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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US fed rate hikes: Gains and losses for Gulf countries
By : Dr. Mohamed A. Ramady :: It is not often that countries and businesses are forewarned with near certainty on where interest rates and hence borrowing costs are heading. This is precisely what is now happening following the rise
Did Iran just violate the Chemical Weapons Convention?
By : Dr. Majid Rafizadeh :: Both Iran and Syria are signatories of the international treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention. The use of chemical and biological weapons in war was banned after World War I through the 1925 Geneva Protocol.
‘Blood brotherhood’ between Iran and Syria
By : Turki Aldakhil :: “We are blood brothers with Iran.” This is what the Baathist Syrian foreign minister said after decades of making statements on his nation’s legacy and on a one-Arab nation carrying a mortal message. After making
Arab conciliation or confrontation with Iran?
By : Yasar Yakis :: An animosity has been present for a long time toward Iran in some Arab countries’ mind. It has sectarian connotations, but also strategic components. The degree of animosity varies from one Arab country to another
Arab League’s challenges decades after its establishment
By : Mohammed Nosseir :: Listening to some Arab leaders describe their countries’ internal challenges at the recent Arab Summit should help us understand why we have been living with the same difficulties for decades, unable to come up with
9 features you can expect to see in the upcoming Saudi entertainment city
A new entertainment city is set to be the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. It will be built in Al Qidiya, southwest of Riyadh, and will include many activities designed for entertainment, education, adventure, sports, culture and excitement.
‘Harry Potter and The Cursed Child’ triumphs with magical sweep at Olivier Awards
“Harry Potter and The Cursed Child”, a stage adaptation of J.K Rowling’s fantastical world of witches and wizards, cast a magical spell at the Olivier Awards on Sunday, scooping nine wins at Britain’s big night for theatre. The critically-acclaimed production,
US strike more of a complicator than game-changer
By : Maria Dubovikova :: “Again, to our very foolish leader, do not attack Syria — if you do many very bad things will happen and from that fight the US gets nothing.” This tweet, written in all-caps, was from
The counter-propaganda against the US strike on Syria
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed Reactions from Tehran, Moscow and Damascus to the US strike on Syria were exactly as expected. They all issued statements condemning the strike against the Shayrat military air base. The US strike came in response to
What if Marine Le Pen wins in May?
By : Daphne Benoit :: Two weeks before the French cast their first presidential ballots, the specter of victory for the far-right leader who promises to crack down on immigration sends shivers down many a spine. Pollsters say the anti-EU
When Trump decided to strike
By : Turki Aldakhil On August 21, 2013, the Assad regime used chemical weapons against civilians in Syria. Back then, President Barack Obama said this attack crossed the “red line.” He was about to carry out an attack against the
Saudi-Iraqi relations: A regional safety net
By : Hassan Al Mustafa The meeting between Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi during the Arab summit last month in Jordan was not a protocol meeting for the sake of peace or a photo
Rowhani’s re-election depends on Trump
By : Huda al Husseini The official registration of candidates for the Iranian presidential elections will begin on April 11. This is followed by an important step taken by the Guardian Council’s authority vetting the candidates on the 26th of
China clearing houses partners with Canada’s TMX in bond market push
In Beijing’s latest push to attract foreign investment into the country’s $9 trillion bond market, China’s state-owned clearing house said on Saturday that it will work with Canada’s TMX Group to expedite cross-border investments. Shanghai Clearing House, supervised by China’s
Tupac mourned, Baez urges activism at Hall of Fame
Folk legend Joan Baez called for a new era of activism and slain rapper Tupac Shakur was hailed as a nuanced hero Friday as they entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Grunge icons Pearl Jam, progressive rock leaders
Has Janet Jackson separated from her millionaire Qatari husband?
Pop superstar Janet Jackson has reportedly separated from Qatari millionaire business tycoon Wissam Al Mana. Jackson and Mana had welcomed their newborn son Eissa in January. According to British newspaper the Mail on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter
Ethiopian band wins fans by melding rock with African sounds
At a hotel in Addis Ababa well-known for hosting jazz greats, thousands of fans lined up on a Saturday night to headbang along with what is still a rarity in Ethiopia’s diverse music scene — a rock band. Jano, named
The UK and EU: Divorce by letters
By : Yossi Mekelberg The moment that some wished for and others dreaded arrived last Wednesday when British Prime Minister Theresa May sent EU Council President Donald Tusk a letter triggering the beginning of the end of her country’s EU
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