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: July 2017
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
Is Trump’s family asset or liability for the White House?
By : Dr. Mohamed Ramady :: It is obvious that President Trump’s family adds a special dimension to his presidency. It adds an extra degree of difficulty to his struggle to function effectively giving the impression of a White House
Only in Israel is there hypocrisy in murder
By : Ray Hanania :: Last week, the mainstream US media was inundated with stories about two Israeli police officers killed by three Palestinians near Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli police immediately killed the assailants, who were from
Trump had second conversation with Putin in Germany
:: President Donald Trump had another, previously undisclosed conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit it Germany. White House spokesman Sean Spicer and National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton confirmed that Trump and Putin spoke privately at a
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard begins recruitment for war against Iraqi Kurdistan
:: An Iranian Kurdish journalist reported in an interview with Al Arabiya that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces in Iran’s Kurdistan and its recruiting forces, known as the Basij, received orders to launch a recruitment campaign in preparation for a
Erdogan meeting prime minister, cabinet reshuffle could happen: sources
:: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is meeting Prime Minister Binali Yildirim at the presidential palace on Wednesday, and a cabinet reshuffle could be on the cards, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. Erdogan’s office announced the unscheduled meeting
Qatar admits that it is against the Arab coalition in Yemen
:: The justifications and the contradictions in statements have become characteristic of Qatar’s statements. Qatar admitted that it was compelled to join the Arab Coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen, in a clear and implicit admission that it was from
Monitor: Opposition infighting in Syria’s Idlib kills 14
:: Infighting between two of the most powerful factions in Syria’s opposition-held Idlib province has killed at least 14 people in the past 24 hours, a monitor said Wednesday. The fighting involves the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by a
Kuwait releases images of wanted convicts from Abdali cell
:: The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry announced that it had implemented the judgment of the Court of Cassation issued in case No. 302/2016 on the so-called Abdali cell, calling for the arrest of the convicts. The interior ministry urged citizens and
Saudia: Passengers to US can carry electronic devices beginning today
:: Saudi Arabian Airlines has confirmed that the ban on taking electronic devices inside the cabin with passengers was lifted and passengers traveling to the United States can now carry their electronic devices with them beginning today. Saudi Arabian Airlines,
China to host peace meet on Israel, Palestinians this year
:: China will host a symposium between Israel and the Palestinians later this year, an official said Tuesday, as president Xi Jinping vowed to “ceaselessly” contribute toward peace in the region. Despite depending on the volatile Middle East for oil
At UN, Qatar urged to accept six principles to combat extremism
:: Four Arab nations that cut ties with Qatar urged the tiny Gulf nation on Tuesday to commit to six principles on combatting extremism and terrorism and negotiate a plan with specific measures to implement them – a step that
3,652 husbands ordered by Saudi courts this year to pay alimony to wives
:: The enforcement courts across the Kingdom have ordered 3,652 men to pay court-ordered alimony to their divorced or abandoned wives and children, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The husbands have to fully comply with court rulings or face
Houthis praise Qatari defense minister’s statement over Arab Coalition
:: The head of the so-called “Revolutionary Committees of the Houthi” backed by Iran, Mohamed Ali al-Houthi, welcomed on Wednesday the statements made by the Qatari Defense Minister Khalid Al-Attiyah, on the participation of Doha in the Arab Coalition to
Qatar’s $300 bln conundrum: How long can Doha defend its currency?
:: When is $300 billion not enough? That question is key to Qatar’s future as some bankers and hedge funds speculate the super-rich state’s vast financial reserves may not be liquid enough to defend its currency in the long term.
Sudan agrees to continue to communicate positively with US at the request of Saudi Arabia
:: Sudan President Omar Hassan al-Bashir praised the distinct and strong relations that his country have with Saudi Arabia, expressing his appreciation for the Kingdom’s efforts in serving the Muslims and thanking it for its continued support to Sudan in
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