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: April 2017
New tunnel eases travel in troubled Kashmir region
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened an 11-kilometer tunnel through the Himalayan terrain to help ease travel on a highway linking the troubled Kashmir valley with the rest of India. Modi drove in an open jeep through the all-weather
FSA slams Iranian sectarian displacement plot in Damascus
The Free Syrian Army (FSA) has condemned sectarian attacks which it says are a crime against humanity. In a statement released on Sunday the FSA slammed the attacks with have happened in the areas of Zabadani, Bloudan, Kafriya and al-Faoua.
World Bank urges more investment for developing global electricity
Global efforts to provide universal access to electricity, develop more renewable energy sources and increase efficiency are not on track to meet a target date of 2030, the World Bank said Monday. With fewer people receiving electricity for the first
Short film on extremism wins at Saudi Film festival
A short film that tackles extremism has won the top prize at the Saudi Film Festival, organizers said on Sunday. “Departures”, directed by Abdulaziz al-Shalahei, won the golden palm award at the fourth edition of the festival, which featured 58
Riyadh gaining ground in race to be Gulf financial hub
By : Frank Kane One of the constant themes of financial policy in the Gulf region over the past decade (the length of time I have been writing about it) has been the race between regional cities to become the
A summit of Arab accord and partnership?
By : Raghida Dergham The Amman Summit this week was not historic. It was not along the lines of the Khartoum Summit in 1967, which stipulated no negotiations, peace or recognition of Israel. Nor was it like the Beirut Summit
Trump policy setbacks and implications for the Gulf
By : Dr. Mohamed A. Ramady Rolling back the Obamacare program has eluded the self- professed king of deal makers President Trump, and left a large hole in both his credibility and ability to pass other vital campaign promises, as
Iran and Turkey: Two-bit players in a deadly game
By : Amir Taheri After a brief diplomatic honeymoon, mostly sustained by propaganda and wishful thinking, relations between Iran and Turkey appear to have hit a new low, with both trading accusations and threats. Tehran claims that Ankara harbors neo-Ottoman
A lost history of cultural tolerance
By : Zaid M. Belbagi Unbeknownst to many, Qur’anic calligraphy still adorns stone pillars of certain Sicilian churches. The best-known example is the “Bismillah” motif engraved into a column at La Martorana Cathedral in Palermo. Such pillars were often parts
Inciting statements for ideological reasons
By : Turki Aldakhil Statements released for a specific political purpose have always been used for political ends. They are used to inflame public anger and sometimes to blackmail the society and government. They are sometimes released coinciding with certain
Dems urge Trump to veto bill blocking online privacy rule
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging President Donald Trump to veto a resolution that would kill an online privacy regulation, a move that could allow Internet providers to sell information about their customers’ browsing habits. The New York senator
Al-Birk: Saudi islands dot the Red Sea with virgin nature
The islands belonging to the province of Al-Birk on the Red Sea coast west of Asir region have a virgin nature that attracts lovers of marine tourism and fishing. The islands are characterized by their charming nature and environmental diversity,
UK trade delegation heads to India after Brexit trigger
British finance minister Philip Hammond will head a business delegation to India next week in an effort to boost international trade as Britain begins the process of leaving the European Union. Chancellor of the Exchequer Hammond will be joined by
London attack victim stands on her own after broken leg
The Utah woman who suffered a broken leg from a high-profile London attack is now able to stand up on her own. Melissa Cochran’s brother Clint Payne on Saturday posted a photo of her on a verified GoFundMe website account.
British role in European security ‘unconditional’
Britain’s contribution to European security is “unconditional,” Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson told a French newspaper, denying the government had made a veiled threat to reduce cooperation if there was no post-Brexit trade deal. Prime Minister Theresa May said in a
Initiatives launched for Saudi soldiers in southern border areas
In recognition of the efforts and sacrifices of Saudi soldiers in the southern border areas, the Makkah Cultural Forum has launched seven initiatives from several government and private sectors to support them. They have paid visits to war fronts, organized
Hungary launches ‘Stop Brussels’ questionnaire campaign
Hungary launched Saturday an anti-EU campaign that asks households in a survey their advice on how to deal with Brussels policies that it says threaten Hungarians’ independence. Questionnaires titled “Let’s stop Brussels!” are being posted to households nationwide, a senior
No question Russia meddled in election, says US envoy to UN
The US ambassador to the United Nations says there’s no question Russia was involved in the US presidential election and that the actions of the Kremlin will be addressed after the investigations are completed. “We don’t want any country involved
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