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: June 2017
Egypt airport says screening for cholera from Sudan outbreak
:: Authorities at Cairo’s international airport are screening Sudanese passengers for cholera under instructions of the World Health Organization because of outbreaks in some areas of Sudan. Airport Quarantine chief Medhat Qandil said in a statement on Wednesday that doctors
Saudi Arabia announces extension of amnesty for illegal residents
:: Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday an extension to an amnesty for undocumented residents to leave the country, according to the Saudi Press Agency. In a Royal Decree, the Kingdom will give 30 more days, from July 24, for expats
Militants blocking aid to starving children in Somalia, charity says
:: Lack of access to hungry parts of Somalia controlled by Islamist militants is threatening the lives of tens of thousands of malnourished children, a charity said on Thursday, as the war-torn nation risks falling back into famine. Severe Acute
Over 68% of sales staff in Saudi markets are foreigners: Labor Ministry
:: Nearly 68.5 percent of sales staff in Saudi markets, companies and shops were foreigners in 2016, according to data released by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development. Foreigners comprised 521,609 sales employees, compared with 239,952 Saudis. In April,
Iraq declares ‘end’ of caliphate after capture of historic Mosul mosque
:: The recapture of the Mosul mosque where ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his only known public appearance marks the “end” of the militants’ state, Iraq’s prime minister said Thursday. “We are seeing the end of the fake Daesh
Russia: Will respond ‘in proportion’ if US mounts Syria strike
:: Russia will respond “in proportion” if the United States takes military action to prevent what it says could be a chemical attack by Syrian government forces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. “We will react with dignity,
Apple’s iPhone turns 10, bumpy start forgotten
:: Apple Inc’s iPhone turns 10 this week, evoking memories of a rocky start for the device that ended up doing most to start the smartphone revolution and stirring interest in where it will go from here. Apple has sold
Saudi Arabia: Media outlets publishing incorrect reports on ties with Russia
:: An official source has said that there are media outlets trying to publish false and incorrect reports about the distinguished relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation, with the aim of damaging relations between the
Prominent US anchor accuses Qatar of using Al Jazeera to spread chaos
:: The American broadcaster Joe Scarborough attacked Al Jazeera channel accusing Qatar of using it to support terrorism and spread chaos. Scarborough spoke on an episode of the “Morning Joe,” talk show airing on MSNBC, about Qatar’s propaganda, spreading false
Saudi Embassy in Philippines warns against visiting public places
:: The Saudi Embassy in Manila has warned visiting citizens against visiting public places in the Philippines. In a statement issued on June 29, it also advised Saudi tourists to take caution when visiting the country. “Given the current security
Yemeni troops killed in suspected Qaeda attack
:: Three Yemeni soldiers were killed Wednesday when suspected al-Qaeda militants opened fire on a military zone in the country’s Hadramawt province, a military source said. “Three soldiers were killed in the attack on the first military zone in the
Bollywood’s ‘Dangal’ sets new benchmarks for success abroad
:: Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s hit wrestling movie “Dangal” has become the first Indian film to make 20 billion rupees, ($309.8 million) analysts said Wednesday, as it takes China’s cinemas by storm. The Hindi movie’s record-breaking run has set a
Official says Qatar, Sudan and Turkey are ‘triad of terrorism’ in Libya
:: Libyan army spokesman Colonel Ahmed al-Mesmari has described Qatar, Sudan and Turkey as “the triad of terrorism” in Libya”. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Colonel al-Mesmari said: “The battle of our Libyan army is not with Libyan terrorists,
Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek ‘in touch with his Arab roots’
:: Award winning Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek told Al Arabiya at an event that he is “in touch with his Arab roots” more than ever before, especially with the refugee crisis. When asked if what he thinks of the events
US sets criteria for visa applicants from six Muslim nations
:: Visa applicants from six Muslim-majority countries must have a close family relationship to a US individual or formal ties to a US entity to be admitted to the United States under guidance distributed by the US state Department on
‘Big Bang Theory’ star home destroyed by California wildfire
:: The home of “Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki has been destroyed in a wildfire in California. Nicole Perna, a spokeswoman for the 42-year-old actor, says his home on a ranch in the San Luis Obispo area was destroyed
Israeli troops kill Palestinian gunman who shot at them during raid
:: Israeli troops on Wednesday shot and killed a Palestinian gunman who fired at them during a raid to uncover an arms cache in the occupied West Bank town of Hebron, the Israeli military said. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed
Why Iraq deserves regional support after Mosul
By : Dr. Manuel Almeida :: With the fight for Mosul drawing to a close and Iraqi authorities expecting to announce the city’s liberation from Daesh within days, last week’s regional tour by Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi is a clear
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