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
Qatar ‘misleading’ world over diplomatic row, says UAE’s ambassador to UN
:: Qatar is “misleading” the world over the political row with some of its Arab neighbors, according to the UAE’s permanent representative to the UN. Ambassador Obaid Al-Zaabi issued a joint statement on behalf of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain
Tunisian leader Chahed asks citizens to make ‘shared sacrifices’
:: Tunisia’s prime minister has called on citizens to “join hands” to defeat both terrorism and the economic obstacles threatening the North African country’s budding democracy. Youssef Chahed announced before lawmakers on Monday a battery of ambitious reforms aimed at
‘I fear for my life’: Qatari opposition spokesperson on living in exile
:: A prominent Qatari opposition figure living in exile in London says he fears for his life, amid worries over his “bad history” with Doha and possible reprisals by Muslim Brotherhood sympathizers active in the UK. Khalid Al-Hail, spokesman for
Lebanon to complain to UN over Israel violating airspace
:: Lebanon will file a complaint to the United Nations against Israel for violating the country’s airspace and causing damage by breaking the sound barrier in the south of the country, its foreign minister said on Monday. Israeli jets flew
OIC countries pledge to achieve progress in science, technology
:: Leaders and heads of delegations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries have pledged to achieve progress in science and technology. At the conclusion of the 1st Islamic Summit on Science and Technology in Astana, Kazakhstan on
Iraq holding 1,400 foreign wives, children of suspected ISIS fighters
:: Iraqi authorities are holding 1,400 foreign wives and children of suspected ISIS fighters after government forces expelled the militant group from one of its last remaining strongholds in Iraq, security and aid officials said. Most came from Turkey. Many
Saudi Arabia, Japan hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties
:: Saudi Arabia and Japan held comprehensive talks in Jeddah on Monday on a range of issues including politics, trade, and ways to strengthen cooperation to implement the Saudi-Japanese Vision 2030. The talks between King Salman and Taro Kono, Japanese
Saudi Arabia uncovers foreign-linked cell who plotted against national security
:: An official source said that Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of the State Security were able to uncover and monitor the intelligence activities of a group of people who worked for external parties against the security of the Kingdom and its
Saudi Shoura Council calls to hire specialized women to issue fatwas
:: During its 49th ordinary session, the Shoura Council called on the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta to open independent sections for women. This ordinary session was held on Monday under the chairmanship of the president of the
Russia urges UN to ramp up aid to Syrians
:: Russia on Monday urged United Nations special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura to ramp up humanitarian aid, as Moscow said it would dispatch demining experts to the city of Deir Ezzor after regime gains. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu
UAE: Pilot killed after plane crash due to technical failure in Yemen
:: The United Arab Emirates has announced the death of a pilot due to technical failure while he was operating as part of the Arab Coalition’s Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen. The Commander-in-Chief of UAE’s Armed Forces confirmed the death
Anti-Terror Quartet issue statement on Qatar FM’s recent comments at the UN
:: The four Anti-Terror Quartet countries of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt have issued a joint statement in response to recent comments made by Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the UN Human Rights
Saudi Arabia foils Daesh plot targeting defense ministry
:: Saudi security forces have foiled a terror plot by the Daesh group targeting the Kingdom‘s Ministry of Defense, the Presidency of State Security said on Tuesday. A source from State Security said a security operation resulted in the capture
King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah to practice nuclear medicine
:: King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah has received permission to practice nuclear medicine and has also launched an electronic pharmacy project. An official from the Ministry of Health said that the Diagnostic Radiology Department at the hospital has received a
Militants launch deadly attack on police convoy in Egypt’s Sinai
:: Suspected militants on Monday ambushed a police convoy in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, killing at least 18 policemen, including a police brigadier-general, according to security and military officials. The police and military officials said the attack began with the detonation
World Bank calls for steps to bolster Palestinian economy
:: Even in the absence of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, steps can be taken now that could significantly brighten a gloomy Palestinian economic situation, the World Bank said on Tuesday. In a new report it said addressing external constraints on
First look: Nokia 8 – the $460 smartphone set to rival Samsung and Apple
:: Those of a certain age will be familiar with the evolution of the mobile phone. We’d go as far to say that many current smartphone owners who grew up in the nineties have owned a Blackberry (remember BBM?), followed
iPhone X: New Apple gadget leaks days before official release
:: Only two days before the iPhone 8’s official release, a leak on Saturday revealed that Apple has another device in store, the iPhone X. The news first appeared on an Apple news website 9to5Mac, claiming that the iPhone X
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