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: April 26, 2017
Japan’s Abe to visit Russia for Putin meet Thursday: Kremlin
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Russia this week for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said Tuesday, as the two sides look to make headway on a decades-old territorial dispute. The Kremlin said talks set for
Saudi king swears-in new Saudi government officials after reshuffle
Newly-appointed Saudi government officials were sworn-in before King Salman at Al-Yamamah palace in the capital Riyadh on Wednesday. The king ordered a government reshuffle earlier this week in a series of royal decrees that included several new domestic policies. Saudi
Pakistan hangs four militants: military
Pakistan on Tuesday hanged four militants involved in attacks on civilians, police and troops after they were convicted by the country’s controversial military courts, an army statement said. It said the four, who were hanged at a prison in the
UAE soldier ‘dies after confrontation with Iranian ship’
A UAE source has confirmed that an Emirati soldier was killed after an Iranian boat entered Emirati territory. A statement released by the UAE’s official news agency WAM said: “The General Command of the Armed Forces has announced the martyrdom
Saudi foundation pledges $50 million to eradicate measles
A Saudi Arabian charitable foundation said on Monday it will give $50 million to the United Nations children’s agency to help eliminate measles, the largest private donation ever to UNICEF’s efforts. The donation by Riyadh-based Alwaleed Philanthropies comes amid rising
UN chief: Forced displacement of Syrians may be a war crime
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that the forced evacuation of civilians in Syria may be a war crime, as one of the largest population transfers in the country’s six-year civil war is taking place. Guterres said in a report
Seoul: North Korea holds drill to mark military anniversary
South Korea’s military said Tuesday that North Korea held major live-fire drills in an area around its eastern coastal town of Wonsan as it marked the anniversary of the founding of its military. The exercise took place as a US
Yemen’s Hadramout celebrates first anniversary of liberation from al-Qaeda
Skies of the port city of Mukalla in Yemen lit up with fireworks on Monday as locals celebrated the one-year anniversary of liberation from al-Qaeda. Hundreds of residents took to the streets of the capital of the southeastern governorate of
KONE Wins Order for 8 New Projects by Alargan Projects in Saudi Arabia
KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won the order to supply 153 elevators in 8 different projects commissioned by Alargan Projects in Saudi Arabia. The projects involved are located in Dammam, Yanbu, Riyadh and
US Treasury sanctions Syria officials over sarin attack
The US government imposed “sweeping sanctions” on Syrian officials in response to what the United States says was a sarin gas attack on civilians earlier this month, the Treasury Department announced Monday. The Treasury ordered a freeze on all assets
Saudi deputy crown prince grants ground forces chief new military rank
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman granted army official Prince Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz with the new military rank of Lieutenant-General and Commander of the ground forces. Prince Mohammed, who also serves as the country’s defense minister, congratulated
Elissa wins big at first Arab Nation Music Awards
Lebanese diva Elissa was a big winner at the first edition of the Arab Nation Music Awards ceremony, held in Beirut on Sunday. It was a first-of-its-kind Middle East awards ceremony that represented the regional talent, and covered musical stars
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