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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King Salman’s efforts to reopen Al-Aqsa Mosque lauded
:: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday thanked King Salman for making contact with world leaders, resulting in the reopening of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque and the removal of restrictions on entry to worshippers. Presiding over the Cabinet at Al-Salam
Saudi officer killed during attack on patrol unit in Qatif
:: One security officer was killed while six others were injured during an attack on their patrol unit in the Eastern Province on Sunday. A Saudi interior ministry spokesperson confirmed to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that a security unit of
Muqtada al-Sadr visits Saudi Arabia for the first time in 11 years
:: Influential Iraqi cleri Muqtada al-Sadr has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday and met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in what is hist first visit in nearly 11 years. On his arrival, Sadr was greeted by the Saudi
Saudi Arabia, UAE welcome creation of UN Counter-Terrorism Office
:: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have welcomed the creation of the UN Counter-Terrorism office and voiced their willingness to cooperate with it. In statements delivered at the UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia and the UAE voiced their
Saudi FM: Qatar call to internationalize holy sites an ‘act of war’
:: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Sunday “Qatar’s request to internationalize the holy sites is an aggressive act and a declaration of war against the kingdom.” “We reserve the right to respond to any party working in the
Saudi envoy to the UN: Riyadh increased efforts to combat extremism
:: Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdullah Al-Maalami, said that Saudi Arabia has made incessant efforts to counter extremism, reported Al Arabiya. In a speech before the General Assembly of the UN, Al-Maalami said that Saudi
Arab foreign ministers to meet in Bahrain over Qatar crisis
:: The foreign ministers of four Arab countries that cut ties with Qatar over its alleged backing of terrorism will meet in Bahrain on Saturday “to watch Doha’s seriousness in combating terrorism,” Egypt’s foreign ministry said in a statement. “Foreign
Prince Turki Al-Faisal opens cultural exhibition in Kazakhstan
:: Prince Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS), on Thursday attended the opening of the exhibition titled “Al-Faisal: Witness and Martyr” in Kazakhstan. He expressed his thanks to the state, government and
Saudi UN envoy receives fellowship program participants
:: Saudi Arabia’s UN Ambassador Abdullah Al-Mouallimi has received participants of the Saudi Charitable Fellowship Program “Shaghaf” at the UN headquarters in New York. The program is a partnership between the Riyadh-based King Khalid Foundation and the Bill & Melinda
Saudi forces kill 40 Houthi militants off Jazan
:: Saudi Arabia’s joint forces killed at least 40 Houthi militants off Jazan, on Friday, with the support of Apache helicopters. Al Arabiya correspondent reported that the Saudi forces had information in the past few days about attempts by Houthi
Arab coalition appoints new official spokesperson
:: The leadership of the Arab coalition forces supporting the Yemeni army announced on Thursday assigning a new spokesperson. The newly appointed speaker will replace Major General Ahmed Asiri, the former spokesperson for Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Taif
:: Saudi Air Defense Force intercepted a missile on Thursday launched by Houthi militias that was headed towards Taif province, west of Saudi Arabia. The ballistic missile launched by the militias was intercepted by air defense forces using a surface-to-air
Saudi King Salman asserts Palestinians’ right to enter al-Aqsa Mosque
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman had a telephonic conversation with US authorities in order to resolve the al-Aqsa clashes over Israeli security measures last week. The Saudi King contacted US President Donald Trump and urged for the opening of al-Aqsa
Two Emiratis killed, nine Saudis injured in car accident in Oman
:: Nine Saudis suffered minor and moderate injuries while two Emiratis were killed in an accident between two cars in Oman. Omani Police Captain Mohammed bin Salam al-Hishami said the accident happened on a one-way street between two vehicles, one
Yamani lauds Cabinet approval for establishment of National Atomic Energy Project
:: Dr. Hashem bin Abdullah Yamani, president of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), has praised the decision by the Council of Ministers at its last meeting to approve the establishment of the National Atomic Energy
Saudi crown prince meets with US CentCom commander Joseph Votel
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met with the Commander of the US Central Command General Joseph Votel in Jeddah. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also Saudi Arabia defense minister, met with Votel on Tuesday at
Turkey’s Erdogan says Gulf trip ‘productive’, will continue efforts
:: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday described his trip to the Gulf to deal with the Qatar crisis as “productive and successful”, following two days of talks that appeared to yield no immediate progress towards healing the rift. “The
Boycotting countries announce new list of terrorism backed by Qatar
:: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt declare that in their firm and solid commitment to fight terrorism, cut off sources of funding, prosecute those who are involved in it, combat extremist ideologies and hate speech incubators;
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