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 21, 2017
Report: CIA halting support for Syria rebels
:: The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is shutting down its program to support rebels fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Washington Post reported Wednesday. Citing unnamed US officials, the Post said the four-year-old covert operation has had limited impact,
King Salman reviews Al-Faisaliah housing, administrative project
:: King Salman reviewed a model and PowerPoint presentation of Al-Faisaliah housing and administrative project in Makkah, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Wednesday. King Salman issued a directive to call the project Al-Faisaliah in appreciation of the late King
Ram Nath Kovind elected India’s new president
:: A leader backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been chosen India’s new president, a largely ceremonial position. Ram Nath Kovind was elected by the Indian Parliament and state legislatures in voting held on Monday, with the results announced
Iran threatens response to new US sanctions
:: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that Tehran would “respond appropriately” to new US sanctions but that Iran remained committed to its nuclear deal with world powers. “The Islamic Republic of Iran will always stick to its international commitments,”
Washington: Terrorists in Qatar are exploiting their financial system
:: The US State Department announced on Wednesday in its report on terrorism during 2016, that the financiers of terrorism in Qatar are still exploiting its financial system. The report said that Qatar was trying to progress in the fight
Saudi crown prince, Iraqi interior minister discuss common issues, counterterrorism
:: Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, deputy prime minister and defense minister, met in Jeddah on Wednesday with Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim Al-Araji. They discussed issues of common interest and counterterrorism efforts. The meeting was attended by Saudi Interior Minister
Iraq urges Saudis to invest in agricultural projects
:: Iraq’s agriculture minister on Wednesday urged Saudi businessmen to invest in mutually beneficial agricultural projects in his country. Falah Al-Lahibi was addressing members of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) at a meeting chaired by its Vice Chairman Sami
Vaccination rules for Haj pilgrims announced
:: Saudi Arabia has issued the vaccination and health requirements for pilgrims applying for Haj visas, according to a Ministry of Health official. The requirements for this year focus on the likes of the Zika virus, dengue, Middle East respiratory
India ready for talks with China on border standoff
:: India said on Thursday it is ready to hold talks with China if both sides pull back their forces to end a standoff along a disputed territory high in the Himalayan mountains. Tensions flared last month in the southernmost
Cloudy, hot weather expected over much of Saudi Arabia
:: The General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection expects cloudy weather on Wednesday, with a chance of thunderstorms in Asir, Jazan, Baha and Taif. The weather will be hot in most areas, and very hot in the east and
Janet moves back to LA after split with Qatari husband
:: US singer Janet Jackson has reportedly moved back to Los Angeles with her six-month-old son Eissa, following her split from Qatari billionaire Wissam Al-Mana, so she can be closer to her family. “Los Angeles has always been home for
Radiohead defies boycott calls for Israel concert
:: Radiohead defied calls to boycott Israel over its occupation of Palestinian territory and played for tens of thousands in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, with singer Thom Yorke having dismissed critics as patronizing. The band made no reference to the
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