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: July 17, 2017
Maduro urges ‘peaceful’ opposition vote in Venezuela
:: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday urged citizens taking part in a vote organized by the opposition the next day to do so “peacefully,” as concerns simmered of worsening political violence. Sunday’s polls are meant to gauge public support
Saudi Haj minister inspects institutions in preparation for Haj 2017
:: Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Bentin has started inspection and field visits, as well as preparatory meetings with the board of directors for Tawafa owners in preparation for the coming Haj season. Bentin started by
Jaysh al-Islam agrees to dissolve itself to form national Syrian rebel army
:: On the initiative of the Damascus Military Council, Jaysh al-Islam rebel group has announced its agreement to dissolve itself and to integrate into the Syrian opposition national army. By agreeing the initiative, Jaysh al-Islam has all but dissolved itself
Turkey thanks King Salman for support during coup attempt
:: Turkish Ambassador Yunus Demirer on Saturday commended Saudi support for Turkey following the coup attempt last year. Demirer was speaking on the anniversary of the thwarted coup attempt in Turkey, which took place on July 15 last year. He
Israel to reopen al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday
:: Israel said it would reopen the al-Aqsa Mosque compound starting from noon on Sunday, according to a statement attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli police banned last Friday’s Muslim prayers at Jerusalem’s holiest site after two Israeli
Saudi Shoura Council to vote on unified health system, single GCC consumer protection draft law
:: The Shoura Council will on Monday vote on a number of issues recommended by its various specialized committees. Among topics to be voted on is a unified health draft law recommended by the Health Committee based on the annual
Brexit, French poll changed my view on Europe: Merkel
:: German Chancellor Angela Merkel told voters on Saturday that Britain’s decision to leave the EU and France’s election of President Emmanuel Macron had changed her view on the bloc, adding it was worth fighting for a stronger Europe. Merkel’s
Riyadh to host renewable energy summit with focus on tech and solutions
:: Start on Oct. 18, Riyadh will host the two-day Kingdom Renewable Energy Summit 2017, with a focus on the latest renewable energy technologies and solutions. The energy sector has increased emphasis on renewable energy and new technologies under Vision
Saudi Crown Prince telephones US Defense Secretary James Mattis
:: Prince Mohammed bin Salman praised the US role in leading the international coalition in the fight against ISIS, stressing that the war on terrorism and all those who support and finance it must continue to be firm. The two
Saudi Arabia bans poultry imports from Zimbabwe after bird flu outbreak
:: An outbreak prompted the Kingdom to temporarily ban imports of poultry products from bird flu-affected Zimbabwe. The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said that a temporary ban is in place on the import of live birds, hatching
Syrian army takes more oil fields from ISIS in Raqqa and eastern desert
:: The Syrian army backed by heavy Russian air strikes seized a string of oil wells in southwest Raqqa province on Saturday, as retreating ISIS militants battle to defend their remaining territory in the country. State-owned Ikhbariyah television quoted a
Saudi Ambassador Prince Khaled bin Salman’s arrival in Washington to reinvigorate ties with US
:: The arrival in Washington of Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed Ambassador Prince Khaled bin Salman is expected to usher in a new era in bilateral ties. Prince Khaled, whose name was announced on April 22, will contribute to strengthening Saudi-US
McCain surgery for blood clot could complicate Senate voters
:: Sen. John McCain’s absence from the Senate next week as he recovers from surgery for a blood clot could complicate the GOP’s prospects for advancing health care legislation already on the brink. Surgeons in Phoenix removed a blood clot
Saudi woman wins Okaz Entrepreneurship Award
:: Saudi businesswoman Noha Al-Yousif won the first-place award at this year’s Okaz Entrepreneurship Competition at the level of both the Kingdom and the Arab world. Al-Yousif received the award at the opening of the 11th Souq Okaz, in the
Border attack from Pakistan kills 2 Iranians: Guards
:: Two Iranian civilians were killed in a cross-border attack by Pakistani insurgents, the Revolutionary Guards said. “On Saturday evening, a terrorist team… fired (ammunition) from within Pakistani territory toward the Iranian border region of Saravan” in Sistan-Baluchistan province, the
3 wastewater treatment plants to be launched with private sector participation
:: The Ministry of Water, Environment and Agriculture will launch three wastewater treatment projects in Jeddah, Dammam and the Northern Border region with the help of three global consultant companies. The undersecretary of the ministry and CEO of the National
US issues revised security directive to airlines worldwide
:: The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a revised directive to airlines around the world in response to requests that it clarify aviation security measures scheduled to begin taking effect next week, the agency said on Friday. “This
450 Saudi actors and 35 riders roaming Souq Okaz
:: There are 450 actors and 35 horsemen wandering throughout Souq Okaz wearing traditional garb, telling the story of trade in the area in the olden days. Visitors can experience thousands of years of history in one location at the
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