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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When a Scud missile lands near Makkah
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed The mountainous city of Taif is only 70 kilometers away from the holy city of Mekkah. This is why the missile attack targeting it two days ago is a new and dangerous development in the ongoing
1.1 million foreign students are enrolled in KSA’s public schools
The Saudi Ministry of Education said that 1.1 million foreign students are enrolled in public schools in the Kingdom, where they study for free, just like their Saudi counterparts. According to ministry statistics, the total number of students registered in
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill hits career high with new film
Chances are, some time in the last 40 years, a performance by Sam Neill has caught your eye. You may know him as Dr. Alan Grant, the paleontologist whose infectious love of dinosaurs brought a sense of wonderment to “Jurassic
Saudi: Egypt stance on Syria resolution ‘painful’
The Saudi envoy to the UN, Abdullah al-Muallami, dubbed Egypt’s stance kowtowing to Russia on a UN resolution about Syria, and called it as “painful.” Russia – with three others, including Egypt – on Saturday vetoed a draft French UN
Iran releases Canadian-Iranian academic held since June
Iran said on Monday it had freed a Canadian-Iranian academic detained since June, releasing her just a week after the two countries began talks on a potential restoration of diplomatic relations broken in 2012. Homa Hoodfar, 65, is a teacher
Syria says belief in victory in war against terrorism ‘even greater’
Syria said on Saturday its belief in victory was “even greater” now that the Syrian army was progressing in the “war against terrorism.” Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem was speaking at the annual UN gathering of world leaders, after the
Saudis ready to celebrate National Day with fervor
Saudis across the Kingdom are making preparations to celebrate the National Day on Thursday. Malls and shops throughout the country have switched into high gear, selling flags, badges and other related items as part of the celebrations. Some shopkeepers are
Haj Safety – SA Gov Raising Health Awareness
SA ( Saudi Arabia ) Ministry of Health announced that it will take mandatory measures for Haj and Umrah pilgrims coming from countries with high rates of infectious diseases.It has already sent out a circular to the Foreign Ministry, which
Private schools asked to hire special education college grads
The Minister of Education, Dr. Ahmed Al-Isa, has issued a general circular to all private and international schools instructing them to hire graduates of special education colleges. The move comes as part of the ministry’s continuous efforts to tackle employment
World’s largest indoor theme park to open in Dubai
The world’s largest indoor theme park is set to open in Dubai this month to lure back some of the tourists and residents who often flee abroad during the scorching desert summer. In a sandy suburb beyond Dubai’s concrete jungle
UN probes reports of chlorine gas use in Aleppo
UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said on Thursday that the international body is investigating if chlorine gas has been used in a deadly attack the day before in the divided city of Aleppo. “There is a lot
No mosque sermon without permission
A forum entitled Fiqh of loyalty and citizenship, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance in Taif over a span of two days with the participation of imams and preachers, recorded varying knowledge of some the participants
Netanyahu says he backs Egypt’s peace push
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his support for Egypt’s efforts to mediate peace with the Palestinians Thursday, in a further sign of improving relations with Cairo. Speaking at an event hosted by Cairo’s envoy near Tel Aviv to celebrate
New Managing Committee for IISJ
Mohammed Iqbal Manissar Kunnath from Kerala emerged as the highest vote-getter in the International Indian School-Jeddah (IISJ) Managing Committee elections. He won 776 votes of the valid 1,315 votes cast during the elections on Saturday. He was followed by Shamsuddeen
Turkey: Secularism will be in new constitution
The principle of secularism will be in Turkey’s new constitution, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Wednesday, after the speaker of parliament sparked a public uproar by calling for a religious constitution. Davutoglu made the statement in a speech to
IMF eyes ‘bigger, bolder’ effort on refugee crisis
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Wednesday said efforts to deal with refugees from war-torn countries in the Middle East and North Africa required a “bigger, bolder and broader approach.” Lagarde, participating in a panel discussion on refugees
Syria war parties to agree on UN basic principles paper: diplomats
Syrian government and opposition parties at peace talks in Geneva are expected to agree on Thursday to a document drawn up by a UN special envoy outlining basic principles in what one diplomat described as a “baby step” forward. With
Lebanese army clash with militants, 9 dead
Lebanese army troops clashed with militants in the country’s northeast near the Syrian border Thursday, leaving one soldier and eight gunmen dead, a security official said. Lebanon has been the scene of frequent violence, including deadly bombings and fighting between
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