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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Trump turns up the heat on global warming
By : Yossi Mekelberg After taking a short break from signing controversial executive orders, US President Donald Trump was at it again, instructing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to roll back his predecessor’s Clean Power Plan. In his obsessive drive
Short film on extremism wins at Saudi Film festival
A short film that tackles extremism has won the top prize at the Saudi Film Festival, organizers said on Sunday. “Departures”, directed by Abdulaziz al-Shalahei, won the golden palm award at the fourth edition of the festival, which featured 58
Riyadh gaining ground in race to be Gulf financial hub
By : Frank Kane One of the constant themes of financial policy in the Gulf region over the past decade (the length of time I have been writing about it) has been the race between regional cities to become the
A summit of Arab accord and partnership?
By : Raghida Dergham The Amman Summit this week was not historic. It was not along the lines of the Khartoum Summit in 1967, which stipulated no negotiations, peace or recognition of Israel. Nor was it like the Beirut Summit
Trump policy setbacks and implications for the Gulf
By : Dr. Mohamed A. Ramady Rolling back the Obamacare program has eluded the self- professed king of deal makers President Trump, and left a large hole in both his credibility and ability to pass other vital campaign promises, as
Iran and Turkey: Two-bit players in a deadly game
By : Amir Taheri After a brief diplomatic honeymoon, mostly sustained by propaganda and wishful thinking, relations between Iran and Turkey appear to have hit a new low, with both trading accusations and threats. Tehran claims that Ankara harbors neo-Ottoman
A lost history of cultural tolerance
By : Zaid M. Belbagi Unbeknownst to many, Qur’anic calligraphy still adorns stone pillars of certain Sicilian churches. The best-known example is the “Bismillah” motif engraved into a column at La Martorana Cathedral in Palermo. Such pillars were often parts
Inciting statements for ideological reasons
By : Turki Aldakhil Statements released for a specific political purpose have always been used for political ends. They are used to inflame public anger and sometimes to blackmail the society and government. They are sometimes released coinciding with certain
Ocean of entertainment awaits you
How about a holiday with your favorite Arab stars aboard a cruise ship? Sounds too good to be true? This once-in-a-lifetime voyage will be a reality as the Arab world’s top celebrities prepare to set sail on the Royal Caribbean
Europe’s hijab ruling: Why it’s not easy being told what to wear
It’s not easy being told what to wear. Children often struggle with their school uniforms and likewise, when adults are given dress codes they often try to break the rules and personalise their outfits. But while being told that flimsy
Zac Efron promotes new fragrance in Dubai
“Baywatch” star Zac Efron was in Dubai on Friday at the Dubai Design District (d3) event to promote a new fragrance called Hugo Iced. “Last night at d3, we hosted the one and only @zacefron at the launch of the
What next for global jihad?
By : Dr. Azeem Ibrahim Global jihadism is a phenomenon that has been around in its current, recognisable form since the ‘90s, and has, by now, become a permanent feature of the world order. It all started with Al Qaeda,
Brexit will test UK-GCC special relationship
By : Dr. Manuel Almeida A handful of historic decisions made in London have had a lasting impact in the Middle East, and the Gulf is certainly no exception. The formal British withdrawal from the Gulf, initiated in the early
Tom Hanks mixes laughs, gravity for ACLU online fundraiser
Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin and other stars joined in an online fundraiser for the American Civil Liberties Union, urging the public to help protect bedrock rights they warned are in jeopardy. Hanks said actions such as President Donald Trump’s attempted
Mystery surrounds Nobel prize handover as ‘intimate’ Dylan gigs in Sweden
Details of Bob Dylan’s receipt of his Nobel literature prize were being kept under close wraps on Saturday leaving those wanting to know more about it blowin’ in the wind. It’s not that the times kept a-changin’, it was that
Actress Pamela Anderson plays down Assange romance rumors
Actress Pamela Anderson was coy about a rumored romance with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, saying his being holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London made dating “a little bit difficult.” Speaking to a Swedish television talk show, the former
Iran and Turkey at odds over refugee crisis
By : Sinem Cengiz Exactly 38 years ago — on April 1, 1979 — Iran officially became an Islamic republic. The change of the system in the country — which marked the creation of the world’s first Islamic Republic —
The last WhatsApp message
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed Westminster attacker Khalid Masood had reportedly sent an important WhatsApp message but the British security could not decrypt it because the WhatsApp is now providing encrypted messages service. Since the terrorist was under surveillance, the security
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