
Seven persons, including six expat women, were charred to death in a fiery crash as they attempted to jump a police checkpoint 185 km from Taif on Saturday. All six women, believed to be Ethiopians working as housemaids, were illegal
Al-Qassabi named adviser at Crown Prince’s Court
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Sunday issued a royal decree relieving Dr. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Qassabi of his position as head of the crown prince’s private affairs. Al-Qassabi has been appointed adviser at the crown prince’s
Value of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic banking assets reaches $285bn
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry based on a recent study by Ernst and Young stated that global Islamic banking assets have registered cumulative annual growth rate of about 16 percent during 2008-2012, reflecting the radical shift from conventional
Historic ties between KSA, India stressed
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has highlighted the historic Saudi-Indian relations and commended the contribution of Indian expatriate workers to the Kingdom’s development. The governor made this comment while receiving an Indian delegation led by A.P. Abubacker Musliyar, general
Airports to handle 100m travelers by 2020
The Kingdom’s 27 airports will accommodate 100 million travelers by the year 2020, said a report issued by the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA). Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Saud, GACA president, approved the strategy. “This strategy coincides
Israeli bulldozers destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip: Israeli bulldozers on Saturday demolished more than a dozen tunnels the military said were being used by Hamas gunmen to sneak beneath the southern border of the Jewish state and carry out attacks on its soldiers
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