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
Is Hamza bin Laden Al-Qaeda’s next leader?
:: The new audio message by Hamza bin Laden, son of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, was released 11 days after the fifth anniversary of the latter’s assassination in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on May 2, 2011. The new message did not
Iraqi forces storm Mosul neighborhoods, killing 173 ISIS militants
:: Iraqi forces have stormed four neighborhoods in the city of Mosul on Monday, killing about 173 ISIS militants including one high-rank leader. Iraq’s anti-terrorism units on Monday have stormed Al-Oraibi and Al-Rifa’i neighborhoods where heavy clashes are still taking
Syrian opposition hints at boycotting Geneva 6 talks
:: The oppositional Syrian High Negotiations Committee hinted it will suspend its participation in the upcoming Geneva 6 talks due to the Syrian regime’s recent attacks and its policy of forced displacement in Damascus and its suburbs. Syrian National Coalition
UAE ministry denies plans to import icebergs from Antarctica
:: The UAE’s Ministry of Energy has released a statement confirming that no icebergs will be imported from another country in response to recent rumors that icebergs would be brought from Antarctica. An Abu Dhabi based company had announced earlier
Yemeni army advances in northern Mokha with Arab coalition support
:: Yemeni government forces established control over several positions north of the western city of Mokha on Sunday, a military source who wished to remain anonymous told Al Arabiya. The source who is within Taez’s military leadership of the Anatolia
Oman confirms its stance alongside the legitimate government of Yemen
:: Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi affirmed his country’s support for Yemen and its legitimate government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. The Omani official said during a telephone conversation with Yemen’s Deputy Prime Minister Abdulmalik al-Mekhlafi that
US: Sudan’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism remains in place
:: Sudan’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism remains in place, US Department of State Arabic Language Spokesperson Nathan Tek told Al Arabiya. A previous report published by media outlets, including Al Arabiya, suggested that Sudan has been removed
Syrian army sends reinforcements toward border with Iraq, Jordan
:: The Syrian army aided by Iranian-backed militias was moving troops to a desert region near its border with Iraq and Jordan just as US backed rebels are consolidating control in an area from which ISIS militants had recently pulled
Russian FM Lavrov reveals disengagement zone plans in Syria
:: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that he would seek to enforce the expansion of disengagement zones in four areas across Syrian territory. Lavrov said in an interview with the Russian Channel 1, that his country had agreed with
UN is seeking truce in Yemen before Ramadan
:: UN envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said on Sunday that the United Nations is looking into a proposal to reach a truce in Yemen before the holy month of Ramadan. He added that a ceasefire will therefore
Jordan, Egypt, Palestine reiterate commitment to two-state solution
:: Jordan, Palestine and Egypt reiterated their commitment to the two-state solution as the only solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, expressing their willingness to cooperate with the US administration to achieve that goal. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met in
Palestinian president kicks off India visit with tech tour
:: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas began a three-day visit to India on Monday with a tour of an IT facility that is helping Ramallah build a high-end tech hub. Abbas, who arrived late Sunday, will hold talks on the Middle
Iran’s ex-President Khatami endorses Rouhani for re-election
:: Iran’s ex-president Mohammad Khatami on Sunday endorsed President Hassan Rouhani in a video message, calling on voters to give him another term in this week’s election. “Mr Rouhani’s government has been a successful one, despite all the limitations, problems
Gaza fisherman dies after being shot by Israeli navy
:: A Gazan fisherman shot by Israeli naval forces on Monday after allegedly breaching the blockade off the Palestinian territory has died from his wounds, an Israeli military spokeswoman said. Israel’s military said naval forces fired warning shots when “a
Gargash: UAE’s role in Yemen is in supporting Saudi Arabia
:: UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, stressed that the UAE, with its strategy and national directions, is in line with the Arab alliance, and that cowards will not be allowed to interfere. “Our
1,500 evacuate rebel-held Damascus district
:: At least 1,500 civilians and rebels evacuated an opposition district in Damascus on Sunday, state media said, bringing the government closer to cementing its control over the Syrian capital. The evacuations from the Qabun district in northeast Damascus follow
Iraqi forces attack ISIS in Mosul as battle approaches endgame
:: US-backed Iraqi forces pushed deeper into the last pocket of Mosul controlled by ISIS militants on Sunday as the battle for the city approaches an end after seven months of gruelling urban combat. The militants have now been dislodged
Palestine president Abbas in India ahead of Modi’s Israel trip
:: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas landed in New Delhi late Sunday for a three-day visit looking to strengthen ties with India ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic trip to Israel. Abbas arrived with a delegation for his third state
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