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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Saudi King Salman receives John Kerry in Riyadh
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz received US Secretary of State, John Kerry, and his accompanying delegation in his office in Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the region, and efforts toward it,
Trump’s pick for envoy to Israel expects embassy in Jerusalem
President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he will nominate bankruptcy attorney David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to Israel, and Friedman said he looked forward to taking up his post in Jerusalem, implying a move from Tel Aviv that would mark
Yemeni government requests new road map for peace
Yemeni foreign minister and head of the government’s peace talks delegation, Abdulmalik al-Mekhlafi, met on Saturday in Riyadh with UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. During the meeting, Mekhlafi explained that the government is expecting the UN
Russia’s Putin to seek nationwide ceasefire in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would now pursue talks on a nationwide ceasefire in Syria. Speaking at a news conference during a visit to Japan, Putin said that he had agreed with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
King: Terror peddlers won’t be allowed to exploit youth
In his annual speech at the opening ceremony of the Shoura Council, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said the government would not allow terrorist organizations, or supporters of such groups, “to take advantage of our people and
King administers oath to Shoura members
Members of Saudi Arabia’s Majlis Al-Shura (Shoura Council), including Speaker Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, on Tuesday took the oath of office before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at the Royal Court in Riyadh. The ceremony
King Salman receives UK PM May in Bahrain
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received UK PM Theresa May at his guest residence in Manama on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations and fields of cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in
Iran president: Trump won’t be able to harm the nuclear deal
Iran’s president said on Tuesday that his country will not allow incoming US President Donald Trump to “tear up” Iran’s landmark nuclear deal with world powers and also warned Tehran will react to any extension of American sanctions. The comments
King Salman attends UAE’s Union March
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Sunday attended a colorful Union March staged in Abu Dhabi as part of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2016. A happy and smiling King Salman was accompanied by UAE Vice President
Iran vows ‘firm response’ to sanctions renewal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani demanded on Sunday that Barack Obama block an extension of sanctions passed by the US Congress, saying Tehran would otherwise “firmly respond.” In a speech to parliament, Rouhani denounced legislation passed by the US Congress to
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince inspects Tornado Fighter program
The Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, inspected the revamping and development of Tornado aircraft program, at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran. The Deputy Crown Prince listened to
Saudi King Salman lands in UAE for GCC tour
Last year, historical relations between the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed a major strategic boost which was driven by keenness to promote ties and cooperation in different fields in a fashion that enhances joint action in the
Kerry: No military intervention on the table for Libya
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday that there would be no foreign military intervention in Libya and called for a diplomatic solution as violence flared in the capital Tripoli. “Our tools are diplomacy. We are not looking
1,000 volunteers to promote Vision 2030
A team of 1,000 volunteers was inducted at the inauguration of the forum on “Developing the nonprofit sector,” which kicked off in Riyadh on Saturday. Some 900 delegates and 14 speakers from abroad are participating in the four-day forum that
Iran: Sanctions act extension shows US unreliable
A US Senate vote to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) for 10 years shows the world that Washington cannot be relied upon to act on its commitments, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday. Iran has vowed
Saudi king issues royal decrees reforming Shoura Council
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman al-Saud issued several royal decrees, one of which would be the reformation of the kingdom’s Shoura Council a reshuffle of the kingdom’s top religious body, the Council of Senior Scholars. The Secretary General of the Shoura
Gen. James Mattis is Trump’s pick for Pentagon head
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary, making the announcement at a post-election victory rally in Cincinnati. Mattis, 66, is a Marine Corps general who retired in 2013 after serving
Obama to sign Iran Sanctions Act extension into law
US President Barack Obama is expected to sign US legislation extending sanctions against Iran for 10 years into law, the White House said on Friday. “We believe the Iran Sanctions Act extension is not necessary, but we also believe it
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