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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Opera singer Natalie Dessay to open Abu Dhabi festival
World-renowned French opera singer Natalie Dessay will open the main program of the 13th Abu Dhabi Festival at Emirates Palace on April 10. Dessay will perform for the first time alongside her husband, acclaimed bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, two years after
Swan song for ‘American Idol’ after 15 game-changing years
It started on June 11, 2002, with a couple of unfamiliar hosts posing in an empty theater and making an overblown declaration to TV viewers. “Live on this stage, an unknown talent will be launched into superstardom,” said Brian Dunkleman.
‘Star Wars’ surpasses ‘Titanic,’ ‘Jurassic World’ at BO
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” marched confidently into the new year, raking in an additional $88.3 million over the New Year’s weekend and topping the box office for a third week, according to studio estimates Sunday. In addition to setting
When will Arabs realize their dreams and aspirations?
By : Samar Fatany There was very little to celebrate in the Arab world last year. The raging wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya destroyed homes, displaced thousands and killed many more. Terrorism was rampant, the threat of extremism
Syria bloodshed: Will it only get worse in 2016?
By : Brooklyn Middleton The past year saw an increase in the number of foreign actors directly intervening in the bloody Syrian conflict, yet the humanitarian crisis has worsened and the security situation continues to deteriorate. Several issues should be
Palestine after Abbas
By : Ramzy Baroud Although intended to inspire his Fatah Party followers, a televised speech by Mahmoud Abbas on the 51st anniversary of the group’s launch highlighted, instead, the unprecedented crisis that continues to wreak havoc on the Palestinian people.
The Europe question in 2016
By : Nouriel Roubini At the cusp of the New Year, we face a world in which geopolitical and geo-economic risks are multiplying. Most of the Middle East is ablaze, stoking speculation that a long war could be at hand.
Dubai ruler’s ten years of exceptional leadership
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Jan. 4, 2016 marks the tenth anniversary of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s accession as Ruler of Dubai. It is a day for celebration and for giving thanks. This is an opportunity for Emiratis
The Arab world is a house with no roof
By : Hisham Melhem Generations after political emancipation from direct colonial rule and overt western influence, the quest for genuine political independence, democratization and cultural authenticity in many majority Arab states is still unfulfilled. The abject failures of decades of
Prince William more ‘emotional’ as a dad
Prince William says that being a father has made him “more emotional” and more prone to welling up. The royal is the father of two children, 2-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte, born in May. He said that becoming a
The Voice Kids Arabia begins with a bang
The Voice Kids Arabia reality talent show premiered Saturday night on MBC amid much fanfare. Lebanese diva Nancy Ajram sits on the judging panel along with Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny and Iraqi artist Kazem Al Saher. The whole format features
Kate Winslet’s inspiring message for young girls
Kate Winslet hopes to help young girls feel good about their bodies after she was teased for how she looked as a child. She has previously spoken about how she “only heard negatives” about her body when she was younger,
Russia is clearing the decks for Assad
By : Dr. Azeem Ibrahim Russia still maintains that it is in Syria to fight ISIS. Maybe they will even get round to it one day. Who knows? But in the meantime, their primary target is not ISIS, but rather,
Escalating the Syrian war before the Vienna talks
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed Since the start of October, the Russians have become a driving force in battles in Syria and the wider region. Before that, they had been playing an undisclosed role on financial, intelligence and operational fronts. The
America’s ‘retreat’ and Russia’s ‘expansion’
By : Eyad Abu Shakra The famous quote “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics” attributed to Benjamin Disraeli and Mark Twain among others may not sound true now as it used to in the past;
Can order come out of chaos?
By : Harun Yahya We are used to hearing conspiracy theories on a great many subjects. When it comes to the Middle East, however, it is difficult to describe plans and projects as mere conspiracy theories. Because we have seen
How the Internet is revolutionizing volunteering
By : Yara al-Wazir When refugees initially first starting arriving on the Greek island of Lesvos, they found very little help waiting. But when the international community reacted, Lesvos set up registration camps and provided basic amenities. Still, the numbers
Hariri’s presidential initiative exposes obstructions
By : Nayla Tueni Not many figures within Lebanon’s March 14 coalition may agree with leader Saad Hariri’s initiative to nominate MP Suleiman Franjieh for the presidency. However, some have accepted the idea, even if reluctantly, as it seems impossible
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