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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Posting videos of security men on social media ‘a grave crime’
Security experts have warned against the filming of the movement of security men or sensitive places and posting it on social media, saying that it is a crime punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment and fine under the
Remembering the pain in Palestine
By : Daoud Kuttab Sometimes it is difficult to remember the daily suffering of Palestinians living under occupation. The wars and turmoil all around us tend to divert our attention from genuinely terrible issues that might seem mundane when compared
Iranian threats against Saudi Arabia
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed While U.S. President Barack Obama was trying to ease the anger of Gulf leaders, Iran was keen on sending a threatening message to Saudi Arabia through the commander of its ground forces. On Thursday, Obama gathered
Umm Al-Qura grads reminded of their duties
Umm Al-Qura University organized the 63rd graduation ceremony for 6,926 students of the Makkah region and its subsidiary provinces of Aljmom, Laith and Qunfudah for the academic year 1435/1436 AH on Thursday. The graduation ceremony awarded the students with diplomas
Minister finds border health facilities are up to the task
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih visited a number of health facilities in the Jazan and Asir regions on Thursday to ensure that facilities and services are prepared to treat regular and emergency patients. During his visit, the minister met with patients
65 days: Vacation bonanza for teachers
Teachers will now be permitted to enjoy a summer vacation of up to 65 days, a directive issued by Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil said. The minister also ordered the advancement of the beginning of the annual vacation period for
Court says Bollywood actor guilty in 2002 case
One of India’s biggest and most popular movie stars, Salman Khan, has been found guilty of running over five men sleeping on a sidewalk, killing one in a hit-and-run case that has dragged through the courts for more than 12
Shoura Council calls for revamp of BIP
The Shoura Council on Tuesday highlighted the need for creation of middle and high category posts at the Board of Investigation and Prosecution (BIP) for its smooth function. The decision was made by the council following its 36th session, which
352 students graduate in Jeddah
Batterjee Medical College for Science and Technology (BMC) recently celebrated the graduation of its fourth group of students. The event was held under the auspices of Sobhi Batterjee, chairman of the board of trustees, and in the presence of parents
How Damascus can learn from the ‘Conquest of Kabul’
By : Jamal Khashoggi On February 15, 1989, the commander of the Soviet Forces Boris Gromov was the last Soviet soldier to leave Afghanistan, crossing on foot the Friendship Bridge that connected Afghanistan to then-Soviet Uzbekistan. This followed an invasion
Saudi Arabia has had enough of Kuwait’s Dashti
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed It seems the Saudi embassy in Kuwait has had enough of extremist Kuwaiti Member of Parliament Abdul-Hamid Dashti’s incitation and filed a legal complaint against him. Dashti’s supporters protested the move, saying it was tantamount to
New-look govt will ‘secure nation’
The new appointments to the Cabinet announced by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman are aimed at ensuring a stable and secure country in the face of increasing threats in the region and elsewhere. This was the sentiment
Adel Al Jubeir sworn in as new Saudi foreign minister
Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al Jubeir was sworn in on Monday before King Salman bin Abdulaziz as the kingdom’s new foreign minister, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The top diplomat was appointed to his post
ISIS and Maliki’s alliance against Haidar al-Abadi
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed The Iraqis are gearing up for another war against ISIS, the second to occur during the rule of Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi after he won the battle of Tikrit. Several army forces, security forces and Shiite
New Saudi government will not tolerate incompetence
By : Khaled Almaeena The world of business and industry is changing rapidly and governments have to keep pace in order to be able to continue to play an important role in such matters. For decades there has been a
Four injured as Qassim University building collapses
Four workers sustained serious injuries after a building under construction, belonging to Qassim University, collapsed on Monday. Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal is following up rescue operations. Buraidah’s health department said the four injured were transported to Sulaiman Al-Habib
Shoura to vote on Haj Ministry’s proposals tomorrow
The Shoura Council on Monday will vote on the recommendation of the Committee on Haj, Pilgrim Housing and Services to publish the exact text of the penal measures against any violator of the pilgrim service regulations in a local newspaper
Iraq forces recapture a bridge in Ramadi from ISIS
An Iraqi official says security forces have recaptured a key bridge from ISIS group militants in Ramadi, the capital of western Anbar. Anbar police Col. Mahadi Abbas says the forces recaptured the al-Houz bridge on the Euphrates river on Friday,
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