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: March 2017
UN chief wants report on ‘apartheid’ Israel taken off web
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked the UN regional commission that represents most Arab countries to remove from its website a report accusing Israel of practicing an “apartheid regime” against Palestinians, a UN official said on Friday. The report
Iran: Rafsanjani’s daughter imprisoned for criticizing the regime
The daughter of kbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Iran’s former president, has been jailed for six months for “propaganda against the regime,” local media sources said. According to Iranian reformist website Kalma, Faezah Rafsanjani was put on trial on charges of anti-regime
UN chief warns against abrupt US funding cuts to world body
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned against an abrupt cut to US funding for the world body. “Abrupt funding cuts can force the adoption of ad hoc measures that will undermine the impact of longer-term reform efforts,” said Stephane Dujarric,
Intensive meetings by Syrian opposition in Riyadh for Geneva talks
The supreme body of the Syrian Opposition is holding intensive meetings in Riyadh on Friday and Saturday, to discuss the agenda for the next round of the Geneva peace talks due on March 23. Further meetings with the negotiating team
Morocco’s king names PJD’s Othmani as new prime minister
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Saadeddine El Othmani of the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) as the country’s new prime minister and asked him to form a government, a statement carried by MAP state news agency said on
Iraq commander announces gains in Mosul old city
A commander said Friday that Iraqi forces have gained ground from jihadists inside the Old City of Mosul, an area that could see some of the toughest fighting of the battle for the northern metropolis. Iraqi forces launched an operation
King Salman launches library at Peking University
King Salman today launched the King Abdulaziz Public Library at Peking University, which granted him an honorary doctorate. Upon arrival, the king was received by Chinese Education Minister Chen Baosheng and a number of officials. The university president delivered a
At least 32 people killed in mosque attack in Yemen’s Marib
At least 32 civilians and military personnel were killed in an attack on a mosque during Friday prayers inside a military base in Yemen’s Marib province, local officials said. Houthi militias fired two missiles at the mosque located inside the
Mohammed bin Salman-Mattis discuss Iran’s ‘destabilizing regional activities’
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday met with US Defense Secretary James Mattis and discussed US-Saudi military cooperation in the fight against ISIS, the Pentagon said in a statement. Mohammed bin Salman, who is also Saudi
KSA donates Civil Defense equipment to Djibouti
Saudi Arabia this week donated a large consignment of civil defense equipment to Djibouti. The consignment was handed to Djibouti Prime Minister Abdolqader Kamil Mohamed by the Saudi Director-General of Civil Defense Sulaiman Al-Amro, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador
Iranian pilgrims will participate in the Hajj season of this year
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umra and the Pilgrimage Organization of Iran completed all the necessary arrangements for the participation of Iranian pilgrims in the Hajj season of 2017 (1438AH), according to the approved procedures with various Islamic countries.
Indonesia summons UK envoy over coral reef destruction
Indonesia summoned the British ambassador on Friday after a cruise ship on a voyage organized by a London-based company smashed into coral reefs in a popular tourist spot and caused extensive damage. Raja Ampat in eastern Indonesia is one of
Israel strikes Hezbollah in Syria, intercepts ground-to-air missile
Israeli fighter jets launched three raids targeting Lebanese militia Hezbollah in Syria overnight, Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported. The aircraft also carried out several other strikes, prompting the launch of ground-to-air missiles in response, one of which was intercepted, the army
India beefs up security at Taj Mahal after Daesh threat
India has boosted security at the Taj Mahal after a pro-Daesh group reportedly warned of attacks in the country and threatened the 17th-century monument to love, police said Friday. Images published in local media showed a fighter in combat fatigues
Yemeni army, backed by Arab coalition, advance toward Sanaa
Yemen’s national army that is loyal to the government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi is making advances towards Houthi-held Sanaa, Al Arabiya correspondent reported on the ground. The advance is receiving air support from the Arab coalition and have already taken
Long before new hacks, US worried by Russian spying efforts
Years before Russian intelligence agencies stood accused of interfering in the US presidential election and of orchestrating a massive Yahoo data breach, there was lingerie model Anna Chapman and her band of “Illegals” — Russian spies who assumed false identities
Saudi Arabia and China agree to boost all-round strategic partnership
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed the two countries will step up cooperation in all areas and push forward their all-round strategic partnership, a news report has revealed. This has come following earlier
E-commerce transactions in Saudi Arabia touch $600m mark
The volume of e-commerce transactions in the Saudi market amounted to around SR2.25 billion ($600 million) in 2016, according to Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani, secretary-general of the Consumer Protection Society (CPS). Al-Qahtani said it is necessary to protect consumers who engage in
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