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
2.5% tax on unused urban land
In a landmark decision to address the growing housing shortage and to make homes more affordable, the Council of Ministers on Monday approved a law to impose tax on undeveloped plots of land in urban areas. The weekly session of
Kremlin hails Iran, Russia ‘unity’ on Syria after Putin’s visit to Tehran
Russia and Iran have “unity of views” on Syria, a spokesman for the Kremlin said Monday after President Vladimir Putin held talks in Tehran with supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Describing the meeting as “quite constructive”, the spokesman said Iran
Iraq suspends northern flights due to Russia’s Syria strikes
Flights to and from two northern Iraqi airports were suspended for 48 hours beginning on Monday due to danger posed by Russian cruise missiles heading for neighboring Syria, officials said. Iraq’s “Civil Aviation Authority decided to suspend all departing and
Obama warns against overreaction to ISIS attacks
Trying to reassure a nation on edge, President Barack Obama said on Sunday that ISIS “cannot strike a mortal blow” against the United States, and warned that overreacting to the Paris attacks would play into extremists’ hands. “We do not
Kerry in Abu Dhabi for talks on Syria peace plan
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday to meet his Emirati counterparts on efforts to build a Syrian opposition coalition to lead peace talks with the Damascus regime. Kerry has scheduled meetings with Abu Dhabi
Hollande and Cameron visit Bataclan concert hall
British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande laid a wreath at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris on Monday where 90 people were killed by militant attackers. Cameron said on his Twitter account he had stood “shoulder
Erdogan ally takes key position in Turkish parliament
Turkey’s parliament, dominated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party after its victory in Nov. 1 elections, on Sunday chose a ruling party lawmaker to serve as the new speaker. Justice and Development Party (AKP) veteran MP Ismail Kahraman, 75, was
Obama: U.S. ‘will not relent’ in ISIS campaign
President Barack Obama vowed Sunday that the United States and its international partners “will not relent” in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, insisting the world would not accept the extremists’ attacks on civilians
Yemen’s vice president visits Marib after its liberation
Yemen’s Vice President and Prime Minister Khaled Bahah on Sunday arrived in the province of Marib after a visit to the UAE, the first such trip since forces backed by the Saudi-led coalition regained full control of the city. A
Lebanese minister: Russia’s Mediterranean drills ended
Lebanon’s transportation minister says Russia has wrapped up military drills that disrupted air traffic in and out of Beirut, allowing flights to resume on their normal routes. The state-run National News Agency quoted the minister, Ghazi Zeaiter, as saying Sunday
New U.N. envoy pushes Libya factions to sign peace deal
The new United Nations envoy to Libya on Sunday urged warring factions to sign up to a previously negotiated agreement for a unity government, saying there could be consultations but no changes to the draft. U.N.-sponsored talks to end the
Muslim-majority Malaysia, Obama vow no safe haven for ISIS
President Barack Obama and his Malaysian host vowed Saturday to fight the “evil” and “hateful” ideology unleashed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, whose self-claimed attacks recently in France, Lebanon and Egypt have cast a grim
Brussels manhunt for Paris fugitive continues
A Brussels manhunt continued on Sunday in search of suspected Paris attacks fugitive Salah Abdeslam, who was thought to be armed with a suicide belt. Belgium raised its terror alert on Saturday amid reports that Abdeslam was in the Brussels
KSA committed to Islamic education
Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil has reiterated his commitment to widen the scope of Islamic education. “We need to exert concerted efforts to review and discuss Islamic awareness which will help us in guiding our children onto the correct path for
Egypt’s top Muslim cleric says terrorism uses religion as front
Egypt’s top Muslim cleric said on Saturday that terrorism was a disease that used religion as a front and it was wrong to blame Islam for crimes committed in its name like last week’s Paris attacks. Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, the
Britain’s Cameron sees U.N. resolution on Syria action as key moment
British Prime Minister David Cameron said the United Nations Security Council’s resolution to redouble action against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Syria was an important moment, strengthening his bid to start air strikes against the militant group
KSA talks to unite Syrian opposition
Saudi Arabia will host a conference in mid-December to try to unite the Syrian opposition ahead of new peace talks, a key issue in stepped up efforts to end the nearly five-year civil war, the country’s UN ambassador has said.
Military gear, Iranian currency seized in Al-Qatif
The Saudi security authorities found Iranian currency and large quantities of ammunition during inspection operations in Al-Qudaih town Thursday, Al-Arabiya said quoting an Arabic daily. Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman of the Ministry of Interior said the security authorities found
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