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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Aishwarya returns to cinema with ‘Jazbaa’
After a five-year hiatus to embrace motherhood, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked her return to the big screen by taking on one of her most demanding roles, playing a mother whose child is kidnapped in thriller “Jazbaa.” A former
Seven senior Saudi health officials face the axe
Seven senior officials of the Saudi Health Ministry are expected to be sacked prior to investigations on corruption charges, Al-Watan Arabic daily reported on Tuesday quoting ministry’s sources. They said the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (BIP) has made
Why Saudi Arabia will not accept another ceasefire
By : Jamal Khashoggi Saudi King Salman and the whole of Saudi Arabia want to stop the war in Yemen, but if it has to, Riyadh will be decisive and patient until victory is achieved. Saudi Arabia will most probably
The continuous rise of ISIS
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed The capital of Iraq’s Anbar province, Ramadi, has fallen to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), almost a year after the fall of Mosul, the capital of Nineveh province. What we are confronting in
Foreign schools required to teach Saudi history
American and other foreign schools are required to teach Arabic, Islamic civilization, and Saudi history and geography, according to conditions set by the Foreign and Private Education Department at the Education Ministry. “International schools should also follow regulations set by
Suspected cop killer arrested
A suspect has been arrested for his alleged involvement in shooting at a police patrol, killing a policeman and causing a fire in the vehicle in Riyadh over a week ago. Officer Majid Ayed Al-Ghamdi was in the vehicle that
2,745 restaurants shut for health violation
Samples of food items and drinks taken from more than 2,000 restaurants in Jeddah were found to be contaminated with 11 types of harmful bacteria, a municipal source has said. The shocking results of food samples, which were tested at
Will Mursi, Badie and Shater be executed?
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed Both sides in Egypt chose to escalate the conflict. Muslim Brotherhood leaders who fled and settled abroad decided to defy the regime, justifying the killings in Sinai and threatening the current Egyptian rule. As for the
The problem that won’t go away
By : Dr. Azeem Ibrahim The plight of the Rohingya people of Myanmar has once again been highlighted in the last couple of days by a handful of reports in the global press, the BBC and the Independent to name
Civic poll on Dec. 12
Voting joy for Saudi women The third municipal election, which will see for the first time women participating as voters and candidates, will be held between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Dec. 12. The results will be out the
KSU grads urged to prove mettle
King Saud University (KSU) rector Badran Al-Omar exhorted the fresh graduates to live up to the expectations of the leaders of the country and excel in whatever they do. He was speaking at KSU’s 54th graduation ceremony, which saw high-level
Citizen pays SR250,000 for the release of body from Jeddah hospital
A Saudi citizen has paid SR250,000 for the release of a body of a Sudanese woman who died at a private hospital in Jeddah, local media said. The local media claimed that the body has been held at the hospital
Saudi women seek right to have information on future husbands
Saudi young women demand to have law to obtain information on their husbands-to-be. A number of young women say they want to have access to the security, health and legal files of the proposing man before signing the marriage contract.
The U.S. and the Gulf: Those who do not ask, shall not receive
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed U.S. President Barack Obama and delegations from the Gulf Cooperation Council were among 20 delegates gathered around a large rectangular table at the Camp David retreat on Thursday. If it was not for the strong objection
We must realize the global identity of Saudi women
By : Samar Fatany I was recently asked by a visiting American journalist about some of the misconceptions that the American public have of Saudi women. We both agreed that the stereotypes of Saudi women need to be overturned in
Why the Arab Media Forum is the Oscars of Arab media
By : Khaled Almaeena From a simple beginning a decade and a half ago to a much prized event, the Arab Media Forum can be aptly described as the Oscars of Arab media. It was an idea in the mind
Killing Abu Sayyaf: what it means in the fight against ISIS
By : Dr. Theodore Karasik The firefight that killed ISIS official Abu Sayyaf by U.S. Special Operations is a major achievement and long overdue against the ISIS leadership. Sayyaf’s wife, Umm Sayyaf, was captured during the firefight and is currently
China Energy Profile: Fastest-Growing Economy And Largest Energy Consumer In World
China is the world’s most populous country with a fast-growing economy that has led it to be the largest energy consumer and producer in the world. Rapidly increasing energy demand, especially for petroleum and other liquids, has made China influential
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