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: October 12, 2016
When a Scud missile lands near Makkah
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed The mountainous city of Taif is only 70 kilometers away from the holy city of Mekkah. This is why the missile attack targeting it two days ago is a new and dangerous development in the ongoing
‘Massive response’ needed for hurricane-hit Haiti: UN chief
A “massive response” is needed to help Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Matthew and the United Nations is mobilizing on all fronts to help get the recovery under way, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday. “Some towns and
Syria opposition denies getting air defense missiles
Syrian opposition groups did not receive air defense missiles as earlier reported, a spokesman from the Syrian High Negotiations Committee confirmed to AlArabiya.net. Riyadh Naasan Agha said that no Syrian opposition groups have received any air defense missiles or technologies,
Houthis attempt to clean up funeral blasts site
Tribal leaders and family members of the funeral home attack have stopped Houthi militias from lifting up debris of the strike that killed more than 80 people. Yemeni sources confirmed that Houthi militias issued directives to quickly remove the debris
Uruguay hunger strike leaves ex-Gitmo inmate ‘critical’
A former Guantanamo inmate resettled in Uruguay in 2014 is in critical condition from a two-month-old hunger strike he launched to demand authorities transfer him to another country, an official said Monday. Jihad Diyab, a 45-year-old Syrian, launched his protest
ISIS confirms death of propaganda chief
ISIS on Monday confirmed the death of its propaganda chief, whom the Pentagon said was killed in a US-led air strike in Syria’s Raqqa province last month. An statement posted online by the militant group paid tribute to Wa’il Adil
UN envoy, France urge restarting Yemen peace talks
Yemen’s UN envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed and French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault urged on Monday to reinstate dialogue and restart peace efforts between Yemen’s warring sides during a joint press conference in Paris. Ayrault called on the Yemeni sides
14 Afghans killed during Kabul Shiite procession
At least 14 people were killed on Tuesday when a gunman in a police uniform opened fire on Shiite worshippers gathered at a shrine in the Afghan capital of Kabul, officials said. Thirteen civilians and one police officer died and
Arab coalition operations kill 50 Houthis in Yemen
Saudi special forces along with the Arab coalition carried out a military operation in Yemen’s mountain tops to combat Houthi militias near the Saudi border, Al Arabiya correspondent reported on Monday. Sources said that the targeted attacks on the mountain
Merkel visits Ethiopia as state of emergency unfolds
German Chancellor Angela Merkel signaled support for protesters demanding wider freedoms in Ethiopia during a visit to the country on Tuesday, saying “a vibrant civil society is part and parcel of a developing country.” Merkel’s meeting with Prime Minister Hailemariam
Jordan to allow aid to refugees stuck on border
Jordan said Monday it will allow aid deliveries to tens of thousands of refugees on its border with Syria, which has been closed since a deadly attack on soldiers in June. “In the coming weeks we will resume allowing humanitarian
King supports plans to renovate historic mosques in Madinah
Prince Sultan bin Salman, head of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), announced that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has adopted the plan to renovate a number of historic mosques in Madinah. The renovations
Iraq court overturns PM decision to scrap VP posts
Iraq’s top court on Monday overturned a decision by the prime minister to abolish the vice presidential posts as part of reform efforts, declaring it unconstitutional, the judiciary said. The ruling is a blow to Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and
1.1 million foreign students are enrolled in KSA’s public schools
The Saudi Ministry of Education said that 1.1 million foreign students are enrolled in public schools in the Kingdom, where they study for free, just like their Saudi counterparts. According to ministry statistics, the total number of students registered in
Libyan forces push into last ISIS area in Sirte
Libyan pro-government forces are advancing into the last area controlled by ISIS in the coastal city of Sirte, surrounding the militants after a five-month campaign backed by US air strikes, military officials say. At least eight pro-government fighters were killed
Fire on traditional wooden boat in central Dubai waterway
A traditional wooden shipping boat on the main waterway running through Dubai has caught on fire, sending smoke into the air. The fire started on Monday in a dhow along the Dubai Creek near the Al Maktoum Bridge. Two firefighting
Putin opens Russian market to Turkish ‘partners’
In a showcase of economic solidarity and a sign of further consolidating their ties, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday the opening of his country’s market to Turkish “partners” during a joint press conference with his counterpart Tayyip Erdogan.
HNC appeal: Save Syria from tyranny
The main Syrian opposition group on Monday asked international and regional organizations, including the Arab League, to intervene immediately to safeguard Syria’s independence by activating the joint Arab defense agreement. Speaking on behalf of the High Negotiations Committee (HNC), Salem
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