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
Saudi Finance Ministry says no to fees on foreign workers’ remittances
The Saudi finance ministry said on Sunday there would be no fees applied on remittances out of the country, days after the kingdom’s advisory Shoura Council said it was looking at a proposal to impose a 6 percent levy on
Syria’s warring sides gather for Astana talks
Syria’s warring sides meet in Kazakhstan’s capital on Monday with Russia, Turkey and Iran, sponsors of the talks, trying to make progress towards a goal others have repeatedly failed to reach: an end to the six-year-old conflict. The talks are
Education minister to launch forum on children and the media
Education Minister Ahmed Al-Issa will inaugurate on Tuesday the “Media: The Friend of Childhood” forum at the Education Ministry. More than 20 national and international experts will participate in the three-day event, organized by the ministry’s National Committee for Childhood
Trump tells CIA ‘evil ISIS’ to be eradicated
New US President Donald Trump told the CIA they will eradicate “evil ISIS” together in an impassioned speech to around 300 members of the intelligence community on Saturday, Trump told the CIA it had his full support as he paid
Saudi King Salman congratulates US President Donald Trump
Saudi King Salman sent a congratulatory cable to the US President Donald Trump, as he was sworn in, to assume the office of the president. In the cable, the King expressed, in his own name and on behalf the Saudi
Iran: Trump’s comments ‘psychologically’ influenced the nuclear deal
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, in its fourth report on the nuclear agreement between Tehran and the six major powers, that the comments of President-elect Donald Trump, have psychologically affected the implementation of the agreement. The Iranian Foreign
Written document to consolidate Syria cease-fire during Astana meet
Russian news agency ‘Interfax’ reported late Tuesday that a source involved in the Astana meeting said there are expectations of a document to be signed during negotiations for the implementation of a cease-fire in all parts of Syria. The source
Davos 2017: China’s Xi Jinping warns against protectionism
Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stark warning against protectionism on Tuesday, as he championed globalization at a time it faces a major backlash in the West. He was speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the first
‘No sense’ in renegotiating nuclear deal: Iran president
President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday there was no chance of Iran renegotiating the nuclear deal with world powers if US President-elect Donald Trump demands it. “The nuclear deal is finished, it has been approved by the UN Security Council and
Saudi King Salman receives Speaker of Canadian Senate
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Speaker of Canadian Senate George J. Furey at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed the positive relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada. The meeting was attended by Speaker of Shura
Saudi Arabia optimistic on Trump admin
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has said he was positive about the incoming US administration of Donald Trump. Jubeir said Saudi Arabia was optimistic regarding America’s wish to restore its influence in the world, contain Iran and fight ISIS. “We
Cabinet lauds Riyadh conference on defeating Daesh
The Cabinet, chaired by King Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace on Monday, commended the Kingdom’s hosting of a conference aimed at enhancing efforts by Islamic and friendly countries to defeat the Daesh terror group. Representatives of the Anti-Daesh Global Coalition participated
Obama warns Trump not to scrap Iran nuclear deal
US President Barack Obama on Monday marked the first anniversary of the nuclear deal with Iran by emphasizing its “significant and concrete results” and warning against undoing a pact supported by the world’s major powers. In language that seemed clearly
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal calls for workshop to update development strategy
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal called for a workshop on Tuesday to update the public-private partnership in the Kingdom and Makkah region’s development strategy. The region’s development strategy program was launched almost seven years ago under the patronage of Prince
Mogherini says EU to stand by Iran nuclear accord
EU foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini on Monday insisted the bloc will stand by the Iran nuclear accord, bluntly condemned by US President-elect Donald Trump, because it serves Europe’s security needs. “It is proof that diplomacy works and delivers… The
Turkish parliament moves country toward presidential system
Turkey’s parliament moved a step closer late Sunday to approving a constitutional reform package that would pave the way for a presidential system. In a light-night session in Ankara, a majority of lawmakers voted in favor of the final article
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman meets Lebanon’s Grand Mufti
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Abdul Latif Derian in Riyadh on Sunday. The meeting was attended by several Saudi and Lebanese officials. In an earlier meeting, Derian said that relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia have been
UK refuses to sign Mideast summit statement
Britain cited “reservations” over Sunday’s Middle East peace conference and refused to sign a joint statement that called for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A Foreign Office spokesman said the British had “particular reservations” about the meeting
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