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 »
Sponsors alarmed over ‘runaway helping terrorist’
Alarm bells are ringing among Saudis following the news that a woman Filipino worker, who had allegedly run away from her sponsor, had apparently supported a Syrian man suspected of making bombs in his apartment. Joy Aban Bali Nang has
Car bomb attacks kill 57 people in Iraq
At least 57 people were killed on Monday in car bomb attacks in Baghdad and the north and south of Iraq, police and medical sources said. One attack took place near a crowded market in the town of Khalis, about
Municipal poll candidates get list of dos and don’ts
Candidates contesting the municipal council elections later this year are banned from using the state logo and flag, mosques, public buildings and sports clubs in their campaigns. The prohibitions include religious and tribal signs and symbols, names and photographs of
Saudi king receives Yemen’s Hadi in Jeddah
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Monday received Yemeni President Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi in Jeddah where they discussed the latest developments in the conflict-hit country. King Salman congratulated Hadi on his return, along with his country’s legitimate cabinet, to the
KSA donates $2 million to UNRWA
Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Sami Al-Saleh delivered a check for $2 million to the representative of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, and Director of External Relations and Projects Omar Al-Rifae on Sunday as a contribution to support
NATO to Russia: Stop striking Syrian opposition
NATO told Russia on Thursday to focus its military operations in Syria on Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants as it condemned Russian violation of Turkish airspace earlier this year. A statement said the incursions into Turkish airspace
Makkah-Jeddah train every 10 minutes
There would be trains between Makkah and Jeddah every 10 minutes once the Al-Haramain high-speed railway project is completed. Trains between Makkah and Madinah would be available every 30 minutes, an official working on the project was quoted as saying
Campbell, Omura, Tu win Nobel medicine prize
Three scientists from Ireland, Japan and China won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that helped doctors fight malaria and infections caused by roundworm parasites. The Nobel judges in Stockholm awarded the prestigious prize to Irish-born William
Bangladesh rejects Daesh link to foreigners’ murder
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday dismissed the Daesh group’s claim to have killed two foreigners, saying police still had no evidence to confirm the jihadist group was behind the murders. Her remarks came a day after 66-year-old Japanese citizen
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli army fire near Bethlehem
A Palestinian teen has been killed by Israeli army fire near Bethlehem on Monday as clashes spiked in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported. Abdel Rahman Abdullah, 13, was shot at in the chest during
In India, meat and murder threaten Modi’s inclusive agenda
Beef bans seen as discriminating against Muslim minority The murder by a mob of a man rumored to have slaughtered a cow has thrown a spotlight on the hard-line, polarizing agenda of some followers of Indian Prime Minster Narendra
Sisi says cabinet to remain in place if agenda approved by parliament
The newly-appointed Egyptian cabinet will remain in power if the parliament due to be elected in October and November approves its agenda, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday. “There is no connection between the next parliament and the government
Schools reopen after Eid Al-Adha vacation
More than 5.5 million students on Sunday resumed school across the Kingdom after the Eid Al-Adha holiday. The Director of Educational Information in the General Education Directorate in Makkah, Abdulaziz Al-Thaqafi, said that the resumption of school coincides with the
Israeli air raid hits Gaza after rocket attack
Israel has carried out an air strike on the Gaza Strip early on Monday in response to a Palestinian rocket attack from the territory, an army statement said. “Israel Air Force aircraft targeted a Hamas terror site in the northern
Beyonce in superstar collab with Drake, but sings only one line
Two of music’s top-selling stars have come together, however briefly, as Drake put out a new song featuring Beyonce. Drake, the Canadian rapper who has found massive commercial success thanks in part to surprise releases, brought in the pop superstar
‘The Martian’ rockets to the top box office debut
“The Martian” blasted off with a massive $55 million this weekend, nearly surpassing another space-based adventure, “Gravity,” as the highest-grossing October debut in history. The Ridley Scott release was bolstered by rapturous reviews, with critics calling the picture among the
Modern comics or art? Tintin drawing fetches $1 million
A rare drawing of comic book hero Tintin by Belgian cartoonist Hergé fetched over a million dollars at auction in Hong Kong Monday as experts say comic art is becoming as collectible as paintings. The artwork is an illustration from
Lady Gaga felt ‘alive’ on ‘American Horror Story’
Appearing in the new season of “American Horror Story” was a life boost for Lady Gaga. The singer raved about her experience on “American Horror Story: Hotel” as she arrived for the star-studded premiere of the FX show on Saturday
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