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
Houthi leader speech creates differences among coup leaders in Sanaa
A lawsuit filed before the Attorney General against the speech delivered by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has said that there is growing anger against Houthi militias. The case, which has been filed by the leader of Yemeni General People’s Congress
Assad regime responsible for ‘awful’ Syria ‘chemical’ attack: EU’s Mogherini
EU diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said Tuesday the regime of Bashar al-Assad bears “primary responsibility” for a suspected chemical attack that killed at least 58 people in a rebel-held town in Idlib, Syria including 11 children under the age of
UN says number of people displaced from Mosul exceeds 300,000
More than 300,000 people have fled Mosul since the start of the US-backed campaign to dislodge ISIS from the northern Iraqi city in October, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration estimates the number
British PM Theresa May reposes faith in Saudi Vision 2030
British Prime Minister Theresa May has defended her country’s ties with Saudi Arabia, especially in light of the changes proposed as part of its Vision 2030 program. In an interview to the BBC, May said that during her upcoming visit
Dubai’s Expo2020 unveils Al Wasl designs
Dubai’s Expo2020 unveiled designs of its Al Wasl plaza, a major design element within the exposition, on Monday on its official twitter account. Dubai said in January, it will award this year 47-construction contracts worth $3 billion in preparation for
Assad is a war criminal, US envoy Haley tells UN
US Ambassador Nikki Haley said Monday she had discussed becoming secretary of state with Donald Trump after his election but that the US president ultimately did not offer her the job. Haley, a rising star in the Trump administration, told
What PM Modi’s imminent Israel visit means for India’s Arab allies
For almost two years, there has been intense speculation over Narendra Modi becoming India’s first prime minister to visit Israel. Both sides have confirmed plans, analysts have discussed its scope and implications and it has even been reported that he
US conducts around 20 more Yemen strikes targeting al-Qaeda
US aircraft have conducted about 20 additional air strikes on Al-Qaeda in Yemen in recent days, the Pentagon said Monday, as it continues its stepped-up campaign against the jihadists. The strikes occurred over the weekend, Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff
Syria ‘toxic gas’ attack kills 100 in Idlib province
At least 100 people, including children, were killed in an air strike early Tuesday that released “toxic gas” on a town in northwest Syria, Idlib health officials said. At least 400 people are reported injured. The Syrian Observatory for Human
Iran’s Aseman Airlines signs up to buy at least 30 Boeing jets
Iran’s Aseman Airlines has signed a tentative deal to buy at least 30 Boeing 737 MAX jets, in the first new business with the US planemaker since US President Donald Trump took office vowing to take a tougher stance toward
Houthi leader proposes prisoner swap deal
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi proposed a deal to swap prisoners with the legitimate government which – through its envoy – requested the United Nations pressure the rebels to release those detained and ignore Houthi’s statements, Al-Arabiya television channel reported.
Seven aid workers released in Yemen
Five staff members of the International Medical Corps and two contracted drivers were safely released Sunday, the aid organisation said, a day after announcing their detention by Yemen’s Houthi militia. The seven — all “locally hired” — had been at
Saudi Arabia provides $584.4 million relief assistance to Yemenis
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid has provided relief assistance worth $584.4 million to aid Yemeni citizens, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Headed by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the center has been developing partnerships with international
Britain’s Theresa May begins Jordan, Saudi Arabia trip focused on security, trade
British Prime Minister Theresa May landed in Amman on Monday for a three-day trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia focused on security and post-Brexit trade efforts. In Jordan, May is expected to announce that British military trainers will be sent
Houthi leader reveals mass exodus of militants near Lahij
A Houthi leader from to the northern province of Omran surrendered to Poplar Resistance and Yemen’s army forces in the Karash front north of Lahj province and revealed that masses of militias have abandoned the fight. Colonel Abdulhakim al-Shuaibi, head
Doha meeting pledges more than $260 mln in Syrian aid
More than $260 million has been pledged in humanitarian aid for Syria following a meeting in Doha on Sunday involving the United Nations and 25 non-governmental organizations from across the region. Qatari state media said the total number of pledges
After his release: What future awaits Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?
After more than five years in prison, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi resurfaced as a free man – his name back in the limelight, especially among supporters of his father, Muammar Gaddafi, who began mobilization efforts to bring the heir to the
Captured Houthi militias reveal they were trained by Iran
Houthi militia captured and arrested by Yemeni forces on Sunday have confessed they received training from Iranian and Lebanese experts. Mohammed Sharad, one of the captured militants, made the confession and said he was treated well by Yemeni legitimate forces.
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