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
Nine million Yemenis need aid: Minister
Around nine million Yemenis are in pressing need for humanitarian aid, Yemen’s human rights minister said on Monday. Ezzedine al-Asbahi, said Houthi militia were obstructing the work of relief missions on the ground and that their airstrikes targeted hospitals and
Palestinian charged with Jerusalem car killing
The Jerusalem District Attorney on Monday charged a Palestinian with deliberately running down two Israeli pedestrians last month, killing a man and seriously injuring a woman, the justice ministry said. It said in a statement that 37-year-old Khaled Kutina, a
Tougher cyber laws urged
A three-day Arab Media Forum in Kuwait ended Monday with several participants calling for tougher legislation to monitor the Internet and a crack down on cyber criminals attempting to undermine the security and stability of countries. Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi, editor
New Zealand PM: Saudi visit ‘well and truly overdue’
On the eve of a historic state visit to Saudi Arabia, New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key has described his trip, the first by any New Zealand head of state, as “well and truly overdue.” Speaking exclusively to Al Arabiya
Week of fighting in Iraq’s Ramadi kills 30 police: officer
A week of heavy fighting between security forces and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group in the Ramadi area of Anbar province killed 30 police, a top officer said on Monday. “The city of Ramadi witnessed
Syria changes passport rules for citizens abroad
Syrian authorities will allow citizens abroad, including refugees who fled the war, to obtain passports without an intelligence service review for the first time, Syria’s Al-Watan newspaper said on Sunday. The daily, which is close to the government, said the
Investcorp appoints Kirdar as chairman
Investcorp, the alternative investment firm, has appointed Nemir Kirdar as chairman of its board of directors, effective from July 1, it said in a statement on Sunday. Kirdar will replace Abdul-Rahman Salim Al-Ateeqi, who will retire as chairman at the
Yemen FM rejects peace talks call from Saleh
Yemeni Foreign Minister Riyadh Yaseen on Sunday rejected a call for peace talks issued by former president Ali Abdullah Saleh and said a Saudi-led military operation against Houthi militia had not ended. “These calls are unacceptable after all of the
Islamist rebels claim capture of Syria army base
A coalition of Islamist rebels said they seized a Syrian army base in northwestern Idlib province at dawn on Monday after a suicide bomber from al -Qaeda’s Nusra Front drove a truck packed with explosives inside and set it off.
Houthis suffer losses in Taiz
Forces loyal to the internationally recognized government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the strategically important central city of Taiz took back several districts from the Iran-allied Houthi militia amid heavy fighting on Sunday, residents said. At least 90
Kerry, Iran to meet at U.N. anti-nuclear arms conference
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will meet U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the opening of a U.N. conference on the global anti-nuclear weapons treaty on Monday, as they try to make progress in talks on a long-term
Concern grows as Australian doctor appears in ISIS video
Australia Monday said it was deeply concerned about an Australian-trained doctor who appears in an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) propaganda video which urges other medical professionals to join the militants. The slick video, uploaded to YouTube, shows
France probes Assad’s uncle for amassing $98 mln
The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is under investigation in France for amassing a 90-million-euro fortune, including a stud farm and luxury apartments, despite being kicked out of Syria “with nothing” 30 years ago. French investigators have provided details
Vanguards of Saudi National Guard troops arrive in Najran
Vanguards of the Saudi Ministry of National Guard troops arrived Sunday in the province of Najran to secure the Kingdom’s border with Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi border guards, who were sent after an order from King
Iran leader criticizes rich kids after deadly car crashes
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized fast-driving wealthy youngsters Sunday for creating “psychological insecurity” on the streets after two high-speed accidents killed five people. Addressing an audience of police chiefs, Khamenei said officers needed plans to deal with drivers
Erdogan: Russia, France ‘last’ to talk about genocide
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday lashed out at the European Union and world leaders who have recognized the 1915 massacres of Armenians as genocide on the centenary of the events. Erdogan accused the leaders of France, Germany and
Bahrain king, Alwaleed discuss regional and economic issues
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), visited Bahrain on Wednesday. Prince Alwaleed was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, personal representative of King Hamad at Bahrain International Airport. The prince was accompanied by a delegation
Sharjah Airport Free Zone signs deal with Microsoft
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft for cooperation in the field of information systems and technology and the development of electronic services and raise awareness of intellectual property rights (IPR). Saud
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