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: July 2014
Israel: The hijacker of global peace
By: Syed Aijaz Zaka President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran had horrified and outraged western powers and public opinion when he repeatedly prophesied that Israel would be wiped off the world map in not too distant a future. In fact, throughout
Security tightened at airports
The Kingdom’s airports have stepped up security with officers carrying arms to thwart infiltration by extremists. Passengers are being subjected to strict scrutiny at all ports of entry. Meanwhile, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is following up with
Six hurt in Jubail fire
Six people were injured in a fire that broke out Friday evening at a chemical factory in Jubail Industrial City. Three of the injured are being treated at the Almana General Hospital in the area. Jubail’s Civil Defense teams and
Typhoon aircraft complete 10,000 flying hours
The Royal Saudi Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft completed 10,000 flying hours recently, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia PR and communications director Monther M. Tayeb told Arab News. “The Typhoon aircraft’s performance is significant in the history of any fleet. Eurofighter Typhoon
Over 100 diplomats attend WAMY iftar
Over 100 diplomats based in the capital attended an iftar party organized by World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) recently at Riyadh-InterContinental Hotel. The event started with recitation of the Holy Qur’an. Speaking at the event, Indonesian Ambassador Abdurrahman Mohammad
Fuel subsidies do not work
By: Adel Murad Much has been written about the political and economic repercussions of the recent lowering of fuel subsidies in Egypt. Most writers were of the political kind and expected popular protests to further their own political agendas. The
Philippine envoy eyes greater cooperation in different fields
RIYADH: The Philippine Embassy expressed satisfaction regarding its participation in the Riyadh International Exhibition held recently in the Saudi capital. “With our participation, we saw further possible cooperation with the Kingdom in different fields where we can enhance our relationships,”
‘Ramadan a month to remember the less fortunate’
The holy month of Ramadan is for worship, contemplation, deep reflection and observance, said Richard Eldah, the charge d’ affairs at the British Embassy in Riyadh. Speaking about the activities during the holy month, Eldah said, “Ramadan is a month
Quba — the first mosque in the history of Islam
Quba Mosque to the south of Madinah is the second largest and prestigious mosque in the city after the Prophet’s Mosque, but claims the first place owing to its importance in Islamic history having been built in the first year
Housewives turn Eid sweets into lucrative industry
The Eid sweets industry is fast becoming a lucrative arena of creativity and competition among housewives. Indeed, many women are going the extra step and exhibiting their artistic talents right on their plates. “The Eid sweets industry is becoming fertile
MES reaches out to the less privileged giving iftar meals
The Jeddah-chapter of the Muslim Educational Society (MES) has given a humanitarian touch to Iftar parties in Ramadan by offering them to the less privileged in the community, inspired by the spirit of the blessed month. “Indian Consul General B.S.
KSA to become self-sufficient in infant formula
The Kingdom is on the road to achieving self-sufficiency in infant formula, according to a recent report released by Euromonitor. Baby food in Saudi Arabia is expected to thrive in the long run given the country’s consistently high birth rate,
Hypocrisy at its best
By: Shashi Tharoor According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters, his overwhelming victory in India’s general elections was a sweeping repudiation of everything for which the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, led by the Indian National Congress, stood. Will
C.D.C. Closes Anthrax and Flu Labs After Accidents
After potentially serious back-to-back laboratory accidents, federal health officials announced Friday that they had temporarily closed the flu and anthrax laboratories at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and halted shipments of all infectious agents from the
Syrian opposition elects Hadi el-Bahra as new leader
ISTANBUL: The Syrian National Coalition, the main exiled opposition group seeking the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, on Wednesday elected Saudi-based Syrian opposition figure Hadi al-Bahra its new president at a meeting near Istanbul. “Hadi el-Bahra was elected president of the
Gaza under fire, who cares and what then?
By: Raed Omari When it comes to writing an op-ed, one is mostly required to apply critical thinking, rather than to allow streams of highly emotive language to gush out. But in the case of the besieged Gaza Strip, this
Raw: Funeral in Gaza for Family of 8
Raw: Funeral in Gaza for Family of 8 Palestinians in Gaza held a funeral for eight members of a family, killed in an Israeli airstrike early Thursday. Israel says it’s doing all it can to avoid civilian
Sri Lankan Muslim leader warns of radicalisation after clashes
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority could become radicalised and turn to foreign Islamic groups for support because of violent attacks on them by Buddhist hardliners, the island nation’s main Muslim leader and justice minister said on Friday. Last month, at
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