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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Hajis saved from baggage check-in formalities
Companies in charge of accommodation of pilgrims will also be made responsible for shipping their luggage to their destinations, Haj Minister Bandar Al-Hajjar has said. “This is a new mechanism which has been initiated to facilitate swift and smooth departure
Mexico eyes Gulf investment funds
King Salman awarded top Mexican honor by president Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was conferred on Sunday the highest Mexican honor for his contributions to promote bilateral relations and for his “distinguished services to mankind in
Airstrikes on Syria’s Raqqa killed 40 civilians Saturday: monitor
Airstrikes on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group’s Syrian bastion of Raqqa on Saturday killed 40 civilians, including children, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said on Sunday. The Britain-based group said it was unclear if
Palestinians arrest official on espionage charges
Palestinian officials say they have arrested a staffer in the office of the chief negotiator on suspicion of leaking documents to Israel. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the issue, say Sunday
Obama pardons Iranians charged with sanctions violations
President Barack Obama pardoned three Iranians charged with sanctions violations as U.S. authorities moved to drop charges or commute prison sentences on Saturday for five other men, part of a stunning and secretly negotiated deal that saw four Americans freed
Iran emerges from isolation as sanctions lifted
Iran emerged from years of economic isolation on Saturday when world powers lifted crippling sanctions against the Islamic Republic in return for Tehran complying with a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions. In a dramatic move scheduled to coincide with
Pakistan premier arriving tomorrow
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Riyadh on Monday, Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said on Saturday. The Pakistani prime minister will be accompanied by his country’s military chief Gen. Raheel Sharif. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said
Minister orders action against erring hiring companies
Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani has ordered action against recruiting firms which have allegedly refused to provide services, violating rules and regulations. The minister gave the direction to various bodies in his ministry, following complaints in this regard, local media reported
600 Britons stopped from entering Syria to join militants: Hammond
Some 600 Britons have been stopped from going to Syria to try to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other militant groups, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said in comments reported Saturday. Meanwhile some 800 have made
Health depts under fire over fiscal issues
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih has accused bodies affiliated with his ministry, including the health directorates, of failing to pre-plan for projects. This, he said, has led to an increase in their spending during the past financial year. The minister also
Pentagon releases video of strike on ISIS cash
The Defense Department has released a video showing the U.S. bombing of an ISIS cash stockpile in Mosul, Iraq, on Monday. The 47-second, black-and-white video begins with an overhead shot of the building in Mosul, which is the militants’ main
King Salman empowers women
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has been praised across the country for empowering women. Lubna Al-Ansari, a member of the Shoura Council, said: “King Salman has shown great interest in the development of women from the beginning
China’s Xi to visit Saudi, Iran in new diplomacy push
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an unusual visit next week to Saudi Arabia and Iran, who are locked in a bitter dispute, in what could be a bid by Beijing to act as an “honest broker” as it seeks
EU extends Iran sanctions freeze by extra two weeks
The EU on Thursday extended a freeze on sanctions against Iran for another two weeks, clearing the way for their complete end once the U.N. certifies Tehran is complying with the terms of a historic nuclear deal. The International Atomic
Saudi teachers return home after Houthi kidnapping
Two Saudi teachers arrived safely back in Saudi Arabia after being released by Houthi rebels. The pair, Abdulrahman bin Maqbul Al-Sharari and Salem bin Misfr Al-Ghamdi, arrived back to the Kingdom via Djibouti, landing at Khalid International Airport late on
Mexican president arriving on historic visit this week
Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto is scheduled to arrive in the Kingdom this week. Mexico is the second largest Latin American economy with 120 million people. The last visit of a Mexican president to the Kingdom was 40 years ago.
Kerry and Jubair insist U.S., Saudi ties remain strong
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubair insisted Thursday that their countries’ ties remain strong despite recent tensions over Washington’s outreach to Iran. The top envoys met in London for talks on a variety of
ISIS pushes through gap in Iraqi army frontline
ISIS militants pushed through a gap in the Iraqi army frontline on Thursday to capture a northern village, local sources said, demonstrating the group’s continued reach after a major defeat in the west, Reuters reported. The development took place as
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