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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Israeli minister wears Jerusalem print dress, provoking Palestinians
:: The Israeli Minister of Culture, Miri Regev attended the Cannes Festival in a dress depicting the old city of Jerusalem showing the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock. According to Israeli media, Regev wanted to send a
Rocker Chris Cornell has died at age 52
:: Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and later Audioslave, has died at age 52, according to his representative. Cornell, who had been on tour, died Wednesday night in Detroit, Brian Bumbery
Khan starrer ‘Dangal’ grips China, total earnings may surpass India collections
:: Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s sports drama ‘Dangal’ has taken the Chinese box office by storm. In its second week the Indian film has knocked off Disney’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ from the top spot. ‘Dangal’, depicts the
Egypt’s future rests on its people’s shoulders
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor :: Unlike several of its neighbors, the Arab world’s most populous nation has thankfully succeeded in regaining its political, security and social equilibrium following years of turmoil. Egypt is on the right track, and with
Sports — one way of uniting Muslims and changing perceptions
By : Maha Akeel :: I had the pleasure of attending the opening ceremony of the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games, or the Olympics of the Muslim world, held in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on May 12.
Palestine issue poses important challenge for Delhi
By : Talmiz Ahmad :: The streets of Delhi were festooned with the flags of Palestine as India welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on his fifth visit to India since 2005. Abbas has the unique distinction of presiding over a
The unpredictability in US-Russia relations
By : Chris Doyle :: Cast your mind back a month, and you may recall that the Kremlin was saying Russia-US relations were at their “worst since the Cold War.” Russian and American leaders appeared with furrowed brows. Tensions had
What to consider when analyzing the oil markets
By : Cornelia Meyer :: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will meet on May 25 in Vienna and in all likelihood extend the production cuts of 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) until the next meeting in
Arab films to be showcased at Cannes Film Festival
:: It appears to be that a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking a role in the acclaimed annual Cannes Film Festival. The festival started from May 17 and will continue till May 28. Some of the
Mine disaster could derail Rouhani’s campaign
By : Marc Martinez :: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to a coal mine in the north-eastern province of Golestan will remain a memorable event in Iran’s 2017 presidential campaign. A few days prior, Golestan — meaning “rose garden” —
Regional consequences of Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia
By : Talmiz Ahmad :: In a historic gesture, President Donald Trump has announced that Saudi Arabia will be the first foreign country he will visit as president when he begins his tour to West Asia and the Vatican on
Has Hezbollah withdrawn from Syria?
By : Diana Moukalled :: Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah has announced that his party’s mission along Lebanon’s northern border with Syria is “completed,” and that its forces have begun to withdraw from their positions, which will be handed over to
Turkey Under European Observation
By : Harun Yahya :: Over the last two years Turkey has experienced some hectic periods in terms of both domestic and foreign politics. Operation “Euphrates Shield” that launched in Syria, the developments in the fight against the PKK, the
Arabs take center stage at Cannes Film Festival
:: The 70th Cannes International Film Festival revealed that Egyptian director Mohammed Diab will be a member of the “Un Certain Regard” judging panel along with French actor of Algerian origin, Reda Kateb – the grandson of the late Algerian
Disney blackmailed over apparent movie hack
:: Disney chief Bob Iger said Monday hackers claiming to have access to one of the company’s unreleased movies were demanding a “huge” ransom, according to US media reports. He did not reveal which film had been stolen but said
Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia and Gulf unity
By : Dr. Khaled M. Batarfi :: I was trying to clarify the positions of the Gulf states on main Middle Eastern issues, and to explain the differences of opinion in some areas, such as Egypt and Syria, when my
Expert view paints optimistic picture of Gulf economies
By : Frank Kane :: I make no apology for using this column from time to time to reflect the views of Capital Economics (CapEcon), the London-based consultancy. CapEcon has called the region right for a long time, refusing to
French elections and Turkey
By : Yasar Yakis :: Emmanuel Macron’s election as France’s president has been received in Turkey with cautious relief, not because he became president but because Marine Le Pen did not. The latter’s xenophobic rhetoric, particularly against Muslims, during her
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