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: September 2017
Protesters pour into St. Louis streets after murder acquittal for ex-cop
:: Hundreds of protesters poured into St. Louis’ streets and some scuffles broke out as they voiced their anger after a Missouri judge on Friday ruled a white former St. Louis police officer was not guilty of murder in the
Turkey, Iran, Russia to deploy observers around Idlib
:: Russia, Iran and Turkey will post observers on the edge of a de-escalation zone in northern Syria’s Idlib region largely controlled by radical militants, the three nations said on Friday. The move is part of a broader plan under
Arab federation rejects Qatar’s claims about the effects of the boycott
:: The Arab Federation for Human Rights (AFHR) refuted allegations made by Qatar’s National Human Rights Commission about what it described as violations of Qatari rights and alleged violations of international law by regional countries. The Federation, which includes more
Muslim World League hosting conference in New York
:: Religious and intellectual extremism will be tackled in a conference being organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) in New York starting today. Representatives of Islamic institutions, as well as scientific, intellectual and political participants from around the world
Lebanon arrests 19 people suspected of belonging to ISIS
:: Lebanon’s army said on Friday it had arrested Islamist militants who were planning attacks in the country after foreign embassies warned their citizens to avoid public places. Army intelligence “carried out several raids arresting 19 people linked to a
UNWTO honors Prince Sultan for developing tourism, national heritage
:: The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) at its 22nd session on Wednesday honored Prince Sultan bin Salman, the president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH). The prince was honored for his efforts in supporting and
Tunisia pardons thousands with corrupt pasts, amid protest
:: Tunisia’s Parliament has adopted a hotly disputed law giving amnesty to thousands of people linked to corruption under its former authoritarian regime. Hundreds of demonstrators protested outside the legislature saying they fear a return to Tunisia’s pre-Arab Spring past.
New satellite footage reveals ‘scorched earth’ campaign against Rohingya
:: Bangladeshi troops will deliver aid to desperate Rohingya refugees massed in Cox’s Bazar, authorities said on Friday, as fresh satellite images lent weight to allegations of a “scorched earth” campaign by Myanmar’s army to drive out the Muslim minority.
Sheikh Tamim: Qatar ready to sit at negotiating table
:: Qatar is ready to sit at the negotiating table to try to end the dispute with its neighbors, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said on Friday in Berlin. “We spoke about Qatar’s readiness to sit at the table to
Dubai property investors look to Expo 2020 as job losses detract from Cityscape buzz
:: The buzz that surrounded the three-day Cityscape Global property exhibition in Dubai this week belied a market still suffering from expat job losses and investor uncertainty. While property investors hope for an Expo 2020-related rebound, prices remain weak. Still,
Iraqi Kurd parliament reconvenes to vote on independence referendum
:: The parliament of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region convened for the first time in two years on Friday to vote on a plan to hold a referendum on independence on Sept. 25. The central government in Baghdad opposes the plan,
Council of Senior Scholars: Saudis aware of the bad intentions of terrorist groups
:: The General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars noted two security achievements: Thwarting a terrorist plan to attack two departments affiliated with the Ministry of Defense in Riyadh, and discovering and disbanding cells that had seditious intentions. The
Homemade bomb injures 29 on packed London train
:: A home-made bomb on a packed rush-hour commuter train in London engulfed a carriage in flames and injured 29 people on Friday in Britain’s fifth major terrorism incident this year, but apparently failed to fully explode. Passengers heading into
Efforts for female-only staff in Saudi women’s wear shops welcomed
:: The Ministry of Labor and Social Development said that the plan to implement third phase of its decision on feminizing and nationalizing shops selling women’s accessories at indoor malls, outdoor shopping centers and independent stores will start Oct. 21;
King Salman condemns London bombing
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, condemned the bombing of the London Underground in a telegram to British Prime Minister Theresa May. A home-made bomb on a packed rush-hour commuter train in London engulfed a carriage in flames
Saudi Arabia refutes Iranian claim on mediation request with Houthis
:: Saudi Arabia has rubbished a claim by an Iranian official that the Kingdom has sought his country’s help in mediating with Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Director of Media Affairs at the Saudi Ministry of
KSRelief signs contracts to treat 650 wounded Yemenis, rehabilitate 40 children conscripted by Houthis
:: The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief) signed contracts on Wednesday with several hospitals in Yemen to treat 650 victims of the current crisis in the country. Ahmed bin Ali Bayez, KSRelief supervisor for operations and
SCTH president: Saudi Arabia oriented to promote, enhance tourism
:: Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), stressed the importance of tourism and the need to empower it to support and enhance the economy and create more job opportunities. This came
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