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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Victim of mismanagement
By: Abdulateef Al-Mulhim When people discuss Yemen, they usually refer to the large southwestern area of the Arabian Peninsula strategically sandwiched between Saudi Arabia and Oman with thousands of miles of beautiful and pristine seashores. Whenever Yemenis are discussed, they
‘Ayatollah’ Biden’s apologies are still irrelevant
By: Jamal Khashoggi U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s apology to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey is irrelevant. What is important is what he said, as it reveals that our vision to situation in Syria is still very different from
Revival of Silk Road
By: Shashi Tharoor The phrase “Silk Road” evokes a romantic image — half history, half myth — of tented camel caravans winding their way across the trackless deserts and mountains of Central Asia. But the Silk Road is not just
Netanyahu has a blind spot when it comes to peace
By: Yossi Mekelberg Prime Minister Netanyahu cuts a rather gloomy character of late. Whether at home or abroad his forecasts are awash with doom and gloom regarding the danger of militant Islamists. To make things worse for him, his insistence
NWC’s storage project in western Riyadh gathers pace
National Water Company (NWC) said that the first and largest phase of its project that seeks to achieve a sustainable and secure water supply and meet the needs of the consumers in Riyadh has been implemented. The project is part
Religious parties in Egypt threatened with political ban
The Court of Urgent Matters is expected to issue a verdict this week in the lawsuit that demands the disbanding of all political parties with a religious platform. The lawsuit was filed by Tarek Mahmoud, legal advisor of the Popular
Low salaries keep Saudis away from private sector jobs
Saudis are not keen to work in Makkah despite the many opportunities in the tourism and retail sector in the holy city owing to the low salaries. Most Saudis prefer to work in Jeddah where they can be assured of
New taxi hailing service eases commuting for Saudi women
A global taxi hailing service has enabled Saudi women to contribute to the Kingdom’s economic future by being able to commute safely and securely. The introduction of Easy Taxi has come to the rescue of many. “Almost 80 percent of
Overcrowded Saudi classrooms ‘hampering learning process’
Overcrowded classrooms are affecting the performance of teachers and students, according to several educationists. Saudi education regulations stipulate that there must be a maximum of 30 students in classes in government school buildings and 20 students in rented buildings. There
Shoura members rap Transport Ministry
A number of Shoura Council members have accused the Ministry of Transport of corruption pointing to the worsened conditions of the streets and the stumbling of the ministry’s projects. They said the state has allocated billions of dollars to the
Obama girls, Malala most ‘influential teens’
LOS ANGELES: The daughters of US President Barack Obama, entertainers, a Nobel laureate and a girl baseball player all made Time’s annual list of most influential teenagers, the magazine said on Monday. First daughters Malia, 16, and Sasha, 13; Grammy-winning
Gere, Lakshmi amicably part ways
LOS ANGELES: Actor Richard Gere and TV host Padma Lakshmi have reportedly called off their six-month-old relationship. The duo have parted ways mutually due to their work commitments. Lakshmi, the host of TV show “Top Chef,” broke the news about
Turkey-Iran Bilateral Relations
By: Harun Yahya President Rouhani’s official visit to Turkey last week has been welcomed by the both the political leaders and the people of Turkey. While this visit harbors numerous future possibilities for both countries, it also reminded the world
Why does Turkey remain silent over Syria?
By: Abdulrahman al-Rashed Turkey is the only influential power which is really capable of toppling the Syrian government, of besieging extremist groups in Syria and of supporting the Iraqi government and protecting the Kurdistan region. Despite this, the Turks refused
ISIS swarm begs the question of a no-fly zone over Syria
By: Raed Omari It has become an established norm regarding the Syrian crisis; whenever there is an emerging decisiveness on the unrestrained war there, like now, the talk about a “no-fly zone” resurfaces but never exceeds the level of speculation.
Committee to probe manhole accident
Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah has ordered the formation of a quartet committee to investigate the death of a man and his son after the boy fell into an open manhole and his father tried to rescue him near
Madinah to host traditional festival
Madinah will host a traditional forum here later this month that will include the ancient tradition of lighting fires to welcome guests, camel races and poetry readings. “Narkom Haiyah” or “Your Fire is Alive,” is the second such event being
State-owned firm proposed to develop Mina infrastructure
The Haj Ministry has proposed the establishment of a state-owned company to construct multistory buildings on Mina mountains as part of the efforts to accommodate more pilgrims in the tent city during Haj. Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar said the proposal
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