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
ISIS publishes ‘interview’ with captured Jordan pilot
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group has published what it says is an interview with a Jordanian pilot it captured after his plane crashed in Syria last week. In the comments attributed to the pilot, he says his
Russia invites U.N. envoy to Syria peace talks
Russia has invited U.N. envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura to attend the peace talks between Syria rivals in Moscow next month, de Mistura’s spokeswoman said on Tuesday. “It’s a Russian initiative that focuses on intra-Syrian negotiations,” spokeswoman Juliette Touma
Hamas accuses Palestinian govt of failing Gaza
The Palestinian consensus government has failed to meet its commitment to rebuild the war-torn Gaza Strip, former Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniya has said. Speaking late on Monday shortly after a ministerial delegation from the West Bank arrived in Gaza,
UNSC rejects Palestinian statehood bid
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday rejected a draft resolution on Palestinian statehood after receiving only eight votes in favor. Security Council member Jordan had requested the vote following a meeting of Arab ambassadors on the draft resolution that sets
Obama doesn’t rule out U.S. embassy in Iran
President Barack Obama isn’t ruling out the possibility the U.S. could one day reopen an embassy in Iran. Obama was asked in an NPR interview whether he could envision opening an embassy there during his final two years in office.
Govt takes action to ensure safe journey for female teachers
The Tatweer Transport Company has been instructed to provide safe and secure transport to female teachers in the wake of the increasing number of road accidents involving teaching staff and students. Education Minister Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has urged the company
Turkish PM warns against further clashes in Cizre
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Sunday warned that the government would take action against any further violence in the southeast after three people were killed in fresh clashes between two rival Kurdish groups. “We will stand firm … against
Finance Ministry to discuss deficit financing with SAMA
RIYADH: The Finance Ministry will discuss with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) its options for financing the large state budget deficit expected next year, and may cover some of the shortfall with borrowing, Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf said. Responding
Royal Commission chief signs new Jubail deals
Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayan, chairman of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY), has signed two contracts worth SR403,500,000 to set up a residential complex for the commission staff in Ras Al-Khair Industrial City and improve Highway
Haia intent on reforms despite pressures
President of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice Abdullatif Al-Asheikh said the organization has come under pressures from extremists inside and outside the Haia forcing it to give up plans for development and reform.
Hamas chief lauds Turkey as ‘source of power’ for Muslims
Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal on Saturday praised Turkey as a “source of power” for all Muslims in gratitude to Turkey’s leaders for supporting the Palestinian cause. “A democratic, stable and developed Turkey is a source of power for all Muslims,”
Governor, Saudia officials discuss better air link for Madinah, Al-Ula
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman met in his office on Thursday Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines Saleh Al-Jasser and CEO of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation Abdulaziz Al-Hazmi and their accompanying delegation. The governor and the airline officials reviewed
Al-Assaf: No need for sovereign wealth fund
RIYADH: There is no need for the Kingdom to create a sovereign wealth fund to manage its oil wealth, Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf said, rebuffing suggestions by prominent officials and businessmen. At present, the surplus funds of Saudi Arabia are
King says growth to continue as KSA unveils largest budget
Saudi Arabia unveiled Thursday the largest budget in history for 2015, projecting spending at record SR860 billion, despite a sharp fall in oil prices. The budget projected revenue at SR715 billion showing a huge deficit of SR145 billion for the
Iraqi PM seeks anti-ISIS support from Turkey
Iraq and Turkey on Thursday discussed cooperation in countering ISIS threat, including an Iraqi request for intelligence sharing and the possible delivery of Turkish arms to Iraqi forces, Iraq’s prime minister said during his visit to the neighboring country. “We
KSA unveils SR860 billion-budget for 2015
Saudi Arabia unveiled Thursday the largest budget in history for 2015, projecting spending at a record SR860 billion, despite a sharp fall in oil prices. The deficit budget projected revenue at SR715. Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of
Turkey student arrested for ‘insulting’ the president
A 16-year-old high school student has been arrested in central Turkey for “insulting” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by accusing him and his ruling party of corruption, local media reported on Thursday. The young boy, identified by his initials MEA, was
Iran dismisses Khomeini link to pope shooting
Iran has rejected claims by Mehmet Ali Agca that late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini ordered him to assassinate Pope John Paul II. The Turkish gunman earlier this week reiterated in a Serbian TV interview the claims he made in
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