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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Education must: Crown prince
The strength of a nation and its ability to compete globally depends on the education of its youth at university level, according to Crown Prince Muqrin, deputy premier. Opening a forum and exhibition on inventions at King Saud University (KSU)
Several brigades abandon Houthi militia
The unabated strikes by coalition forces in Yemen are fully serving the purpose of disarming Houthi militants by degrading their military structure in order to pave the way for restoration of peaceful life as well as the legitimate government of
Saudi’s U.S. envoy: kingdom set on expelling al-Qaeda from Yemen
Saudi Arabia is determined to expel the Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsila (AQIP) radical group from Yemen and is supporting U.S. efforts in the fight against the radical Islamist group, the kingdom’s ambassador to the United States said on
Scholars, Shoura Council support action in Yemen
The Council of Senior Scholars and Shoura Council have backed the decision by the Kingdom, other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and several Arab countries to launch military operations against Houthi forces in Yemen. The operation, known as Asifat
Syrian warplanes bomb Northern Province where helicopter crashed
Activists say Syrian government warplanes have attacked areas close to the site where an army helicopter crashed a day earlier and its crew members were captured. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says nine air raids were conducted Monday
Raids net hundreds of illegals
Hundreds of residency and labor law violators have been arrested during the raids launched by the Interior and Labor Ministries. “We have made preparations to conduct an intensive crackdown on illegal foreigners in the Kingdom’s different regions and we have
Housewives in KSA reject good-looking domestics
One of the conditions that a Saudi woman insists on when recruiting and hiring a housemaid is that the maid not be attractive. “There is every chance that a pretty maid will be turned down by a Saudi woman while
Cumberbatch, Hunter tie the knot
LONDON: Sherlock Holmes star Benedict Cumberbatch married pregnant fiancee Sophie Hunter on Saturday, according to British media, with British actress Keira Knightley among the stars joining the celebrations. Cumberbatch, 38, who has been nominated for his depiction of World War
‘Grand Budapest Hotel,’ ‘Imitation Game’ snag WGA wins
LOS ANGELES: “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and “The Imitation Game” won big one week ahead of Hollywood’s award-season Oscars showdown, snagging top prizes at the annual Writers Guild of America awards ceremony Saturday. Director Wes Anderson accepted the trophy for
Iran’s Panahi wins Berlin fest top prize
BERLIN: Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi won the Golden Bear top prize at the 65th Berlin film festival Saturday for “Taxi,” his third movie made in defiance of an official ban. Panahi, who is outlawed from traveling abroad and was
Saudi King Salman chairs first Cabinet meet
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired on Monday his first Cabinet meeting since acceding to the throne last week. At the beginning of the session, a day after ministers swore allegiance to the king, King Salman “expressed his
IISJ plans higher fees; says expansion needed to admit more students
The International Indian School, Jeddah (IISJ) has vowed to solve the admission problem facing thousands of Indian students and has taken practical steps to admit all applicants for the next academic year. “We are now in the process of renting
KSA’s education strategy geared toward sustainable development
Education Minister Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said that the Kingdom has launched an ambitious national strategy to achieve sustainable development at all levels through integrated education. In a keynote speech made at the GCF 2015 which concluded here on Tuesday, Prince
Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu to have a simple wedding at home
Actors Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu have decided to have a low-key wedding at their house in Khar, Mumbai. The bride is confident it will be special, while her mother and actor Sharmila Tagore says she’s “very happy” for
Sean Penn to get French honor
PARIS: Sean Penn is to get an honorary French film award in a Paris ceremony next month in recognition of him being a cinema “living legend,” the organizers said in a statement. The 54-year-old is a “mythical actor, a politically
Zafar pays tribute to Peshawar attack victims
NEW DELHI: Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar has brought together musicians, actors and sportspersons for the video of his new single “Ureinge”, which translates into “Will fly,” to pay tribute to the victims of the Peshawar massacre. According to the Dawn,
Colombian beauty crowned Miss Universe
DORAL, United States: Colombia’s Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe Sunday, beating out contenders from the United States, Ukraine, Jamaica and The Netherlands at the world’s top beauty pageant in Florida. The 22-year-old model and business student triumphed over 87
Controversial ‘Sniper’ tops BO for 2nd week
LOS ANGELES: Clint Eastwood’s mega-hit “American Sniper” was the top film at North American movie houses for a second week, despite controversy over what some feel is a jingoistic message and graphic violence. The war drama, based on the true
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