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 »
Category Archives: Egypt
Egypt’s Sisi names new armed forces chief of staff
:: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has named a new armed forces chief of staff, the presidency said in a brief statement on Saturday. He appointed former defense ministry secretary general Mohammed Farid Hegazy to the post, it said, without
Officials meet in Cairo to implement Arab Summit decisions
:: The second meeting of top officials to implement Arab Summit decisions on terrorism and social development kicked off on Tuesday at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. A delegation headed by Abdul Rahman bin Abdul
Egypt’s Sisi meets Macron in Paris amid concerns over extremism
:: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi is meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron during a three-day visit to France focusing on economic cooperation and the fight against extremism. Macron and al-Sisi are expected to make a joint statement at the Elysee
Arab Parliament speaker calls for unity in fight against terrorism
:: During a workshop on fighting terrorism, the Arab Parliament related that the world’s states, and especially in the Arab region, are facing major challenges in confronting terrorism and the expansion of terrorist groups that aim to destabilize security and
Egypt court sentences 11 people to death for ‘terrorism’
:: An Egyptian court sentenced 11 people to death Sunday on accusations they joined a “terrorist organization” and attempted to kill two police officers, a judicial official said. The court sentenced 14 others to life in prison — 25 years
Egypt says Bahrain, Kuwait and UAE to lift ban on its agriculture exports
:: Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to lift a ban on imports of Egyptian agricultural products, Egypt said on Sunday, as the country works to step up exports to narrow its budget deficit. The agreement came
Islamist Tariq Ramadan accused of rape by Salafist turned activist
:: A rape and sexual assault complaint was filed on Friday in France against Swiss Islamist and Professor Tariq Ramadan by a former Salafist Henda Ayari The complaint filed with the Rouen prosecutor’s office in northwestern France, by the Salafist
Death toll rises in attack on Egyptian police officers in Giza
:: Security sources say at least 52 police officers killed in shoot-out with suspected militants in Giza, southwest Cairo The officers were killed on Friday during a raid on a suspected militant hideout in Egypt’s Western desert. The sources said
Egyptian father beats toddler to death for not completing homework
:: A 5-year-old Egyptian girl died after being beaten by her father for failing to do her nursery homework. Police in Giza, south of Cairo, received a notification from the Boulaq Ad Dakrour Hospital two days ago to inform them
Saudi Arabia cancels female Egyptian star Sherine’s concert
:: Saudi Arabia’s entertainment authority says it has cancelled plans for a concert featuring a famous Egyptian singer named Sherine, known for her rags-to-riches story. The General Entertainment Authority said in a statement Sunday that the concert, which had been
24 militants, six soldiers killed in attacks in Egypt’s Sinai, military says
:: At least 24 militants and six soldiers were killed on Sunday in attacks on military outposts in North Sinai, the Egyptian military said in a statement. The statement did not give details, but security and medical sources said about
Saudi Crown Prince receives phone call from Egyptian president
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a telephone call from the Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi Saturday night. During the call, the president expressed gratitude and appreciation of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
Coptic priest stabbed to death in Cairo suburb
:: A Coptic priest of a church in Egypt’s governorate of Beni Suef was stabbed to death in a street in a Cairo suburb on Thursday, according to local sources. The priest, Samaan Shehta, was in Cairo to attend a
Pop star Sherine in Riyadh for charity concert, crazy ticket prices
:: The #Sherine_in_Riyadh hashtag went viral on Twitter following reported news that Egyptian singer Sherine will give a concert in the Saudi capital. The director of the Sanad Children’s Cancer Support Association, Reem Al-Hujailan, explained to Makkah Newspaper that “the
Egypt extends state of emergency for three months
:: Egypt has extended a state of emergency for another three months, starting Friday, the official gazette said on Thursday. Egypt first imposed the state of emergency in April after two church bombings killed at least 45 people. It was
Egypt condemns eight to death over police station attack
:: An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced eight people to death for allegedly killing three officers during the storming of a Cairo police station in 2013, a judicial official said. The court also handed life sentences to 50 other defendants,
Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Sisi on Egypt’s qualification to World Cup
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has congratulated Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Egypt’s qualification to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The 2018 World Cup is set to take place in Russia. The
Egyptian diplomat leads race to be UNESCO head
:: An Egyptian diplomat is among the favorites to be the next head of UNESCO, the UN’s cultural agency. Moushira Khattab, 73, a former minister of family and population and a leading activist for women’s and children’s rights, is one
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