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 »
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China’s secret plan to use the force of ‘Star Wars’
A long time ago in a country far, far away, Chinese authorities managed to obtain a copy of America’s ultimate cultural weapon, a blockbuster movie with enough special effects to wow an entire planet. Summoned to a small theater in
It’s not all over between Ranbir and Katrina
In the recent past, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif’s break-up has been the topic of discussion among everyone. The power couple has been in the news more for their personal lives than professional ones. Rumour mills are abuzz with the
Mamma Mia! ABBA come together for new restaurant venture
The four former members of Swedish band ABBA, whose catchy tunes still have fans dancing around the world decades after their release, reunited – albeit very briefly – for the opening of a new restaurant-entertainment venture in Stockholm. Agnetha Faltskog,
Oscar noms ‘disappointing’ — Nyong’o
Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o says she’s “disappointed” by “the lack of inclusion” in this year’s Oscar nominations. In a statement posted late Tuesday night on Instagram, Nyong’o said she was joining in “calling for change in expanding the stories
The nuclear deal and Iran’s wasted opportunities
By : Abdulateef Al-Mulhim Ever since negotiations between the West and Iran headed toward reaching a deal, many saw it as a victory for Tehran and its patience and persistence. It is not an Iranian victory, however, as it backed
McHale’s Navy part II
By : Abdulateef Al-Mulhim Decades ago Saudi Aramco’s Television Channel 3 used to be a huge source of entertainment for Saudi families in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom. People with television sets would gather in their living rooms to
Are the Palestinian Authority’s days numbered?
By : Yossi Mekelberg Relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) are increasingly riddled with contradictions. The Israeli government continuously criticizes the PA and its President Mahmoud Abbas for their dysfunctionality and weakness in the face of militancy and
Getting inside the heads of millennials
By : Punit Renjen Fresh out of grad school, I arrived for my first day of work at Deloitte ready for the long haul. For my generation, that’s what those early years were about – laying the foundation for a
This wasn’t the Iraqi dream
By : Bikram Vohra For some reason, there is a general perception that things in Iraq are fine and the post-Saddam period is one of relative peace. The latest report released by the United Nations comes as a shock and
Another broken promise?
By : Rajeev Sharma NARENDRA Modi hasn’t even completed 20 months in office as Indian prime minister and he has been facing stiff challenges from an increasingly vocal opposition both within and outside the Parliament. But what happened on Jan.
Syria Talks: Much ado about nothing
By : Joyce Karam Nothing about the current Peace Talks on Syria, proposed for Monday in Geneva, is certain. They might happen but the higher likelihood is that they will be postponed. The anti-Assad opposition might or might not attend.
Is lifting of Iran sanctions a double-edged sword for Russia?
By : Maria Dubovikova A sanctions-free Iran marks a new beginning for the country as well as the international community. Europe and the United States lifted sanctions against the country on Saturday following the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announcement
Barrymore sets new sights for beauty brand
Hollywood actress, director and author Drew Barrymore may soon add a new title to her resume: international retailer. Barrymore launched her Flower brand of affordable cosmetics exclusively at Wal-Mart in 2013. Now she says she’s in talks with retailers overseas
U.S. celebrities back ‘dump trump’ campaign
Prominent actors, writers and thinkers joined a “Stop Hate Dump Trump” campaign to denounce the billionaire Republican presidential frontrunner, saying he is a threat to the United States. Actors Harry Belafonte, Kerry Washington and Jane Fonda, filmmaker Jonathan Demme and
UN signs up Shakira, Messi to promote global goals
The United Nations on Tuesday enlisted a high-profile roster of royalty, entertainers and business leaders to promote its global goals tackling climate change, poverty and conflict that were approved last fall but have slipped from the headlines. Their task is
Will Smith joins wife in not attending the Academy Awards
Will Smith says he will not attend the Academy Awards next month, joining his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others in protest against two straight years of all-white acting nominees. Smith said Thursday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he
‘Dishoom’ begins filming in Abu Dhabi
twofour54 welcomed the cast and crew of ‘Dishoom’ to Abu Dhabi as filming of the Bollywood blockbuster commenced in the Emirate. With 40 filming days scheduled, Dishoom will be Abu Dhabi’s longest feature filming project to date. In a nod
The creation of nightmares in Saudi Arabia
By : Jamal Khashoggi As if Iran and its nightmares were not enough, us Saudis insist on creating our own nightmares that divide us. A decade ago, I published an article entitled “Empowered by the creation of nightmares.” At the
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