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 »
Category Archives: News
Iran threatens US with legal action over frozen funds ruling
Iran threatened Monday to take legal action in the International Court of Justice against the United States if $2 billion in frozen funds are “diverted” to compensate victims of attacks. On Thursday, Tehran said the US Supreme Court’s decision to
Saudi Arabia to announce ‘Vision 2030’ today
Saudi Arabia will announce its “Vision 2030” on Monday, a comprehensive plan roadmap expected to include various economic and social aspects. The vision is set to prepare the kingdom for an era in which it does not rely heavily on
Saudi king receives Turkish foreign minister
Saudi King Salman received at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh on Sunday the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed a number of topics of common interest. The meeting comes after King Salman’s visit to
Europe makes fourth attempt to launch Russian rocket
Europe will attempt to launch a Russian Soyuz rocket for the fourth time on Monday after weather conditions and technical faults halted previous take-offs, launch service Arianespace said. The launch from French Guiana was initially scheduled for Friday and was
Sisi urges citizens to defend Egypt from ‘evil forces’
Egypt’s president urged citizens to defend the state and its institutions from the “forces of evil” on Sunday, a day before planned demonstrations against his policies, including the transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. In a widely
Hillary Clinton also wants Britain to stay in the EU
US Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton wants Britain to stay in the European Union, her campaign said on Saturday, following an intervention from US President Barack Obama who urged Britons to vote to remain. “Hillary Clinton believes that transatlantic cooperation
Vision 2030: Excitement is in the air
Saudis and expatriates are waiting with bated breath for details of the new Saudi vision for the country’s future to be unveiled tomorrow by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Most Saudis believe the national transformation plan will change their
Saudi king replaces minister for water and electricity
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman replaced the minister for water and electricity Abdullah al-Husayen on Saturday with Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman al-Fadhli, who will do the job on an acting basis, state media reported, citing a royal decree. This week Deputy Crown
King Abdulaziz Holy Qur’an contest from Muharram 21
Minister of Islamic Affairs Saleh Al-Asheikh has approved the holding of the 38th King Abdulaziz Holy Qur’an Competition from Muharram 21 to 25, 1438 at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. “The contest remains the focus of attention of young Muslims
Abbas at UN says Israeli rule is ruining climate
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas told world leaders at a UN ceremony Friday that Israel must stop “destroying” the climate in the Palestinian territories. “The Israeli occupation is destroying the climate in Palestine and the Israeli settlements are destroying nature in
Kerry, Zarif meeting in New York today on Iran sanctions relief
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet in New York on Friday with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, as Tehran complains that Washington has not lived up to its nuclear deal obligations. Kerry’s spokesman told reporters in Washington
Suicide bomber kills at least eight at Iraq Shiite mosque
A suicide bomber targeted Shiite worshippers at a Baghdad mosque after Friday prayers, killing at least six people, security and medical officials said. The attack in southwest Baghdad also wounded at least 25 people, the officials said. There was no
Trump presses Republicans to embrace him
Donald Trump’s chief lieutenants pushed skeptical Republican leaders on Thursday to embrace him as their likely presidential nominee, declaring he can deliver big electoral gains this fall despite his contentious ways. Even as his team pressed Trump’s case, the billionaire
Arab League chief calls for special court to try Israel
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi called Thursday for a special criminal court to be set up for Israel, at a meeting to condemn an announcement that it will never return the Golan Heights. Delegates to the 22-member Arab bloc based
Obama defends Iran deal at Gulf summit
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended the Iran nuclear deal his administration had long lobbied for, but also pledged vigilance against Tehran at a summit attended by Gulf leaders in the Saudi capital Riyadh. “We will remain vigilant to
Obama opposes 9/11 bill
US President Barack Obama does not support the legislation against Saudi Arabia over the Sept. 11 attacks and would not sign it, White House spokesman Josh Earnest has said. House Speaker Paul Ryan also did not endorse the Senate bill
GCC Countries Voice Support for Moroccan Sovereignty Over Sahara
At the end of their summit held in Riyadh on Wednesday, the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the King of the Kingdom of Morocco, stressed the close ties between the leaders and peoples of the Gulf cooperation
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets US President in Riyadh
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received today in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, US President Barack Obama, to discuss ways of strengthening strategic relations of friendship
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