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: August 18, 2017
Risks of Iran nuclear deal collapse
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed :: We can sense fear in statements made by Iranian officials and most recently President Hassan Rouhani who warned against the consequences of the big scheme’s collapse – the reconciliation agreement with the West based on
France’s ‘President Jupiter’ fires orders from the sky
By : Zaid M. Belbagi :: French presidents at the height of their powers are often labeled as “L’hyperprésident,” but Emmanuel Macron has gone a step further, being referred to by aides and commentators alike as “Jupiter.” Having overthrown France’s
The lost lesson of the financial crisis
By : Mohamed A. El-Erian :: Ten years ago this month, the French bank BNP Paribas decided to limit investors’ access to the money they had deposited in three funds. It was the first loud signal of the financial stress
US ties with Iranian opposition strengthening
By : Dr. Majid Rafizadeh :: The Iranian opposition is gaining momentum due to a growing consensus in the US Congress over the necessity for regime change in Iran. A senior delegation of US senators went to Albania’s capital Tirana
Britain issues warning over possible commercial ship attacks off Yemen
:: The British government and the Merchant Navy have issued a warning alerting commercial ships of the potentiality of being attacked by remote controlled booby-trapped boats or rocket launchers. The concerned ships involve those passing through Bab-el-Mandeb strait and Gulf
Poll shows most Americans want to keep racism-tainted statues
:: A new poll Thursday showed that most Americans favor leaving in place statues of Civil War figures associated with the defense of slavery, offering a measure of support for President Donald Trump’s stance on the issue. Days after a
12,000 fighters in west coast of Yemen to retake Taiz and Hudaydah
:: The Popular Resistance Forces in Yemen have recaptured key areas around the strategic Khalid Ibn al-Walid base near the western coast of the country. Field Commander Abdul Rahman al-Mahrami, commander of west coast front, said that the resistance forces
Saudi official speaks about preparations for Qatari pilgrims
:: Dr. Hussein Al-Sharif, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, spoke to Al Arabiya about the arrangements facilitating Hajj for Qatari pilgrims. Al-Sharif said that an area of 4,000 sq. meters has been dedicated to accommodate 2,400 Qatari
Iraq acknowledges abuses committed against civilians in Mosul campaign
:: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s office said on Thursday a unit of the security forces committed “abuses” against civilians during the offensive to oust ISIS insurgents from the city of Mosul. His government began an investigation in May into
First batch of Qatari pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia for Hajj
:: First batch of Qatari pilgrims began entering Saudi Arabia on Thursday through the Salwa border crossing, to perform Hajj, hours following King Salman’s decision. So far, 120 Qatari pilgrims have used the crossing under King Salman’s guests’ program, sources
Hamas guard killed in suicide bombing at Gaza base
:: A suicide bomber killed a Hamas guard in southern Gaza early Thursday, officials said, in what sources described as a rare militant attack against the Palestinian group. “Early this morning security forces stopped two people approaching the southern border
Barcelona attack: At least 13 dead, over 100 injured; ISIS claims responsibility
:: A van has crashed into dozens of people in Barcelona’s city centre, local police said on Wednesday. Officials reported 13 people were killed, in the terrorist act in Barcelona where a van ploughed into pedestrians and two armed men
UAE Minister: Qatar must end politicization of Hajj after King Salman initiative
:: The UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar al-Gargash, said on Thursday that Qatar’s politicization of Hajj must come to an end following the initiative taken by Saudi King Salman. In a tweet the minister noted that Saudi
Iran reform leader Mehdi Karroubi on hunger strike over 6-year house arrest
:: Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, under house arrest for the past six years, was hospitalized Thursday after going on hunger strike a day earlier to demand a trial date, his family told local media. “His health condition deteriorated after
Seven flights to transport Qatari pilgrims from Doha to Jeddah
:: Saudi Arabian Airlines has allocated seven flights of Boeing 777-300 – a very modern aircraft, to transport Qatari pilgrims from Doha to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. These transport plans are done in implementation of the royal decree
Who is Abdullah Al Thani, descendant of ruling family which built modern Qatar?
:: Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani is the second son of the late Emir Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani, the grandson of the Emir of Qatar, Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, and the brother of Sheikh Ahmed
De Mistura: October will be ‘decisive’ in Syrian crisis
:: The United Nations hopes for a “serious negotiation” between the government and a still-to-be-formed unified Syrian opposition in October or November, UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Thursday. After seven previous rounds that have failed to persuade
Saudi King Salman condemns Barcelona attacks
:: Saudi Arabia condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a gathering of dozens of people in the center of Barcelona, Spain, an official source said. Spain’s royals condemned the attack in Barcelona on Thursday in which a van ploughed through
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