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
Abadi says Iraq to act soon over border areas in stand-off with Kurds
:: Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, seeking to up the pressure in a stand-off with Iraq’s Kurdish region, said on Tuesday he would act soon over border areas under Kurdish control but predicted his government’s forces would regain them without violence.
Saudi Arabia launches two centers in Yemen to combat cholera
:: King Salman Relief Center in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) are establishing two projects to treat and combat cholera in Yemen as directed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Advisor at the Royal Court and the
Air raids on market kill 53 in north Syria town
:: Air strikes on a market killed at least 53 people, including children, in a town in northern Syria on Monday despite a “de-escalation zone” in place there, a monitor said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it
Syrian opposition to meet in Riyadh on November 22nd
:: The Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday evening that Saudi Arabia has responded to the Syrian opposition’s request to hold a meeting in Riyadh from November 22nd to the 24th. Saudi Arabia’s response comes in accordance to the Kingdom’s
Saudi aviation companies join forces to boost Kingdom’s defense capabilities
:: Several Saudi aviation companies have formed an alliance to manufacture airplanes in the Kingdom. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow on Monday morning. The initiative was launched by TAQNIA Aeronautics, a
UAE and Egypt discuss Lebanon crisis, aggression against Saudi Arabia
:: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shokry on Monday in Abu Dhabi. The latest developments in the region, especially the situation in Lebanon and the missile targeting of
Maronite patriarch gets red-carpet welcome in Riyadh
:: The Lebanese head of the Maronite Catholic church, Patriarch Bechara Al-Rahi, arrived to a red-carpet welcome in the Saudi capital on Monday. Though he described his visit as “the first of its kind,” Al-Rahi said there has been continuous
ISIS recaptures Al-Bukamal using ambushes and traps, Russia denies
:: Two days ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced that ISIS recaptured Al-Bukamal city in the eastern governorate of Deir al-Zour in Syria – its last stronghold in the country and the most strategic one – from the
Two tons of drugs seized in Europe, with Dubai Police help
:: A huge drug haul worth $5.83 million (€5 million) was seized by seven European countries, after Dubai Police tipped counterparts in Europe that led to the arrests of 80 suspects. Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Head of Dubai
Yemen ports to open ‘within 24 hours’: Saudi envoy
:: The Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen will reopen some of the country’s ports and airports within hours, though a key aid route will stay shut until Riyadh clamps down on weapons smuggling, a Saudi envoy said on Monday
France: Iran non-interference in Lebanon is key for regional stability
:: France’s foreign ministry said on Monday it was an important condition for the stability of the region that Iran not interfere in Lebanon’s domestic affairs. “We wish that all those who exert an influence in Lebanon allow all the
Turkey sends aid to disaster victims
:: Turkey has provided humanitarian aid following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Sunday in neighboring northern Iraq and Iran that killed more than 350 people and injured some 6,000. Turkish aid agencies, including the Red Crescent and the state-run Disaster and
UAE minister: Iranian missiles fired at Saudi a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate on Sunday, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash described Iranian-made missiles fired from Yemen at the Saudi capital earlier this month as a “dangerous escalation.” Gargash said
New details emerge about kidnapped Saudi citizen in Lebanon
:: New details have emerged about the kidnapped Saudi citizen in Lebanon, Ali al-Bishrawi. Bishrawi’s brother, Mohammed, said that they were informed of his kidnapping after Ali’s wife, Fasila Azir, called them. Ali’s family is in constant contact with the
Israel signals free hand in Syria as US and Russia expand truce
:: Israel signaled on Sunday that it would keep up military strikes across its frontier with Syria to prevent any encroachment by Iranian-allied forces, even as the United States and Russia try to build up a ceasefire in the area.
Human rights group accuses Syrian regime of crimes against humanity
:: The Syrian regime’s sieges of its population ahead of reaching “reconciliation” agreements with the opposition amount to crimes and against humanity and war crimes, Amnesty International said Monday. In a report titled “We leave or we die”, Amnesty analysed
Yemeni pro-govt forces regain control of strategic locations in Taiz
:: Yemeni military sources said late Sunday that the national army has diffused a Houthi militia attack north of Mawza district and east of Yakhtul in west Taiz. Meanwhile, the national army also attacked militia sites in Hayfan district, south-east
Arab league to meet on Iran at Saudi request
:: The Arab League will hold an extraordinary meeting next Sunday at the request of Saudi Arabia to discuss “violations” committed by Iran in the region, according to a memorandum. Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates supported the Saudi request,
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