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
Syria chemical attacks probe plans field visits
A U.N. team of experts tasked with identifying those responsible for chemical attacks in Syria will begin in-depth investigations on the ground in early March, the head of the panel said Monday. Virginia Gamba told reporters after meeting with the
King Salman Center provides housing units to Yemenis
The King Salman Center for Humanitarian Relief and Works (KSCHRW) has signed a contract for the construction of 300 housing units for displaced Yemeni refugees in Djibouti. “The project aims to alleviate the suffering of displaced Yemeni people in Djibouti.
200 mosques to be built in honor of martyrs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif has ordered the construction of 200 mosques in the name of martyrs in new housing projects all over the Kingdom. He issued the order to honor the 210 martyrs who died during the last 14
Lebanon PM to visit Gulf after Saudi aid cutoff
Lebanon’s Prime Minister says he will head a ministerial delegation to visit Gulf states in the near future after Saudi Arabia halted security assistance deals worth $4 billion. The Saudi move came after Lebanon failed to back the Sunni kingdom
Kingdom to have new media city
The Kingdom would soon have a media city providing technical and other facilities for local and international journalists operating in the country. The media houses would be given “flexibility” to operate, within the rules and regulations of the country, said
Riyadh confirms military aid halt to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia on Monday reaffirmed its support to the Lebanese people, despite confirming the suspension of a $3 billion military aid package to Lebanon. In a statement, made during a cabinet session chaired by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the
Syria opposition meets as ceasefire efforts intensify
Syria’s main opposition umbrella group was meeting in the Saudi capital on Monday as Washington and Moscow worked to secure a ceasefire. “There is a meeting,” Monzer Makhous, a spokesman for the High Negotiations Committee (HNC), told AFP in Riyadh.
Palestinians, Israelis urged to ease tensions
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas Sunday and discussed tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem, the U.S. State Department said. Since October 1, Palestinian knife, gun and car-ramming attacks have
ISIS bombs rock Syria as world powers seek truce
Bombings claimed by ISIS in the Syrian cities of Damascus and Homs killed nearly 130 people on Sunday, highlighting the threat posed by the extremists as the country’s warring factions fight for the northern city of Aleppo and world powers
Bahrain adopts steps to counter Iran ‘interference’
Bahrain said Sunday it has adopted measures including travel curbs and monitoring of money transfers to counter Iran’s “interference” in the kingdom. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al-Khalifa spoke of the “dangers of Iran’s interference in the internal security” of Bahrain
Lebanese justice minister Ashraf Rifi resigns
Lebanon’s justice minister Ashraf Rifi resigned on Sunday, citing reasons related to former minister Michel Samaha being freed on bail last month and not being brought to trial, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. Rifi also cited “unacceptable practices” being carried
Russia’s defense minister makes surprise visit to Iran
Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived on Sunday in Tehran for a surprise visit, Iran’s state television reported. Shoigu is expected to meet President Hassan Rouhani and his counterpart Hossein Dehghan during his trip to discuss the “situation in the
Jeb Bush ends 2016 presidential campaign
Republican Jeb Bush ended his campaign for the presidency Saturday after a disappointing finish in South Carolina, acknowledging his failure to harness the hopes of Republican voters angry at the political establishment. The former Florida governor and political scion told
Kerry tells Lavrov he seeks Syria truce as soon as possible
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Saturday that a ceasefire be agreed as soon as possible in Syria, during a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. “The Secretary expressed his hope that a full cessation of hostilities
Ministry boosts efforts for universities’ privatization
Education Minister Ahmad Al-Issa has announced that his ministry has identified important outcomes while studying the “new university regulations” which it submitted to the royal court for approval. He said the new regulations will allow universities to manage their
Assad: Remember me as ‘man who saved Syria’
President Bashar al-Assad says he wants to be remembered 10 years from now as the person who saved Syria, according to an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais published on Saturday. Assad, whose fate has been a key sticking point
Al-Falih to open conference focusing on patients’ rights
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih will inaugurate the 1st Gulf Patient Rights Conference on Feb. 28 at King Faisal Conference Hall at the Riyadh InterContinental Hotel. The three-day conference will tackle a host of issues related to patient rights either from
Several killed in clashes in Libya’s Benghazi
Heavy clashes in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi have left at least 12 people dead and 17 wounded, a hospital official said on Saturday. Five years on from the uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, Libya is plagued by instability
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