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 »
Al-Falih outlines Health Ministry’s rapid response during Haj 2015
Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who died in the Mina stampede and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. In a report on the Health Ministry’s activities leading up to, and
83 held for supporting terrorist groups
The Interior Ministry has arrested 83 people for allegedly supporting terrorist groups. The arrests took place last month, up to the first day of Eid Al-Adha, in locations across the country, a local publication reported the ministry as stating. Among
Boost for higher education
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approved the formation of an interim committee to manage higher education affairs. The committee, which will study issues of universities, will be headed by Education Minister Azzam Al-Dakhil. The members of the
Govt warns erring Haj, Umrah operators
The Ministry of Haj recently warned foreign Umrah firms against involving the name of Saudi Arabia in the delays in completing Umrah procedures. The ministry also warned Umrah companies against extortion practices and pitting pilgrims against the Kingdom through accusations,
Spain, Morocco arrest suspected ISIS recruiters
Spain said it and Morocco arrested 10 people on Sunday suspected of recruiting fighters for ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Suspects were detained in the Spanish cities of Toledo and Badalona, the small coastal town of Xeraco in Spain’s Valencia
Women poll candidates test the water
Candidates in municipal council elections are holding meetings in a number of commercial centers to attract votes and gain the confidence of people. In these gatherings, they are talking about election culture, the importance of women’s participation and achievement of
Erdogan’s ‘anti-terrorism’ rally in France draws thousands
Around 12,000 people flocked to hear the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan address an anti-terrorism rally in the French city of Strasbourg Sunday, one of a number his supporters have organized in the run-up to a snap election in Turkey
Merkel says military efforts needed in Syria but they won’t end war
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a German radio station that military efforts were necessary in Syria even though they would not put an end to the four-year-old civil war there. Merkel said she had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin
Thousands take part in TVTC loyalty program
The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) on Sunday launched a national loyalty program with the message ‘Loyalty to Homeland,’ with the participation of over 30,000 trainees and staff members at its 67 industrial institutes across the Kingdom. The TVTC
Iraq PM opens Baghdad ‘Green Zone’ to traffic
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday announced that Baghdad’s “Green Zone” was open to the public for the first time in 12 years, albeit with many remaining restrictions. The roughly 10-square-kilometre (four square miles), heavily fortified area in the
KSU stresses excellence in academic endeavors
The head of the external reviewer team for international academic accreditation, Robert Frederick, visited King Saud University (KSU) to assess the quality of the academic program at the university. The visit was made recently as a part of the international
Erdogan: Russia making ‘grave mistake’ in Syria
Moscow’s bombing campaign in Syria is “unacceptable”, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday, warning that Russia was making a “grave mistake”. “The steps Russia is taking and the bombing campaign in Syria is unacceptable in any way for Turkey…
Riyadh roadworks cause congestion
Although Riyadh Metro is primarily responsible for causing congestion on streets in the capital, a number of other work related to infrastructure have added to the discomfiture of citizens, who describe the situation as a “daily nightmare”. This has led
Two Egyptian policemen shot dead by ISIS in Sinai
Two Egyptian policemen have been shot dead in the bastion of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group in the Sinai Peninsula, the interior ministry said, in an attack claimed by the militants Sunday. “A police captain and
Russia says its planes struck 10 ISIS targets in Syria
Russian planes have flown 20 sorties in Syria and struck 10 Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in the past 24 hours, the country’s defense ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Russia has said it would step
Iranian review panel: Nuclear deal is flawed
A panel of Iranian lawmakers said Sunday that the inspections regime underpinning the country’s nuclear deal with world powers represented a security threat, but the agreement should go ahead anyway. The 15-member committee spent weeks reviewing the text of the
Mexican ‘wolf man’ battles isolation of rare condition
Jesus Aceves may never get used to people’s stares, but after decades of alcoholism and a painful career as a circus freak, he has made a resolution: to stop burying his hair-covered face in his hands. Aceves, a 41-year-old Mexican
Hillary pokes fun at herself in SNL skit
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton dropped in at the late night comedy show “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, appearing in a sketch alongside comedian Kate McKinnon, who played the former United States senator and secretary of state. The Democratic presidential candidate
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