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
Tunisian customs officer dies after setting self on fire
A Tunisian customs officer has died after setting himself on fire, officials said Thursday, in an apparent protest mirroring that of a graduate which sparked a popular revolt. The 54-year-old died in Monastir on Wednesday night after suffering “third-degree burns
Two Palestinians shot dead in new knife attacks
New knife attacks on Israelis in the West Bank left a soldier lightly injured Thursday, while two Palestinian assailants were shot dead by security forces, police and the army said. In one incident a Palestinian stabbed and lightly wounded an
U.S. reports 13 air strikes against ISIS in Iraq
The United States and its allies conducted 13 air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in Iraq on Wednesday, according to a military statement released on Thursday. The strikes hit ISIS weapons, boats, fighting positions and other
Iraq’s ruling coalition threatens to withdraw support for Abadi’s reforms
More than 60 members of Iraq’s ruling coalition will seek to withdraw parliamentary support for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s reforms if he does not respond within 72 hours to their demands for wider consultation, parliamentarians said. Growing political tensions could
Russia carries out first strikes in Syria’s south
Russia appears to have carried out strikes in southern Syria’s Daraa province for the first time in an apparent expansion of its aerial campaign, a monitor said on Thursday. “Warplanes that are believed to be Russian carried out strikes on
Saudi denies coalition hit Yemen MSF hospital
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied that coalition air strikes hit a hospital in Yemen run by medical charity MSF after the attack was condemned by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The hospital in the northern city of Saada was hit
U.S., Russia, Turkey, and Saudi meet on Syria war
The foreign ministers of the United States, Russia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia met Thursday in Vienna to work through their differences on the eve of talks on the war in Syria. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and ministers Sergei
KSA relief is reaching all Yemenis, without prejudice
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works is providing aid and services to Yemenis, regardless of their religious views, backgrounds, economic status or geographical location, says an official. “The relief center is making all efforts to provide help
Qatar labor reforms fail to impress rights activists
Rights activists said Wednesday they were disappointed by long-awaited reforms of Qatar’s much-criticized “kafala” labor system for foreign workers. Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad on Tuesday approved a new law overseeing the sponsorship system — which currently only allows workers
Illegal expats could be new Daesh recruits
Runaway and illegal workers are in danger of being exploited by terrorist groups, according to experts. These workers, especially women, are the most vulnerable to exploitation by terrorist groups such as Daesh, according to the government’s security agencies, a local
Syria opposition, rebels not invited to Vienna talks
Neither Syria’s main political opposition body nor representatives of the armed opposition have been invited to international talks on the country’s war, an opposition politician and a rebel leader said. The Syrian government in Damascus has meanwhile yet to issue
Michelle Obama to visit Qatar, Jordan to discuss girls’ education
Michelle Obama will travel to Qatar and Jordan next month to continue her longstanding efforts to promote girls’ education, the White House said Wednesday. The U.S. first lady will visit a school in Amman built with technical and financial support
35 killed in strikes on Syria hospitals: Doctors without Borders
A “significant increase” of air strikes on Syrian hospitals recently has killed at least 35 patients and medical staff and wounded 72, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday. The escalation of attacks by air forces the group did not
Yemen to request joining GCC after restoring stability
Yemeni Minister of Planning Mohammed Maytami said Yemen will apply to join the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) after security is restored in the country. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, the minister said Yemeni President Abdrabbu Mansur Hadi will submit an
No immediate increase in Syria anti-ISIS campaign
The U.S.-led coalition attacking ISIS militants showed no immediate sign of increasing strikes in Syria, figures released on Wednesday showed, even though the Pentagon chief has said America would intensify its campaign. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday said the
Strong Turkish-Saudi links present enormous economic opportunities
Rapidly expanding trade and nascent foreign investment promise stronger economic links between the world’s two fastest-growing G-20 states — Turkey and Saudi Arabia — which are also the two prominent member nations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). “These
German diplomat to take over Libya peace efforts
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon plans to appoint German diplomat Martin Kobler, who led the U.N. mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to head a struggling peace effort in Libya. Ban on Wednesday informed the Security Council of his
Kerry: Vienna talks chance to save Syria from ‘hell’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Wednesday that this week’s international talks on the war in Syria will not find an immediate political solution but nevertheless represent the best hope available. “While finding a way forward on Syria
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