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
Bomb kills three soldiers in Egypt’s Sinai region
A roadside bomb killed three Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai peninsula on Monday, security sources said. The blast, which also wounded a soldier, comes days ahead of an investment conference in Sharm el-Sheikh resort, which Egypt hopes will project an
UAE issues decree forming board of Dubai Women Establishment
UAE Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a decree forming the board of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), Emirates news agency WAM reported Monday. Sheikh Mohammed proclaimed Mona Al Marri as Chairperson and Managing Director of the new
First round-the-world solar flight takes off
The first attempt to fly around the world in a plane using only solar power launched Monday in Abu Dhabi in a landmark journey aimed at promoting green energy, Agence France-Presse reported. The Solar Impulse 2, piloted by Andre Borschberg
Berlin offers Riyadh full support to crush IS
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel have described the recent developments in the Middle East as a source of “concern” for the region and the world as a whole. The talks
‘Britain’s white jihadi’ revealed as teen from Australia
A westerner pictured alongside Islamic State group fighters and dubbed “Britain’s white jihadi” is in fact an Australian teenager who converted to Islam, a report said Monday. A photo of the meek-looking youth, holding a rifle and sitting in between
Britain to send more troops to Iraq on training mission
The UK is due to send more troops to Iraq to help in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the BBC reported Sunday. Prime Minister David Cameron authorized the deployment of nearly 60 extra army
Moroccan women gear up for rally to demand equality
A coalition of NGOs and political parties in Morocco is gearing up for nationwide rallies on Sunday to press for gender equality and the fight against discrimination. The Coalition of Equality and Democracy released a promotional video for the planned
Canadian soldier killed in Iraq friendly fire
A Canadian special forces soldier was killed and three more wounded in Iraq when their Kurdish allies accidentally opened fire on them, the military said Saturday. Gen. Tom Lawson, chief of Canadian defense staff, identified the slain soldier as Sergeant
Middle East-bound teens ‘stopped at Sydney airport’
Australia Sunday said it stopped two teenage brothers at Sydney Airport believed to be heading to the Middle East to fight, amid growing concern in Western countries over young people joining jihadist groups. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said the two
Yemen defense minister escapes house arrest
Yemen’s defense minister has successfully escaped from a Shiite militia controlling Sanaa despite being under house arrest, Al Arabiya News Channel reported Sunday. General Mahmoud al-Subaihi, who had been placed under house arrest by Houthis when they seized Sanaa on
GCC shores up strength to defeat naval threats
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has stepped up efforts to unify naval operations and to set up a joint maritime security force to respond to the increased threats of conflict in the regional waters. “A joint GCC naval exercise will
U.S. military chief to visit French carrier in Gulf
The top-ranking U.S. military officer will pay an extraordinary visit to a French aircraft carrier in the Gulf in coming days as part of a tour of the region, officials said Friday. General Martin Dempsey was invited by his French
Kerry seeks to boost French support for Iran deal
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was due to arrive in Paris Saturday seeking to boost European support for an emerging nuclear deal with Iran as France voiced concerns over whether it was stringent enough. Kerry was to fly in
Reports: ISIS bulldozed ancient Hatra city in Mosul
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants bulldozed early Saturday the ancient city of Hatra founded 3rd or 2nd BC by the Seleucide Empire, activists and Kurdish media reported. Spokesman for the 14th branch of the Kurdish Democratic Party
Egypt carries out first execution of Mursi supporter
CAIRO: Egypt executed an Islamist on Saturday for a murder committed during riots in mid-2013, the first death sentence carried out against a supporter of the banned Muslim Brotherhood under President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi. The interior ministry said in a
Libyan rivals hash out unity deal in Morocco
Representatives of Libya’s two rival parliaments on Thursday held U.N.-brokered talks in Morocco aimed at reaching an agreement on a national unity government and finding someone to head it, officials said. The meeting took place in a “positive and constructive”
Turkish PM: U.N. had ‘no Plan A’ to end Syria war
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday took a swipe on the United Nations and the international community for not having a plan to end the worsening Syrian conflict. Davutoglu told reporters after meeting Secretary General Ban Ki-moon that the
Iran hints at 10-year partial nuclear freeze
Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday suggested that a 10-year moratorium on some aspects of the country’s nuclear program might be acceptable to Tehran, though he declined to discuss the issue in detail. U.S. President Barack Obama told Reuters on Monday
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