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: Middle East
UN tells Qatar it refuses to get involved in Gulf dispute
:: The UN Security Council has told Qatar to sort out its differences with its Gulf neighbors, China’s ambassador said Monday, indicating the top UN body would not get involved in the dispute. Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
Lebanese army raids on refugee camps kill four Syrians
:: Four Syrian men arrested after deadly Lebanese army raids on refugee camps last week have died, the military command said on Tuesday, blaming pre-existing conditions. Lebanese soldiers stormed two refugee camps on Friday near the border town of Arsal,
Sources: Qatar bought anti-riot and crowd dispersion weapons
:: Sources revealed that Qatar had purchased large quantities of anti-riot weapons used for dispersing protests and demonstrations from a Brazilian company specialized in the tools. The sources described the contract between Qatar and the Brazilian company as huge, and
UK’s May to Mohammed bin Salman: Qatar must cooperate against terrorism
:: UK PM Theresa May told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Monday that Qatar must cooperate with its Gulf neighbors in countering terrorism and extremism, and to show clear commitment to the matter, saying
Dubai online retailer Souq.com says sale to Amazon completed
:: Dubai-based Souq.com, the Middle East’s biggest online retailer, says its sale to Amazon has been completed. Souq.com said on Monday that users now could log into their website using their Amazon account. A Souq.com statement said the firms now
Egypt arrests daughter, son-in-law of Islamist leader
:: Egyptian security forces have arrested the daughter and son-in-law of the Muslim Brotherhood’s spiritual leader, who is in exile in Qatar. A statement from the prosecutor says Youssef Al-Qaradawi’s daughter Ola and her husband, Hossam Khalaf, were arrested in
Syrian army announces ceasefire in southern Syria until Thursday
:: The Syrian army said it would suspend combat operations in southern Syria until Thursday, including in Quneitra province where Israel has hit army outposts in recent days, according to a statement carried by state television. The army general command
Sudan president plans maiden Russia trip
:: Sudan’s President Omar Bashir will visit Moscow for the first time in August following an invitation from his Russian counterpart to discuss regional and international issues, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour said. The announcement of Bashir’s Russia visit comes days
Iraq’s popular militias ask Abadi for permission to enter Syria
:: Ansar Al-Marja’iya Brigade, which is part of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization militias, has asked Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi’s office for permission to enter Syria to further uproot ISIS militants after the country’s forces have liberated most of its
Kuwait receives Qatar’s response to the demands from boycotting countries
:: Qatar’s foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, arrived in Kuwait on Monday to deliver a response to the demands of Arab states which have cut ties with it. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates
Trump discusses ‘concerns’ over Qatar crisis in calls to Gulf leaders
:: President Donald Trump spoke separately to the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar on Sunday to discuss his “concerns about the ongoing dispute” between Qatar and its Gulf and Arab neighbors, the White House said. “He reiterated
Boycotting countries accept Kuwait’s request for extension of Qatar deadline
:: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt have accepted the Kuwaiti government’s request to extend the deadline given to Qatar to respond to the list of demands by 48 hours, according to a joint statement issued by the four countries.
Bahrain foreign minister: Qatar must comply with the list of demands
:: Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received a phone call from his US counterpart Rex Tillerson on Sunday evening, during which the Bahraini official stressed the need for Qatar to comply with the list of demands
Arab foreign ministers to discuss Qatar in Cairo on Wednesday
:: Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will meet in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss Qatar, Egypt said on Sunday. “At the invitation of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, there will be a quartet meeting
Fire rages in Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon, 1 dead
:: A fire broke out in a Syrian refugee settlement in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley Sunday, killing at least one person and sending large plumes of black smoke into the sky, the state news agency and the Red Cross said. Ahmed
Saudi UN envoy says Qatar insists on supporting terrorism
:: Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, has said that Qatar is still insisting on destabilizing the security of Saudi Arabia and the region and to support terrorism, which poses threats to the entire world.
Iraq: 14 killed after suicide attack hits camp in Anbar province
:: At least 14 people were killed and more than 10 injured after a suicide bomber attacked a camp for displaced persons in western Anbar, Iraq. Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported that the attack on the camp occurred 60 km west
Saudi forces counter Houthi attack opposite border province of Jazan
:: The Arab coalition renewed its targeting of sites besieged by Houthi militias and forces loyal to Yemen’s former deposed president on Sunday near the village of Al Khubah, Jazan. Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported that the reconnaissance teams on the
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