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 »
Twitter names ex-Google executive Kordestani executive chairman
Twitter Inc. said it appointed former Google executive Omid Kordestani as its executive chairman. Twitter’s shares were up 1 percent to $29.36 in early trading after the company’s newly appointed chief executive, Jack Dorsey, tweeted the appointment. Twitter had said
India named top investment destination in business poll
India has been named the most attractive country for investment in a survey of more than 500 global investors published by accounting firm EY (Ernst & Young). Thirty-two percent of the 505 executives questioned said India was their favored market
New cooperation accords mark Saudi-French business forum
Easing administrative and government procedures for French investors wishing to do business in Saudi Arabia and vice versa was one of the main recommendations to come out of the second Saudi-French Business Opportunities Forum, which concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Jordan’s Prince Ali formally submits candidature for FIFA presidency
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan formally submitted his candidature to be FIFA president on Thursday, pledging to restore the reputation of world soccer’s scandal-ridden governing body. The election to replace departing leader Sepp Blatter is currently scheduled for
Italian Open organizers eye venue shift to Milan
After 80 years at the historic Foro Italico, the Italian Open tennis tournament could be headed to Milan. Italian tennis federation president Angelo Binaghi threatened to make the move Wednesday, changing his tune after suggesting earlier this year that organizers
Turkey claims Euro 2016 spot as best third-placed team
Turkey snatched automatic qualification for Euro 2016 as the best third-placed team with a last-gasp goal to secure a 1-0 win at home to Iceland thanks to Selcuk Inan’s free-kick on Tuesday. The Turks, who finished with 10 men after
Nadal toils, Djokovic and Murray sail through in Shanghai
Rafael Nadal needed all his trademark grit and determination on Wednesday when he was taken to a third-set tie-break by towering ace king Ivo Karlovic in a dramatic opening match at the Shanghai Masters. After Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray
Former FIFA executive committee member Worawi suspended for 90 days
Former FIFA executive committee member Worawi Makudi, the current head of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), has been suspended for 90 days pending a full investigation, the ethics committee of soccer’s governing body said on Monday. Worawi, who was
Mobile clinics to screen breast cancer patients
A leading charitable organization involved in screening women for breast cancer plans to set up five mobile units. Al-Zahra Breast Cancer Society will place the units in various strategic points frequented by women, Areej Al-Najjar, educator in the society, said
Universities come together to strengthen national unity
Coming together with patriotic fervor, 11 universities from across the Kingdom took part in the first women’s symposium on community-based initiatives for Saudi universities and their role in promoting patriotism to strengthen unity and integrity. The universities took part in
Emissions scandal: Germany orders VW to recall 2.4m cars
German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Thursday that the country’s automotive watchdog had ordered Volkswagen to start a mandatory recall of 2.4 million affected cars at the start of 2016. “The recall will begin at the start of 2016.
Apple to open Dubai, Abu Dhabi stores on October 29
The U.S. technology giant Apple is set to open its first two dedicated UAE stores on Oct. 29, it was announced on Thursday. The long-awaited Apple Stores will be located at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai and Yas
Somali pilgrims refuse to leave
About 2,292 or 31.48 percent of this year’s Somali Hajis have reportedly refused to return home, citing the poor security and economic situation in their country. This is according to the Tawafa Establishment for Pilgrims from Arab States, which stated
Muqeem era begins
The Passport Department has started issuing the new identity card, Muqeem, for expats. However, the department has denied a report on MBC.net that the card would allow expatriates to travel without visas to GCC countries, according to Maj. Talal Al-Shalhoub,
New measures to crush Palestinian resistance
Israel on Wednesday announced further drastic measures to crush Palestinian resistance, easing firearms laws for Israelis and stripping some east Jerusalem residents of their residency permits. Hours after police set up checkpoints in Palestinian neighborhoods of annexed east Jerusalem, Interior
Australia places 12-year-old on ‘terror radar’
Australian police revealed on Thursday that a 12-year-old is on the radar of counter-terrorism authorities as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull urged closer cooperation with Muslim leaders to combat a growing extremist threat. The boy was listed on a federal court
SR858 million announced for disabled to buy cars
The Ministry of Social Affairs is to soon pay out SR858 million for 5,721 people with disabilities to buy special cars. The amount would allow for the purchase of 6,300 cars, according to Abdullah Al-Muaiqil, the undersecretary for social and
Jeb Bush says Putin’s Russia should face consequences over Syria
Republican Jeb Bush vowed on Tuesday to take a more aggressive approach to countering Russia if he is elected president next year, calling Vladimir Putin an “agile adversary” who is exploiting a vacuum of U.S. leadership in Syria and elsewhere.
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